STD testing in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health's walk-in STI clinic at Health Center 1 on South Broad Street tests for and treats STIs, including HIV, for free, and its resource hubs in North and West Philadelphia offer free HIV, syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhea testing on set days.
Hours and services change. Call ahead or check the clinic's own page before you go.
Free and low-cost STD testing in Philadelphia
STI Clinic at Health Center 1 (Philadelphia Department of Public Health)
Free or low cost1930 S. Broad St., Fl. 2, Philadelphia, PA 19145
Services
- Testing and treatment for STIs, including HIV
- PrEP and PEP for HIV
- Hepatitis A and B, HPV and mpox vaccines
- Cost
- Free. The Health Department says STI testing and treatment are free and confidential.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Walk-in only, first come, first served; no appointment needed. Arrive as early as you can to be sure you'll be seen.
- Hours
- Monday and Wednesday, 7:45 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. On the first Wednesday of the month it opens at 1 p.m. On very busy days it may close early, so call first.
- Good to know
- Anyone over the age of 13 can get STI testing and treatment. No primary care here. The city's satellite STI clinic at Health Center 5 is temporarily unavailable; call (215) 685-6570 or (215) 685-6575 with questions.
Source: phila.gov (opens in a new tab) and phila.gov (opens in a new tab)
North Philadelphia Resource Hub, Mi Salud Wellness Center (Philadelphia Department of Public Health)
Free or low costNorth Philadelphia: 200 E. Wyoming Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19120
Services
- Free HIV, syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhea testing on set days
- Cost
- Free and confidential, the Health Department says.
- Walk-in or appointment
- No appointment needed. You'll be asked for some personal information to get tested.
- Hours
- STI testing Monday and the third Tuesday of the month, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Good to know
- Entrance on A St. Staff collect your sample and send it to the Health Department's lab; results come by phone or online portal in 2 to 3 days. The city's events calendar lists testing dates.
Source: phila.gov (opens in a new tab) and phila.gov (opens in a new tab)
West Philadelphia Resource Hub, St. Barnabas Community Resource Center (Philadelphia Department of Public Health)
Free or low costWest Philadelphia: 6006 W. Girard Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19151
Services
- Free HIV, syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhea testing on set days
- Cost
- Free and confidential, the Health Department says.
- Walk-in or appointment
- No appointment needed. You'll be asked for some personal information to get tested.
- Hours
- STI testing Tuesday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Good to know
- Inside the St. Barnabas Community Resource Center. Staff collect your sample and send it to the Health Department's lab; results come by phone or online portal in 2 to 3 days. The city's events calendar lists testing dates.
Source: phila.gov (opens in a new tab) and phila.gov (opens in a new tab)
Mazzoni Center: Washington West
Free or low costWashington West: 1201 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Services
- HIV testing
- STI testing for syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomoniasis, herpes, Mycoplasma genitalium and hepatitis B and C
- STI symptom checks and treatment
- PrEP and nPEP
- Free HIV home test kits to pick up
- Cost
- Testing and treatment go through insurance or Mazzoni's sliding fee discount program, based on household size and income. Mazzoni says it accepts all patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. In network with most Medicare and Philadelphia-area Medicaid plans.
- Walk-in or appointment
- New patients register on Mazzoni's patient portal or call the front desk at 215-563-0652 to book. The Health Department lists Washington West as a partner site with walk-in hours; call to check before you go.
- Hours
- Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; closed Sunday.
- Good to know
- Mazzoni Center offers LGBTQ+ focused care.
Source: mazzonicenter.org (opens in a new tab) and mazzonicenter.org (opens in a new tab)
Mazzoni Center: Bainbridge (HIV testing and Youth Drop-in Clinic)
Free or low cost1348 Bainbridge Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Services
- HIV testing
- Youth Drop-in Clinic for ages 14 to 24: HIV testing, STI screening and treatment, PrEP and nPEP
- Cost
- Sliding scale for patients without health insurance, and staff can start an insurance application with you, Mazzoni says.
- Walk-in or appointment
- The Youth Drop-in Clinic is walk-in. For other visits, new patients register on the patient portal or call 215-563-0652.
- Hours
- HIV testing Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Youth Drop-in Clinic every Wednesday, 5 to 7 p.m.; registration starts at 4 p.m.
- Good to know
- At the Youth Drop-in Clinic, patients under 18 can get confidential sexual and mental health care without parental permission, Mazzoni says.
Source: mazzonicenter.org (opens in a new tab) and mazzonicenter.org (opens in a new tab)
Courage Medicine: Southwest Philadelphia
Free or low costSouthwest Philadelphia: 3751 Island Ave, #201, Philadelphia, PA 19153
Services
- STI testing and treatment
- Free rapid HIV tests
- PrEP
- HIV and hepatitis C care
- Cost
- Courage Medicine says rapid HIV tests are free at all its offices and it offers a full range of STI testing with Medicaid. If you're uninsured or have private insurance with high co-pays, its Southwest office can offer free rapid STI tests.
- Walk-in or appointment
- STI testing and treatment on a walk-in basis. New patients must arrive by 3 p.m.
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Good to know
- Courage Medicine also has offices at 7198 Castor Ave #200 and 3045 Kensington Ave. The Health Department lists a Courage Medicine mobile unit with stops in Southwest Philadelphia and Upper Darby.
Source: couragemedicine.org (opens in a new tab) and couragemedicine.org (opens in a new tab)
Prevention Point Philadelphia
Free or low costKensington: 2913-2915 Kensington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134
Services
- Rapid HIV and hepatitis C antibody tests
- Confirmatory hepatitis C test on site
- STI screening
- Pregnancy testing
- A case manager to connect you to care if a test is positive
- Cost
- No cost. Prevention Point says its testing program is free.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Ask for a test at medical reception. HIV and hepatitis C tests are offered to anyone not tested in the last three months.
- Hours
- Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Confirmatory hepatitis C testing Tuesday to Friday.
- Good to know
- Prevention Point's medical services focus on people who use drugs. The entrance is on Monmouth Street, a few minutes' walk from the Somerset station on the Market-Frankford Line.
Source: ppponline.org (opens in a new tab) and ppponline.org (opens in a new tab)
Y-HEP Adolescent and Young Adult Health Center (Philadelphia FIGHT)
Free or low cost1207 Chestnut Street, 5th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Services
- STD testing and treatment
- PrEP (pill or shot) and PEP
- Pregnancy testing and birth control
- On-site lab testing
- Cost
- Philadelphia FIGHT says Y-HEP serves young people regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.
- Walk-in or appointment
- By appointment: call 215-344-1632 or schedule online. Established patients who are sick can walk in as capacity allows, 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m.
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed for lunch noon to 1 p.m.; second Saturday of the month, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed afternoons on the second Friday of the month.
- Good to know
- For ages 13 to 26.
Source: fight.org (opens in a new tab) and fight.org (opens in a new tab)
Esperanza Health Center (N. 6th Street)
Free or low cost4417 N. 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140
Services
- Free HIV testing and counseling
- STI screening (women's health visits)
- HIV care
- Cost
- HIV testing is free. Accepts Medicaid, Medicare and private insurance; without insurance, Esperanza charges a fee based on income and household size. It says it serves people regardless of ability to pay.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Walk-in HIV testing, or get tested during a medical visit.
- Hours
- HIV testing Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The center is open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon.
- Good to know
- All HIV services are in English and Spanish. Esperanza also offers walk-in HIV testing at 2940 N. 5th Street and 861 E. Allegheny Avenue.
Source: esperanzahealth.com (opens in a new tab) and esperanzahealth.com (opens in a new tab)
Planned Parenthood in Philadelphia
What a visit costs depends on the health center, your income and your coverage. What Planned Parenthood charges for STD testing
Planned Parenthood: The Elizabeth Blackwell Health Center at Locust Street
Free or low cost1144 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Services
- STD testing and treatment: chlamydia, genital warts, gonorrhea, herpes, syphilis and trichomoniasis
- Rapid HIV testing (finger stick, results in 10 to 40 minutes)
- HPV vaccine
- Cost
- Insurance not required; accepts Medicaid and most major plans. Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pennsylvania says discounts may be available based on income and household size, and the center says it will never turn you away if you can't pay.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Walk-ins welcome: walk in while the center is open to book or get a same-day appointment if there's room. Walk-in STD testing without symptoms until one hour before closing.
- Hours
- Monday and Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Good to know
- Spanish spoken. Bring a photo ID. Five blocks from Jefferson Station; PATCO stops one block away at 13th and Locust.
Source: plannedparenthood.org (opens in a new tab) and plannedparenthood.org (opens in a new tab)
Planned Parenthood: Castor Ave. Health Center
Free or low cost8210 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152
Services
- STD testing and treatment: chlamydia, genital warts, gonorrhea, herpes, syphilis and trichomoniasis
- Rapid HIV testing (finger stick, results in 10 to 40 minutes)
- HPV vaccine
- Cost
- Insurance not required; accepts Medicaid and most major plans. Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pennsylvania says discounts may be available based on income and household size, and the center says it will never turn you away if you can't pay.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Walk-ins welcome: walk in while the center is open to book or get a same-day appointment if there's room. Walk-in STD testing without symptoms until one hour before closing.
- Hours
- Monday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Good to know
- Spanish spoken. Bring a photo ID. SEPTA buses 58 and 59 stop nearby.
Source: plannedparenthood.org (opens in a new tab) and plannedparenthood.org (opens in a new tab)
Planned Parenthood: Upper Darby Health Center
Free or low cost7200 Chestnut Street, Suite 102, Upper Darby, PA 19082
Services
- STD testing and treatment: chlamydia, genital warts, gonorrhea, herpes, syphilis and trichomoniasis
- Rapid HIV testing (finger stick, results in 10 to 40 minutes)
- HPV vaccine
- Cost
- Insurance not required; accepts Medicaid and most major plans. Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pennsylvania says discounts may be available based on income and household size, and the center says it will never turn you away if you can't pay.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Walk-ins welcome: walk in while the center is open to book or get a same-day appointment if there's room. Walk-in STD testing without symptoms until one hour before closing.
- Hours
- Monday and Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Good to know
- Spanish spoken. Bring a photo ID.
Source: plannedparenthood.org (opens in a new tab) and plannedparenthood.org (opens in a new tab)
Urgent care and retail clinics in Philadelphia
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, 1500 Spruce Street
1500 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Services
- STI testing: chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, herpes, hepatitis B and trichomoniasis
- Partner treatment
- Cost
- Most insurance accepted. If you're uninsured or prefer to pay yourself, MinuteClinic lets you estimate the cost online.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Walk-ins welcome; no appointment necessary. You can also book ahead.
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed for lunch 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 Philadelphia
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 Pennsylvania, lowest price first.
Showing providers that sell in Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania
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
Pennsylvania rules and programs
Checked Nov 1, 2026
Public STD and HIV testing
The Pennsylvania Department of Health says residents can go to either a local county or municipal health department or one of its 59 State Health Centers. The State Health Centers offer confidential STD testing, counseling and treatment, and confidential HIV testing and counseling. Philadelphia's local health department is the Philadelphia Department of Public Health. The state's STI program also publishes a list of STI clinics by county.
Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Health (opens in a new tab), Pennsylvania Department of Health (opens in a new tab), Pennsylvania Department of Health (opens in a new tab)
Testing for minors
Pennsylvania law (35 P.S. §10103) lets a minor of any age consent on their own to medical and health services to find out whether they have, or to treat, a venereal disease, the law's term for a sexually transmitted disease, or another disease that must be reported under the state's Disease Prevention and Control Law. No one else's consent is needed.
Expedited partner therapy
CDC lists expedited partner therapy as permissible in Pennsylvania since February 1, 2023, under 35 P.S. §603. Following CDC's EPT guidance, a health care practitioner can prescribe or give you antibiotics for your partners to treat sexually transmitted infections, without examining them. Under §604, a pharmacist can fill a prescription marked expedited partner therapy or EPT without the partner's name on the label.
Medicaid at Planned Parenthood
Pennsylvania 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 Southeastern Pennsylvania, which runs the Philadelphia health centers, says it accepts most health insurance and Medicaid plans, and lists PA Medicaid among them.
Sources: KFF (opens in a new tab), Planned Parenthood (opens in a new tab), Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pennsylvania (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 Philadelphia
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 Philadelphia?
The Health Department's STI clinic at Health Center 1, 1930 S. Broad St., tests for and treats STIs, including HIV, for free and with no appointment, for anyone over the age of 13. Its North Philadelphia and West Philadelphia resource hubs offer free HIV, syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhea testing on set days. Prevention Point Philadelphia and Esperanza Health Center offer free HIV testing. Courage Medicine says its rapid HIV tests are free and its Southwest office can offer free rapid STI tests if you're uninsured or have high co-pays. The city's Philly, Keep On Loving site mails free HIV and chlamydia and gonorrhea home kits to Philadelphia residents; on November 1, 2026, its order page said the service was paused while it restocks.
Do I need an appointment at Health Center 1?
No. The Health Department's STI clinic at Health Center 1 is walk-in only and sees people first come, first served, so arrive as early as you can. It's open Monday and Wednesday, 7:45 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.; on the first Wednesday of the month it opens at 1 p.m. It may close early on very busy days, so call (215) 685-6570 before you go. The city's satellite STI clinic at Health Center 5 is temporarily unavailable.
Can teens get tested without a parent in Philadelphia?
Yes. Pennsylvania law (35 P.S. §10103, section 3 of Act 10 of 1970) says any minor can consent to medical care to find out about or treat venereal disease (STDs) and other reportable diseases, and no one else's consent is needed. The Health Department's STI clinic at Health Center 1 sees anyone over the age of 13. Mazzoni Center's Youth Drop-in Clinic, for ages 14 to 24, says patients under 18 can get confidential sexual health care without parental permission, and Philadelphia FIGHT's Y-HEP health center sees young people 13 to 26.
Can I use Medicaid for STD testing in Philadelphia?
Yes, at many sites. Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pennsylvania accepts Medicaid plans including Access (PA Medicaid), Health Partners, Keystone First and United Healthcare Community Plan, and says discounts may be available if you don't have insurance. Mazzoni Center is in network with most Philadelphia-area Medicaid plans, Courage Medicine says it offers its full range of STI testing with Medicaid, and Esperanza Health Center accepts Medicaid. The city's eight health centers offer STI testing in family planning visits, accept Medicaid and, the city says, charge a small fee based on family size and income if you don't have insurance. The Health Department's STI clinic at Health Center 1 is free.
Can I order an STD test online in Philadelphia?
Yes. The price table on this page shows the providers that sell in Pennsylvania, 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
- Get walk-in testing and treatment for STIs (opens in a new tab), City of Philadelphia Department of Public Health
- STD Control Program (opens in a new tab), City of Philadelphia Department of Public Health
- Get tested and pick up free condoms and sexual wellness materials at a resource hub (opens in a new tab), City of Philadelphia Department of Public Health
- Get family planning services (opens in a new tab), City of Philadelphia Department of Public Health
- Get free HIV and STI test kits, condoms, lube or even a house call (opens in a new tab), Philly, Keep On Loving (Philadelphia Department of Public Health)
- Youth Drop-in Clinic Services (opens in a new tab), Mazzoni Center
- Insurance and Sliding Scale at Washington West (opens in a new tab), Mazzoni Center
- Sexual Health (opens in a new tab), Courage Medicine
- HIV and HCV Testing (opens in a new tab), Prevention Point Philadelphia
- HIV Care (opens in a new tab), Esperanza Health Center
- Payment and Insurance (opens in a new tab), Esperanza Health Center
- Y-HEP Adolescent and Young Adult Health Center (opens in a new tab), Philadelphia FIGHT
- Payment & Insurance (opens in a new tab), Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pennsylvania
- Act of Feb. 13, 1970, P.L. 19, No. 10: Allowing Minors to Consent to Medical Care (section 3, 35 P.S. §10103) (opens in a new tab), Pennsylvania General Assembly
- State Health Centers (opens in a new tab), Pennsylvania Department of Health
- County and Municipal Health Departments (opens in a new tab), Pennsylvania Department of Health
- Sexually Transmitted Infections (opens in a new tab), Pennsylvania Department of Health
- Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy (opens in a new tab), CDC
- Legal Status of EPT in Pennsylvania (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