Confidential, low-cost, and free STD testing across New York — compare clinics, labs, costs, and at-home options, and see how New York's reported STI rates stack up against the Northeast and the nation.
1,302 public & community clinics serve New York. Below are 14 testing centers from New York's largest cities — open any city for its full local list.
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.
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs operate across New York — 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.
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 — across New York. 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 New York
if you'd rather skip the
trip, an at-home kit ships to New York, 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.
About New York
Getting tested in New York
New York offers a wide network of testing locations, with 1,302 public clinics, 397 featured labs, and 5,652 pharmacies spread across its 62 counties and 5,150 cities. You can be screened for eight common STDs at any price point, from free public clinics and sliding‑scale community health centers to at‑home kits and laboratory services. Scroll down to find a clinic, city page, or other testing options below.
Free & low-cost testing in all 62 counties · at-home kits ship statewide
Largest metros
Where most New York testing demand concentrates — each has its own local guide.
State-level Census (ACS) figures that shape testing demand and access. Median age and income are population-weighted estimates.
Residents
19,571,216
Median age
39
Median income
$89,972
Below poverty
15%
College-educated
40%
Statewide data
STDs & HIV in New York: the statewide picture
How reported STI rates across New York compare with the Northeast region and the United States, using the most recent CDC surveillance data. Data for all 62 counties feeds the county and city pages linked below. About 5.3% of New York adults are uninsured — a key reason the free and low-cost testing options below matter.
An estimated ~28% of New York residents are aged 15–34 (ACS) — the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally, which is why testing access across the state matters.
New York ranks #11 of 51 U.S. states & DC for chlamydia
Reported STD rates per 100,000 — New York vs Northeast vs U.S.
New YorkNortheastU.S.
Infection
New York
Northeast
United States
Chlamydia
558.4109,284 cases▲ 13%
445.8
492.2
Gonorrhea
235.646,102 cases▲ 31%
161.4
179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
14.82,887 cases▼ 6%
10.6
15.8
Syphilis (early)
23.14,516 cases▲ 44%
13.7
16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
25.24,923 cases▼ 15%
17.2
29.5
Rates per 100,000 population, latest year. Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (all-ages basis). Bars are scaled to the highest rate shown; the badge is each New York rate versus the U.S. average.
Reported STD rates in New York over time (per 100,000)
Chlamydia ▲ 6% vs 2022
Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Syphilis (P&S)
Between 2020 and 2023 in New York, chlamydia has risen from 483.7 to 558.4 per 100,000 (15%), gonorrhea has risen from 210.5 to 235.6 per 100,000 (12%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 15 to 14.8 per 100,000 (1%).
The 2020 dip reflects reduced pandemic-era screening, not lower transmission. Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus.
Community health context
What shapes testing access in New York
Adults uninsured
5.3%
Primary-care shortage counties
57 of 62
Public & community clinics
1,302
Pharmacies statewide
5,652
Social Vulnerability Index · New York's counties average the 55th percentile nationally
Lower insurance coverage and a thin clinic-to-population ratio raise the value of free public clinics and confidential at-home testing across New York (pop. 19,571,216). Sources: U.S. Census ACS (uninsured), HRSA & CDC NPIN (clinics), NPPES & OpenStreetMap (pharmacies), CDC/ATSDR SVI.
Statewide HIV snapshot
HIV in New York (2023)
New diagnoses
14.1 / 100k
People living with HIV
126,187
On PrEP (coverage)
55.3%
Virally suppressed
66.4%
New York HIV care continuum (2023)
New York reports 14.1 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 — above the U.S. rate of 13.7. The rate has risen21% since 2020.
Among New York residents living with HIV, 93.4% know their status · 86.1% are linked to care · 73.4% are in care · 66.4% are virally suppressed.
On prevention, 55.3% of those who could benefit from PrEP are taking it (above the 31.3% national average).
Early, routine testing is what moves these numbers — it is the entry point to PrEP, treatment, and viral suppression.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus. The CDC recommends everyone aged 13–64 test for HIV at least once — every clinic and lab listed above offers HIV testing.
Also screened
Viral hepatitis in New York
Comprehensive panels also screen for hepatitis B and C, both sexually transmissible. Per 100,000, New York vs U.S.
Hepatitis A (acute)
0.5U.S. 0.5
Hepatitis B (acute)
0.3U.S. 0.7
Hepatitis C (acute)
1.9U.S. 1.5
Congenital syphilis in New York
Pregnant or planning to be?
Congenital syphilis — passed from parent to baby in pregnancy — is the fastest-rising STI in the country.
New York reported 67 cases in 2023, up from 30 in 2020.
Nationally, cases climbed from 2,163 (2020) to 3,882 (2023).
It is almost entirely preventable with a syphilis test at the first prenatal visit.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023.
New York's STD rates exceed regional and national averages
In 2023, New York's chlamydia rate was 558.4 per 100,000, 25% higher than the Northeast and 13% higher than the U.S. Gonorrhea rates reached 235.6 per 100,000, 46% above the Northeast and 31% above the U.S. HIV diagnoses totaled 14.1 per 100,000, 3% higher than the national average. These figures highlight persistent disparities despite statewide public health initiatives.
Syphilis (P&S) rates in New York were 14.8 per 100,000, 40% higher than the Northeast but 6% lower than the U.S. average. This contrast suggests regional variations in transmission patterns or reporting practices. Statewide data shows syphilis rates declined 1% from 2020 to 2023, while other infections rose, indicating mixed trends across STD categories.
From 2020 to 2023, chlamydia rates increased 15%, gonorrhea 12%, and HIV diagnoses 12% in New York. Syphilis rates fell 1% during the same period. These trends align with national patterns for most infections, though New York's rates remain above regional and national benchmarks. Continued monitoring is critical to address persistent gaps in STD prevention and care.
New York offers diverse testing options with varied accessibility
New York offers extensive testing options through 397 labs, 1,302 public clinics, and 5,652 pharmacies. Of 62 counties, 57 are designated as Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA), indicating targeted resource allocation. Free public clinics and sliding-scale community health centers ensure affordability for low-income residents. With 5.3% of residents uninsured, these services help mitigate financial barriers to testing.
Pharmacies provide at-home testing kits, expanding access beyond traditional facilities. Public clinics and labs offer free or low-cost services, while community health centers adjust fees based on income. This multi-pronged approach ensures testing is accessible regardless of insurance status. The state’s infrastructure supports widespread availability, with providers distributed across urban and rural regions.
Despite 57 HPSA counties, New York’s testing network includes 5,652 pharmacies, enhancing reach in underserved areas. Sliding-scale models and free services reduce out-of-pocket costs, aligning with the state’s 5.3% uninsured rate. These combined efforts create a robust system, ensuring residents can access testing without significant financial strain.
Young adults aged 15–24 face highest STI risk in New York
New York's 15–24 age group has the highest reported STI rates nationally, despite comprising 27.8% of the state’s population. This demographic accounts for a disproportionate share of infections, reflecting higher sexual activity levels and lower testing rates compared to older groups. State data underscores the need for targeted prevention efforts in this age range.
Individuals under 25 should undergo annual STI testing, per state guidelines. Those with new or multiple partners must test every 3 months due to elevated transmission risks. These recommendations align with national trends showing increased STI prevalence among adolescents and young adults, emphasizing regular screening to curb spread.
All New Yorkers aged 13–64 are advised to get tested for HIV once in their lifetime, per state protocols. While this mandate applies broadly, young adults remain a priority due to their higher infection rates. Combining age-specific testing schedules with universal HIV screening aims to improve early detection and reduce transmission across all demographics.
Prevention, vaccines, and where to get help
Testing is one pillar; prevention is the other. New York county and city health departments distribute free condoms, offer HIV counseling, and provide hepatitis A/B and HPV vaccination that heads off several of the infections screened for here, while PrEP and DoxyPEP sharply cut HIV and bacterial-STI risk.
If a result is positive, treatment is close to home: chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and trichomoniasis are curable with antibiotics, while HIV and herpes are managed with ongoing care. Public health departments treat on site and most private labs include a clinician consult — start with a free or low-cost New York clinic above, or an at-home kit for private, mail-in screening.
Reported counts only capture people who got tested — and with New York's rates running above the national average and most STDs causing no symptoms, the true spread is higher still. That gap is exactly why routine screening matters here.
Untreated, these infections do lasting damage: chlamydia and gonorrhea scar the reproductive system and cause infertility; syphilis can lead to stillbirth and organ damage; any active STI raises HIV risk. Caught early, almost all are curable or controllable with a single course of treatment.
Make it routine, not reactive: test as part of your annual check-up if you're sexually active, every three months with new or multiple partners, and before unprotected sex with a new partner. Since 2015 the CDC has urged insurers to cover annual screening for women under 25 at no cost.
Testing protects more than you: a silent infection passes to partners unknowingly. When New York residents test on a schedule, the whole state's transmission drops — knowing your status is the single highest-leverage thing you can do.
Reference
STD testing guidelines for New York
Two quick references for getting tested in New York: 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 New York 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 New York-area provider.
These are the federal Medicare reference prices for processing each lab test. Public clinics and the
community health centers serving New York 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.
Privacy
Confidentiality & consent in New York
The questions New York residents ask most before testing, answered under New York 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 New York, 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 New York health departments offer free or low-cost STI testing, and several sites provide anonymous HIV testing.
Can my partner be treated too?
Yes. New York 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.
Prevention & treatment
PrEP, prevention & online treatment
Testing is one step. For residents of New York, 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.
Browse by city
STD testing in every New York city
Choose your city for the local picture — nearby clinics, lab prices, county STI rates, and at-home kits shipped to your door. We cover all 5,150 New York cities and towns; the largest are below.
Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.
How much does STD testing cost in New York?
Testing is free at public clinics across New York. A single test starts at $24, and a full panel costs about $139. At-home kits range from $99 to $209, depending on the provider.
Where can I get tested for STDs in New York?
New York has 397 featured labs, 1,302 public clinics, and 5,652 pharmacies offering testing. You can also order at-home kits that ship statewide.
How many STD testing options are available in New York?
New York has 397 labs, 1,302 public clinics, and 5,652 pharmacies with testing services. These providers offer a range of testing options for residents.
Are there free or low-cost testing options in New York?
Yes, public clinics in New York offer free testing. Uninsured individuals may qualify for sliding-scale fees at community clinics and pharmacies.
Is my STD test result private in New York?
Testing in New York is confidential, meaning results are shared with healthcare providers but not without your consent. At-home kits offer the most private option.
Can minors in New York get STD testing without parental consent?
In New York, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own without needing parental approval.
Do I need symptoms to get tested for STDs in New York?
No. Many STDs have no symptoms, and regular screening is key to early detection. Testing is recommended even if you feel fine.
How soon after potential exposure should I get tested in New York?
The CDC recommends testing 1–2 weeks after potential exposure. New York follows national guidelines for timing based on the type of test.
What STDs does a standard test panel cover in New York?
A standard panel in New York checks for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis. Your provider can customize the panel if needed.
How do at-home STD tests work in New York?
At-home kits ship to any address in New York. Results are typically ready in 1–2 days, and telehealth treatment is available through some providers.
How does New York’s chlamydia rate compare to the rest of the U.S.?
New York’s chlamydia rate is 558.4 per 100,000 people, higher than the U.S. average of 492.2. The rate has increased 15% since 2020.
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