STD testing in Cleveland
The Cleveland Department of Public Health's reproductive health clinics at the J. Glen Smith and Blanket Mills health centers offer STD testing and treatment and HIV testing on a sliding fee scale based on income, and the AHF Wellness Center on Euclid Avenue offers free walk-in STD and HIV testing.
Hours and services change. Call ahead or check the clinic's own page before you go.
Free and low-cost STD testing in Cleveland
J. Glen Smith Health Center (Cleveland Department of Public Health)
Free or low cost11100 St. Clair Ave., 2nd Floor, Room 219, Cleveland, OH 44108
Services
- STD counseling, testing and treatment
- HIV counseling, testing and referral
- HPV vaccine (up to age 45)
- Cost
- The Cleveland Department of Public Health says it uses a sliding fee scale based on income to set its fees.
- Walk-in or appointment
- For appointments, call (216) 664-7095. On weekdays the last patient is taken at 3:45 p.m. (7:15 p.m. on Tuesdays).
- Hours
- Reproductive health clinic: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; second Saturday of the month, 8 a.m. to noon. Closed the afternoon of the third Wednesday of the month.
- Good to know
- The department says express testing and telehealth are available.
Source: clevelandohio.gov (opens in a new tab) and clevelandohio.gov (opens in a new tab)
Blanket Mills Health Center (Cleveland Department of Public Health)
Free or low cost3466 Saint Rocco Ct, 1st Floor, Cleveland, OH 44109
Services
- STD counseling, testing and treatment
- HIV counseling, testing and referral
- HPV vaccine (up to age 45)
- Cost
- The Cleveland Department of Public Health says it uses a sliding fee scale based on income to set its fees.
- Walk-in or appointment
- For appointments, call (216) 664-6603. On weekdays the last patient is taken at 3:45 p.m. (7:15 p.m. on Thursdays).
- Hours
- Reproductive health clinic: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; first Saturday of the month, 8 a.m. to noon. Closed the afternoon of the third Wednesday of the month.
- Good to know
- The department says express testing and telehealth are available.
Source: clevelandohio.gov (opens in a new tab) and clevelandohio.gov (opens in a new tab)
Cuyahoga County Board of Health clinic (Parma)
Free or low cost5550 Venture Drive, Parma, OH 44130
Services
- HIV testing and treatment, including PrEP and PEP
- Testing and treatment for chlamydia, gonorrhea, Mycoplasma genitalium, syphilis and trichomoniasis
- Doxy-PEP
- Cost
- The Cuyahoga County Board of Health says anyone can receive service, regardless of ability to pay.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Open Monday to Friday by appointment; the board says most walk-in clients can be seen the same day. Call 216.201.2041. Telehealth reproductive health visits on Thursdays, by appointment.
- Hours
- Reproductive health services Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Good to know
- The board says its reproductive services, which include STI testing, are confidential and offered to men and women of childbearing age.
Source: ccbh.net (opens in a new tab) and ccbh.net (opens in a new tab)
AHF Wellness Center - Cleveland
Free or low costMidtown: 2829 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115
Services
- Free STD testing, including chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis
- Free HIV testing
- Free STD treatment
- PrEP, PEP and Doxy-PEP
- Cost
- AHF says STD and HIV testing are free at its Wellness Centers, whether you have insurance or not, and that STD treatment is free too.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Walk-ins welcome; no appointment needed. AHF suggests calling ahead to check the wait time.
- Hours
- AHF's page lists Monday to Thursday, 1 to 4 p.m. The AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland's page says the Wellness Center is open Mondays only, 1 to 4:30 p.m., and asks you to call ahead because staff are sometimes in training. Call before you go.
- Good to know
- In the AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland building. The Taskforce says anyone 13 and up can be tested, first come, first served.
Source: freestdcheck.org (opens in a new tab) and clevelandtaskforce.org (opens in a new tab)
Central Outreach Wellness Center: Cleveland Heights
Free or low costCleveland Heights: 2040 Lee Road, Cleveland, OH 44118
Services
- Free HIV and STI testing and treatment
- HIV prevention (PrEP) and HIV treatment
- Hepatitis C testing and treatment
- Cost
- Central Outreach says its HIV and STI test-and-treat services are free and confidential. It accepts major insurance, offers a sliding scale fee if you're uninsured, and helps with signing up for coverage.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Walk-ins accepted. Central Outreach's STI testing page says no appointment is needed; its Cleveland Heights page says it always recommends one. Call (216) 350-1000 or request an appointment online.
- Good to know
- An LGBTQ+-focused clinic; Central Outreach says everyone is welcome. Its page suggests RTA Line 40 and the Lakeview-Lee route.
Source: centraloutreach.com (opens in a new tab) and centraloutreach.com (opens in a new tab)
The Centers: Uptown Office (at Circle Health Services)
Free or low cost12201 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106
Services
- Testing for HIV, hepatitis C and other STIs
- Care and treatment for HIV, hepatitis C and other STIs
- HIV prevention options, such as PrEP and PEP
- Cost
- The Centers says it serves everyone who comes in, regardless of ability to pay, with a flexible sliding fee scale for most services. It also accepts insurance.
- Walk-in or appointment
- The Centers says it's easy to get tested at its walk-in and pop-up clinics. Call (216) 721-4010.
- Hours
- HIV testing Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; health and wellness services Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Good to know
- The Centers says its pharmacy has many treatments in stock, so you can get your medication before you leave.
Source: thecentersohio.org (opens in a new tab) and thecentersohio.org (opens in a new tab)
The Centers: West Office
Free or low cost3929 Rocky River Drive, Cleveland, OH 44111
Services
- Testing for HIV, hepatitis C and other STIs
- Care and treatment for HIV, hepatitis C and other STIs
- HIV prevention options, such as PrEP and PEP
- Cost
- The Centers says it serves everyone who comes in, regardless of ability to pay, with a flexible sliding fee scale for most services. It also accepts insurance.
- Walk-in or appointment
- The Centers says it's easy to get tested at its walk-in and pop-up clinics. Call (216) 252-5800.
- Hours
- HIV services Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; health and wellness services Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Source: thecentersohio.org (opens in a new tab) and thecentersohio.org (opens in a new tab)
The Centers at the LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland
Free or low cost6705 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, OH 44102
Services
- Testing for HIV, hepatitis C and other STIs
- Care and treatment for HIV, hepatitis C and other STIs
- HIV prevention options, such as PrEP and PEP
- Cost
- The Centers says it serves everyone who comes in, regardless of ability to pay, with a flexible sliding fee scale for most services. It also accepts insurance.
- Walk-in or appointment
- The Centers says it's easy to get tested at its walk-in and pop-up clinics. It lists no phone number for this site; to get started, it says to call 216-325-WELL.
- Hours
- Tuesday and Thursday, 4 to 7:45 p.m.
- Good to know
- Evening hours run by The Centers at the LGBT Community Center; The Centers says its care is for everyone.
Signature Health: Lakewood Health Center
Free or low cost14701 Detroit Ave., 6th Floor, Lakewood, OH 44107
Services
- Free drop-in HIV testing (ages 13 and up) and hepatitis C testing (ages 18 and up)
- Testing and treatment for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, trichomoniasis and genital herpes
- Care for HIV, hepatitis C and other STIs
- Cost
- The HIV and hepatitis C drop-in tests are free: ask for a "free test" at check-in. For other STI tests, Signature Health accepts Medicaid, Traditional Medicare and some Medicare Advantage plans, and offers a sliding fee scale based on income and household size if you're uninsured or underinsured and qualify.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Drop in for the free HIV and hepatitis C tests; you don't need to register as a patient. For other STI tests, call 440-578-8200 for an appointment or drop in (Signature Health says it can usually fit you in); you'll need to register as a patient.
- Hours
- Free HIV and hepatitis C drop-in testing Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Good to know
- The HIV test is a finger prick, with results usually the same day, in as little as 30 minutes. Results of the other STI tests aren't ready the same day.
Source: signaturehealthinc.org (opens in a new tab) and signaturehealthinc.org (opens in a new tab)
Neighborhood Family Practice: Ridge Community Health Center
Free or low cost3569 Ridge Road, Cleveland, OH 44102
Services
- Sexual health screenings with a nurse, which may include STI and HIV testing
- PrEP, as a pill or an injection
- HIV care and treatment
- Cost
- Accepts Medicaid, Medicare and most insurance plans. If you're uninsured, Neighborhood Family Practice offers financial assistance to those who qualify: a sliding fee discount based on family size and income.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Call 216-281-0872 to schedule a sexual health screening with a nurse. The page doesn't say which health center does the screenings, so ask when you call. New uninsured patients meet with a financial counselor before a doctor's visit.
- Hours
- Ridge Community Health Center: Monday and Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Wednesday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Good to know
- Same-day appointments: call in the morning to check availability. On-site pharmacy.
Source: nfpmedcenter.org (opens in a new tab) and nfpmedcenter.org (opens in a new tab)
Planned Parenthood in Cleveland
What a visit costs depends on the health center, your income and your coverage. What Planned Parenthood charges for STD testing
Planned Parenthood: Old Brooklyn Health Center
Old Brooklyn: 2186 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH 44134
Services
- STD testing and treatment: chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, genital warts and trichomoniasis
- HIV services
- HPV vaccine
- Cost
- Insurance not required; accepts Medicaid and most private plans. Without coverage, the center says you may qualify for state funding, and to ask about low- or no-cost services if cost is a concern; uninsured patients can call to find out confidentially whether they qualify for financial assistance. Payment is due on the day of your visit unless you've made other arrangements. Payment plans are available. Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio says it can't accept Humana Healthy Horizons in Ohio as of July 5, 2026. Call for STD testing prices.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Walk-ins welcome: you can walk in to make an appointment or get a same-day one if there's room and you can wait.
- Hours
- Monday to Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (closed the second and fourth Friday of the month); Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (closed the first, third and fifth Saturday of the month); closed Thursday and Sunday.
- Good to know
- Spanish spoken.
Source: plannedparenthood.org (opens in a new tab) and plannedparenthood.org (opens in a new tab)
Planned Parenthood: Rocky River Health Center
21016 Center Ridge Rd, Rocky River, OH 44116
Services
- STD testing and treatment: chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, genital warts and trichomoniasis
- HIV services
- HPV vaccine
- Cost
- Insurance not required; accepts Medicaid and most private plans. Without coverage, the center says you may qualify for state funding, and to ask about low- or no-cost services if cost is a concern; uninsured patients can call to find out confidentially whether they qualify for financial assistance. Payment is due on the day of your visit unless you've made other arrangements. Payment plans are available for many services. Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio says it can't accept Humana Healthy Horizons in Ohio as of July 5, 2026. Call for STD testing prices.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Walk-ins welcome: you can walk in to make an appointment or get a same-day one if there's room and you can wait.
- Hours
- Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (second, fourth and fifth Fridays of the month); Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (first and third Saturdays of the month).
- Good to know
- Interpreters, and support for people who are deaf or hard of hearing, with advance notice.
Source: plannedparenthood.org (opens in a new tab) and plannedparenthood.org (opens in a new tab)
Urgent care and retail clinics in Cleveland
Walk-in clinics that say they test for STDs. Expect a visit fee on top of lab fees if you pay yourself. Urgent care STD testing: cost and results time
MinuteClinic at CVS, 14440 Cedar Rd
14440 Cedar Rd, Cleveland, OH 44121
Services
- STI testing: chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, herpes, hepatitis B and trichomoniasis
- Partner treatment
- Cost
- Most insurance accepted; MinuteClinic also offers self-pay options.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Walk-ins welcome; no appointment necessary.
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Good to know
- MinuteClinic says patients must be 18 or older to schedule an appointment, and that chlamydia and gonorrhea results are available within 1 to 2 days; HIV and syphilis may take longer.
Source: cvs.com (opens in a new tab) and cvs.com (opens in a new tab)
Order a private STD test in Cleveland
You order and pay online, then give a sample at a lab near you or use a home kit. The table shows offers sold in Ohio, lowest price first.
Showing providers that sell in Ohio. Prices are the same in every state unless a note says otherwise, and some providers confirm availability at checkout.
| Provider | What's included | Price | Route | Results time | Same-day? | HSA/FSA | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best valueSTDcheck.com | Included in Essential Protection (10 Test Panel)10 tests as the provider counts them
HIV test is 4th-generation antigen/antibody; also includes hepatitis A. A $6 physician fee is added per order at checkout; orders at New York labs add a 35% New York compliance fee. | $139 | Lab visit | 1 to 2 days | Yes | Yes | Order (opens in a new tab) |
| Everlywell | Included in STD Screening Panel - Expanded
Sample collected at a Quest location; all fees included; results in about 1–2 days. | $189 | Lab visit | 1 to 2 days | Yes | Yes | Order (opens in a new tab) |
| Rapid STD Testing | Included in RapidSTD Test Panel10 tests as the provider counts them
Also called the 10-Test STD Panel: ten tests for nine infections. Hepatitis A, trichomoniasis and Mycoplasma genitalium are separate tests. | $249 | Lab visit | 1 to 2 days | Yes | Yes | Order (opens in a new tab) |
| Priority STD Testing | Included in 10-Panel STD Test10 tests as the provider counts them
HIV test is 4th-generation. Trichomoniasis ($89) and Mycoplasma genitalium ($99) can be added at checkout. | $249 | Lab visit | 1 to 3 days | Yes | Yes | Order (opens in a new tab) |
| Wisp | Included in 9-Panel STI Test9 tests as the provider counts them
Includes HSV-1 and HSV-2. HIV is an included oral rapid antibody self-test; a positive needs confirmation elsewhere. Telehealth consult included if positive; medication is paid at the pharmacy. Free shipping both ways. | $249 | Home kit | 3 to 5 days | No | Yes | Order (opens in a new tab) |
| Quest DiagnosticsNot available in AZ, HI, PR | Included in STD Screening Test Panel – Expanded
Results in 2–3 business days; positive HIV and syphilis results are confirmed at no extra cost. A $6 physician service fee is added per order. | $282 | Lab visit | 2 to 3 days | Yes | Yes | Order (opens in a new tab) |
| myLAB Box | Included in Total Box (14-panel)14 tests as the provider counts them
Kit without the optional HPV add-on ($409 with HPV, women 30+). HIV is a rapid at-home self-test included in the box. Free physician consultation if positive. Ships free (orders of $150 or more). | $379 | Home kit | 2 to 8 days | No | Yes | Order (opens in a new tab) |
| Labcorp OnDemand | Included in Complete STI Test
Blood and urine; results 1–4 days after the lab receives the sample. Price includes the ordering provider's fee and sample collection. | $489 | Lab visit | 1 to 4 days | No | Yes | Order (opens in a new tab) |
- Best value
Included in Essential Protection (10 Test Panel)10 tests as the provider counts them
$139- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
+4 more
- HIV
- Herpes
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Route
- Lab visit
- Results time
- 1 to 2 days
- Same-day?
- Yes
- HSA/FSA
- Yes
HIV test is 4th-generation antigen/antibody; also includes hepatitis A. A $6 physician fee is added per order at checkout; orders at New York labs add a 35% New York compliance fee.
Order at STDcheck.com (opens in a new tab) Included in STD Screening Panel - Expanded
$189- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
+4 more
- HIV
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Trichomoniasis
- Route
- Lab visit
- Results time
- 1 to 2 days
- Same-day?
- Yes
- HSA/FSA
- Yes
Sample collected at a Quest location; all fees included; results in about 1–2 days.
Order at Everlywell (opens in a new tab)Included in RapidSTD Test Panel10 tests as the provider counts them
$249- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
+4 more
- HIV
- Herpes
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Route
- Lab visit
- Results time
- 1 to 2 days
- Same-day?
- Yes
- HSA/FSA
- Yes
Also called the 10-Test STD Panel: ten tests for nine infections. Hepatitis A, trichomoniasis and Mycoplasma genitalium are separate tests.
Order at Rapid STD Testing (opens in a new tab)Included in 10-Panel STD Test10 tests as the provider counts them
$249- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
+4 more
- HIV
- Herpes
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Route
- Lab visit
- Results time
- 1 to 3 days
- Same-day?
- Yes
- HSA/FSA
- Yes
HIV test is 4th-generation. Trichomoniasis ($89) and Mycoplasma genitalium ($99) can be added at checkout.
Order at Priority STD Testing (opens in a new tab)Included in 9-Panel STI Test9 tests as the provider counts them
$249- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
+5 more
- HIV
- Herpes
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Trichomoniasis
- Route
- Home kit
- Results time
- 3 to 5 days
- Same-day?
- No
- HSA/FSA
- Yes
Includes HSV-1 and HSV-2. HIV is an included oral rapid antibody self-test; a positive needs confirmation elsewhere. Telehealth consult included if positive; medication is paid at the pharmacy. Free shipping both ways.
Order at Wisp (opens in a new tab)Included in STD Screening Test Panel – Expanded
$282- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
+4 more
- HIV
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Trichomoniasis
- Route
- Lab visit
- Results time
- 2 to 3 days
- Same-day?
- Yes
- HSA/FSA
- Yes
Not available in AZ, HI, PR
Results in 2–3 business days; positive HIV and syphilis results are confirmed at no extra cost. A $6 physician service fee is added per order.
Order at Quest Diagnostics (opens in a new tab)Included in Total Box (14-panel)14 tests as the provider counts them
$379- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
+5 more
- HIV
- Herpes (HSV-2 only)
- Hepatitis C
- Trichomoniasis
- Mycoplasma genitalium
- Route
- Home kit
- Results time
- 2 to 8 days
- Same-day?
- No
- HSA/FSA
- Yes
Kit without the optional HPV add-on ($409 with HPV, women 30+). HIV is a rapid at-home self-test included in the box. Free physician consultation if positive. Ships free (orders of $150 or more).
Order at myLAB Box (opens in a new tab)Included in Complete STI Test
$489- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
+4 more
- HIV
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Trichomoniasis
- Route
- Lab visit
- Results time
- 1 to 4 days
- Same-day?
- No
- HSA/FSA
- Yes
Blood and urine; results 1–4 days after the lab receives the sample. Price includes the ordering provider's fee and sample collection.
Order at Labcorp OnDemand (opens in a new tab)
Same-day lab testing
These providers let you order online and give a sample at a lab the same day. Results still take time. How same-day STD testing works
Full panel
STDcheck.com
Essential Protection (10 Test Panel)
Order from STDcheck.com (opens in a new tab)$139Common 4
Everlywell
STD Screening Panel - Basic
Order from Everlywell (opens in a new tab)$119
Cheapest option per route in Ohio
The lowest current price on each route among the providers we track. Results times are what each provider states.
| Test | Cheapest offer | Price | Results time | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common 4See all Common 4 prices | Lab visitEverlywellIncluded in STD Screening Panel - Basic4 tests as the provider counts themSample collected at a Quest location; all fees included; results in about 1–2 days. | $119 | 1 to 2 days | Order (opens in a new tab) |
| ChlamydiaSee all Chlamydia prices | Lab visitSTDcheck.comSingle testUrine test. A $6 physician fee is added per order at checkout; orders at New York labs add a 35% New York compliance fee. | $59 | 1 to 2 days | Order (opens in a new tab) |
| Home kitEverlywellIncluded in Chlamydia & Gonorrhea Test2 tests as the provider counts themUrine sample. Free shipping. | $69 | 5 to 7 days | Order (opens in a new tab) | |
| HIVSee all HIV prices | Lab visitSTDcheck.comSingle testHIV-1/2 4th-generation antigen/antibody blood test. A $6 physician fee is added per order at checkout; orders at New York labs add a 35% New York compliance fee. | $49 | 1 to 2 days | Order (opens in a new tab) |
| Home kitEverlywellSingle testOraQuick oral-swab rapid antibody test, read at home in about 20 minutes; a positive result needs a follow-up test. Free shipping. | $49 | Same day | Order (opens in a new tab) | |
| SyphilisSee all Syphilis prices | Lab visitSTDcheck.comSingle testRPR blood test. A $6 physician fee is added per order at checkout; orders at New York labs add a 35% New York compliance fee. | $49 | 1 to 2 days | Order (opens in a new tab) |
| Home kitLabcorp OnDemandSingle testFirst To Know rapid antibody self-test (finger prick), read at home in about 15 minutes; no lab or physician service. Shipping cost is shown at checkout. All sales final. | $39 | Same day | Order (opens in a new tab) |
Common 4
- $119
- Results time
- 1 to 2 days
Chlamydia
- $59
- Results time
- 1 to 2 days
- $69
- Results time
- 5 to 7 days
HIV
- $49
- Results time
- 1 to 2 days
- $49
- Results time
- Same day
Syphilis
- $49
- Results time
- 1 to 2 days
- $39
- Results time
- Same day
Find a draw site near you
Each provider's own lab finder shows its draw sites near you. We link to them; we don't copy their lists.
- Labcorp OnDemand lab finder (opens in a new tab)Draw sites: Labcorp
- Priority STD Testing lab finder (opens in a new tab)Draw sites: Quest Diagnostics
- Quest Diagnostics lab finder (opens in a new tab)Draw sites: Quest Diagnostics
- Rapid STD Testing lab finder (opens in a new tab)
- STDcheck.com lab finder (opens in a new tab)Draw sites: Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp
Ohio rules and programs
Checked Nov 1, 2026
Free public HIV testing
The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) says the testing sites it funds offer free and confidential HIV testing, with results within 20 minutes. It says other testing options in Ohio are free or covered by health insurance, and that you can find testing locations or request a free home test by mail through OHIV.org.
Sources: Ohio Department of Health (opens in a new tab), Ohio Department of Health (opens in a new tab)
Testing for people under 18
Ohio law (Ohio Rev. Code §3709.241) lets a minor (in Ohio, a person under 18) consent on their own to the diagnosis or treatment of any sexually transmitted infection by a licensed physician, certified nurse-midwife, clinical nurse specialist or certified nurse practitioner. A parent's or guardian's consent is not needed, and parents or guardians aren't liable for paying for care they didn't consent to.
Sources: Ohio Legislative Service Commission (Ohio Laws) (opens in a new tab), Ohio Legislative Service Commission (Ohio Laws) (opens in a new tab)
Expedited partner therapy
CDC lists expedited partner therapy as permissible in Ohio since March 23, 2016, under Ohio Revised Code §4731.93 (physicians), §4723.4810 (nurses) and §4730.432 (physician assistants). A clinician who diagnoses you with chlamydia, gonorrhea or trichomoniasis can prescribe or give you treatment for your sexual partners without examining them, when other conditions are met. Under §4729.282, the label doesn't need the partner's name if the prescription is marked expedited partner therapy or EPT.
Medicaid at Planned Parenthood
Ohio is not among the seven states that KFF listed in June 2026 as barring Planned Parenthood from Medicaid. Planned Parenthood says the federal provision that blocked its Medicaid payments expired on July 4, 2026, and asks Medicaid patients to check with their health center. Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio, which runs the Columbus and Cleveland health centers, says it now accepts Medicaid, but that as of July 5, 2026, it can't accept Humana Healthy Horizons in Ohio.
Sources: KFF (opens in a new tab), Planned Parenthood (opens in a new tab), Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio (opens in a new tab)
Free option: public clinics
Free and low-cost testing is available at health department clinics and Title X family planning clinics. CDC's GetTested site finds confidential, free or low-cost testing near you by ZIP code.
What to expect
- Clinics usually test for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV, and often hepatitis B and C, following CDC screening advice for your age, anatomy and the kind of sex you have.
- A clinician can examine you, swab sores and often treat you in the same visit.
- Some tests sold in private panels are usually not offered without symptoms, such as herpes blood tests and HPV tests for men, because CDC doesn't recommend them as screening tests.
- Hours can be limited, and you may wait for an appointment or a walk-in slot.
- Free testing usually isn't anonymous either (some publicly funded sites offer anonymous HIV testing). Positive results for reportable infections are reported to the health department, confidentially.
Questions about STD testing in Cleveland
Hours and services change. Call ahead or check the clinic's own page before you go.
Where can I get a free STD test in Cleveland?
AHF says STD and HIV testing are free at the AHF Wellness Center - Cleveland, 2829 Euclid Avenue, whether you have insurance or not, and it takes walk-ins. Central Outreach Wellness Center on Lee Road says its HIV and STI testing and treatment are free. Signature Health offers free drop-in HIV tests from age 13 and hepatitis C tests from age 18 at its Lakewood health center. The Cleveland Department of Public Health's reproductive health clinics use a sliding fee scale based on income, The Centers says it serves everyone regardless of ability to pay, and the Cuyahoga County Board of Health says anyone can receive service at its Parma clinic regardless of ability to pay.
Do I need an appointment at the Cleveland Department of Public Health clinics?
Call first. The city's health centers page gives the appointment lines: (216) 664-7095 for the J. Glen Smith Health Center, 11100 St. Clair Ave., and (216) 664-6603 for the Blanket Mills Health Center, 3466 Saint Rocco Ct. On weekdays the last patient is taken at 3:45 p.m., or 7:15 p.m. on each center's late day (Tuesday at J. Glen Smith, Thursday at Blanket Mills). To walk in instead, try the AHF Wellness Center on Euclid Avenue, Signature Health's free drop-in HIV testing in Lakewood, Central Outreach Wellness Center, or Planned Parenthood's Old Brooklyn and Rocky River health centers, which fit in walk-ins when they can.
Can teens get tested without a parent in Cleveland?
Yes. Ohio law (Ohio Rev. Code §3709.241) lets a minor consent on their own to diagnosis and treatment of any sexually transmitted infection by a physician, certified nurse-midwife, clinical nurse specialist or certified nurse practitioner. A parent's or guardian's consent isn't needed, and parents aren't liable for paying for care they didn't consent to. The AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland says anyone 13 and up can be tested at the AHF Wellness Center in its building. Signature Health offers free HIV tests from age 13 and says teens can get its sexual and reproductive health care by appointment, with drop-in teen hours on select dates in Maple Heights and at other sites. MinuteClinic only books patients 18 and older.
Can I use Medicaid for STD testing in Cleveland?
Yes, at many sites. Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio says it now accepts Medicaid: bring your Medicaid card and a photo ID. It also says that, as of July 5, 2026, it can't accept Humana Healthy Horizons in Ohio. Neighborhood Family Practice and Signature Health accept Medicaid and offer a sliding fee scale if you're uninsured. At the AHF Wellness Center, testing is free whether you have insurance or not.
Can I order an STD test online in Cleveland?
Yes. The price table on this page shows the providers that sell in Ohio, each price with the date we checked it. You order and pay online, then give a sample at a lab near you, or use a home kit. Some providers let you order and give a sample the same day.
Sources
- Health Centers (opens in a new tab), Cleveland Department of Public Health
- Reproductive Health (opens in a new tab), Cleveland Department of Public Health
- AHF Wellness Center - Cleveland (opens in a new tab), AIDS Healthcare Foundation
- Medical Services (opens in a new tab), AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland
- LGBTQ+ Sexual Health Care in Cleveland Heights, OH (opens in a new tab), Central Outreach Wellness Center
- Infectious Disease & HIV Management (opens in a new tab), The Centers
- Clinic Services (opens in a new tab), Cuyahoga County Board of Health
- Infectious Disease Services (opens in a new tab), Signature Health
- Sexual & Reproductive Health (opens in a new tab), Signature Health
- Financial Assistance (opens in a new tab), Neighborhood Family Practice
- How to Pay (opens in a new tab), Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio
- STD Testing Near Me & STI Testing (opens in a new tab), MinuteClinic (CVS Health)
- Ohio Revised Code §3709.241 (opens in a new tab), Ohio Legislative Service Commission (Ohio Laws)
- HIV Prevention (opens in a new tab), Ohio Department of Health
- HIV Counseling, Testing, and Referral (CTR) (opens in a new tab), Ohio Department of Health
- Ohio Revised Code §3109.01: Age of majority (opens in a new tab), Ohio Legislative Service Commission (Ohio Laws)
- Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy (opens in a new tab), CDC
- Legal Status of EPT in Ohio (opens in a new tab), CDC
- The Sunsetting of the Federal Planned Parenthood Medicaid Ban Shifts Decisions to States (opens in a new tab), KFF
- Medicaid at Planned Parenthood Health Centers (opens in a new tab), Planned Parenthood
- Get Tested: HIV, STI, and Viral Hepatitis Testing Near You (opens in a new tab), CDC