STD testing in Columbus
Columbus Public Health's Sexual Health and Wellness Center on Parsons Avenue tests for and treats STIs on a sliding fee scale and says no one is refused care for inability to pay, and AHF Wellness Center - Columbus on North High Street offers free STD and HIV testing with walk-ins welcome.
Hours and services change. Call ahead or check the clinic's own page before you go.
Free and low-cost STD testing in Columbus
Sexual Health and Wellness Center (Columbus Public Health)
Free or low cost240 Parsons Ave., Second Floor, section G2, Columbus, OH 43215
Services
- Testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, including HIV
- Same-day PrEP, PEP and Doxy-PEP
- Expedited partner therapy
- Walk-in emergency contraception and pregnancy testing
- Cost
- Fees are on a sliding scale based on household size and income; bring recent proof of income. Columbus Public Health says no one is refused care for inability to pay, and its Know HIV. No Fear. page says services are free or on a sliding fee scale. Most insurance plans accepted; pay by cash or credit card. For help getting coverage, call 614-645-6807.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Appointments preferred; limited walk-ins. Call (614) 645-1850, or (614) 645-5907 in Spanish. Bring a picture ID and your insurance card if you have one.
- Hours
- Monday, 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.; Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.; Wednesday, 8 a.m. to noon; Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. The Know HIV. No Fear. page lists Monday until 3:30 p.m., so call to confirm.
- Good to know
- Serves men, women and teens; Columbus Public Health says parental permission is not required for teens. Interpreters are available. For questions, its CARE Line is (614) 645-2273.
Source: columbus.gov (opens in a new tab) and columbus.gov (opens in a new tab)
AHF Wellness Center - Columbus
Free or low cost1230 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43201
Services
- Free STD testing, including chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis
- Free HIV testing
- Free STD treatment
- PrEP, PEP and Doxy-PEP
- Cost
- AHF says its Wellness Centers provide free, confidential STD and HIV testing 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
- Monday to Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; closed Saturday and Sunday.
Source: freestdcheck.org (opens in a new tab) and freestdcheck.org (opens in a new tab)
Central Outreach Wellness Center: Columbus
Free or low cost96 N 4th St, Columbus, OH 43215
Services
- Free, confidential HIV and STI testing and treatment
- HIV PrEP and PEP, with same-day prevention appointments
- Doxy-PEP
- Hepatitis C testing and treatment
- Cost
- Its Columbus page lists free and confidential HIV and STI test-and-treat services. Central Outreach accepts major insurance, offers a sliding scale fee for people without insurance and helps you sign up for coverage.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Walk in for STI testing; Central Outreach says no appointment is needed. Its Columbus page still recommends a scheduled appointment: call (614) 360-2900 or request one online.
- Hours
- Monday and Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Good to know
- Focused on LGBTQ+ care, and Central Outreach says everyone is welcome. It also lists hours at Stonewall Columbus, 1160 North High Street, Floor 2 Wellness Suite: Tuesday, 4:30 to 9 p.m., and Wednesday, 2 to 7 p.m.
Source: centraloutreach.com (opens in a new tab) and centraloutreach.com (opens in a new tab)
Heart of Ohio Family Health at James B. Feibel Center
Free or low cost5000 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43213
Services
- STD testing and treatment
- HIV services and an HIV PrEP program
- Hepatitis C testing and treatment
- Counseling for patients with an STD or HIV
- Cost
- Heart of Ohio Family Health says it provides care regardless of ability to pay and offers a sliding fee scale based on income and number of dependents; bring proof of household income. Accepts Medicare, Medicaid and most major commercial plans. Co-payments are collected at the visit, with a minimum co-payment if you don't have insurance. Its 340B program discounts STD and HIV prescriptions.
- Walk-in or appointment
- By appointment: call (614) 235-5555.
- Good to know
- In-person Nepali, Somali and Spanish interpreters at this center, Heart of Ohio says, and phone interpreting for all other languages.
Source: heartofohiofamilyhealth.org (opens in a new tab) and heartofohiofamilyhealth.org (opens in a new tab)
Heart of Ohio Family Health at Capital Park
Free or low cost2365 Innis Road, Columbus, OH 43224
Services
- STD testing and treatment
- HIV services and an HIV PrEP program
- Hepatitis C testing and treatment
- Counseling for patients with an STD or HIV
- Cost
- Heart of Ohio Family Health says it provides care regardless of ability to pay and offers a sliding fee scale based on income and number of dependents; bring proof of household income. Accepts Medicare, Medicaid and most major commercial plans. Co-payments are collected at the visit, with a minimum co-payment if you don't have insurance. Its 340B program discounts STD and HIV prescriptions.
- Walk-in or appointment
- By appointment: call (614) 235-5555.
- Good to know
- In-person Nepali, Somali and Spanish interpreters at this center, Heart of Ohio says, and phone interpreting for all other languages.
Source: heartofohiofamilyhealth.org (opens in a new tab) and heartofohiofamilyhealth.org (opens in a new tab)
Lower Lights Health Center (Lower Lights Health)
Free or low cost1160 W. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43222
Services
- HIV and hepatitis C testing, treatment, counseling and linkage to care
- Oral and injectable PrEP
- Cost
- Lower Lights says it is not a free clinic but cares for all patients regardless of their ability to pay. Without insurance, fees follow a sliding scale by household size and income if your household income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty level, it says; bring proof of income. Accepts Medicaid (CareSource, Molina, Buckeye, Paramount and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan), Medicare and commercial plans. Co-pays and fees are due at check-in.
- Walk-in or appointment
- By appointment: call 614-274-1455 and select option 1. Lower Lights suggests booking one to two weeks ahead; new patients may get an appointment the same week, depending on availability.
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon.
- Good to know
- Its infectious disease page lists HIV and hepatitis C testing; it doesn't list other STD tests. The main entrance is on Yale Avenue. Interpreting by phone and iPad.
Source: llchc.org (opens in a new tab) and llchc.org (opens in a new tab)
PrimaryOne Health: East Main Street
Free or low cost1180 East Main St, Columbus, OH 43205
Services
- STI screening, including HIV
- STI treatment
- Hepatitis C testing and treatment
- HIV PrEP program
- Cost
- PrimaryOne Health offers a sliding fee discount for uninsured patients based on household income and family size; bring proof of income for everyone in your household. Accepts Medicaid, Medicare and most major commercial plans. Its Certified Application Counselors can help you find coverage, and it can give eligible patients temporary Medicaid coverage through Ohio's Presumptive Eligibility program.
- Walk-in or appointment
- By appointment: call 614.645.5500 to schedule STI screening or treatment. For PrEP, call 614.859.1897.
- Hours
- Medical: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday on a rotating basis. Closed for lunch from noon to 1 p.m.
Source: primaryonehealth.org (opens in a new tab) and primaryonehealth.org (opens in a new tab)
PrimaryOne Health: West Broad Street
Free or low cost2300 West Broad St, Columbus, OH 43204
Services
- STI screening, including HIV
- STI treatment
- Hepatitis C testing and treatment
- HIV PrEP program
- Cost
- PrimaryOne Health offers a sliding fee discount for uninsured patients based on household income and family size; bring proof of income for everyone in your household. Accepts Medicaid, Medicare and most major commercial plans. Its Certified Application Counselors can help you find coverage, and it can give eligible patients temporary Medicaid coverage through Ohio's Presumptive Eligibility program.
- Walk-in or appointment
- By appointment: call 614.645.5500 to schedule STI screening or treatment. For PrEP, call 614.859.1897.
- Hours
- Medical: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday on a rotating basis. Closed for lunch from noon to 1 p.m.
Source: primaryonehealth.org (opens in a new tab) and primaryonehealth.org (opens in a new tab)
PrimaryOne Health: East 17th Ave
Free or low cost1500 East 17th Ave, Columbus, OH 43219
Services
- STI screening, including HIV
- STI treatment
- Hepatitis C testing and treatment
- HIV PrEP program
- Cost
- PrimaryOne Health offers a sliding fee discount for uninsured patients based on household income and family size; bring proof of income for everyone in your household. Accepts Medicaid, Medicare and most major commercial plans. Its Certified Application Counselors can help you find coverage, and it can give eligible patients temporary Medicaid coverage through Ohio's Presumptive Eligibility program.
- Walk-in or appointment
- By appointment: call 614.645.5500 to schedule STI screening or treatment. For PrEP, call 614.859.1897.
- Hours
- Medical: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed for lunch from noon to 1 p.m.
Source: primaryonehealth.org (opens in a new tab) and primaryonehealth.org (opens in a new tab)
Planned Parenthood in Columbus
What a visit costs depends on the health center, your income and your coverage. What Planned Parenthood charges for STD testing
Planned Parenthood: North Columbus Health Center
18 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201
Services
- Testing and treatment for chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, genital warts and trichomoniasis
- Syphilis testing and diagnosis (no syphilis treatment at this center)
- HIV testing and PrEP
- HPV vaccine
- Cost
- Insurance not required. Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio says it now accepts Medicaid, but as of July 5, 2026, not Humana Healthy Horizons in Ohio; it also takes Medicare and private insurance. If you're uninsured, you may qualify for financial assistance: call (614) 222-3604. Payment is due at the visit unless you've made other arrangements, and payment plans are available. Call for STD testing prices.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Walk-ins welcome during business hours to make an appointment or get a same-day visit if there's room; arrive at least an hour before closing. The center says it can't promise to see every walk-in. You can also book online.
- Hours
- Monday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (from 10 a.m. on the first Thursday of the month); Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the first, third and fifth Fridays; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the second and fourth Saturdays.
- Good to know
- The center's page lists these hours but also carries a notice that the center is temporarily closed, so call 614-222-3604 before you go. Closed on Election Day and other listed holidays.
Source: plannedparenthood.org (opens in a new tab) and plannedparenthood.org (opens in a new tab)
Urgent care and retail clinics in Columbus
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, 2160 N. High St.
2160 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43201
Services
- STI testing: chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, herpes, hepatitis B and trichomoniasis
- Partner treatment
- Cost
- Most insurance accepted; MinuteClinic also offers self-pay prices.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Walk-ins welcome; no appointment necessary. You can also schedule online.
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed for lunch from 1 to 1:30 p.m.
- Good to know
- STI testing is for patients 18 and older. MinuteClinic says chlamydia and gonorrhea results are often ready in 1 to 2 days; HIV and syphilis can take longer.
Source: cvs.com (opens in a new tab) and cvs.com (opens in a new tab)
MinuteClinic at CVS, 2532 E. Main St.
2532 E. Main St., Columbus, OH 43209
Services
- STI testing: chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, herpes, hepatitis B and trichomoniasis
- Partner treatment
- Cost
- Most insurance accepted; MinuteClinic also offers self-pay prices.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Walk-ins welcome; no appointment necessary. You can also schedule online.
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed for lunch from 1 to 1:30 p.m.
- Good to know
- STI testing is for patients 18 and older. MinuteClinic says chlamydia and gonorrhea results are often ready in 1 to 2 days; HIV and syphilis can take longer.
Source: cvs.com (opens in a new tab) and cvs.com (opens in a new tab)
Order a private STD test in Columbus
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 Columbus
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 Columbus?
AHF Wellness Center - Columbus, 1230 North High Street, says its STD and HIV testing is free whether you have insurance or not, and that STD treatment is free too. Central Outreach Wellness Center lists free, confidential HIV and STI test-and-treat services at its Columbus center, 96 N 4th St. Columbus Public Health's Sexual Health and Wellness Center, 240 Parsons Ave., says its services are free or on a sliding fee scale and that no one is refused care for inability to pay. Heart of Ohio Family Health, PrimaryOne Health and Lower Lights Health are community health centers with sliding fee scales. Columbus Public Health also points to free at-home HIV tests from OHIV.org.
Do I need an appointment at Columbus Public Health's Sexual Health and Wellness Center?
Appointments are preferred, but the center takes limited walk-ins. Call (614) 645-1850, or (614) 645-5907 in Spanish, and bring a picture ID and your insurance card if you have one. It's open Monday, 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. (its Know HIV. No Fear. page lists 3:30 p.m.); Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.; Wednesday, 8 a.m. to noon; and Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. To walk in instead, AHF Wellness Center - Columbus takes walk-ins Monday to Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Central Outreach says you don't need an appointment for STI testing.
Can teens get tested without a parent in Columbus?
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. Columbus Public Health's Sexual Health and Wellness Center serves men, women and teens and says parental permission is not required for teens. Lower Lights Health's teen page says teens get time alone with their doctor and that what they say in private stays confidential unless there's a serious safety concern. MinuteClinic's STI testing is only for patients 18 and older.
Can I use Medicaid for STD testing in Columbus?
Yes, at many sites. Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio says it now accepts Medicaid, except Humana Healthy Horizons in Ohio as of July 5, 2026. Heart of Ohio Family Health accepts Medicaid and Medicare. Lower Lights Health accepts Medicaid plans including CareSource, Molina, Buckeye, Paramount and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan. PrimaryOne Health accepts Medicaid and says it can give eligible patients temporary Medicaid coverage through Ohio's Presumptive Eligibility program. Columbus Public Health accepts most insurance plans and can help you get coverage: call 614-645-6807.
Can I order an STD test online in Columbus?
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
- Sexual Health and Wellness Center (opens in a new tab), Columbus Public Health
- Know HIV. No Fear. (opens in a new tab), Columbus Public Health
- AHF Wellness Center - Columbus (opens in a new tab), AIDS Healthcare Foundation
- LGBTQ+ Sexual Health Care in Columbus, OH (opens in a new tab), Central Outreach Wellness Center
- STI Testing (opens in a new tab), Central Outreach Wellness Center
- STI, HIV, HIV PrEP & Hepatitis C Services (opens in a new tab), Heart of Ohio Family Health
- Patient Information (opens in a new tab), Heart of Ohio Family Health
- STI/STD, Hep C, and HIV Services (opens in a new tab), PrimaryOne Health
- How Do I Pay? (opens in a new tab), PrimaryOne Health
- New Patients (opens in a new tab), Lower Lights Health
- Teen Health (opens in a new tab), Lower Lights Health
- 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