Getting Tested for STDs in Bronx, New York

Numerous STD testing centers throughout the Bronx offer free or low-cost STD testing. Some accept insurance or use a sliding fee scale if you are uninsured. You can make an appointment or find a walk-in STD clinic near you.

Bronx County reports some of the highest chlamydia rates in New York, with 15,659 cases at a rate of 1,154.4 per 100,000 people. State residents also reported above average rates of gonorrhea and primary and secondary syphilis. Getting regular STD testing if you’re sexually active is an important step in protecting your sexual health.

With many clinics throughout the Bronx, it’s easy to get STD testing in the area. The Acacia Network Health Center has multiple locations throughout the Bronx where you can get STD testing. And City MD also has a network of fully equipped STD testing centers located across Bronx, NY, with walk-in testing available. The Callen-Lorde Health Clinic offers sex-positive, supportive, and confidential STD testing for many STDs. It also offers a risk-reduction and prevention counseling program. NYC Sexual Health Clinics are available throughout New York, with a clinic located on Fulton Avenue in the Bronx.

Find an STD Testing Location in Bronx, NY

You can get confidential STD testing in the Bronx at community clinics, public health centers, urgent care centers, and private labs. A health care provider can help you choose the right tests based on your symptoms, recent exposure, and the type of sex you have, or you can find a lab near you.

Many locations accept insurance, and some offer free or sliding-scale testing if you do not have coverage. Call ahead to confirm walk-in availability, pricing, and when results are usually ready.

STD Testing Options in Bronx, NY

You have a few main options for STD testing in the Bronx. You can choose in-clinic testing, private lab testing, or at-home collection based on cost, privacy, and how soon you want results.

  • In-clinic testing: Visit a primary care provider, OB-GYN, urgent care center, or community health clinic. Staff may collect a urine sample, blood sample, swab, or more than one sample, depending on the tests ordered.
  • Private lab testing: Some services let you order tests online, then visit a LabCorp or Quest Diagnostics collection site for sample collection, often without a doctor’s order.
  • At-home testing kits: Order at-home STD tests online, collect your sample in private, and mail it to a certified lab for analysis.

When Should I Get Tested for STDs?

Routine screening is one of the best ways to stay on top of your sexual health, even when you feel fine. Many sexually transmitted infections (STIs) cause no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to know your status. You may also want to get tested after unprotected sex, when starting a relationship with a new partner, or if a partner lets you know about a positive result. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) publishes screening recommendations that can help you and your provider decide how often to test.

What Will Be Tested in an STD Panel?

You can ask for a single test or a panel. A clinic can help match testing to your symptoms, recent exposure, and your sexual history.

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 Bronx, NY?

Costs vary by provider and by the tests you need. Many insurance plans cover preventive STD screening with no copay. If you do not have insurance, some Bronx clinics offer free or sliding-scale testing, and you can also explore statewide STD testing options. Private lab testing often costs $50 to $200 per test or panel. At-home STD tests generally cost $35 to $175, depending on how many infections the kit covers.

How Fast Will I Get My Test Results in Bronx, NY?

Result times depend on the test. Rapid HIV tests may be ready the same day, often in 20 to 30 minutes. Lab-based tests for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis are usually ready in one to three business days after the lab receives your sample.

Some public clinics take longer because samples are sent to outside labs. Results from those locations may take up to seven to 10 days. Before you book an appointment, ask how results are delivered and when you should follow up.

STI Statistics in Bronx County, New York

Chlamydia is the most reported sexually transmitted disease (STD) in Bronx County, with 15,659 cases at a rate of 1,154.4 per 100,000 people. That rate is among the highest in New York State and supports routine screening for sexually active residents.

Gonorrhea is the second most reported STD in the county, with 5,885 cases at a rate of 433.8 per 100,000. Together, chlamydia and gonorrhea accounted for 21,908 reported cases in Bronx County.

HIV also remains a major public health concern in the county. Bronx County has reported 27,420 HIV cases at a rate of 2,438.1 per 100,000. You can review the latest trends on the CDC STI statistics page.



Cities Near Bronx, NY for STD Testing

Free STD Testing Centers in Bronx, NY

You can find free or low-cost STD testing at several Bronx clinics. Many locations keep services confidential and use sliding-scale pricing if you do not have insurance.

Planned Parenthood Bronx

  • Address: 349 E. 149th St., 2nd Floor, Bronx, NY 10451
  • Phone: (212) 965-7000
  • 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 7 p.m.
    • Friday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    • Saturday: Closed
    • Sunday: Closed

The Oval Center at Montefiore

  • Address: East 207th Street, Bronx, NY 10467
  • Phone: (718) 882-5482
  • Hours: Not listed

Children’s Aid

  • Address: 910 E. 172nd St., Bronx, NY 10460
  • Phone: (347) 918-3200
  • Hours:
    • Monday: Foster Care: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Medical: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Dental: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Behavioral Health: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Tuesday: Foster Care: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Medical: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Dental: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Behavioral Health: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Wednesday: Foster Care: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Medical: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Dental: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Behavioral Health: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Thursday: Foster Care: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Medical: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Dental: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Behavioral Health: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Friday: Foster Care: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Medical: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Behavioral Health: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Saturday: Not listed
    • Sunday: Not listed

The Hub Health Center

  • Address: 459 E. 149th St., Bronx, NY 10455
  • Phone: (855) 681-8700
  • Hours:
    • Monday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
    • Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
    • Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
    • Thursday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
    • Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Sunday: Not listed