Getting Tested for STDs in Beverly, MA

Privacy comes first. You can get confidential STD testing in Beverly. Testing can also screen for common sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Some clinics offer same-day visits. Many return lab results in one to three business days. Most clinics use secure portals or phone calls for results.

Local data can help. Recent CDC data show chlamydia is common in Essex County. The county reported 419 cases per 100,000 people. Gonorrhea is also common in the county.

You have local options. Beverly clinics cluster near Cummings Center and Dodge St. Boston and Cambridge offer more choices. Compare locations by cost, privacy, hours, and walk-in availability, or explore STD testing in Massachusetts for more options.

Find an STD Testing Location in Beverly, MA

Testing is available nearby. Beverly clinics sit near Cummings Center and Dodge St. Boston and Cambridge add more options if you need evening or weekend hours. A health care provider can help you choose the right tests.

What to expect from STD testing

STD Testing Options in Beverly, MA

STD testing options in Beverly

When Should I Get Tested for STDs?

If you’re sexually active in Beverly, chlamydia and gonorrhea are the most commonly reported STDs in Essex County. Routine screening covers both and takes less than 10 minutes. If you had recent unprotected sex, a new partner, or a possible exposure, testing helps you get clear answers on a practical timeline. Many STDs have no symptoms, so testing — including HIV testing — is the only way to know, and the CDC recommends routine screening for sexually active adults based on age and risk. A health care provider can help you choose the right tests.

What Will Be Tested in an STD Panel?

You can choose single tests or a panel. A clinic can match tests to your symptoms, recent exposures, and sexual history. Your provider may use the CDC screening recommendations to match tests to your needs.

Here is the process.

  1. Check in at the front desk or finish online registration.
  2. Give a urine sample, blood sample, or swab.
  3. Get results in one to three business days for most lab tests.

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

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

How Much Will STD Testing Cost in Beverly, MA?

Costs vary by clinic and test type. Many people pay $0 to $250.

Many insurance plans cover preventive STD testing with no copay. Coverage also depends on your plan and visit type. HealthCare.gov preventive care rules explain common coverage standards.

If you do not have insurance, some clinics use sliding-scale fees. Some clinics also offer free testing for people who qualify.

At-home STD tests often cost about $169.

How Fast Will I Get My Test Results in Beverly, MA?

Most lab-based results are ready in one to three business days. Timing depends on the clinic and test.

Private lab partners often post results one to three business days after sample collection. Some private providers offer rapid HIV screening. Those results may be ready the same day.

Public clinics may take longer. Appointment demand and lab volume can slow turnaround.

Ask how you will get results before you book. Many clinics use a secure portal or phone call.

STI Statistics in Essex County, MA

Chlamydia leads in Essex County. Recent CDC data place the county rate at 419 per 100,000 people. That number shows how common symptom-free infections can be.

Gonorrhea ranks second. The county rate is 109.5 per 100,000 people. Essex County reported 4,361 cases across the three main bacterial STIs, according to recent CDC STI statistics.

These infections are treatable. Chlamydia and gonorrhea respond to antibiotics when found early. Syphilis is treatable, too. One visit may include a urine sample and a small blood draw. Many clinics also offer online booking and private results.



Cities Near Beverly, MA for STD Testing

Free STD Testing Centers in Beverly, MA

Low-cost options are available. Clinics in Beverly and nearby cities may offer confidential testing, treatment, or referrals. Some sites use sliding-scale fees. Some offer free testing for people who qualify.

AFC Urgent Care Beverly

  • Address: 50 Dodge St., Beverly, MA 01915
  • Number: (978) 922-2171
  • Hours:
    • Monday: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
    • Tuesday: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
    • Wednesday: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
    • Thursday: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
    • Friday: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
    • Saturday: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    • Sunday: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM

AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts

  • Address: 75 Amory St., Boston, MA 02119
  • Number: (617) 437-6200
  • Hours:
    • Monday: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
    • Tuesday: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
    • Wednesday: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
    • Thursday: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
    • Friday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    • Saturday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    • Sunday: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

CHA Zinberg HIV Clinic

  • Address: 1493 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA 02139
  • Number: (617) 665-1606
  • Hours: Call for hours

Fenway : South End

  • Address: 142 Berkeley St., Boston, MA 02116
  • Number: (617) 247-7555
  • Hours:
    • Monday: 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM
    • Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM
    • Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM
    • Thursday: 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM
    • Friday: 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM
    • Saturday: 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM
    • Sunday: Call for hours

HealthQ Beverly

  • Address: 100 Cummings Center, Suite 110-E, Beverly, MA 01915
  • Number: (978) 705-4039
  • Hours: Call for hours

Planned Parenthood – Greater Boston Health Center of Boston, MA

  • Address: 1055 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02215
  • Number: (800) 258-4448
  • Hours:
    • Monday: 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
    • Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
    • Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
    • Thursday: 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
    • Friday: 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM
    • Saturday: 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM
    • Sunday: Closed