Getting Tested for STDs in Pasco, WA

Sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing in Pasco is confidential, and you can choose the setting that feels right for you. Public clinics and community health centers often cost less and make follow-up care easier, while private labs may offer faster turnaround times and more flexible scheduling.

Your STD testing choice often comes down to cost, timing, and how many infections you want to test for. Some locations accept walk-ins on certain days, while others ask you to book ahead. You can order a single test for one concern or a full panel for broader screening.

Chlamydia and gonorrhea are the most commonly reported STDs in Franklin County, so routine screening is common in the area. Compare options by location, hours, and whether you want a single test or a full panel, or explore STD testing in Washington for more locations statewide.

Find an STD Testing Location in Pasco, WA

You can get confidential STD testing at public clinics, community health centers, and private labs in and around Pasco. Many locations are near central Pasco along Court Street, with more options across the Tri-Cities.

A health care provider can help you choose the right tests based on your symptoms, sexual history, and any recent exposure. After your results are ready, review them with a provider so you can understand what they mean and what to do next.

What to expect from STD testing

STD Testing Options in Pasco, WA

STD testing options in Pasco

When Should I Get Tested for STDs?

If you’re sexually active in Pasco, chlamydia and gonorrhea are the most commonly reported STDs in Franklin County. That’s useful context because both are common, both are treatable, and both are included in most standard STD panels. If you want peace of mind, testing can confirm your status even if you do not have a specific concern or a known exposure. Many STDs have no symptoms, so testing is the only way to know, and the CDC recommends routine screening based on age and risk. A health care provider can help you decide which tests make sense for you.

What Will Be Tested in an STD Panel?

An STD panel usually checks for chlamydia, gonorrhea, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and syphilis. A clinic may also add herpes or hepatitis testing based on your symptoms, sexual history, and any recent exposure.

Here’s what to expect when you go in for STD testing:

  1. Check in at the front desk or complete online registration.
  2. A staff member confirms which tests you want and tells you whether you need a urine sample, blood draw, or swab.
  3. You give your sample or samples. Urine testing is common for chlamydia and gonorrhea. Blood testing is common for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis. Swabs may be used for genital, rectal, or throat testing.
  4. Results are typically ready one to three business days after the lab receives your sample, though some sites offer same-day rapid HIV screening.

A routine STD panel may include:
Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
HIV types 1 and 2
Syphilis

A full-panel STD test may also include:
Hepatitis (A, B, C)
Herpes (oral or genital)

Many providers also use the CDC screening recommendations to decide which tests to include based on age, anatomy, and risk.

How Much Will STD Testing Cost in Pasco, WA?

In Pasco, STD testing may cost $0 to $250 out of pocket, depending on the provider and the tests you order. A single test often costs less than a full panel that also checks for HIV, syphilis, herpes, or hepatitis.

Most health insurance plans cover preventive STD testing at 100% with no copay, but coverage can vary for symptom-based visits or expanded panels. If you do not have insurance, reduced-cost testing may be available through Benton-Franklin County Health District or Planned Parenthood Pasco Health Center. Some locations use a sliding fee scale, and some qualifying patients may be able to get free testing. If you prefer to test at home, some at-home STD tests cost about $169.

How Fast Will I Get My Test Results in Pasco, WA?

Most lab-based STD test results in Pasco are ready one to three business days after the lab receives your sample. Some locations also offer rapid HIV screening with same-day results.

Turnaround times can vary by provider and test type. Public clinics may take longer if appointments are limited or if samples are sent to an outside lab. Before you book, ask how results will be delivered, whether through a patient portal, a phone call, or a follow-up visit.

STI Statistics in Franklin County, WA

If you live in Pasco, Franklin County data gives useful context for local testing needs. Chlamydia is the most reported sexually transmitted infection in the county, with a rate of 654.3 cases per 100,000 people in the latest CDC data. That helps explain why routine screening is common, even when you feel well.

Gonorrhea is the second most reported sexually transmitted infection in Franklin County, at 130.3 cases per 100,000 people. Across the three most common bacterial infections, the county recorded 795 cases in the most recent reporting year. You can learn more from the CDC STI statistics.

HIV testing is also a routine part of screening in many settings. Franklin County had 114 people living with HIV in 2023. One visit can cover HIV alongside urine testing for chlamydia and gonorrhea.



Cities Near Pasco, WA for STD Testing

Free STD Testing Centers in Pasco, WA

Free or low-cost STD testing may be available in Pasco through public health and community clinics. Call ahead to confirm cost, walk-in availability, hours, and whether a location offers the tests you need.

Benton-Franklin County Health District

  • Address: 412 W. Clark St., Pasco, WA 99301, USA
  • Phone: (509) 460-4200
  • Hours: Not listed

Physicians Immediate Care

  • Address: 310 Torbett St., Richland, WA 99354, USA
  • Phone: (509) 946-7646
  • Hours: Not listed

Planned Parenthood, Pasco Health Center of Pasco, WA

  • Address: 3901 W. Court St., Pasco, WA 99301, USA
  • Phone: (509) 207-3017
  • Hours:
    • Monday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    • Tuesday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    • Wednesday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    • Thursday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    • Friday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    • Saturday: Closed
    • Sunday: Closed