Getting Tested for STDs in Richmond, VA

Don’t wait to get tested if you suspect that you’ve been exposed to an STD or are experiencing symptoms. You’re not alone, and there are resources near you in Richmond, VA, that offer confidential, free, and low-cost testing.

STDs are on the rise across the country, though Virginia does have a lower incidence of infection. In Richmond City, chlamydia is the most commonly reported STD, with 2,590 cases at a rate of 1,129.8 per 100,000 people.

There are resources nearby to help. Minority Health Consortium Incorporated offers free testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and HIV as well as STI counseling to assist people newly diagnosed with or facing these diseases. Health Brigade will not turn you away if you cannot contribute a donation, and it discloses HIV tests the same day.

Find an STD Testing Location in Richmond, VA

You can get confidential sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing in Richmond through community clinics, public health centers, hospitals, and private labs. A health care provider can help you choose the right tests based on your symptoms, partners, and when you may have been exposed.

STD Testing Options in Richmond, VA

You have several ways to get STD testing in Richmond, including doctor visits, community clinics, private labs, and at-home kits.

  • At-home testing kit: At-home STD tests let you collect a sample at home and mail it to a certified lab.
  • Community or public health clinic: City, county, and nonprofit clinics in Richmond offer STD testing, often on a sliding scale or at no cost for people who qualify.
  • Primary care or specialty provider: A primary care doctor, OB-GYN, or urgent care clinic can order STD tests during a routine or same-day visit.
  • Private lab: Some private lab services let you order testing online and visit a local collection site for your sample.

When Should I Get Tested for STDs?

You should get tested if you have symptoms, had sex without a condom, started a new relationship, or learned that a partner has an STD. Routine screening also matters because many sexually transmitted infections (STIs) do not cause symptoms.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) publishes screening recommendations based on age, sex, pregnancy, sexual practices, and risk factors. A health care provider can help you decide which tests you need and when to take them.

What Will Be Tested in an STD Panel?

You can ask for individual STD tests or a panel. The right combination depends on your symptoms, sexual history, and whether you need screening after a recent exposure.

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

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

How Much Will STD Testing Cost in Richmond, VA?

STD testing in Richmond may be free, low cost, or billed through insurance. Many insurance plans cover preventive STD screening at 100% with no copay, while community clinics may offer sliding-scale pricing or free testing for qualifying patients. Private lab panels often cost $50 to $200, and at-home STD tests usually cost $35 to $175 per kit.

How Fast Will I Get My Test Results in Richmond, VA?

Result timing depends on the test you take. Rapid HIV tests can give you a same-day result, often in 20 to 40 minutes. Lab-based tests for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis are usually ready one to three business days after the lab receives your sample. Ask the clinic how results are shared, since some locations call you, some use a patient portal, and some review results during a follow-up visit.

STI Statistics in Richmond City, Virginia

Chlamydia remains the most commonly reported STD in Richmond City, with 2,590 reported cases and a rate of 1,129.8 per 100,000 people. Because chlamydia often causes no symptoms, routine testing still matters.

Gonorrhea is the second most reported STD in the area, with 1,188 cases and a rate of 518.2 per 100,000 people. Richmond City reported 3,903 total STD cases in the same reporting period — see statewide STD testing options for more resources.

HIV also remains a major public health concern in Richmond City, with 1,944 reported cases and a rate of 975.9 per 100,000 people. For the latest local and national trends, visit the CDC STI statistics page.



Cities Near Richmond, VA for STD Testing

Free STD Testing Centers in Richmond, VA

Richmond has community clinics and public health sites that offer confidential STD testing, often at low cost or no cost for uninsured and underinsured residents.

Health Brigade

  • Address: 1010 N. Thompson St., Richmond, VA 23230
  • Number: (804) 358-6343
  • Hours:
    • Monday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
    • Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
    • Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
    • Thursday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
    • Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Saturday: Not listed
    • Sunday: Not listed

Planned Parenthood – Richmond Health Center

  • Address: 201 N. Hamilton St., Richmond, VA 23221
  • Number: (804) 355-4358
  • Hours:
    • Monday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
    • Tuesday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
    • Wednesday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
    • Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Saturday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    • Sunday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Pregnancy Resource Center of Metro Richmond

  • Address: 1510 Willow Lawn Dr., Richmond, VA 23230
  • Number: (804) 673-2020
  • Hours:
    • Monday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
    • Tuesday: 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
    • Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
    • Thursday: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
    • Friday: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
    • Saturday: Closed
    • Sunday: Closed

Richmond City Health District

  • Address: 400 E. Cary St., Richmond, VA 23219
  • Number: (804) 482-5500
  • Hours: Not listed