Potter reports about 39 syphilis cases per 100,000 residents, well above the US average. Whether it's your first STI test in Amarillo, Texas or you're screening for chlamydia and gonorrhea, you have choices. Visiting a clinic lets a provider answer questions and start treatment, while an at-home kit lets you collect a sample on your own schedule and mail it in, so see what's available.
8 testing centers serve Amarillo, TX — the nearest, Rhn Medical And Dental Group, about 1.5 miles away. Compare 5 community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.
Listings tagged Community health center are federally funded health centers and rural clinics that treat everyone regardless of insurance or ability to pay — required to bill on a sliding fee scale and provide confidential care, and in many states minors may consent to their own STI testing. A Title X tag flags centers funded for confidential family-planning services; confirm current participation when you call.
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Rhn Medical And Dental Group
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About 2 miles southeast of Amarillo in Amarillo: RHN Medical and Dental Group uses a sliding-scale fee structure—Medicaid and Medicare cover costs, and uninsured patients pay based on income. It's ideal for anyone seeking STI testing, HIV screening, and prevention services without worrying about upfront expense.
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Sliding scale means you pay what fits your budget
RHN Medical and Dental Group accepts Medicaid and Medicare, and uninsured patients pay on a sliding scale tied to income—so cost won't block you from getting tested. If you have private insurance, they'll bill that instead. The point is simple: whether you're covered or paying out of pocket, there's a fee structure that works.
Tests and treatment for the main STIs, plus prevention
You can get screened for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV in one visit, with treatment available on-site for bacterial infections. The clinic also offers HPV and hepatitis A vaccines, PrEP for HIV prevention, and TB testing and treatment. Counseling on HIV, STI, and hepatitis prevention is built into care, so you leave with information, not just results.
Book ahead; Spanish interpretation available
Appointments are required, so call ahead rather than dropping in. Spanish-language services are offered, making it accessible whether English is your first language or not.
Best for people managing cost and seeking prevention
If you're uninsured or underinsured and need STI testing without financial stress, or if you're interested in PrEP or vaccines alongside testing, RHN's sliding scale and on-site treatment make it a practical choice. Plan to book an appointment a few days ahead.
About 2 miles south of Amarillo in Amarillo: Texas Department of State Health Services offers free STI testing and treatment with no out-of-pocket cost—a straightforward choice for anyone needing gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, or HIV screening without financial worry.
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Free testing, no insurance required
There's no fee at Texas Department of State Health Services in Amarillo, which means you walk in without worrying about cost or insurance coverage. That simplicity alone makes it the obvious pick if you're paying out of pocket or uninsured and need reliable STI care.
Tests and same-visit treatment for bacterial infections
The clinic screens for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV. Bacterial STIs can be treated on the same visit; HIV results are managed through follow-up care. You can also get HPV and hepatitis A and B vaccines here, plus family planning services.
Appointment required; plan ahead
You'll need to call ahead and book an appointment rather than walk in. That structure means less waiting room time once you arrive, but it does require a bit of planning on your end.
Best for anyone needing free, no-barrier testing
If cost is a concern or you have no insurance, this is your straightforward option. The no-fee model and on-site treatment for bacterial STIs mean you can get tested and treated in one place without financial stress.
About 2 miles northeast of Amarillo in Amarillo: City of Amarillo Department of Public Health offers free HIV testing and sliding-scale fees for other STI screening and treatment, making it accessible whether you have insurance, Medicaid, or are paying out of pocket. Appointments are required, and Spanish interpretation is available.
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Free HIV testing, sliding-scale for the rest
HIV testing is free here, and if you need screening for chlamydia, gonorrhea, or syphilis, you'll pay on a sliding scale based on income—Medicaid and insurance are accepted. TB testing and hepatitis C screening are also available, with treatment managed on-site for bacterial infections and TB.
Same-visit testing and treatment for bacterial STIs
Walk in for a rapid or conventional HIV test, and if you test positive for chlamydia, gonorrhea, or syphilis, treatment can begin the same visit. The clinic also screens for TB and hepatitis C, with TB treatment available on-site and hepatitis prevention education provided.
Mpox vaccine is free; appointments required
You'll need to schedule ahead—walk-ins aren't accepted. The clinic offers free mpox vaccination, plus hepatitis A and adult hepatitis B vaccines on a sliding scale. Spanish interpretation is available, and staff provide counseling on HIV, STI, hepatitis, and TB prevention alongside condom distribution.
Best for anyone needing affordable, public-health testing
If you're uninsured, on Medicaid, or paying out of pocket and want straightforward STI and TB screening with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, this county health department is built for you. Call ahead to book your appointment.
A safety-net rural health clinic about 33 miles from Amarillo. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here — call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.
8 testing centers serving Amarillo and Potter County — screening for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Rapid HIV, Conventional HIV, TB, HIV.
Community health center
Listings tagged Community health center are federally funded health centers and rural clinics that treat everyone regardless of insurance or ability to pay — required to bill on a sliding fee scale and provide confidential care, and in many states minors may consent to their own STI testing. A Title X tag flags centers funded for confidential family-planning services; confirm current participation when you call.
Source: CMS FQHC & Rural Health Clinic enrollment files (data.cms.gov), refreshed quarterly. Title X status reflects the latest OPA grantee list.
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2207 S. Western, Amarillo, TX, 79109
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About 2 miles southeast of Amarillo in Amarillo: RHN Medical and Dental Group uses a sliding-scale fee structure—Medicaid and Medicare cover costs, and uninsured patients pay based on income. It's ideal for anyone seeking STI testing, HIV screening, and prevention services without worrying about upfront expense.
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Sliding scale means you pay what fits your budget
RHN Medical and Dental Group accepts Medicaid and Medicare, and uninsured patients pay on a sliding scale tied to income—so cost won't block you from getting tested. If you have private insurance, they'll bill that instead. The point is simple: whether you're covered or paying out of pocket, there's a fee structure that works.
Tests and treatment for the main STIs, plus prevention
You can get screened for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV in one visit, with treatment available on-site for bacterial infections. The clinic also offers HPV and hepatitis A vaccines, PrEP for HIV prevention, and TB testing and treatment. Counseling on HIV, STI, and hepatitis prevention is built into care, so you leave with information, not just results.
Book ahead; Spanish interpretation available
Appointments are required, so call ahead rather than dropping in. Spanish-language services are offered, making it accessible whether English is your first language or not.
Best for people managing cost and seeking prevention
If you're uninsured or underinsured and need STI testing without financial stress, or if you're interested in PrEP or vaccines alongside testing, RHN's sliding scale and on-site treatment make it a practical choice. Plan to book an appointment a few days ahead.
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3113 Ross Street, Amarillo, TX 79103
1.5 miles away
About 2 miles south of Amarillo in Amarillo: Texas Department of State Health Services offers free STI testing and treatment with no out-of-pocket cost—a straightforward choice for anyone needing gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, or HIV screening without financial worry.
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Free testing, no insurance required
There's no fee at Texas Department of State Health Services in Amarillo, which means you walk in without worrying about cost or insurance coverage. That simplicity alone makes it the obvious pick if you're paying out of pocket or uninsured and need reliable STI care.
Tests and same-visit treatment for bacterial infections
The clinic screens for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV. Bacterial STIs can be treated on the same visit; HIV results are managed through follow-up care. You can also get HPV and hepatitis A and B vaccines here, plus family planning services.
Appointment required; plan ahead
You'll need to call ahead and book an appointment rather than walk in. That structure means less waiting room time once you arrive, but it does require a bit of planning on your end.
Best for anyone needing free, no-barrier testing
If cost is a concern or you have no insurance, this is your straightforward option. The no-fee model and on-site treatment for bacterial STIs mean you can get tested and treated in one place without financial stress.
3407 Pony Express Way, Amarillo, TX 79118
1.5 miles away
About 2 miles northeast of Amarillo in Amarillo: City of Amarillo Department of Public Health offers free HIV testing and sliding-scale fees for other STI screening and treatment, making it accessible whether you have insurance, Medicaid, or are paying out of pocket. Appointments are required, and Spanish interpretation is available.
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Free HIV testing, sliding-scale for the rest
HIV testing is free here, and if you need screening for chlamydia, gonorrhea, or syphilis, you'll pay on a sliding scale based on income—Medicaid and insurance are accepted. TB testing and hepatitis C screening are also available, with treatment managed on-site for bacterial infections and TB.
Same-visit testing and treatment for bacterial STIs
Walk in for a rapid or conventional HIV test, and if you test positive for chlamydia, gonorrhea, or syphilis, treatment can begin the same visit. The clinic also screens for TB and hepatitis C, with TB treatment available on-site and hepatitis prevention education provided.
Mpox vaccine is free; appointments required
You'll need to schedule ahead—walk-ins aren't accepted. The clinic offers free mpox vaccination, plus hepatitis A and adult hepatitis B vaccines on a sliding scale. Spanish interpretation is available, and staff provide counseling on HIV, STI, hepatitis, and TB prevention alongside condom distribution.
Best for anyone needing affordable, public-health testing
If you're uninsured, on Medicaid, or paying out of pocket and want straightforward STI and TB screening with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, this county health department is built for you. Call ahead to book your appointment.
850 Martin Road, Amarillo, TX 79107
2.1 miles away
Mpox Vaccine · TB Treatment · STI Treatment · Hepatitis A Vaccine · Adult Hepatitis B Vaccine
Prevention services
TB Prevention/Education · STI Prevention/Education · HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education · HIV Test Counseling · Hepatitis Prevention/Education · Condom Distribution
Fees & payment
Free Mpox Vaccine · Medicaid Accepted · Sliding Scale · Fee · Free HIV Test
Family Planning · TB Treatment · STI Treatment · Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV) · Hepatitis A Vaccine · Adult Hepatitis B Vaccine
Prevention services
TB Prevention/Education · STI Prevention/Education · HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education · HIV Test Counseling · Hepatitis Prevention/Education · Condom Distribution
A safety-net rural health clinic about 33 miles from Amarillo. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here — call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Potter County — each lab's town is shown on its card below. Many
test through a doctor's order or by appointment rather than walk-in, so call ahead to
confirm STD/STI testing and availability before visiting.
Showing the 6 closest CLIA-certified labs in Potter County.
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records, filtered to active labs
certified for moderate-to-high-complexity testing — the level chlamydia/gonorrhea NAAT and syphilis serology
require — near Amarillo. Any star rating is the CMS Hospital Compare overall rating where the lab is a rated
hospital. Inclusion is not an endorsement and doesn't confirm a facility offers STD testing — always call to verify.
Test from home
At-home STD testing in Amarillo, TX
The nearest testing center is about 2 miles away — if you'd rather skip the
trip, an at-home kit ships to Amarillo, you collect the sample privately, and mail it back to a CLIA-certified
lab. Results come online in days, with a clinician available if anything is positive. Same labs as a clinic,
no waiting room — and you can read how accurate at-home STD tests are before you order.
Want a free option first? The CDC-supported
TakeMeHome
program mails free at-home HIV self-test kits — and, in many areas, free STI kits — to your door, with no insurance or payment needed. The paid kits below add broader panels and faster turnaround.
Best range — couples & full panels
myLAB Box
$79 & up
Screens for:
Up to 14 infections — incl. HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis & herpes
Every kit uses CLIA-certified labs. At-home testing is for screening; a reactive result should be confirmed and
treated by a clinician. Prices and panels shown are illustrative and change often — confirm current details on
the provider's site.
Local clinicians
Doctors near Amarillo who can order STD testing
Beyond dedicated clinics, 189 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease
and other clinicians practice within 30 miles of Amarillo — any of them can order a confidential STD panel as
part of a regular visit, and 35 offer telehealth.
These are licensed clinicians who can order STD testing during a visit — not dedicated STD-testing clinics.
Confirm services and availability before booking. Source: CMS Doctors & Clinicians (Medicare-enrolled providers).
Local context
About Amarillo, TX
Soncy is the closest neighboring town. Amarillo, in Potter, Texas, is a large city. Only about 23.7% of adults have finished college, and it's one of the region's larger population centers. Busy local providers make at-home testing and telehealth a practical way to avoid the wait.
ZIP 79121 snapshot
Inside Amarillo's ZIP code
These ZIP-level Census figures show the demographics that shape testing demand in Amarillo.
Residents
5,879
Median age
45.8
Median income
$66,438
Getting there
How residents reach testing in Amarillo
Walkability12.52 / 20 · Above average
Amarillo scores 12.52/20 on the EPA walkability index, so many trips are walkable or a short ride — though a car still gives you the widest choice of testing centers.
Source: EPA National Walkability Index 2021.
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Here's how reported STI rates in Potter County — the county that includes Amarillo — compare with Texas and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data.
An estimated ~28% of Potter County residents are aged 15–34 (ACS) — the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally, which is why local screening access matters here.
Lower chlamydia rate than 2% of the state's 254 counties (ranked #5)
Reported STD rates per 100,000 — Potter County vs Texas vs U.S.
Potter CountyTexasU.S.
Infection
Potter County
Texas
United States
Chlamydia
839.1962 cases▲ 71%
491.9
492.2
Gonorrhea
344.5395 cases▲ 95%
176.4
179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
39.345 cases▲ 162%
15
15.8
Syphilis (early)
109.9126 cases▲ 316%
26.4
16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
65.475 cases▲ 48%
44.3
29.5
Rates per 100,000 population, 2023. Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county, state & U.S., all-ages basis). Population figures: U.S. Census Bureau ACS. County figures are the latest available surveillance estimates. Bars are scaled to the highest rate shown.
Reading these numbers: reported case rates only count infections that were actually tested for and diagnosed, so they track local screening effort as much as true spread — a higher rate can reflect more testing, a lower one less. Either way, most STIs cause no symptoms, so treat the figures above as context rather than a verdict, and test on the CDC's schedule regardless of how your area looks.
Reported STD rates in Potter County over time (per 100,000)
Chlamydia ▼ 36% vs 2022
Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Syphilis (P&S)
Between 2020 and 2023 in Potter County, chlamydia has fallen from 939.9 to 839.1 per 100,000 (11%), gonorrhea has fallen from 583.8 to 344.5 per 100,000 (41%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 21.1 to 39.3 per 100,000 (86%).
The 2020 dip reflects reduced pandemic-era screening, not lower transmission. Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county, state & U.S., all-ages basis).
Community health context
What shapes testing access in and around Amarillo
Adults uninsured
9.7%
No routine checkup
21.8%
Binge drinking
16.5%
Frequent mental distress
15%
Depression
22.6%
Below poverty line
12.1%
Primary-care ratio
1,143 : 1
Potter County
Primary-care shortage score 10 / 26
Social Vulnerability Index · 99th percentile nationally
Sources: CDC PLACES (ZIP), County Health Rankings, CDC/ATSDR SVI, HRSA HPSA, HRSA MUA/P, Neighborhood Atlas ADI. Lower insurance coverage, fewer routine checkups, and a thin primary-care ratio all raise the value of low-cost public clinics and at-home testing in Potter County.
Local HIV snapshot
HIV in Potter County (2023)
People living with HIV
363 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
23
On PrEP (coverage)
37.3%
Potter County HIV care continuum (2023)
Potter County recorded 24.7 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 20.2 statewide and 13.7 nationally.
Among Potter County residents living with HIV, 77.5% are in care · 65.8% are virally suppressed.
Early, routine testing is what moves these numbers — it is the entry point to PrEP, treatment, and viral suppression.
Sources: AIDSVu (Emory/Gilead) · CDC AHEAD · CDC AtlasPlus · CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county care continuum). The CDC recommends everyone aged 13–64 test for HIV at least once — every lab and clinic listed above offers HIV testing, and free rapid HIV testing is available at the county health department.
Pregnant or planning to be?
Congenital syphilis — passed from parent to baby in pregnancy — is the fastest-rising STI in the country.
U.S. cases climbed from 2,163 in 2020 to 3,882 in 2023.
It is almost entirely preventable: the CDC recommends a syphilis test at the first prenatal visit, and every clinic and lab listed for Potter County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
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Two quick references for getting tested in Potter County: the CDC's screening schedule (who should test, and how often) and the detection "window" for each infection (the earliest a test can reliably detect it). Select any infection to open its in-depth testing guide — every clinic and lab listed above for Amarillo screens for them.
Who should get tested, and how often
Based on current CDC screening recommendations.
Group
Tests
How often
Everyone aged 13–64
HIV
At least once
Sexually active women under 25
Chlamydia, gonorrhea
Every year
Women 25+ with new or multiple partners
Chlamydia, gonorrhea
Every year
Pregnant people
HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B & C, chlamydia
Early in pregnancy
Gay & bisexual men (MSM)
Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV
Every 3–6 months
Anyone who shares injection equipment
HIV, hepatitis B & C
At least yearly
All adults at least once
Hepatitis C
At least once
When to test: STD detection windows
Testing too early can return a false negative — confirm timing with a Amarillo-area provider.
These are the federal Medicare reference prices for processing each lab test. Public clinics and the
community health centers serving Amarillo often test free or on a sliding scale; private labs and at-home kits
bundle several tests into one fee. Use this as a per-test benchmark before you pay out of pocket, or see the full
guide to STD test costs for insurance, free, and at-home options.
Test
Reference price
CPT / HCPCS
Chlamydia (NAAT)
$47.80
87491
Gonorrhea (NAAT)
$47.80
87591
Trichomoniasis (NAAT)
$47.76
87661
HIV-1/2 antigen/antibody
$79.20
87389
HIV-1/2 antibody
$22.44
86703
Syphilis (RPR/VDRL)
$5.61
86592
Syphilis (treponemal antibody)
$17.49
86780
Herpes (HSV NAAT)
$47.76
87529
Hepatitis B surface antigen
$15.33
87340
Hepatitis C antibody
$29.16
86803
Source: Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule, CMS — 2025 rates (data.cms.gov). Reference rate for the lab assay only — a clinic visit, sample collection, or a
bundled multi-test panel may cost more. Medicaid and most insurers cover STD screening at no out-of-pocket cost.
Prevention & treatment
PrEP, prevention & online treatment
Testing is one step. For residents of Amarillo, telehealth covers the rest of the picture — HIV-prevention
medication (PrEP) and DoxyPEP to lower future risk, and discreet online treatment if a result comes back
positive. All prescribed by licensed U.S. clinicians.
Prevent (PrEP & DoxyPEP)
Daily or on-demand medication that prevents HIV — and DoxyPEP, which lowers the risk of syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhea.
Mistr
Free online PrEP & DoxyPEP — HIV prevention, home lab kits, no in-person visit
Pricing varies by insurance and changes often — confirm on the provider's site. These services are not a
substitute for emergency care.
Privacy
Confidentiality & consent in Texas
The questions Amarillo residents ask most before testing, answered under Texas law — which sets confidentiality and consent the same way statewide. Prefer to keep your name off the record? See our guide to anonymous STD testing.
Can a minor consent?
In Texas, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own — no parental permission is required.
Will it show on my insurance?
If you use health insurance, an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) may be mailed to the policyholder. Under HIPAA you can ask your insurer in writing to send communications confidentially. To keep a test fully private, choose a self-pay private lab, an at-home kit, or a public health clinic — none of these bill your insurance.
Anonymous & no-insurance options
Public health clinics and at-home kits let you test without involving insurance or your regular doctor. Many Texas health departments offer free or low-cost STI testing, and several sites provide anonymous HIV testing.
Can my partner be treated too?
Yes. Texas permits Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT): if you test positive for chlamydia or gonorrhea, your provider can give you medication to pass to your partner — no separate exam or appointment needed for them.
Source: Guttmacher Institute — Minors' Access to STI Services; HIPAA 45 CFR 164.522; CDC — Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy (last updated Jul 2025). General information, not legal advice.
Good to Know
STD testing FAQs for Amarillo, TX
Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.
How many places can I test near Amarillo?
There are 7 options within a 30-mile drive.
Will my insurance pay for an STD test?
Usually yes — it can be billed to insurance, or paid out of pocket at a flat rate.
Where can I get tested for free near Amarillo?
Texas Department Of State Health Services, about 1.5 mi away, provides free testing.
What does a full STD panel cover?
A full panel typically covers chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis B and C.
What's the local chlamydia rate?
Potter County reported ~839 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above the Texas average.
How is chlamydia tested near Amarillo?
Chlamydia is checked with a simple urine sample or a swab; lab results usually come back in a day or two.
Are at-home STD tests accurate?
Reputable kits use the same lab methods as clinics; any positive should be confirmed and treated by a provider.
What happens after a positive result?
Get treated, notify partners, pause sex until cleared, and follow up — the infection is manageable.
Does the test site matter for gonorrhea?
Yes — site matters; oral/anal exposure needs a throat or rectal swab, which urine testing won't catch.
Does a negative test mean I'm safe?
Reassuring if you tested after the window — just retest if it was early, and screen again with new partners.
