STD testing without insurance typically costs between $0 and $250, depending on how many infections you’re testing for and where you go. A single test for one infection can be as low as $24, while a comprehensive panel covering 8 to 10 infections runs $139 to $300. Free testing is available at thousands of clinics nationwide if cost is a barrier.
What a Full Panel Costs
A “full panel” usually means testing for the most common sexually transmitted infections: chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, hepatitis B and C, and herpes types 1 and 2. At a retail clinic like TriHealth’s walk-in locations, this type of visit costs $128 to $297, which includes the exam and lab work. That price range reflects the fact that STD testing typically involves two charges: an office visit or consultation fee, plus the actual lab tests. Some clinics bundle these together, but others bill them separately, so always ask upfront what the total will be.
At-home testing companies sell comprehensive panels in a similar range. STDcheck offers a 10-test panel for $139 that covers chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis A, B, and C, HIV, herpes types 1 and 2, and syphilis. PrioritySTD’s 10-panel test runs $198 for a similar lineup. LetsGetChecked charges $249 for its most comprehensive kit, which adds a few less common infections. These prices include the lab processing, and you collect the sample yourself at home or visit a partner lab location.
Individual Test Prices
You don’t always need the full panel. If you have a specific concern or your doctor recommended testing for one or two infections, individual tests cost significantly less. STDcheck sells single tests starting at $24 for common infections like chlamydia or gonorrhea. Everlywell’s individual tests start around $69. Quest Health offers single tests from $49.
A chlamydia and gonorrhea combo, the most commonly ordered pair, runs about $99 to $119 through most at-home services. LetsGetChecked charges $99 for this combination, while PrioritySTD charges $119. If you’re mainly concerned about HIV, standalone HIV tests are available from most companies for under $100, though an early-detection RNA test (which catches the virus sooner after exposure) costs more. STDcheck charges $259 when adding that option to their panel.
Where to Get Free or Low-Cost Testing
If those prices feel steep, several types of clinics offer testing on a sliding fee scale or at no cost.
Planned Parenthood uses a sliding scale based on your household size and monthly income. If your income falls in the lowest bracket, the cost is $0 for bundled services. Even outside that bracket, you pay a reduced rate based on what you can afford. Their stated policy is that no one will be turned away due to inability to pay.
County and city health departments frequently offer free STD testing. Clark County Public Health in Washington state, for example, provides free testing for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis C. Many other local health departments run similar programs. Search your county’s public health website or call their main line to find out what’s available near you.
Federally qualified health centers are another option. The federal government funds roughly 1,400 health center organizations operating more than 16,200 locations across every U.S. state and territory. These centers serve both urban and rural areas and are required to see patients regardless of ability to pay. You can search by zip code at findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov to locate one nearby. The Public Health Institute at Denver Health, for example, charges uninsured adults $20 to $90 for routine STD testing based on a sliding scale.
At-Home Test Kits Compared
At-home kits let you skip the clinic visit entirely. You order online, collect a sample (usually urine, a swab, or a finger-prick blood spot), mail it back, and get results digitally. Prices vary widely depending on how many infections are included.
- STDcheck: $24 to $259. Individual tests from $24, 10-test panel for $139. Uses partner lab locations for blood draws rather than home collection for some tests.
- Everlywell: $69 to $253. Offers a basic 4-infection panel and an expanded 7-infection panel, plus individual tests for trichomoniasis, hepatitis C, syphilis, and chlamydia/gonorrhea.
- PrioritySTD: $59 to $198. Their 10-panel test at $198 covers the standard lineup including hepatitis B and C, herpes, HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea.
- LetsGetChecked: $99 to $249. Three tiers: a 2-test combo at $99, a 5-test panel at $149, and a comprehensive 8-test panel at $249.
- myLAB Box: $59 to $399. Their Uber Box at $199 covers seven common infections. The Total Box at $369 to $399 adds HPV and several additional infections.
- Quest Health: $52 to $282. Individual tests from $49, with a 7-infection panel at $282.
The best value for broad screening tends to be STDcheck’s 10-test panel at $139 or PrioritySTD’s version at $198. If you only need chlamydia and gonorrhea, LetsGetChecked’s $99 combo or a single test from STDcheck in the $24 to $49 range keeps costs low.
Hidden Fees to Watch For
The sticker price for STD testing doesn’t always match what you actually pay. Walk-in clinics and urgent care centers often charge a separate office visit fee on top of the lab costs. At TriHealth’s Walgreens clinics, the listed range of $128 to $297 for STI testing and treatment comes with a note that additional charges may apply based on the length and complexity of your visit. If treatment is prescribed during the same appointment, that adds to the bill.
Some testing services also charge for physician consultations if your results come back positive, or they offer “express” processing for a premium. When comparing options, look for services that state their price as all-inclusive. Most of the major at-home testing companies include lab processing in their listed price, but confirm before ordering. Retail and urgent care clinics are more likely to have layered billing.
How to Keep Costs as Low as Possible
Your cheapest path depends on your income level. If money is tight, start with your local health department or a federally funded health center, where testing may be completely free. Planned Parenthood’s sliding scale is another strong option, especially if you have little to no income.
If you prefer privacy or convenience and can spend $100 to $200, an at-home kit gives you broad coverage without a clinic visit. For targeted testing (you know exactly which infection you’re concerned about), a single test through STDcheck or a similar service for $24 to $50 is the most affordable commercial option.
If you’re under 25, many programs specifically target younger adults with free chlamydia and gonorrhea screening, since those are the most common infections in that age group. Title X-funded family planning clinics are required to offer STI services on a sliding fee scale regardless of your insurance status. These clinics overlap significantly with the federally qualified health centers listed on the HRSA search tool.