New HIV diagnoses in Orange run about 29% lower than the US average. If you've had a recent risk or test regularly in Irvine, California, you can weigh visiting a clinic for provider support or using an at-home kit for convenience. We list your options below.
12 testing centers serve Irvine, CA — the nearest, Hoag, about 0.9 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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Hoag
★★★★☆4.2(212 reviews)?
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Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 212 reviews
About 1 mile southeast of Irvine in Irvine: Hoag is a full-service clinic where you can get tested for HIV, hepatitis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and TB, then start treatment or prevention the same visit if needed. It's best for anyone with insurance or the means to pay, or those already on PrEP.
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Testing and treatment in one visit
Hoag screens for HIV, hepatitis B and C, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and TB. If you test positive for chlamydia, gonorrhea, or syphilis, treatment is available on site. HIV and hepatitis cases are managed through their medical team, and they offer HPV and hepatitis A vaccines to round out your protection.
PrEP and prevention support
If you're at ongoing risk, Hoag prescribes PrEP and offers counseling and education around HIV, STI, TB, and hepatitis prevention. They work with you to make prevention fit your life, not just hand you a pamphlet.
Cost and insurance
Hoag accepts Medicare and most insurance plans. If you're uninsured, PrEP has a separate fee structure; expect a standard visit fee for testing and other services, typically higher than a public health clinic. Call ahead to discuss what you'll owe.
Appointments and language support
You'll need to book an appointment in advance. Hoag offers interpretation in Spanish, Chinese, and Japanese, so language won't block you from care.
About 4 miles northwest of Irvine in Tustin: Hurtt Family Health Clinic is a community health center offering STI testing, treatment, and prevention alongside family planning and vaccines—all in one visit. It's built for anyone seeking affordable care on a sliding scale, with Spanish interpretation available.
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A full-service clinic for testing and same-visit treatment
Hurtt Family Health Clinic screens for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, TB, and HIV, with treatment available on site for bacterial infections the same day you're tested. Beyond testing, the clinic offers family planning, HPV and hepatitis A vaccines, and prevention education—so a single appointment can address testing, treatment, and what comes next.
Sliding-scale fees that adjust to your income
There's no free testing here, but costs run on a sliding scale based on what you can afford. Medicaid, Medicare, and insurance are all accepted, and the clinic welcomes donations. You'll need to book an appointment ahead of time.
Spanish interpretation is available
If you prefer to speak Spanish during your visit, the clinic can accommodate that.
Best for anyone needing affordable STI care in one place
This clinic works well if you want testing, treatment, and prevention services bundled together and you're comfortable with an appointment-based schedule. The sliding scale makes it accessible whether you're insured or paying out of pocket.
Listing verified Dec 2025 · source: CDC NPIN + HRSA
Tests offered
TB
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
Herpes
Chlamydia
Conventional HIV
Serves
Adolescents/Youth/Teens
Asian or Pacific Islander persons
At Risk Youth
Black or African American persons
Hispanic or Latino persons
Low Income Persons
Persons with STI
Persons with TB
Care services
Family Planning
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
Hepatitis Prevention/Education
Fees & payment
Donations Accepted
Medicaid Accepted
Sliding Scale
Medicare Accepted
Fee
Insurance Accepted
Community health center
5.0 miles
Radiant Health Centers
★★★★☆4.4(246 reviews)?
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Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 246 reviews
About 5 miles west of Irvine in Irvine: Radiant Health Centers offers free HIV and hepatitis C testing, with sliding-scale fees for other services and full insurance acceptance, making it accessible whether you're uninsured or covered. It's built for anyone seeking STI screening, prevention, or ongoing HIV and hepatitis care in one visit.
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Free testing, sliding scale for the rest
HIV testing—including rapid and self-test options—and hepatitis C screening are free. Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, and hepatitis A and B tests operate on a sliding-scale fee structure. Medicaid and insurance are accepted, and uninsured patients can access PrEP at no cost. A standard visit fee applies to other services.
Same-visit screening and bacterial STI treatment
You can walk in for testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, and all three hepatitis types in one appointment. Bacterial STIs—chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis—are treated on-site the same visit. HIV and hepatitis B and C treatment is managed at the clinic but requires confirmatory testing and ongoing care.
Prevention: PrEP, PEP, mpox vaccine, and doxy
PrEP is available free for the uninsured. Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for HIV exposure and mpox vaccination are offered. Condoms and STI education round out prevention options; interpretation services and Spanish-language support are available.
Appointments required; interpretation on hand
You'll need to schedule ahead—walk-ins are not accepted. Staff provide interpretation for non-English languages and speak Spanish, removing a barrier if that's your primary language.
Listing verified Aug 2025 · source: CDC NPIN + HRSA
Tests offered
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis B
HIV Self-Test
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
Herpes
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
Family Planning
Medication Adherence Education and Counseling
Mpox Vaccine
TB Treatment
STI Treatment
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
HIV/AIDS Medical Treatment
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)
Hepatitis C Treatment
Hepatitis B Treatment
Prevention services
STI Prevention/Education
HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education
HIV Test Counseling
Hepatitis Prevention/Education
Condom Distribution
Fees & payment
Free Mpox Vaccine
Medicaid Accepted
Sliding Scale
PrEP for uninsured
Fee
Insurance Accepted
Free STI Test
Free HIV Test
Free HIV Self-Test
Free Hepatitis C Test
Community health center
5.3 miles
Friends Of Family Health Center
★★★★★4.5(46 reviews)?
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Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 46 reviews
About 5 miles northwest of Irvine in Tustin: Friends of Family Health Center uses a sliding-scale fee structure, accepting Medicaid and insurance while offering uninsured PrEP access, making it affordable for most. Testing and treatment for bacterial STIs, HIV, hepatitis, and TB happen in one visit, with prevention options like PrEP and doxy-PEP available—best for anyone seeking affordable, full-spectrum sexual health care.
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Sliding scale means you pay what fits your budget
Friends of Family Health Center charges on a sliding scale, accepts Medicaid and insurance, and offers PrEP at no cost to uninsured patients. If you're paying out of pocket, the scale adjusts to your income, so cost won't block you from getting tested and treated.
One visit covers testing, treatment, and prevention
You can walk in for a conventional HIV test, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis A/B/C, or TB screening. Bacterial STIs are treated on site the same visit; HIV and hepatitis B/C are managed with follow-up care. If you're negative and at risk, PrEP or doxy-PEP can start immediately.
HPV and hepatitis vaccines available alongside testing
The clinic offers HPV and hepatitis A vaccines as part of prevention, plus family planning and medication adherence counseling to support your health beyond the test itself.
Listing verified Nov 2025 · source: CDC NPIN + HRSA
Tests offered
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis B
TB
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
Herpes
Chlamydia
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
Family Planning
Medication Adherence Education and Counseling
TB Treatment
STI Treatment
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV)
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)
Hepatitis A Vaccine
Adult Hepatitis B Vaccine
Prevention services
STI Prevention/Education
HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education
HIV Test Counseling
Fees & payment
Medicaid Accepted
Sliding Scale
PrEP for uninsured
Fee
Insurance Accepted
Community health center
5.8 miles
Families Together Of Orange County
★★★★☆4.1(64 reviews)?
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Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 64 reviews
About 6 miles northwest of Irvine in Tustin: Families Together of Orange County screens for HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and hepatitis C, treating bacterial infections on-site and managing prevention through PrEP and vaccines. It's built for anyone seeking testing plus the tools to stay negative.
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Testing and same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs
Families Together tests for HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and hepatitis C. Bacterial infections—chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis—are treated on-site the same visit you test. HIV and hepatitis C results are managed with counseling and referral to specialist care.
Prevention: PrEP, vaccines, and education
If you're negative and want to stay that way, the clinic offers PrEP for HIV prevention. Mpox and HPV vaccines are available, plus hepatitis B vaccination and hepatitis prevention education. STI prevention counseling is part of every visit.
Sliding scale and insurance coverage
Testing and treatment are free for those who qualify; everyone else pays on a sliding scale. Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance are accepted, so your actual cost depends on your coverage and income.
Appointment required; Spanish interpretation available
You'll need to book an appointment—no walk-ins. Spanish interpretation is offered, so language won't block you from care.
Listing verified Aug 2025 · source: CDC NPIN + HRSA
Tests offered
Hepatitis C
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
Chlamydia
Conventional HIV
Serves
Adolescents/Youth/Teens
Persons with STI
Care services
Family Planning
Substance Abuse Treatment
Mpox Vaccine
STI Treatment
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV)
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
Adult Hepatitis B Vaccine
Prevention services
STI Prevention/Education
HIV Test Counseling
Hepatitis Prevention/Education
Fees & payment
Free Mpox Vaccine
Medicaid Accepted
Sliding Scale
Medicare Accepted
Fee
Insurance Accepted
5.9 miles
University Of California Irvine Health
★★★★★4.5(93 reviews)?
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Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 93 reviews
About 6 miles southeast of Irvine in Laguna Hills: University of California Irvine Health is a full-service sexual health clinic embedded in a major medical system, offering testing, same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs, and prevention tools like PrEP—best for anyone with insurance or Medicare, or those who can afford a standard visit fee.
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A medical clinic with real continuity
This is part of UC Irvine Health, so you're walking into a clinic with access to the full medical system behind it. That matters: if you test positive for HIV or hepatitis, you're not being referred elsewhere—treatment and ongoing care are managed right there, with medication counseling and support built in. Same goes for bacterial STIs like chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis; you can often get treated the same visit.
Testing covers the full spectrum
They screen for HIV (rapid and conventional), hepatitis A, B, and C, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, and TB. If you're negative and sexually active, they offer HPV and hepatitis A vaccines on-site. If you're at ongoing risk, PrEP is available—a medication you take daily to prevent HIV infection.
You'll need an appointment and insurance or cash
Visits are by appointment only. They accept Medicare and most insurance plans; if you're uninsured, expect a standard visit fee. There's no sliding scale or free testing here, so budget accordingly or call ahead to understand the cost for your situation.
Best for insured patients seeking integrated care
This clinic shines if you have insurance or Medicare and want testing bundled with treatment and prevention in one place, backed by a major health system. If you're uninsured and need free or low-cost testing, look elsewhere.
Tests & treatsPrEP
23961 Calle DE LA Magdalena, Suite 200 Laguna Hills, CA 92653
About 6 miles northwest of Irvine in Santa Ana: Obria Medical Clinics is a full-service clinic offering STI testing, same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, and prevention education—ideal for anyone seeking affordable care on a walk-in basis, with sliding-scale fees for those without insurance.
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A clinic built around real access
Obria Medical Clinics in Santa Ana doesn't require an appointment, so you can walk in when it fits your schedule. The clinic screens for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis B and C, and HIV—and if you test positive for a bacterial STI like chlamydia or gonorrhea, treatment happens the same visit, cutting out a second trip.
Testing, treatment, and prevention in one place
Beyond testing, the clinic offers family planning services and STI prevention education alongside hepatitis and HIV prevention guidance. This means you can address testing, get treated if needed, and leave with a clearer picture of how to stay healthy going forward.
Costs that work for different situations
If you have Medicaid or insurance, those are accepted. If you're paying out of pocket, the clinic uses a sliding-scale fee structure, so your cost adjusts based on what you can afford—no one is priced out of testing.
Best for anyone needing affordable, no-appointment testing
Whether you're uninsured, between jobs, or simply prefer to drop in without planning ahead, Obria's walk-in model and sliding-scale fees remove the usual barriers. It's a straightforward choice for STI testing and same-visit treatment in Santa Ana.
Tests & treatsSliding-scale
2001 East 1st Street, Suite 209 Santa Ana, CA 92705
About 6 miles northwest of Irvine in Santa Ana: Infectious Disease Associates of Orange County requires an appointment but offers same-visit testing and treatment for chlamydia and gonorrhea, plus PrEP, PEP, and doxy-PEP for those at risk. It's built for anyone managing HIV, hepatitis B or C, or TB who needs ongoing specialist care alongside STI prevention.
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Appointment-based clinic with same-visit STI care
You'll need to call ahead to schedule, but once you're in, Infectious Disease Associates handles chlamydia and gonorrhea testing and treatment in one visit. The clinic also manages HIV, hepatitis B and C, and TB care on-site, so if you're already under treatment or starting it, a single appointment can cover testing, medication, and counseling.
Prevention options: PrEP, PEP, and doxy-PEP
Beyond testing and treatment, the clinic prescribes PrEP for ongoing HIV prevention and PEP if you've had a potential exposure. Doxy-PEP, an antibiotic taken after sex to prevent bacterial STIs, is also available. Medication adherence counseling and education on HIV, hepatitis, TB, and STI prevention are part of every visit.
Sliding-scale fees; Medicaid and insurance accepted
There's a standard visit fee, but the clinic uses a sliding scale based on income. Medicaid and most insurance plans are accepted, which can lower or eliminate your out-of-pocket cost.
Spanish and Vietnamese interpretation available
If you speak Spanish or Vietnamese, interpretation is offered to ensure you understand your test results, treatment plan, and prevention options.
Tests & treatsSliding-scalePrEPDoxyPEP
999 North Tustin Avenue, Suite 224 Santa Ana, CA 92705
12 testing centers serving Irvine and Orange County — screening for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Rapid HIV, Conventional HIV, TB, HIV Self-Test.
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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★★★☆☆2.6(76 reviews)?
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Rated 2.6 out of 5 from 76 reviews
113 Waterworks Way, Irvine, CA, 92618
1.0 miles away
Testing too soon can miss an infection. Enter the date of possible exposure to see the earliest a test can reliably detect each STI.
Infection
Earliest reliable test
Conclusive after
Guidance only — confirm timing with a clinician. A negative result before the conclusive date may need a repeat test.
Hoag
Closest to you
★★★★☆4.2(212 reviews)?
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Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 212 reviews
About 1 mile southeast of Irvine in Irvine: Hoag is a full-service clinic where you can get tested for HIV, hepatitis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and TB, then start treatment or prevention the same visit if needed. It's best for anyone with insurance or the means to pay, or those already on PrEP.
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Testing and treatment in one visit
Hoag screens for HIV, hepatitis B and C, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and TB. If you test positive for chlamydia, gonorrhea, or syphilis, treatment is available on site. HIV and hepatitis cases are managed through their medical team, and they offer HPV and hepatitis A vaccines to round out your protection.
PrEP and prevention support
If you're at ongoing risk, Hoag prescribes PrEP and offers counseling and education around HIV, STI, TB, and hepatitis prevention. They work with you to make prevention fit your life, not just hand you a pamphlet.
Cost and insurance
Hoag accepts Medicare and most insurance plans. If you're uninsured, PrEP has a separate fee structure; expect a standard visit fee for testing and other services, typically higher than a public health clinic. Call ahead to discuss what you'll owe.
Appointments and language support
You'll need to book an appointment in advance. Hoag offers interpretation in Spanish, Chinese, and Japanese, so language won't block you from care.
PrEP
22 Odyssey, Suite 245 Irvine, CA 92618
0.9 miles away
About 4 miles northwest of Irvine in Tustin: Hurtt Family Health Clinic is a community health center offering STI testing, treatment, and prevention alongside family planning and vaccines—all in one visit. It's built for anyone seeking affordable care on a sliding scale, with Spanish interpretation available.
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A full-service clinic for testing and same-visit treatment
Hurtt Family Health Clinic screens for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, TB, and HIV, with treatment available on site for bacterial infections the same day you're tested. Beyond testing, the clinic offers family planning, HPV and hepatitis A vaccines, and prevention education—so a single appointment can address testing, treatment, and what comes next.
Sliding-scale fees that adjust to your income
There's no free testing here, but costs run on a sliding scale based on what you can afford. Medicaid, Medicare, and insurance are all accepted, and the clinic welcomes donations. You'll need to book an appointment ahead of time.
Spanish interpretation is available
If you prefer to speak Spanish during your visit, the clinic can accommodate that.
Best for anyone needing affordable STI care in one place
This clinic works well if you want testing, treatment, and prevention services bundled together and you're comfortable with an appointment-based schedule. The sliding scale makes it accessible whether you're insured or paying out of pocket.
About 5 miles west of Irvine in Irvine: Radiant Health Centers offers free HIV and hepatitis C testing, with sliding-scale fees for other services and full insurance acceptance, making it accessible whether you're uninsured or covered. It's built for anyone seeking STI screening, prevention, or ongoing HIV and hepatitis care in one visit.
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Free testing, sliding scale for the rest
HIV testing—including rapid and self-test options—and hepatitis C screening are free. Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, and hepatitis A and B tests operate on a sliding-scale fee structure. Medicaid and insurance are accepted, and uninsured patients can access PrEP at no cost. A standard visit fee applies to other services.
Same-visit screening and bacterial STI treatment
You can walk in for testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, and all three hepatitis types in one appointment. Bacterial STIs—chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis—are treated on-site the same visit. HIV and hepatitis B and C treatment is managed at the clinic but requires confirmatory testing and ongoing care.
Prevention: PrEP, PEP, mpox vaccine, and doxy
PrEP is available free for the uninsured. Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for HIV exposure and mpox vaccination are offered. Condoms and STI education round out prevention options; interpretation services and Spanish-language support are available.
Appointments required; interpretation on hand
You'll need to schedule ahead—walk-ins are not accepted. Staff provide interpretation for non-English languages and speak Spanish, removing a barrier if that's your primary language.
Title XPrEP
17982 Sky Park Circle, Suite J Irvine, CA 92614
5.0 miles away
Family Planning · Medication Adherence Education and Counseling · Mpox Vaccine · TB Treatment · STI Treatment · Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) · HIV/AIDS Medical Treatment · Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) · Hepatitis C Treatment · Hepatitis B Treatment
Prevention services
STI Prevention/Education · HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education · HIV Test Counseling · Hepatitis Prevention/Education · Condom Distribution
Fees & payment
Free Mpox Vaccine · Medicaid Accepted · Sliding Scale · PrEP for uninsured · Fee · Insurance Accepted · Free STI Test · Free HIV Test · Free HIV Self-Test · Free Hepatitis C Test
LanguagesEnglish, Interpretation Services Available for Non-English Languages, Spanish
Listing verified Aug 2025 · source: CDC NPIN + HRSA
About 5 miles northwest of Irvine in Tustin: Friends of Family Health Center uses a sliding-scale fee structure, accepting Medicaid and insurance while offering uninsured PrEP access, making it affordable for most. Testing and treatment for bacterial STIs, HIV, hepatitis, and TB happen in one visit, with prevention options like PrEP and doxy-PEP available—best for anyone seeking affordable, full-spectrum sexual health care.
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Sliding scale means you pay what fits your budget
Friends of Family Health Center charges on a sliding scale, accepts Medicaid and insurance, and offers PrEP at no cost to uninsured patients. If you're paying out of pocket, the scale adjusts to your income, so cost won't block you from getting tested and treated.
One visit covers testing, treatment, and prevention
You can walk in for a conventional HIV test, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis A/B/C, or TB screening. Bacterial STIs are treated on site the same visit; HIV and hepatitis B/C are managed with follow-up care. If you're negative and at risk, PrEP or doxy-PEP can start immediately.
HPV and hepatitis vaccines available alongside testing
The clinic offers HPV and hepatitis A vaccines as part of prevention, plus family planning and medication adherence counseling to support your health beyond the test itself.
About 6 miles northwest of Irvine in Tustin: Families Together of Orange County screens for HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and hepatitis C, treating bacterial infections on-site and managing prevention through PrEP and vaccines. It's built for anyone seeking testing plus the tools to stay negative.
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Testing and same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs
Families Together tests for HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and hepatitis C. Bacterial infections—chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis—are treated on-site the same visit you test. HIV and hepatitis C results are managed with counseling and referral to specialist care.
Prevention: PrEP, vaccines, and education
If you're negative and want to stay that way, the clinic offers PrEP for HIV prevention. Mpox and HPV vaccines are available, plus hepatitis B vaccination and hepatitis prevention education. STI prevention counseling is part of every visit.
Sliding scale and insurance coverage
Testing and treatment are free for those who qualify; everyone else pays on a sliding scale. Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance are accepted, so your actual cost depends on your coverage and income.
Appointment required; Spanish interpretation available
You'll need to book an appointment—no walk-ins. Spanish interpretation is offered, so language won't block you from care.
Sliding-scalePrEP
661 West 1st Street, Tustin, CA 92780
5.8 miles away
About 6 miles southeast of Irvine in Laguna Hills: University of California Irvine Health is a full-service sexual health clinic embedded in a major medical system, offering testing, same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs, and prevention tools like PrEP—best for anyone with insurance or Medicare, or those who can afford a standard visit fee.
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A medical clinic with real continuity
This is part of UC Irvine Health, so you're walking into a clinic with access to the full medical system behind it. That matters: if you test positive for HIV or hepatitis, you're not being referred elsewhere—treatment and ongoing care are managed right there, with medication counseling and support built in. Same goes for bacterial STIs like chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis; you can often get treated the same visit.
Testing covers the full spectrum
They screen for HIV (rapid and conventional), hepatitis A, B, and C, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, and TB. If you're negative and sexually active, they offer HPV and hepatitis A vaccines on-site. If you're at ongoing risk, PrEP is available—a medication you take daily to prevent HIV infection.
You'll need an appointment and insurance or cash
Visits are by appointment only. They accept Medicare and most insurance plans; if you're uninsured, expect a standard visit fee. There's no sliding scale or free testing here, so budget accordingly or call ahead to understand the cost for your situation.
Best for insured patients seeking integrated care
This clinic shines if you have insurance or Medicare and want testing bundled with treatment and prevention in one place, backed by a major health system. If you're uninsured and need free or low-cost testing, look elsewhere.
PrEP
23961 Calle DE LA Magdalena, Suite 200 Laguna Hills, CA 92653
5.9 miles away
About 6 miles northwest of Irvine in Santa Ana: Obria Medical Clinics is a full-service clinic offering STI testing, same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, and prevention education—ideal for anyone seeking affordable care on a walk-in basis, with sliding-scale fees for those without insurance.
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A clinic built around real access
Obria Medical Clinics in Santa Ana doesn't require an appointment, so you can walk in when it fits your schedule. The clinic screens for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis B and C, and HIV—and if you test positive for a bacterial STI like chlamydia or gonorrhea, treatment happens the same visit, cutting out a second trip.
Testing, treatment, and prevention in one place
Beyond testing, the clinic offers family planning services and STI prevention education alongside hepatitis and HIV prevention guidance. This means you can address testing, get treated if needed, and leave with a clearer picture of how to stay healthy going forward.
Costs that work for different situations
If you have Medicaid or insurance, those are accepted. If you're paying out of pocket, the clinic uses a sliding-scale fee structure, so your cost adjusts based on what you can afford—no one is priced out of testing.
Best for anyone needing affordable, no-appointment testing
Whether you're uninsured, between jobs, or simply prefer to drop in without planning ahead, Obria's walk-in model and sliding-scale fees remove the usual barriers. It's a straightforward choice for STI testing and same-visit treatment in Santa Ana.
2001 East 1st Street, Suite 209 Santa Ana, CA 92705
6.0 miles away
About 6 miles northwest of Irvine in Santa Ana: Infectious Disease Associates of Orange County requires an appointment but offers same-visit testing and treatment for chlamydia and gonorrhea, plus PrEP, PEP, and doxy-PEP for those at risk. It's built for anyone managing HIV, hepatitis B or C, or TB who needs ongoing specialist care alongside STI prevention.
Read full overviewShow less
Appointment-based clinic with same-visit STI care
You'll need to call ahead to schedule, but once you're in, Infectious Disease Associates handles chlamydia and gonorrhea testing and treatment in one visit. The clinic also manages HIV, hepatitis B and C, and TB care on-site, so if you're already under treatment or starting it, a single appointment can cover testing, medication, and counseling.
Prevention options: PrEP, PEP, and doxy-PEP
Beyond testing and treatment, the clinic prescribes PrEP for ongoing HIV prevention and PEP if you've had a potential exposure. Doxy-PEP, an antibiotic taken after sex to prevent bacterial STIs, is also available. Medication adherence counseling and education on HIV, hepatitis, TB, and STI prevention are part of every visit.
Sliding-scale fees; Medicaid and insurance accepted
There's a standard visit fee, but the clinic uses a sliding scale based on income. Medicaid and most insurance plans are accepted, which can lower or eliminate your out-of-pocket cost.
Spanish and Vietnamese interpretation available
If you speak Spanish or Vietnamese, interpretation is offered to ensure you understand your test results, treatment plan, and prevention options.
PrEPDoxyPEP
999 North Tustin Avenue, Suite 224 Santa Ana, CA 92705
6.3 miles away
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Orange 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 Orange 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 Irvine. 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 Irvine, CA
The nearest testing center is about 1 miles away — if you'd rather skip the
trip, an at-home kit ships to Irvine, 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 Irvine who can order STD testing
Beyond dedicated clinics, 5,840 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease
and other clinicians practice within 30 miles of Irvine — any of them can order a confidential STD panel as
part of a regular visit, and 2,159 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 Irvine, CA
Reliable home broadband isn't a given, so telehealth may be harder. Irvine is a large city in Orange, California. It's an affluent, higher-earning area, and East Irvine sits just up the road. Busy urban providers make at-home kits and telehealth a quick, discreet option.
ZIP 92617 snapshot
Inside Irvine's ZIP code
These ZIP-level Census figures show the demographics that shape testing demand in Irvine.
Residents
22,172
Median age
20.8
Median income
$80,167
Getting there
How residents reach testing in Irvine
Walkability14.11 / 20 · Above average
Irvine scores 14.11/20 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.
Have symptoms?
Do I have an STD?
Use our confidential symptom checker to see which STDs match your symptoms — and which tests are recommended near Irvine.
Here's how reported STI rates in Orange County — the county that includes Irvine — compare with California and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data.
An estimated ~34% of Orange 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 40% of the state's 58 counties (ranked #24)
Reported STD rates per 100,000 — Orange County vs California vs U.S.
Orange CountyCaliforniaU.S.
Infection
Orange County
California
United States
Chlamydia
369.311,579 cases▼ 25%
491.1
492.2
Gonorrhea
127.74,005 cases▼ 33%
190.2
179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
11.5361 cases▼ 29%
16.3
15.8
Syphilis (early)
8.9279 cases▼ 53%
19.1
16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
27.5862 cases▼ 41%
46.7
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 Orange County over time (per 100,000)
Chlamydia ▲ 2% vs 2022
Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Syphilis (P&S)
Between 2020 and 2023 in Orange County, chlamydia has risen from 344.1 to 369.3 per 100,000 (7%), gonorrhea has fallen from 143.7 to 127.7 per 100,000 (11%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 15.6 to 11.5 per 100,000 (26%).
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 Irvine
Adults uninsured
9.6%
No routine checkup
36.1%
No transportation
14.3%
Binge drinking
18.4%
Frequent mental distress
23.8%
Depression
23.7%
Below poverty line
30.4%
Primary-care ratio
1,004 : 1
Orange County
Primary-care shortage score 19 / 26
Medically Underserved Area · IMU 46.7
Social Vulnerability Index · 57th 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 Orange County.
Local HIV snapshot
HIV in Orange County (2023)
Federal priority area: Orange 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
279 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
261
On PrEP (coverage)
27.2%
Orange County HIV care continuum (2023)
Orange County recorded 9.7 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 14.9 statewide and 13.7 nationally.
Among Orange County residents living with HIV, 80.3% know their status · 71.3% are in care · 64.8% 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 Orange County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
Compiled and checked by EasySTD's editorial team against CDC and public-health sources. This is educational information, not a substitute for advice from a licensed clinician. Our editorial guidelines →
Two quick references for getting tested in Orange 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 Irvine 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 Irvine-area provider.
These are the federal Medicare reference prices for processing each lab test. Public clinics and the
community health centers serving Irvine 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 Irvine, 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 California
The questions Irvine residents ask most before testing, answered under California 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 California, minors aged 12 and older 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 California health departments offer free or low-cost STI testing, and several sites provide anonymous HIV testing.
Can my partner be treated too?
Yes. California 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 Irvine, CA
Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.
Where can I get tested for STDs in Irvine?
The closest is Hoag (0.9 mi); 10 options sit within 30 miles.
Does insurance cover STD testing near Irvine?
Most plans cover STD screening; a clinic or lab can bill insurance, or you can pay a flat self-pay price.
What if I don't have insurance?
Yes — community and public clinics test the uninsured, with sliding-scale fees.
Which tests are offered near Irvine?
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 Orange County?
About 369 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the California average.
Can chlamydia have no symptoms?
Yes — most chlamydia infections cause no symptoms, so screening is the only reliable way to catch it.
Can I trust an at-home result?
Yes, from a reputable lab — confirm any positive with a clinician for treatment.
I tested negative — am I fully in the clear?
Likely yes, if you were past the window period; otherwise retest, and keep up routine screening with new partners.
How is gonorrhea tested near Irvine?
A urine sample or a swab (genital, throat, or rectal) detects gonorrhea, often tested alongside chlamydia.
I tested positive — what are the next steps?
Start treatment, tell recent partners so they can test, avoid sex until cleared, and retest if advised — most STIs resolve with care.
