Broward County's gonorrhea rate is reported to be 92% higher than the average in the US. If you need STI testing in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, whether for a one-time concern or regular check-ups, your options vary in cost, speed, and convenience. Check the list below for choices like public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits.
12 testing centers serve Fort Lauderdale, FL — the nearest, Wellview Care, 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
Wellview Care
★★★★★4.7(148 reviews)?
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Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 148 reviews
About 1 mile southwest of Fort Lauderdale in Fort Lauderdale: WellView Care is a private clinic offering same-visit STI testing, treatment, and prevention—from rapid HIV screening to PrEP enrollment—with free HIV and hepatitis C tests and sliding-scale fees for the rest. It's built for anyone who wants walk-in access and straightforward care without the wait.
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Private clinic, walk-in testing and treatment
WellView Care is a private STI clinic where you can walk in without an appointment, get tested, and often start treatment the same day. Whether you need a rapid HIV test, screening for chlamydia, gonorrhea, or syphilis, or hepatitis B and C testing, the clinic handles diagnosis and care in one visit—no referrals, no delays.
Testing, treatment, and prevention all in one place
Bacterial STIs like chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis can be treated on-site immediately after diagnosis. HIV and hepatitis C testing is available, with HIV and hepatitis C treatment managed by the clinic's medical team. If you're interested in PrEP to prevent HIV, or need counseling after a potential exposure, WellView offers that too, alongside condom distribution and prevention education.
Free HIV and hepatitis C tests; sliding-scale for the rest
HIV and hepatitis C testing are free. Other tests and services operate on a sliding scale; Medicaid and insurance are accepted. You pay based on what you can afford, with no one turned away for cost.
Walk-in, Spanish-language support available
No appointment needed—come in when you can. Spanish interpretation is available if you need it, making the visit accessible whether English is your first language or not.
Tests & treatsPrEP
906 West Sunrise Boulevard, Suite A Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
About 1 mile south of Fort Lauderdale in Fort Lauderdale: Broward Health is a full-service sexual health clinic offering testing, treatment, and prevention in one visit—walk in anytime, no appointment needed. It's built for anyone seeking STI screening and care without the wait.
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A walk-in clinic for testing and treatment
Broward Health handles the full arc of sexual health in a single visit: you can get tested for HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB, then receive same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and preventive vaccines like HPV and hepatitis A. Walk-ins are welcome, so you don't need to schedule ahead.
Testing covers the infections that matter most
The clinic screens for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis—the bacterial STIs treatable on the spot—alongside HIV and hepatitis testing. Prevention services include counseling on HIV/AIDS, STI, hepatitis, and TB, plus HPV and hepatitis A vaccination to stop infection before it starts.
Sliding-scale fees, insurance and Medicaid accepted
Testing and treatment are not free, but Broward Health uses a sliding scale based on income; Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial insurance are all accepted. If you're uninsured or paying out of pocket, the sliding scale makes care affordable.
Spanish-language support and no-appointment access
Spanish interpretation is available, and the walk-in model means you can come when it fits your schedule. Family planning services round out the visit if contraception or related care is on your mind.
Tests & treatsSliding-scale
200 Northwest 7th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
About 1 mile northeast of Fort Lauderdale in Wilton Manors: Pride Center at Equality Park offers free HIV testing and free STI screening—no insurance required—plus PrEP for the uninsured and doxy-PEP to prevent infection after exposure. Walk in anytime to get tested, treated same-visit for bacterial infections, and connected to prevention tools.
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Free testing, no paperwork required
HIV tests are free here—whether you want a rapid result while you wait or a self-test to take home—and screening for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis costs nothing too. If you have insurance, it's accepted; if you don't, there's no charge and no one turns you away based on ability to pay.
Same-visit treatment for bacterial infections
Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis are treated on-site the day you test positive. HIV testing is available with counseling to help you understand your result, and if you're at risk, staff can discuss PrEP (daily HIV prevention) or doxy-PEP (an antibiotic taken after potential exposure to prevent chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis).
Walk in, no appointment needed
You can show up whenever it fits your schedule—no advance booking required. Spanish-language support is available if you need it.
Best for anyone seeking free, judgment-free testing
Whether you're uninsured, between jobs, or simply want to skip the insurance hassle, this clinic removes the barriers. It's especially useful if you need PrEP without cost or want to talk through prevention options in a space built for LGBTQ+-affirming care.
Listing verified Aug 2025 · source: CDC NPIN + HRSA
Tests offered
HIV Self-Test
Rapid HIV
Chlamydia
Conventional HIV
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
Serves
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
Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM)
Care services
Doxy PEP
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
STI Treatment
Prevention services
STI Prevention/Education
HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education
HIV Test Counseling
Condom Distribution
Fees & payment
No Fee
Free HIV Test
Free HIV Self-Test
PrEP for uninsured
Free STI Test
1.4 miles
Broward House
★★★★☆4.1(48 reviews)?
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Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 48 reviews
About 1 mile north of Fort Lauderdale in Wilton Manors: Broward House offers free HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis C testing with no appointment needed—walk in whenever you can. It's the right choice if you need testing at no cost and want counseling or substance abuse support alongside your results.
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Free testing, no insurance required
Every HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis C test at Broward House is free—no fees, no insurance card needed, no sliding scale. If you're uninsured or paying out of pocket, this removes the biggest barrier to getting tested.
Testing and counseling in one visit
Walk in for rapid HIV and hepatitis C tests, plus syphilis screening; you'll get results and counseling on the same day. The clinic also offers STI and HIV prevention education, condom distribution, and can connect you to substance abuse treatment if that's part of your picture.
No appointment, walk-in welcome
You don't need to call ahead or book a slot—just show up. Staff speak Spanish and Haitian Creole, so language won't get in your way.
Best for anyone seeking free, judgment-free testing
Broward House is ideal if you want to test without cost or hassle, especially if you also need counseling, prevention education, or help with substance use. The no-appointment model and free services make it accessible for anyone in a hurry or without steady income.
2800 North Andrews Avenue, Wilton Manors, FL 33311
About 2 miles northeast of Fort Lauderdale in Wilton Manors: Island City Urgent Care & Medical Center charges on a sliding scale for STI and HIV testing, accepting insurance and standard fees; it's built for anyone who wants walk-in testing, same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, and access to PrEP or PEP without scheduling delays.
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Sliding scale, insurance accepted, no appointment needed
Island City Urgent Care charges on a sliding scale for most services, and accepts insurance; if you're uninsured or paying out of pocket, the scale adjusts to what you can afford. Walk-ins are welcome, so you can get tested for HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, hepatitis B and C, herpes, and TB without calling ahead.
Same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs, plus prevention options
Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis can be treated on the spot after testing. The clinic also prescribes PrEP for HIV prevention and doxy-PEP to reduce STI risk after unprotected sex, offers PEP if you've had a potential HIV exposure, and provides hepatitis A and B vaccines and HPV vaccination. Hepatitis C and B treatment are managed on-site, and staff offer counseling on medication adherence and STI prevention.
Walk-in urgent care model suits busy schedules
Because appointments aren't required, Island City works well for people who need testing quickly or can't plan ahead. The urgent-care setting means shorter waits than a traditional clinic appointment system, and the same visit can cover testing, treatment, and prevention prescriptions all at once.
Best for anyone seeking fast, flexible STI and HIV care
If you need walk-in testing without the cost barrier of a standard urgent-care fee, or you want to start PrEP or grab PEP the same day, Island City's sliding scale and no-appointment model makes it a practical choice for people balancing work, school, or unpredictable schedules.
Fort Lauderdale, FL (Broward County) STD testing locations
12 testing centers serving Fort Lauderdale and Broward County — screening for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Rapid HIV, Conventional HIV, TB, HIV Self-Test, Hepatitis C Rapid, Mobile Testing Services.
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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830 East Oakland Park Boulevard, Oakland Park, FL, 33334
1.8 miles away
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Wellview Care
Closest to you
★★★★★4.7(148 reviews)?
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Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 148 reviews
About 1 mile southwest of Fort Lauderdale in Fort Lauderdale: WellView Care is a private clinic offering same-visit STI testing, treatment, and prevention—from rapid HIV screening to PrEP enrollment—with free HIV and hepatitis C tests and sliding-scale fees for the rest. It's built for anyone who wants walk-in access and straightforward care without the wait.
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Private clinic, walk-in testing and treatment
WellView Care is a private STI clinic where you can walk in without an appointment, get tested, and often start treatment the same day. Whether you need a rapid HIV test, screening for chlamydia, gonorrhea, or syphilis, or hepatitis B and C testing, the clinic handles diagnosis and care in one visit—no referrals, no delays.
Testing, treatment, and prevention all in one place
Bacterial STIs like chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis can be treated on-site immediately after diagnosis. HIV and hepatitis C testing is available, with HIV and hepatitis C treatment managed by the clinic's medical team. If you're interested in PrEP to prevent HIV, or need counseling after a potential exposure, WellView offers that too, alongside condom distribution and prevention education.
Free HIV and hepatitis C tests; sliding-scale for the rest
HIV and hepatitis C testing are free. Other tests and services operate on a sliding scale; Medicaid and insurance are accepted. You pay based on what you can afford, with no one turned away for cost.
Walk-in, Spanish-language support available
No appointment needed—come in when you can. Spanish interpretation is available if you need it, making the visit accessible whether English is your first language or not.
PrEP
906 West Sunrise Boulevard, Suite A Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
0.6 miles away
About 1 mile south of Fort Lauderdale in Fort Lauderdale: Broward Health is a full-service sexual health clinic offering testing, treatment, and prevention in one visit—walk in anytime, no appointment needed. It's built for anyone seeking STI screening and care without the wait.
Read full overviewShow less
A walk-in clinic for testing and treatment
Broward Health handles the full arc of sexual health in a single visit: you can get tested for HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB, then receive same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and preventive vaccines like HPV and hepatitis A. Walk-ins are welcome, so you don't need to schedule ahead.
Testing covers the infections that matter most
The clinic screens for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis—the bacterial STIs treatable on the spot—alongside HIV and hepatitis testing. Prevention services include counseling on HIV/AIDS, STI, hepatitis, and TB, plus HPV and hepatitis A vaccination to stop infection before it starts.
Sliding-scale fees, insurance and Medicaid accepted
Testing and treatment are not free, but Broward Health uses a sliding scale based on income; Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial insurance are all accepted. If you're uninsured or paying out of pocket, the sliding scale makes care affordable.
Spanish-language support and no-appointment access
Spanish interpretation is available, and the walk-in model means you can come when it fits your schedule. Family planning services round out the visit if contraception or related care is on your mind.
200 Northwest 7th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
1.2 miles away
About 1 mile northeast of Fort Lauderdale in Wilton Manors: Pride Center at Equality Park offers free HIV testing and free STI screening—no insurance required—plus PrEP for the uninsured and doxy-PEP to prevent infection after exposure. Walk in anytime to get tested, treated same-visit for bacterial infections, and connected to prevention tools.
Read full overviewShow less
Free testing, no paperwork required
HIV tests are free here—whether you want a rapid result while you wait or a self-test to take home—and screening for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis costs nothing too. If you have insurance, it's accepted; if you don't, there's no charge and no one turns you away based on ability to pay.
Same-visit treatment for bacterial infections
Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis are treated on-site the day you test positive. HIV testing is available with counseling to help you understand your result, and if you're at risk, staff can discuss PrEP (daily HIV prevention) or doxy-PEP (an antibiotic taken after potential exposure to prevent chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis).
Walk in, no appointment needed
You can show up whenever it fits your schedule—no advance booking required. Spanish-language support is available if you need it.
Best for anyone seeking free, judgment-free testing
Whether you're uninsured, between jobs, or simply want to skip the insurance hassle, this clinic removes the barriers. It's especially useful if you need PrEP without cost or want to talk through prevention options in a space built for LGBTQ+-affirming care.
Ryan White HIV carePrEPDoxyPEP
2040 North Dixie Highway, Wilton Manors, FL 33305
1.3 miles away
About 1 mile north of Fort Lauderdale in Wilton Manors: Broward House offers free HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis C testing with no appointment needed—walk in whenever you can. It's the right choice if you need testing at no cost and want counseling or substance abuse support alongside your results.
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Free testing, no insurance required
Every HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis C test at Broward House is free—no fees, no insurance card needed, no sliding scale. If you're uninsured or paying out of pocket, this removes the biggest barrier to getting tested.
Testing and counseling in one visit
Walk in for rapid HIV and hepatitis C tests, plus syphilis screening; you'll get results and counseling on the same day. The clinic also offers STI and HIV prevention education, condom distribution, and can connect you to substance abuse treatment if that's part of your picture.
No appointment, walk-in welcome
You don't need to call ahead or book a slot—just show up. Staff speak Spanish and Haitian Creole, so language won't get in your way.
Best for anyone seeking free, judgment-free testing
Broward House is ideal if you want to test without cost or hassle, especially if you also need counseling, prevention education, or help with substance use. The no-appointment model and free services make it accessible for anyone in a hurry or without steady income.
2800 North Andrews Avenue, Wilton Manors, FL 33311
1.4 miles away
TB Treatment · STI Treatment · Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV) · Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) · HIV/AIDS Medical Treatment · Hepatitis C Treatment · Hepatitis B 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
About 2 miles northeast of Fort Lauderdale in Wilton Manors: Island City Urgent Care & Medical Center charges on a sliding scale for STI and HIV testing, accepting insurance and standard fees; it's built for anyone who wants walk-in testing, same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, and access to PrEP or PEP without scheduling delays.
Read full overviewShow less
Sliding scale, insurance accepted, no appointment needed
Island City Urgent Care charges on a sliding scale for most services, and accepts insurance; if you're uninsured or paying out of pocket, the scale adjusts to what you can afford. Walk-ins are welcome, so you can get tested for HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, hepatitis B and C, herpes, and TB without calling ahead.
Same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs, plus prevention options
Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis can be treated on the spot after testing. The clinic also prescribes PrEP for HIV prevention and doxy-PEP to reduce STI risk after unprotected sex, offers PEP if you've had a potential HIV exposure, and provides hepatitis A and B vaccines and HPV vaccination. Hepatitis C and B treatment are managed on-site, and staff offer counseling on medication adherence and STI prevention.
Walk-in urgent care model suits busy schedules
Because appointments aren't required, Island City works well for people who need testing quickly or can't plan ahead. The urgent-care setting means shorter waits than a traditional clinic appointment system, and the same visit can cover testing, treatment, and prevention prescriptions all at once.
Best for anyone seeking fast, flexible STI and HIV care
If you need walk-in testing without the cost barrier of a standard urgent-care fee, or you want to start PrEP or grab PEP the same day, Island City's sliding scale and no-appointment model makes it a practical choice for people balancing work, school, or unpredictable schedules.
Doxy PEP · Medication Adherence Education and Counseling · TB Treatment · 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
TB Prevention/Education · STI Prevention/Education · HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education · HIV Test Counseling · Hepatitis Prevention/Education · Condom Distribution
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 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 · Medicare Accepted · Fee · Insurance Accepted · Free STI Test · Free HIV Test
LanguagesEnglish, French, Haitian Creole, Spanish
Listing verified Mar 2026 · source: CDC NPIN + HRSA
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Broward 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.
Ft Lauderdale Heart & Rhythm Surgery Center
Fort Lauderdale, FL
1925 Northeast 45TH Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33308
Showing the 6 closest CLIA-certified labs in Broward 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 Fort Lauderdale. 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL
The nearest testing center is about 1 miles away — if you'd rather skip the
trip, an at-home kit ships to Fort Lauderdale, 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 Fort Lauderdale who can order STD testing
Beyond dedicated clinics, 4,549 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease
and other clinicians practice within 30 miles of Fort Lauderdale — any of them can order a confidential STD panel as
part of a regular visit, and 1,335 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL
Fort Lauderdale sits in Broward, Florida — a large city, where it's a short drive from Middle River Vista, and nearly every household has home internet, so telehealth is easy. Around 36.9% of adults have a four-year degree. In a dense area like this, at-home kits and telehealth help residents test without the appointment crunch.
ZIP 33301 snapshot
Inside Fort Lauderdale's ZIP code
These ZIP-level Census figures show the demographics that shape testing demand in Fort Lauderdale.
Residents
17,831
Median age
39.7
Median income
$115,421
Getting there
How residents reach testing in Fort Lauderdale
Walkability14.04 / 20 · Above average
Fort Lauderdale scores 14.04/20 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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Use our confidential symptom checker to see which STDs match your symptoms — and which tests are recommended near Fort Lauderdale.
Pharmacies stock FDA-authorized at-home STI and HIV self-tests and fill prescriptions for treatment. Locations via OpenStreetMap.
Nearby cities & towns
STD testing near Fort Lauderdale in Broward County
Just outside Fort Lauderdale? These nearby Broward County communities have their own testing guides — clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
Here's how reported STI rates in Broward County — the county that includes Fort Lauderdale — compare with Florida and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data.
An estimated ~25% of Broward 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 7% of the state's 67 counties (ranked #6)
Reported STD rates per 100,000 — Broward County vs Florida vs U.S.
Broward CountyFloridaU.S.
Infection
Broward County
Florida
United States
Chlamydia
697.113,680 cases▲ 40%
498.9
492.2
Gonorrhea
3446,752 cases▲ 66%
206.7
179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
23.2455 cases▲ 20%
19.3
15.8
Syphilis (early)
47.3928 cases▲ 88%
25.1
16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
55.41,087 cases▲ 47%
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 Broward County over time (per 100,000)
Chlamydia ▲ 18% vs 2022
Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Syphilis (P&S)
Between 2020 and 2023 in Broward County, chlamydia has risen from 523.8 to 697.1 per 100,000 (33%), gonorrhea has risen from 232.3 to 344 per 100,000 (48%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 24.8 to 23.2 per 100,000 (6%).
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 Fort Lauderdale
Adults uninsured
11.3%
No routine checkup
23.6%
Binge drinking
18.4%
Frequent mental distress
14.9%
Depression
17.4%
Below poverty line
7.2%
Primary-care ratio
1,321 : 1
Broward County
Primary-care shortage score 22 / 26
Medically Underserved Area · IMU 37
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 Broward County.
Local HIV snapshot
HIV in Broward County (2023)
Federal priority area: Broward 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
1254 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
552
On PrEP (coverage)
36.7%
Broward County HIV care continuum (2023)
Broward County recorded 32.9 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 22.7 statewide and 13.7 nationally.
Among Broward County residents living with HIV, 96.2% know their status · 78.9% are in care · 72.2% 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 Broward 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 Broward 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 Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale-area provider.
These are the federal Medicare reference prices for processing each lab test. Public clinics and the
community health centers serving Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale, 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 Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL
Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.
Where can I get tested for STDs in Fort Lauderdale?
The closest is Wellview Care (0.6 mi); 10 options sit within 30 miles.
Does insurance cover STD testing near Fort Lauderdale?
Most plans cover STD screening; a clinic or lab can bill insurance, or you can pay a flat self-pay price.
Is there free HIV testing near Fort Lauderdale?
Public clinics nearby offer free HIV testing.
Which tests are offered near Fort Lauderdale?
Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Rapid HIV — a full panel covers the common ones.
How common is chlamydia in Broward County?
About 697 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), above the Florida average.
Is there anything to do before testing?
Just note your exposure dates and symptoms; for urine tests, hold off urinating ~1 hour before.
What is expedited partner therapy?
Expedited partner therapy lets a provider treat a partner without an exam, where state law allows.
Should I get tested for STDs while pregnant?
Yes — the CDC recommends STI screening early in pregnancy, since untreated infections can affect the baby.
Clinic or at-home test — which is better near Fort Lauderdale?
A clinic offers same-day answers and on-site treatment; an at-home kit trades that for privacy and convenience — both use real lab testing.
Do minors need parental consent to test?
In Florida, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.
