In Brandon, Florida, chlamydia infections in Hillsborough run about 25% higher than the US average. If you're starting a new relationship or managing ongoing care, choose from visiting a clinic for expert consultation or using an at-home kit for convenience. One option offers in-person support and treatment; the other option provides discreteness and flexibility. See your options below.
11 testing centers serve Brandon, FL — the nearest, Suncoast Community Health Centers Incorporated, about 0.6 miles away. Compare 8 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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0.6 miles
Suncoast Community Health Centers Incorporated
★★★★☆4.4(46 reviews)?
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Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 46 reviews
About 1 mile southwest of Brandon in Brandon: Suncoast Community Health Centers uses a sliding-scale fee structure—Medicaid, Medicare, and insurance all accepted—making STI testing and treatment accessible regardless of income. It's ideal for anyone seeking affordable, appointment-based care that covers testing, same-visit bacterial treatment, and prevention vaccines.
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Sliding scale means you pay what fits your budget
Suncoast Community Health Centers accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance, but if you're uninsured or paying out of pocket, the clinic uses a sliding-scale fee—your cost depends on income. No one gets turned away for inability to pay, making it a practical choice for anyone without coverage or on a tight budget.
Tests and treats bacterial STIs in one visit
The clinic screens for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, and conventional HIV, plus hepatitis A, B, and C and TB. Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis can be treated on the same visit; HIV and hepatitis results require follow-up, but treatment is managed through the clinic. HPV and hepatitis A vaccines are also available.
You'll need to schedule ahead rather than walk in, and the clinic offers Spanish-language services for those who need them. This setup means less wait time once you arrive, though it requires planning your visit in advance.
Best for budget-conscious, insured, and Spanish-speaking patients
If you have Medicaid, Medicare, or insurance, Suncoast makes testing straightforward and affordable. It's also a solid fit for Spanish speakers and anyone who prefers a scheduled appointment over walk-in availability.
Listing verified Aug 2025 · source: CDC NPIN + HRSA
Tests offered
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis B
TB
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
Herpes
Chlamydia
Conventional HIV
Serves
Adolescents/Youth/Teens
Low Income Persons
Persons with Hepatitis
Persons with STI
Persons with TB
Pregnant Women
Young Adults
Care services
Family Planning
STI Treatment
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV)
Hepatitis A Vaccine
Adult Hepatitis B Vaccine
Prevention services
TB Prevention/Education
HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education
HIV Test Counseling
Hepatitis Prevention/Education
Fees & payment
Medicaid Accepted
Sliding Scale
Medicare Accepted
Fee
Insurance Accepted
Community health center
1.4 miles
Metro Healthy Communities
★★★★★4.7(138 reviews)?
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Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 138 reviews
About 1 mile east of Brandon in Brandon: Metro Healthy Communities screens for HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, hepatitis C, and TB, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and ongoing care for viral ones. It's built for anyone seeking thorough testing plus prevention tools—whether you need free HIV screening, PrEP, or doxy-PEP.
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Testing and treatment under one visit
Metro Healthy Communities tests for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis with same-visit treatment if you test positive, plus screening for HIV (rapid or conventional), hepatitis C, and TB. If you're living with HIV or hepatitis C, the clinic manages ongoing treatment; if you're at risk for HIV, PrEP is available, and doxy-PEP (an antibiotic taken after potential exposure) is offered to prevent bacterial STIs.
Prevention education and vaccines
Beyond testing, the clinic provides STI and HIV prevention counseling, hepatitis A vaccination, and medication adherence support if you're on PrEP or HIV treatment. Counseling is paired with every HIV test, so you leave with both results and a clear sense of next steps.
Free HIV and hepatitis C tests; sliding scale for the rest
HIV and hepatitis C testing are free. Other services—STI treatment, PrEP, vaccines—run on a sliding scale, and Medicaid and insurance are accepted. If you're uninsured, PrEP is available at a reduced cost.
Appointments required; Spanish and Haitian Creole available
You'll need to book ahead. The clinic offers interpretation services in Spanish and Haitian Creole, so language won't block access to care.
Listing verified Jan 2026 · source: CDC NPIN + HRSA
Tests offered
Hepatitis C
TB
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
Chlamydia
Rapid HIV
Conventional HIV
Serves
Adolescents/Youth/Teens
American Indian or Alaska Native persons
Asian or Pacific Islander persons
Black or African American persons
Gay Men
Hispanic or Latino persons
LGBTQ
Low Income Persons
Care services
Doxy PEP
Medication Adherence Education and Counseling
STI Treatment
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
HIV/AIDS Medical Treatment
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)
Hepatitis C Treatment
Hepatitis B Treatment
Hepatitis A Vaccine
Prevention services
STI Prevention/Education
HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education
HIV Test Counseling
Hepatitis Prevention/Education
Fees & payment
Medicaid Accepted
Sliding Scale
PrEP for uninsured
Fee
Insurance Accepted
Free HIV Test
Free Hepatitis C Test
4.4 miles
Tampa Family Health Centers
★★★★☆4.2(46 reviews)?
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Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 46 reviews
About 4 miles west of Brandon in Tampa: Tampa Family Health Centers screens for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, and HIV on-site, treating bacterial infections the same visit. It's built for anyone seeking testing plus prevention tools—condoms, vaccines, counseling—on one schedule.
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Testing and same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs
Tampa Family Health Centers tests for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis, and can treat those infections during your visit. Herpes and HIV testing are also available, along with TB screening. If you're exposed or symptomatic, you walk out with a plan the same day for the bacterial ones.
Prevention built into every visit
Beyond testing, the clinic stocks condoms and offers hepatitis A and B vaccines. Counseling on HIV, STI, and TB prevention is part of the routine, so you leave with education matched to your risk—not just a test result.
Sliding-scale fees, insurance and Medicaid accepted
There is a fee for visits, but it slides based on income. Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurance plans are accepted, so the cost adjusts to what you can pay.
Appointments required; Spanish interpretation available
You'll need to book ahead—walk-ins aren't an option. The clinic offers Spanish-language services, making it accessible if that's your preference.
About 9 miles west of Brandon in Tampa: USF Health is an academic medical center offering STI testing, HIV prevention, and treatment in one visit—ideal for anyone seeking free HIV testing, sliding-scale STI screening, or PrEP without insurance barriers.
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Academic clinic, full STI and HIV care
USF Health brings university-based expertise to STI testing and HIV prevention. Walk in for free rapid or conventional HIV testing, screening for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis A/B/C, and TB—then receive same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, or start PrEP or doxy-PEP on the spot if you're uninsured.
Testing, treatment, and prevention together
A single appointment covers screening and immediate antibiotic treatment for chlamydia, gonorrhea, or syphilis. If you're negative for HIV but at ongoing risk, you can begin PrEP that day; those newly exposed can access PEP. Hepatitis B and C treatment is managed on-site, and HPV and hepatitis A vaccines are available.
Free HIV testing; sliding-scale for the rest
HIV testing is free. STI screening runs on a sliding scale, and Medicaid and insurance are accepted; uninsured patients qualify for free PrEP. Expect to pay a standard visit fee if you have neither coverage nor sliding-scale eligibility.
Listing verified May 2026 · source: CDC NPIN + HRSA
Tests offered
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
Chlamydia
Rapid HIV
Conventional HIV
Serves
Adolescents/Youth/Teens
American Indian or Alaska Native persons
Asian or Pacific Islander persons
Black or African American persons
Hispanic or Latino persons
LGBTQ
Low Income Persons
Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM)
Care services
Family Planning
Medication Adherence Education and Counseling
Mpox Vaccine
STI Treatment
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV)
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
HIV/AIDS Medical Treatment
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)
Adult Hepatitis B Vaccine
Prevention services
STI Prevention/Education
HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education
HIV Test Counseling
Condom Distribution
Fees & payment
Free Mpox Vaccine
Medicaid Accepted
Sliding Scale
PrEP for uninsured
Fee
Insurance Accepted
9.4 miles
Can Community Health
★★★★☆4.2(219 reviews)?
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Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 219 reviews
About 9 miles west of Brandon in Tampa: CAN Community Health is a primary-care clinic offering STI testing, treatment, and prevention in a single visit—HIV and hepatitis C testing are free, and appointments are required. It's built for anyone seeking affordable care with sliding-scale fees and Spanish interpretation.
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A clinic that treats what it finds
CAN Community Health combines testing and same-visit treatment for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis, plus screening for herpes, TB, and hepatitis C. If you're concerned about exposure or symptoms, you walk out with answers and, if needed, antibiotics the same day—no return trip required.
Prevention woven into every visit
Beyond testing, the clinic prescribes PrEP for HIV prevention, doxy-PEP after potential STI exposure, and HPV and hepatitis A vaccines. Staff provide counseling on HIV, STI, TB, and hepatitis prevention, plus condom distribution, so you leave with tools to stay healthy.
Free testing, sliding-scale care
HIV and hepatitis C testing are free. Other tests and services operate on a sliding scale; Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance are accepted. You pay based on income, making care accessible whether you're insured or paying out of pocket.
Appointments required, Spanish available
You'll need to schedule ahead. The clinic offers Spanish interpretation, and staff provide medication adherence counseling and family planning services alongside STI care.
About 10 miles northwest of Brandon in Temple Terrace: Midway Specialty Care Center is a specialty clinic built around sexual health and prevention, serving anyone from those seeking routine STI screening to people managing HIV or hepatitis. A single visit can cover testing, treatment, and prevention—whether that's starting PrEP, getting vaccinated, or picking up doxy-PEP after a potential exposure.
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A specialty clinic for sexual health and HIV care
Midway Specialty Care Center focuses on STI testing, HIV care, and prevention in one place. Whether you're here for a routine screen or managing an ongoing condition, the clinic handles testing, same-visit treatment for bacterial infections like chlamydia and gonorrhea, and longer-term care for HIV and hepatitis. Staff offer counseling alongside testing and education on prevention.
Testing and treatment in one visit
The clinic screens for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis A/B/C, TB, and HIV (both rapid and conventional tests). Bacterial STIs are treated on site the same day. For HIV, hepatitis B and C, and other conditions requiring ongoing care, treatment is managed through the clinic. You can also start PrEP, pick up doxy-PEP for post-exposure prevention, or get HPV and hepatitis A vaccines during your visit.
Cost scales to your situation
HIV testing is free. Everything else runs on a sliding scale based on income—Medicaid and insurance are accepted, and uninsured patients can access PrEP at no cost. Expect to pay a standard fee if you're uninsured and seeking other services, though the clinic adjusts it to what you can afford.
Appointment required; Spanish and French available
You'll need to call ahead to book. The clinic offers interpretation in Spanish and French, so language won't block you from care.
11 testing centers serving Brandon and Hillsborough — screening for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Rapid HIV, Conventional HIV, TB.
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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★★★★★4.9(125 reviews)?
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Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 125 reviews
874 South Parson Avenue, Brandon, FL, 33511
1.1 miles away
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Conclusive after
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Community health center
Suncoast Community Health Centers Incorporated
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★★★★☆4.4(46 reviews)?
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Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 46 reviews
About 1 mile southwest of Brandon in Brandon: Suncoast Community Health Centers uses a sliding-scale fee structure—Medicaid, Medicare, and insurance all accepted—making STI testing and treatment accessible regardless of income. It's ideal for anyone seeking affordable, appointment-based care that covers testing, same-visit bacterial treatment, and prevention vaccines.
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Sliding scale means you pay what fits your budget
Suncoast Community Health Centers accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance, but if you're uninsured or paying out of pocket, the clinic uses a sliding-scale fee—your cost depends on income. No one gets turned away for inability to pay, making it a practical choice for anyone without coverage or on a tight budget.
Tests and treats bacterial STIs in one visit
The clinic screens for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, and conventional HIV, plus hepatitis A, B, and C and TB. Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis can be treated on the same visit; HIV and hepatitis results require follow-up, but treatment is managed through the clinic. HPV and hepatitis A vaccines are also available.
You'll need to schedule ahead rather than walk in, and the clinic offers Spanish-language services for those who need them. This setup means less wait time once you arrive, though it requires planning your visit in advance.
Best for budget-conscious, insured, and Spanish-speaking patients
If you have Medicaid, Medicare, or insurance, Suncoast makes testing straightforward and affordable. It's also a solid fit for Spanish speakers and anyone who prefers a scheduled appointment over walk-in availability.
Sliding-scale
313 South Lakewood Drive, Brandon, FL 33511
0.6 miles away
About 1 mile east of Brandon in Brandon: Metro Healthy Communities screens for HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, hepatitis C, and TB, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and ongoing care for viral ones. It's built for anyone seeking thorough testing plus prevention tools—whether you need free HIV screening, PrEP, or doxy-PEP.
Read full overviewShow less
Testing and treatment under one visit
Metro Healthy Communities tests for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis with same-visit treatment if you test positive, plus screening for HIV (rapid or conventional), hepatitis C, and TB. If you're living with HIV or hepatitis C, the clinic manages ongoing treatment; if you're at risk for HIV, PrEP is available, and doxy-PEP (an antibiotic taken after potential exposure) is offered to prevent bacterial STIs.
Prevention education and vaccines
Beyond testing, the clinic provides STI and HIV prevention counseling, hepatitis A vaccination, and medication adherence support if you're on PrEP or HIV treatment. Counseling is paired with every HIV test, so you leave with both results and a clear sense of next steps.
Free HIV and hepatitis C tests; sliding scale for the rest
HIV and hepatitis C testing are free. Other services—STI treatment, PrEP, vaccines—run on a sliding scale, and Medicaid and insurance are accepted. If you're uninsured, PrEP is available at a reduced cost.
Appointments required; Spanish and Haitian Creole available
You'll need to book ahead. The clinic offers interpretation services in Spanish and Haitian Creole, so language won't block access to care.
Doxy PEP · Medication Adherence Education and Counseling · STI Treatment · Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) · HIV/AIDS Medical Treatment · Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) · Hepatitis C Treatment · Hepatitis B Treatment · Hepatitis A Vaccine
Prevention services
STI Prevention/Education · HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education · HIV Test Counseling · Hepatitis Prevention/Education
Fees & payment
Medicaid Accepted · Sliding Scale · PrEP for uninsured · Fee · Insurance Accepted · Free HIV Test · Free Hepatitis C Test
LanguagesEnglish, Haitian Creole, Interpretation Services Available for Non-English Languages, Spanish
Listing verified Jan 2026 · source: CDC NPIN + HRSA
About 4 miles west of Brandon in Tampa: Tampa Family Health Centers screens for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, and HIV on-site, treating bacterial infections the same visit. It's built for anyone seeking testing plus prevention tools—condoms, vaccines, counseling—on one schedule.
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Testing and same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs
Tampa Family Health Centers tests for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis, and can treat those infections during your visit. Herpes and HIV testing are also available, along with TB screening. If you're exposed or symptomatic, you walk out with a plan the same day for the bacterial ones.
Prevention built into every visit
Beyond testing, the clinic stocks condoms and offers hepatitis A and B vaccines. Counseling on HIV, STI, and TB prevention is part of the routine, so you leave with education matched to your risk—not just a test result.
Sliding-scale fees, insurance and Medicaid accepted
There is a fee for visits, but it slides based on income. Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurance plans are accepted, so the cost adjusts to what you can pay.
Appointments required; Spanish interpretation available
You'll need to book ahead—walk-ins aren't an option. The clinic offers Spanish-language services, making it accessible if that's your preference.
7608 Causeway Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33619
4.4 miles away
About 9 miles west of Brandon in Tampa: USF Health is an academic medical center offering STI testing, HIV prevention, and treatment in one visit—ideal for anyone seeking free HIV testing, sliding-scale STI screening, or PrEP without insurance barriers.
Read full overviewShow less
Academic clinic, full STI and HIV care
USF Health brings university-based expertise to STI testing and HIV prevention. Walk in for free rapid or conventional HIV testing, screening for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis A/B/C, and TB—then receive same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, or start PrEP or doxy-PEP on the spot if you're uninsured.
Testing, treatment, and prevention together
A single appointment covers screening and immediate antibiotic treatment for chlamydia, gonorrhea, or syphilis. If you're negative for HIV but at ongoing risk, you can begin PrEP that day; those newly exposed can access PEP. Hepatitis B and C treatment is managed on-site, and HPV and hepatitis A vaccines are available.
Free HIV testing; sliding-scale for the rest
HIV testing is free. STI screening runs on a sliding scale, and Medicaid and insurance are accepted; uninsured patients qualify for free PrEP. Expect to pay a standard visit fee if you have neither coverage nor sliding-scale eligibility.
Doxy PEP · Family Planning · Medication Adherence Education and Counseling · STI Treatment · Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV) · Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) · HIV/AIDS Medical Treatment · Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) · Hepatitis C Treatment · Hepatitis B Treatment · Hepatitis A Vaccine · Adult Hepatitis B Vaccine
Prevention services
STI Prevention/Education · HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education · HIV Test Counseling · Hepatitis Prevention/Education · Condom Distribution
Fees & payment
Medicaid Accepted · Sliding Scale · PrEP for uninsured · Fee · Insurance Accepted · Free STI Test · Free HIV Test
LanguagesEnglish, Interpretation Services Available for Non-English Languages, Spanish
About 9 miles west of Brandon in Tampa: CAN Community Health is a primary-care clinic offering STI testing, treatment, and prevention in a single visit—HIV and hepatitis C testing are free, and appointments are required. It's built for anyone seeking affordable care with sliding-scale fees and Spanish interpretation.
Read full overviewShow less
A clinic that treats what it finds
CAN Community Health combines testing and same-visit treatment for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis, plus screening for herpes, TB, and hepatitis C. If you're concerned about exposure or symptoms, you walk out with answers and, if needed, antibiotics the same day—no return trip required.
Prevention woven into every visit
Beyond testing, the clinic prescribes PrEP for HIV prevention, doxy-PEP after potential STI exposure, and HPV and hepatitis A vaccines. Staff provide counseling on HIV, STI, TB, and hepatitis prevention, plus condom distribution, so you leave with tools to stay healthy.
Free testing, sliding-scale care
HIV and hepatitis C testing are free. Other tests and services operate on a sliding scale; Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance are accepted. You pay based on income, making care accessible whether you're insured or paying out of pocket.
Appointments required, Spanish available
You'll need to schedule ahead. The clinic offers Spanish interpretation, and staff provide medication adherence counseling and family planning services alongside STI care.
PrEPDoxyPEP
2105 North Nebraska Avenue, Tampa, FL 33602
9.4 miles away
Doxy PEP · Family Planning · Medication Adherence Education and Counseling · STI Treatment · Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV) · Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) · HIV/AIDS Medical Treatment · Hepatitis C 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
Medicaid Accepted · Medicare Accepted · Fee · Insurance Accepted · Free HIV Test · Free Hepatitis C Test
About 10 miles northwest of Brandon in Temple Terrace: Midway Specialty Care Center is a specialty clinic built around sexual health and prevention, serving anyone from those seeking routine STI screening to people managing HIV or hepatitis. A single visit can cover testing, treatment, and prevention—whether that's starting PrEP, getting vaccinated, or picking up doxy-PEP after a potential exposure.
Read full overviewShow less
A specialty clinic for sexual health and HIV care
Midway Specialty Care Center focuses on STI testing, HIV care, and prevention in one place. Whether you're here for a routine screen or managing an ongoing condition, the clinic handles testing, same-visit treatment for bacterial infections like chlamydia and gonorrhea, and longer-term care for HIV and hepatitis. Staff offer counseling alongside testing and education on prevention.
Testing and treatment in one visit
The clinic screens for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis A/B/C, TB, and HIV (both rapid and conventional tests). Bacterial STIs are treated on site the same day. For HIV, hepatitis B and C, and other conditions requiring ongoing care, treatment is managed through the clinic. You can also start PrEP, pick up doxy-PEP for post-exposure prevention, or get HPV and hepatitis A vaccines during your visit.
Cost scales to your situation
HIV testing is free. Everything else runs on a sliding scale based on income—Medicaid and insurance are accepted, and uninsured patients can access PrEP at no cost. Expect to pay a standard fee if you're uninsured and seeking other services, though the clinic adjusts it to what you can afford.
Appointment required; Spanish and French available
You'll need to call ahead to book. The clinic offers interpretation in Spanish and French, so language won't block you from care.
PrEPDoxyPEP
11454 North 53rd Street, Temple Terrace, FL 33617
9.9 miles away
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Hillsborough — 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 Hillsborough.
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 Brandon. 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 Brandon, FL
The nearest testing center is about 1 miles away — if you'd rather skip the
trip, an at-home kit ships to Brandon, 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 Brandon who can order STD testing
Beyond dedicated clinics, 2,972 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease
and other clinicians practice within 30 miles of Brandon — any of them can order a confidential STD panel as
part of a regular visit, and 896 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 Brandon, FL
Brandon (Hillsborough, Florida) is a large city, where the nearest town over is Limona, and the jobless rate sits near 5.2%. It anchors the surrounding area. Clinics are around but often booked, so at-home kits and telehealth speed things up.
ZIP 33511 snapshot
Inside Brandon's ZIP code
These ZIP-level Census figures show the demographics that shape testing demand in Brandon.
Residents
60,399
Median age
38
Median income
$77,383
Getting there
How residents reach testing in Brandon
Walkability9.07 / 20 · Below average
At 9.07/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Brandon generally mean driving — plan on a car or rideshare to reach a clinic, and check each listing's hours and phone before you go.
Source: EPA National Walkability Index 2021.
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Here's how reported STI rates in Hillsborough — the county that includes Brandon — compare with Florida and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data.
An estimated ~29% of Hillsborough 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 12% of the state's 67 counties (ranked #9)
Reported STD rates per 100,000 — Hillsborough vs Florida vs U.S.
HillsboroughFloridaU.S.
Infection
Hillsborough
Florida
United States
Chlamydia
616.29,462 cases▲ 24%
498.9
492.2
Gonorrhea
252.13,871 cases▲ 22%
206.7
179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
26.6408 cases▲ 38%
19.3
15.8
Syphilis (early)
21.8334 cases▼ 13%
25.1
16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
53.9827 cases▲ 43%
37.7
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 Hillsborough over time (per 100,000)
Chlamydia ▲ 6% vs 2022
Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Syphilis (P&S)
Between 2020 and 2023 in Hillsborough, chlamydia has risen from 564 to 616.2 per 100,000 (9%), gonorrhea has risen from 250 to 252.1 per 100,000 (1%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 23.3 to 26.6 per 100,000 (14%).
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 Brandon
Adults uninsured
15.1%
No routine checkup
23.5%
Binge drinking
16.5%
Frequent mental distress
16.8%
Depression
17.1%
Below poverty line
13.2%
Primary-care ratio
1,197 : 1
Hillsborough
Primary-care shortage score 21 / 26
Medically Underserved Area · IMU 51.1
Social Vulnerability Index · 78th 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 Hillsborough.
Local HIV snapshot
HIV in Hillsborough (2023)
Federal priority area: Hillsborough County is one of 48 U.S. counties prioritized under the Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative — targeted federal funding to expand local HIV testing, PrEP, and prevention.
People living with HIV
601 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
355
On PrEP (coverage)
17.9%
Hillsborough HIV care continuum (2023)
Hillsborough recorded 27.3 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 22.7 statewide and 13.7 nationally.
Among Hillsborough residents living with HIV, 82.3% know their status · 81.5% are in care · 72.9% 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 Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough: 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 Brandon 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 Brandon-area provider.
These are the federal Medicare reference prices for processing each lab test. Public clinics and the
community health centers serving Brandon 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 Brandon, 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 Florida
The questions Brandon residents ask most before testing, answered under Florida 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 Florida, 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 Florida health departments offer free or low-cost STI testing, and several sites provide anonymous HIV testing.
Can my partner be treated too?
Yes. Florida 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 Brandon, FL
Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.
Is walk-in STD testing available near Brandon?
Yes — several local labs offer same-day walk-in testing; best to call first.
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 Brandon?
Suncoast Community Health Centers Incorporated, about 0.6 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?
Hillsborough reported ~616 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above the Florida average.
Is herpes curable?
Herpes isn't curable, but daily or as-needed antiviral medicine controls outbreaks and lowers the chance of passing it on.
What's the test for trich?
A urine test or swab finds trichomoniasis, one of the most treatable STIs.
Is STD testing a blood test or a urine test?
Usually urine or a swab for chlamydia/gonorrhea, and blood for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis.
What should I do after sexual assault?
Go to an ER or call RAINN (800-656-4673); they provide testing, PEP, and support right away.
When is HIV testing accurate after exposure?
Most HIV tests detect infection about 2–6 weeks out depending on the test type; a later retest confirms a negative.
