STD Testing in Orlando, FL

At-Home STD Testing

Testing for STDs at home is safe, convenient, and private. Performed regularly, it can help you stay healthy and avoid unknowingly transmitting STDs.

You have many options for at-home STD testing. The best at-home STD tests are FDA approved and evaluated for safety and accuracy with fast result turnaround times and support from health care professionals.

At-home STD testing kits should include instructions for collection and test registration, along with materials such as containers and swabs to collect and send your sample to the lab. Most at-home STD tests offer results in about five days through a secure online patient portal.
 

Between 2006 and 2018, the number of reported cases of chlamydia in Orange County increased by 113%, from 4,657 to 9,925. The number of reported cases in 2018 corresponds to a rate of 724.2 per 100,000 people, which is considerably higher than the statewide average of 501.3. Among females in the county, the rate of this infection is 914.3, compared to the statewide rate among females of 641.2. While chlamydia is more likely to be diagnosed in females, it affected approximately 3,546 males in the county in 2018, a 292% increase over the number of reported cases in males in 2006.

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) remain one of the most critical public health challenges facing the United States, with approximately 26 million new STD infections occurring every year. Nearly half of these new infections affect young people ages 15 to 24.

Community-based organizations are a vital first line of defense in the fight against STDs and HIV/AIDS in particular. They generate awareness and foster social change while providing access to testing and treatment.

You may not be aware of all the STD resources available in Orlando that can help prevent the spread of STDs. Get connected with these community organizations that are leading the fight against STDs and HIV/AIDS with resources and support:

Central Health Center is operated by the Florida Department of Health and provides a variety of services, including immunizations and screenings for STDs. Appointments are provided on a first-come, first-serve basis, and patients must come an hour before closing to receive same-day screening. Medicaid, Medicare, and health insurance are accepted, and a sliding fee schedule is available for self-pay patients. All lab and test results are only given in person during clinic hours. The clinic is open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

832 W. Central Blvd. 
Orlando, FL 32805 
407-858-1445 
Floridahealth.gov

CAN Community Health is a nonprofit organization that provides free anonymous STD and HIV testing for Orlando residents. STD screening is administered by trained counselors who use a quick, simple test that involves either finger stick collection or a blood draw. Results are given over the telephone and are typically available within two weeks. To make an appointment, patients should call the clinic during normal business hours. In addition to its permanent location, the center provides several mobile outreach testing locations. Clinic hours are Monday – Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., and Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

1301 W. Colonial Dr.
Orlando, FL 32806
407-246-1946
Cancommunityhealth.org

26Health is a community clinic that offers medical and behavioral health services and specializes in LGBT+ health services. This clinic provides free rapid HIV and hepatitis C testing, as well as free STD testing. Rapid HIV results are available within 15 minutes, and referrals are provided to patients who test positive. Services are provided on a first-come, first-serve basis. Medical service hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

801 N. Magnolia Ave. 
Orlando, FL 32803 
321-800-2922
26health.org

Orange Blossom Family Health provides primary and preventative medical services with an on-site laboratory and pharmacy services. This low-cost clinic provides free rapid HIV testing, as well as testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. Patients are accepted on a walk-in basis, ormay call the clinic to schedule an appointment for faster service. Health insurance is accepted, and a sliding fee schedule is offered to those without insurance. The clinic is open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

232 N. Orange Blossom Tr. 
Orlando, FL 32805 
407-428-5751 
Obfh.org

Miracle of Love is a community-based organization that provides an array of free and low-cost services, including support groups, pregnancy support for women with high-risk pregnancies, case management, and HIV and STD testing. Screenings are offered on Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., and no appointment is necessary. Patients may be screened for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. Results are sent to the Florida Department of Health and are generally available within two weeks. The clinic also offers rapid syphilis testing with results available within 10 minutes.

741 W. Colonial Dr. 
Orlando, FL 32804 
407-843-1760 
Miracleofloveinc.org

MinuteClinic is a low-cost clinic located within CVS that provides treatment for minor illnesses, injuries and skin conditions, as well as vaccinations and STD screenings for those age 18 and over. STDs that patients can be screened for include chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis, and syphilis. Those who test positive for chlamydia and gonorrhea can receive treatment at this clinic, while those who test positive for other STDs may be directed to another healthcare provider. Walk-ins are accepted, and wait times vary. Some clinics allow patients to book appointments for faster service.

2702 S. Orange Ave.
Orlando, FL 32806
Multiple Orlando locations
866-389-2727
Cvs.com

• Florida DPH | Sexually Transmitted Diseases | Last accessed June 2021.
• CDC | STD Resources | Last accessed June 2021.
• Florida DPH | FL Health Charts | Last accessed June 2021.