Montgomery County’s reported gonorrhea rate is 60% lower than the national average. If you live in Lower Merion, Pennsylvania and are considering testing before starting a new relationship, or as part of ongoing care, some clinics offer same-day walk-ins, while labs and at-home kits let you schedule around your timetable. See the options below.
12 testing centers serve Lower Merion, PA — the nearest, Labcorp, about 1.8 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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Main Line Health
★★★★★4.6(88 reviews)?
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Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 88 reviews
About 2 miles west of Lower Merion in Bryn Mawr: Main Line Health requires an appointment but offers same-day or next-day availability for STI testing, treatment, and prevention—including PrEP—making it ideal for anyone who can plan ahead and wants full care in one visit.
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Appointment-based, but fast access
Main Line Health operates by appointment, which means you'll call ahead rather than walk in, but the clinic typically fits people in same-day or next-day. A single visit covers testing, on-site treatment for bacterial infections, and prevention counseling, so you're not bouncing between providers.
Screens for and treats the full range
You'll be tested for HIV (rapid and conventional), chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis B and C, and TB. Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis are treated on-site; hepatitis B and C treatment is managed through the clinic; HIV care is available. HPV and hepatitis A vaccines are also offered, as is PrEP for HIV prevention.
Sliding scale, insurance, or Medicaid
There is a standard visit fee, but the clinic uses a sliding scale based on income, and accepts Medicaid and insurance. Cost depends on your coverage and ability to pay—worth asking about when you call to schedule.
Best for anyone with a plan
If you have insurance, Medicaid, or can afford a sliding-scale fee, and you're willing to book ahead, Main Line Health gives you everything in one place: testing, treatment, vaccines, and PrEP all in the same visit.
Tests & treatsSliding-scalePrEP
135 South Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 200 Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
About 2 miles west of Lower Merion in Bryn Mawr: Bryn Mawr Medical Specialist Associates accepts Medicare and insurance, with a standard visit fee for uninsured patients. They test for HIV, hepatitis B and C, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and TB, treating bacterial STIs and viral infections on-site, and offer PrEP for HIV prevention—best for anyone with existing coverage or the means to pay out of pocket.
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Insurance covers most visits; expect a fee if uninsured
Medicare and insurance plans are accepted here. If you're paying out of pocket, expect a standard visit fee, typically higher than a public clinic. The cost structure makes this a practical choice for insured patients or those able to afford a private practice visit.
Tests and treats HIV, hepatitis, TB, and bacterial STIs
The clinic screens for HIV, hepatitis B and C, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and TB. Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis are treated on the same visit. Hepatitis B and C treatment is managed here, as is HIV care. HPV and hepatitis A vaccines are available, along with PrEP for HIV prevention.
Appointments required; no walk-in testing
You'll need to schedule ahead—walk-ins are not accommodated. This setup allows the clinic to manage patient flow and ensure adequate time for testing, counseling, and any same-visit treatment.
Best for insured patients seeking private-practice care
If you have Medicare or insurance and prefer a medical specialist setting, this clinic offers continuity of care under one provider relationship. It's less suited to uninsured patients seeking free or low-cost testing; those should explore public health options.
Tests & treatsPrEP
825 Old Lancaster Road, Suite 350 Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
About 3 miles south of Lower Merion in Wynnewood: Delaware Valley ID Associates is an infectious-disease clinic where you'll pay a standard visit fee, with insurance accepted. They test for and treat bacterial STIs same-visit, manage HIV and hepatitis C with ongoing specialist care, and offer PrEP — best for anyone with insurance or the means to cover a private clinic visit.
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Pay a visit fee; insurance covers most
You'll pay a standard visit fee at Delaware Valley ID Associates, though insurance is accepted and will typically cover your care. If you're insured or paying out of pocket, this private clinic model means you're not waiting in a public health department line — you're seeing infectious-disease specialists directly.
Tests and same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs
The clinic screens for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis and treats all three in one visit. They also test for herpes, hepatitis C, TB, and HIV; hepatitis C and HIV treatment is managed on-site but requires follow-up care and confirmatory testing, not a same-day cure.
PrEP, vaccines, and prevention counseling
If you're at risk for HIV, you can start PrEP here. The clinic also offers hepatitis A and B vaccines and HPV vaccination, alongside counseling on STI, HIV, TB, and hepatitis prevention — all part of a visit focused on stopping infection before it starts.
Appointments only; call ahead
This clinic requires an appointment; walk-ins are not accommodated. Plan ahead and call to schedule, especially if you need PrEP or vaccination alongside testing.
Tests & treatsPrEP
100 East Lancaster Avenue, Suite 467 Wynnewood, PA 19096
About 5 miles south of Lower Merion in Upper Darby: ChesPenn Health Services offers free STI testing and same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, plus PrEP and HIV care all in one place. It's built for anyone seeking straightforward sexual health screening without cost barriers, whether insured or paying out of pocket.
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Free testing, treatment, and prevention in one visit
ChesPenn Health Services handles the full arc of sexual health in a single appointment: you can get tested for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, hepatitis B and C, and TB, then walk out with treatment for any bacterial infection the same day. If you're negative and want to stay that way, PrEP is available on-site, along with hepatitis A and B vaccines and counseling on prevention.
Free STI testing; sliding scale for everything else
The STI tests themselves are free. For other services—PrEP, vaccines, TB care, HIV treatment, and family planning—the clinic uses a sliding scale based on income, and accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and insurance. If you're uninsured and paying out of pocket, the sliding scale means you won't face a flat fee.
Appointment required; Spanish interpretation available
You'll need to call ahead to book a time. Spanish-language interpretation is available, so language won't block access to care.
Best for anyone seeking affordable, judgment-free sexual health care
Whether you're insured, on Medicaid, or uninsured, ChesPenn removes the cost and logistics friction from getting tested and treated. It's especially valuable if you need PrEP or ongoing HIV care alongside routine screening, or if you're managing TB and want sexual health services in the same place.
About 5 miles south of Lower Merion in Upper Darby: Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pennsylvania offers same-visit STI testing and treatment, plus PrEP and doxy-PEP for prevention—best for anyone seeking affordable sexual health care on a sliding scale, whether insured or paying out of pocket.
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Testing and treatment in one visit
Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pennsylvania screens for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, and HIV (both rapid and conventional tests), and can treat bacterial infections on the spot. If you're starting PrEP or need doxy-PEP after a potential exposure, that's handled here too. You'll need an appointment, but the clinic integrates prevention counseling into every visit.
Sliding-scale fees, insurance welcome
Testing and treatment are available on a sliding scale—your cost depends on income. Medicaid and insurance are accepted, which can lower or eliminate your out-of-pocket expense. No one's turned away for inability to pay.
Spanish interpretation and HPV vaccine
Interpretation services are available for non-English languages, and Spanish-language support is on staff. The clinic also offers HPV vaccination as part of preventive care, and provides condoms and STI education at every visit.
Best for insured and uninsured alike
Whether you have insurance, Medicaid, or are paying out of pocket, this clinic's sliding scale makes it accessible. It's ideal if you want testing, treatment, and prevention (PrEP or doxy-PEP) coordinated in one place without a long wait between steps.
About 5 miles southeast of Lower Merion in Philadelphia: Spectrum Health Services Incorporated operates by appointment and handles testing, treatment, and prevention in a single visit. It's built for anyone seeking STI care, HIV management, or vaccines—whether insured, on Medicaid, or paying out of pocket.
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Appointments get you in; a visit covers testing and treatment
You'll need to call ahead to book at Spectrum Health Services, but once you're there, a single appointment can address testing, same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs like chlamydia and gonorrhea, and prevention services all at once. Staff speak Spanish and French, with interpretation available for other languages, so language won't slow you down.
Screens for bacterial and viral STIs; treatment available on-site
The clinic tests for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, and rapid or conventional HIV. It also screens for hepatitis A, B, and C, plus TB. Bacterial infections can be treated the same visit; hepatitis C and B treatment, HIV care, and TB treatment are managed on-site for ongoing management. PrEP and PEP are available if you need HIV prevention or post-exposure coverage.
Cost scales to your income; insurance and Medicaid both work
There's a standard visit fee, but Spectrum Health uses a sliding scale so you pay based on what you earn. Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance are all accepted, so bring your card if you have coverage.
Best for anyone who wants one appointment to handle it all
If you need STI testing, HIV care, hepatitis treatment, or vaccines like HPV or hepatitis A in one place, and you're comfortable booking ahead, Spectrum Health is a solid choice. It's especially useful if you speak Spanish, French, or need interpretation.
Listing verified Nov 2025 · source: CDC NPIN + HRSA
Tests offered
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis B
TB
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
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
Fees & payment
Medicaid Accepted
Sliding Scale
Medicare Accepted
Fee
Insurance Accepted
Community health center
5.7 miles
Philadelphia Department Of Public Health
★★★★☆4.4(63 reviews)?
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Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 63 reviews
About 6 miles east of Lower Merion in Philadelphia: Philadelphia Department of Public Health is a city health department clinic offering testing, treatment, and prevention for HIV, hepatitis, TB, and bacterial STIs all in one visit. It's built for anyone seeking affordable care on a sliding scale, with appointments required.
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A public health clinic for testing and same-visit treatment
Philadelphia Department of Public Health screens for HIV, hepatitis A/B/C, TB, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. Bacterial STIs are treated on the spot; HIV and hepatitis cases are managed with referral for ongoing care. You'll also find counseling tied to each test result, so you understand what comes next.
Prevention built into the visit
Beyond testing, the clinic dispenses condoms, offers doxy-PEP (an antibiotic that prevents bacterial STIs after potential exposure), and prescribes PrEP for HIV prevention. HPV and hepatitis A vaccines are available, as is family planning. TB and STI education rounds out the visit.
Sliding-scale fees and insurance accepted
Testing and treatment are free or sliding-scale depending on income; Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance are accepted. Expect to pay a standard fee if uninsured and above the sliding-scale threshold, but the clinic won't turn you away for cost.
Appointments required; Spanish and Haitian Creole available
You'll need to schedule ahead—walk-ins are not accommodated. Interpretation in Spanish and Haitian Creole is offered, so language is not a barrier.
Lower Merion, PA (Montgomery County) STD testing locations
12 testing centers serving Lower Merion and Montgomery County — 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
308 East Lancaster Avenue, Wynnewood, PA, 19096
1.8 miles away
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Conclusive after
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Main Line Health
★★★★★4.6(88 reviews)?
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Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 88 reviews
About 2 miles west of Lower Merion in Bryn Mawr: Main Line Health requires an appointment but offers same-day or next-day availability for STI testing, treatment, and prevention—including PrEP—making it ideal for anyone who can plan ahead and wants full care in one visit.
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Appointment-based, but fast access
Main Line Health operates by appointment, which means you'll call ahead rather than walk in, but the clinic typically fits people in same-day or next-day. A single visit covers testing, on-site treatment for bacterial infections, and prevention counseling, so you're not bouncing between providers.
Screens for and treats the full range
You'll be tested for HIV (rapid and conventional), chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis B and C, and TB. Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis are treated on-site; hepatitis B and C treatment is managed through the clinic; HIV care is available. HPV and hepatitis A vaccines are also offered, as is PrEP for HIV prevention.
Sliding scale, insurance, or Medicaid
There is a standard visit fee, but the clinic uses a sliding scale based on income, and accepts Medicaid and insurance. Cost depends on your coverage and ability to pay—worth asking about when you call to schedule.
Best for anyone with a plan
If you have insurance, Medicaid, or can afford a sliding-scale fee, and you're willing to book ahead, Main Line Health gives you everything in one place: testing, treatment, vaccines, and PrEP all in the same visit.
PrEP
135 South Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 200 Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
2.2 miles away
Family Planning · 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 west of Lower Merion in Bryn Mawr: Bryn Mawr Medical Specialist Associates accepts Medicare and insurance, with a standard visit fee for uninsured patients. They test for HIV, hepatitis B and C, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and TB, treating bacterial STIs and viral infections on-site, and offer PrEP for HIV prevention—best for anyone with existing coverage or the means to pay out of pocket.
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Insurance covers most visits; expect a fee if uninsured
Medicare and insurance plans are accepted here. If you're paying out of pocket, expect a standard visit fee, typically higher than a public clinic. The cost structure makes this a practical choice for insured patients or those able to afford a private practice visit.
Tests and treats HIV, hepatitis, TB, and bacterial STIs
The clinic screens for HIV, hepatitis B and C, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and TB. Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis are treated on the same visit. Hepatitis B and C treatment is managed here, as is HIV care. HPV and hepatitis A vaccines are available, along with PrEP for HIV prevention.
Appointments required; no walk-in testing
You'll need to schedule ahead—walk-ins are not accommodated. This setup allows the clinic to manage patient flow and ensure adequate time for testing, counseling, and any same-visit treatment.
Best for insured patients seeking private-practice care
If you have Medicare or insurance and prefer a medical specialist setting, this clinic offers continuity of care under one provider relationship. It's less suited to uninsured patients seeking free or low-cost testing; those should explore public health options.
PrEP
825 Old Lancaster Road, Suite 350 Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
2.2 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 3 miles south of Lower Merion in Wynnewood: Delaware Valley ID Associates is an infectious-disease clinic where you'll pay a standard visit fee, with insurance accepted. They test for and treat bacterial STIs same-visit, manage HIV and hepatitis C with ongoing specialist care, and offer PrEP — best for anyone with insurance or the means to cover a private clinic visit.
Read full overviewShow less
Pay a visit fee; insurance covers most
You'll pay a standard visit fee at Delaware Valley ID Associates, though insurance is accepted and will typically cover your care. If you're insured or paying out of pocket, this private clinic model means you're not waiting in a public health department line — you're seeing infectious-disease specialists directly.
Tests and same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs
The clinic screens for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis and treats all three in one visit. They also test for herpes, hepatitis C, TB, and HIV; hepatitis C and HIV treatment is managed on-site but requires follow-up care and confirmatory testing, not a same-day cure.
PrEP, vaccines, and prevention counseling
If you're at risk for HIV, you can start PrEP here. The clinic also offers hepatitis A and B vaccines and HPV vaccination, alongside counseling on STI, HIV, TB, and hepatitis prevention — all part of a visit focused on stopping infection before it starts.
Appointments only; call ahead
This clinic requires an appointment; walk-ins are not accommodated. Plan ahead and call to schedule, especially if you need PrEP or vaccination alongside testing.
PrEP
100 East Lancaster Avenue, Suite 467 Wynnewood, PA 19096
2.9 miles away
About 5 miles south of Lower Merion in Upper Darby: ChesPenn Health Services offers free STI testing and same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, plus PrEP and HIV care all in one place. It's built for anyone seeking straightforward sexual health screening without cost barriers, whether insured or paying out of pocket.
Read full overviewShow less
Free testing, treatment, and prevention in one visit
ChesPenn Health Services handles the full arc of sexual health in a single appointment: you can get tested for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, hepatitis B and C, and TB, then walk out with treatment for any bacterial infection the same day. If you're negative and want to stay that way, PrEP is available on-site, along with hepatitis A and B vaccines and counseling on prevention.
Free STI testing; sliding scale for everything else
The STI tests themselves are free. For other services—PrEP, vaccines, TB care, HIV treatment, and family planning—the clinic uses a sliding scale based on income, and accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and insurance. If you're uninsured and paying out of pocket, the sliding scale means you won't face a flat fee.
Appointment required; Spanish interpretation available
You'll need to call ahead to book a time. Spanish-language interpretation is available, so language won't block access to care.
Best for anyone seeking affordable, judgment-free sexual health care
Whether you're insured, on Medicaid, or uninsured, ChesPenn removes the cost and logistics friction from getting tested and treated. It's especially valuable if you need PrEP or ongoing HIV care alongside routine screening, or if you're managing TB and want sexual health services in the same place.
Sliding-scalePrEP
5 South State Road, Upper Darby, PA 19082
4.5 miles away
Family Planning · TB Treatment · STI Treatment · Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) · HIV/AIDS Medical Treatment · Hepatitis A Vaccine · Adult Hepatitis B Vaccine
Prevention services
TB Prevention/Education · STI Prevention/Education · HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education · HIV Test Counseling
Fees & payment
Medicaid Accepted · Sliding Scale · Medicare Accepted · Fee · Insurance Accepted · Free STI Test
About 5 miles south of Lower Merion in Upper Darby: Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pennsylvania offers same-visit STI testing and treatment, plus PrEP and doxy-PEP for prevention—best for anyone seeking affordable sexual health care on a sliding scale, whether insured or paying out of pocket.
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Testing and treatment in one visit
Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pennsylvania screens for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, and HIV (both rapid and conventional tests), and can treat bacterial infections on the spot. If you're starting PrEP or need doxy-PEP after a potential exposure, that's handled here too. You'll need an appointment, but the clinic integrates prevention counseling into every visit.
Sliding-scale fees, insurance welcome
Testing and treatment are available on a sliding scale—your cost depends on income. Medicaid and insurance are accepted, which can lower or eliminate your out-of-pocket expense. No one's turned away for inability to pay.
Spanish interpretation and HPV vaccine
Interpretation services are available for non-English languages, and Spanish-language support is on staff. The clinic also offers HPV vaccination as part of preventive care, and provides condoms and STI education at every visit.
Best for insured and uninsured alike
Whether you have insurance, Medicaid, or are paying out of pocket, this clinic's sliding scale makes it accessible. It's ideal if you want testing, treatment, and prevention (PrEP or doxy-PEP) coordinated in one place without a long wait between steps.
Title XPrEPDoxyPEP
7200 Chestnut Street, Upper Darby, PA 19082
4.8 miles away
About 5 miles southeast of Lower Merion in Philadelphia: Spectrum Health Services Incorporated operates by appointment and handles testing, treatment, and prevention in a single visit. It's built for anyone seeking STI care, HIV management, or vaccines—whether insured, on Medicaid, or paying out of pocket.
Read full overviewShow less
Appointments get you in; a visit covers testing and treatment
You'll need to call ahead to book at Spectrum Health Services, but once you're there, a single appointment can address testing, same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs like chlamydia and gonorrhea, and prevention services all at once. Staff speak Spanish and French, with interpretation available for other languages, so language won't slow you down.
Screens for bacterial and viral STIs; treatment available on-site
The clinic tests for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, and rapid or conventional HIV. It also screens for hepatitis A, B, and C, plus TB. Bacterial infections can be treated the same visit; hepatitis C and B treatment, HIV care, and TB treatment are managed on-site for ongoing management. PrEP and PEP are available if you need HIV prevention or post-exposure coverage.
Cost scales to your income; insurance and Medicaid both work
There's a standard visit fee, but Spectrum Health uses a sliding scale so you pay based on what you earn. Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance are all accepted, so bring your card if you have coverage.
Best for anyone who wants one appointment to handle it all
If you need STI testing, HIV care, hepatitis treatment, or vaccines like HPV or hepatitis A in one place, and you're comfortable booking ahead, Spectrum Health is a solid choice. It's especially useful if you speak Spanish, French, or need interpretation.
Sliding-scalePrEP
5201 Haverford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19139
5.2 miles away
Family Planning · 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
About 6 miles east of Lower Merion in Philadelphia: Philadelphia Department of Public Health is a city health department clinic offering testing, treatment, and prevention for HIV, hepatitis, TB, and bacterial STIs all in one visit. It's built for anyone seeking affordable care on a sliding scale, with appointments required.
Read full overviewShow less
A public health clinic for testing and same-visit treatment
Philadelphia Department of Public Health screens for HIV, hepatitis A/B/C, TB, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. Bacterial STIs are treated on the spot; HIV and hepatitis cases are managed with referral for ongoing care. You'll also find counseling tied to each test result, so you understand what comes next.
Prevention built into the visit
Beyond testing, the clinic dispenses condoms, offers doxy-PEP (an antibiotic that prevents bacterial STIs after potential exposure), and prescribes PrEP for HIV prevention. HPV and hepatitis A vaccines are available, as is family planning. TB and STI education rounds out the visit.
Sliding-scale fees and insurance accepted
Testing and treatment are free or sliding-scale depending on income; Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance are accepted. Expect to pay a standard fee if uninsured and above the sliding-scale threshold, but the clinic won't turn you away for cost.
Appointments required; Spanish and Haitian Creole available
You'll need to schedule ahead—walk-ins are not accommodated. Interpretation in Spanish and Haitian Creole is offered, so language is not a barrier.
Sliding-scalePrEPDoxyPEP
131 East Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144
5.7 miles away
Doxy PEP · Family Planning · STI Treatment · Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV) · Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) · HIV/AIDS Medical 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
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Lower Merion. 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 Lower Merion, PA
The nearest testing center is about 2 miles away — if you'd rather skip the
trip, an at-home kit ships to Lower Merion, 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 Lower Merion who can order STD testing
Beyond dedicated clinics, 5,958 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease
and other clinicians practice within 30 miles of Lower Merion — any of them can order a confidential STD panel as
part of a regular visit, and 2,133 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 Lower Merion, PA
Lower Merion (Montgomery, Pennsylvania) is a larger city, where the nearest town over is Gladwyne. Earnings run well above average, and it's notably well-educated, with about 78.7% of adults holding a college degree. Testing is easy to arrange, with clinics, labs, at-home kits, and telehealth all within reach.
ZIP 19066 snapshot
Inside Lower Merion's ZIP code
These ZIP-level Census figures show the demographics that shape testing demand in Lower Merion.
Residents
5,893
Median age
40.3
Median income
$243,500
Getting there
How residents reach testing in Lower Merion
Walkability13.72 / 20 · Above average
Lower Merion scores 13.72/20 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 Lower Merion.
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 Lower Merion in Montgomery County
Just outside Lower Merion? These nearby Montgomery County communities have their own testing guides — clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
STDs & HIV in Montgomery County: the local picture
Here's how reported STI rates in Montgomery County — the county that includes Lower Merion — compare with Pennsylvania and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data.
An estimated ~23% of Montgomery 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 33% of the state's 67 counties (ranked #23)
Reported STD rates per 100,000 — Montgomery County vs Pennsylvania vs U.S.
Montgomery CountyPennsylvaniaU.S.
Infection
Montgomery County
Pennsylvania
United States
Chlamydia
258.62,247 cases▼ 39%
421.2
492.2
Gonorrhea
72.2627 cases▼ 50%
144.7
179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
5.649 cases▼ 38%
9.1
15.8
Syphilis (early)
326 cases▼ 71%
10.3
16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
4.438 cases▼ 61%
11.4
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 Montgomery County over time (per 100,000)
Chlamydia ▲ 1% vs 2022
Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Syphilis (P&S)
Between 2020 and 2023 in Montgomery County, chlamydia has risen from 220.8 to 258.6 per 100,000 (17%), gonorrhea has risen from 67.9 to 72.2 per 100,000 (6%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 2.3 to 5.6 per 100,000 (143%).
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 Lower Merion
Adults uninsured
4.3%
Montgomery County
Below poverty line
3.6%
Primary-care ratio
766 : 1
Montgomery County
Primary-care shortage score 3 / 26
Medically Underserved Area · IMU 58.7
Social Vulnerability Index · 21th 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 Montgomery County.
Local HIV snapshot
HIV in Montgomery County (2023)
People living with HIV
181 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
44
On PrEP (coverage)
47.9%
Montgomery County HIV care continuum (2023)
Montgomery County recorded 5.9 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 8.3 statewide and 13.7 nationally.
Among Montgomery County residents living with HIV, 75.4% are in care · 64.7% 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Lower Merion 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 Lower Merion-area provider.
These are the federal Medicare reference prices for processing each lab test. Public clinics and the
community health centers serving Lower Merion 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 Lower Merion, 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 Pennsylvania
The questions Lower Merion residents ask most before testing, answered under Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania health departments offer free or low-cost STI testing, and several sites provide anonymous HIV testing.
Can my partner be treated too?
Yes. Pennsylvania 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 Lower Merion, PA
Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.
Can I get tested near Gladwyne instead?
Possibly — Gladwyne is close; compare it by distance against Labcorp.
Does Medicaid cover STD testing?
Medicaid generally covers STD testing, and public clinics test for free regardless of coverage.
What if I don't have insurance?
Yes — community and public clinics test the uninsured, with sliding-scale fees.
Which tests are offered near Lower Merion?
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 Montgomery County?
About 259 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Pennsylvania average.
Where can LGBTQ+ people get tested near Lower Merion?
Community health centers and family-planning clinics serve all patients, and many offer LGBTQ-affirming care — ask the site directly.
Do STDs spread from toilet seats or towels?
That's a myth; STIs need sexual contact to spread, not surfaces.
Can young people get tested confidentially?
Public health clinics, family-planning clinics, and many school or campus health centers test teens and young adults, often free.
When will an HIV test turn positive?
Roughly 2–6 weeks by test type; a 3-month retest gives full confidence in a negative.
Can HPV cause cancer?
Some HPV types can lead to cervical and other cancers over time — which is why screening and the HPV vaccine matter.
