Getting Tested for STDs in Yakima, WA

Sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing in Yakima is confidential and widely available. You can choose from clinics, public health sites, private labs, and at-home options based on the privacy, turnaround time, and follow-up support you want.

Access to STD testing varies by location. Some sites accept walk-ins, while others require appointments, and turnaround time can differ based on the test and the lab. In Yakima County, chlamydia is the most reported STD at 743.1 cases per 100,000 people, followed by gonorrhea at 141.1 per 100,000.

Choose the testing option that fits your schedule and privacy needs in Yakima, or explore STD testing in Washington for statewide options. Local sites and low-cost clinics are listed below.

Find an STD Testing Location in Yakima, WA

STD testing is available at clinics and health centers across the Yakima area. Common access points include locations on Tieton Drive and West Lincoln Avenue in Yakima, a public health option on Ahtanum Ridge Drive in Union Gap, and additional services in Sunnyside and Grandview. Talk with a health care provider about which tests are appropriate for you, and review your results with that provider in the context of your medical history.

What to expect from STD testing

STD Testing Options in Yakima, WA

You can choose from several common testing paths based on cost, timing, privacy, and follow-up care.

  • In-clinic testing: A primary care provider, gynecologist, urgent care center, or community clinic can collect samples and coordinate follow-up care locally in Yakima.
  • Private lab testing: LabCorp or Quest Diagnostics collection sites may be available in the area, and access depends on whether a location accepts walk-ins, requires an appointment, or needs a provider’s lab order.
  • At-home testing: at-home STD tests let you collect a sample at home and mail it to a certified lab. Results are usually returned through the test provider’s secure online portal.
  • Public health and community clinics: These clinics may offer lower-cost visits, sliding-scale fees, or free testing for qualifying patients.
STD testing options in Yakima

When Should I Get Tested for STDs?

If you’re sexually active in Yakima, chlamydia is the infection most worth knowing about. It’s the most commonly reported STD in Yakima County, followed by gonorrhea, and both are common, both are treatable, and both are included in most standard STD panels. Routine screening is a practical part of ongoing sexual health maintenance, especially after a new partner, condomless sex, or if a partner tells you they were exposed. Many STDs have no symptoms, so testing is the only way to know. The CDC recommends routine screening based on age and risk, and a health care provider can help you choose the right tests.

What Will Be Tested in an STD Panel?

You can request individual STD tests or a full panel. A clinician can help match the panel to your symptoms, recent exposure, and sexual history.

Here’s what usually happens during an in-person visit:

  1. Check in at the front desk or complete online registration.
  2. Provide a urine sample, blood sample, or swab, depending on the tests ordered.
  3. Wait for results, which are typically ready in one to three business days for lab-based tests.

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)

General timing and who-should-test guidance is summarized in the CDC’s screening recommendations.

How Much Will STD Testing Cost in Yakima, WA?

STD testing in Yakima often costs $0 to $250, depending on the clinic, the tests included, and whether you use insurance. Most health insurance plans cover preventive STD testing at 100% with no copay, but visits for symptoms or expanded panels may be billed differently. If you do not have insurance, clinics such as Planned Parenthood Yakima Health Center and Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic may offer sliding-scale fees, and some services may be free for qualifying residents. If privacy and convenience matter most, at-home STD tests often cost about $169.

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

Most lab-based STD results in Yakima are ready in one to three business days. Some sites also offer rapid HIV screening with same-day results. Public or community clinics may take longer because of appointment availability or lab volume. Chlamydia and gonorrhea results often still take a few business days. Ask how results will be delivered before you schedule your visit.

STI Statistics in Yakima County, WA

If you live in Yakima, county data shows why routine screening is a normal part of health care. Chlamydia is the most reported infection, with 1,907 cases in the latest county-level reporting.

Yakima County reported 2,401 cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis combined. Gonorrhea accounted for 362 of those cases, which is why it remains part of standard screening in many settings. These counts show why STD testing is a routine health task in communities of every size.

HIV is also part of the local picture, with 307 people living with HIV in the county based on the latest available federal data. That is one reason many clinics include HIV screening alongside other tests, even when you feel well and want routine care. These numbers come from ongoing national reporting in the CDC STI statistics.



Cities Near Yakima, WA for STD Testing

Free STD Testing Centers in Yakima, WA

You can find confidential, low-cost STD testing through community-based organizations in the Yakima area. These clinics may be a good fit if you are weighing cost, insurance concerns, privacy, or access to follow-up care. Some offer free or reduced-cost testing for qualifying patients.

Life Choices Pregnancy Medical Center

  • Address: 305 S. 11th Ave., Suite 3, Yakima, WA 98902
  • Phone: (509) 248-2273
  • Hours:
    • Monday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Tuesday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Thursday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Saturday: Not listed
    • Sunday: Not listed

Life Options

  • Address: 1616 Gregory Ave. Extension, Sunnyside, WA 98944
  • Phone: (509) 839-2000
  • Hours:
    • Monday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Sunnyside); 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Grandview)
    • Tuesday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sunnyside); 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Grandview)
    • Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sunnyside); 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Grandview)
    • Thursday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sunnyside); 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Grandview)
    • Friday: Not listed
    • Saturday: Not listed
    • Sunday: Not listed

Planned Parenthood Yakima Health Center

  • Address: 1117 Tieton Dr., Yakima, WA 98902
  • 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

Yakima Health District

  • Address: 1210 Ahtanum Ridge Dr., Union Gap, WA 98903
  • Phone: (509) 575-4040
  • Hours: Not listed

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic

  • Address: 2205 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima, WA 98902
  • Phone: (509) 575-3399
  • Hours: Not listed