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Since 1990, when Los Angeles County officials began taking STD records, the rates of infection of sexually transmitted diseases have been rising. Between 2015-’16, the national health professionals recorded the highest numbers of STDs, and Los Angeles County’s statistics are but a mirror of the national STI situation.
In 2016, there was a 4% increase in chlamydia rates after a total of 59, 176 incidences were reported. Most chlamydia cases were reported among individuals of 15-24 years. Up by 27%, new gonorrhea cases had shot to 22,361.
Additionally, testing clinics in the county recorded 4,018 incidences of syphilis. That count had spiked by 27% since 2015.
The County of LA Public Health’s Division of HIV/STD Programs has a mission to reduce the rates of transmission of STDs, especially among teenagers who are at a high risk of contracting STDs. Through its school-based programs, it hopes to create awareness and prevention through training, safer sex kits, and encouraging people to get tested.
You may go to several clinics within LA County for STD care services. For example, the Los Angeles LGBTQ Center WeHo on Santa Monica Blvd may provide STD testing, screening, and treatment, including immunization for Hep and HPV.
Other testing sites include the Planned Parenthood situated along S Broadway, the AIDS Healthcare Foundation Wellness Centers on W Adams Blvd., and East Pacific Coast Hwy; and APLA Health set on Elm Ave in Long Beach.
Other medical clinics may offer free STD testing, although some STD tests option may not be available and some tests might not be free. Also, people will know why you visited a facility.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention1 (CDC) recommends screening for the most common STDs, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, syphilis, herpes 1, herpes 2, and HIV for both men and women. In addition, the CDC suggests women get screened for trichomoniasis.
SaferSTD recommends searching for locations that offer a 10-test panel which tests for the most common bacteria and viral STDs in the U.S. with additional premium add-ons like early HIV detection, if needed.
The CDC2Â provides detailed STD testing information as to when you should get tested. In summary, you should get tested today if you are sexually active, never been tested before, have had unprotected sex in the past, or if you exhibit symptoms.Â
According to the World Health Organization3, the majority of STI cases reported every day, more than one million, are asymptomatic; another reason to get tested today.
You should get tested again in 90 days to rule out STDs that have specific exposure waiting times, including HIV.
STD testing can be a quick and simple process, depending on the type of test you choose and where you get tested. Some may require an oral or genital swab, a urine test or blood sample, or a physical exam to check your genital area for signs of an STD.
SaferSTD has identified preferred providers that require only a urine test, a blood sample, or both without a physical exam.
The speed at which you receive your STD testing results depends on where you get tested. Before you choose your location, find out how long testing results will take.Â
At-home STD testing results are usually 3-5 business days, depending on the manufacturer of your test. You also need to take into account the amount of time it takes to receive the test or pick one up, perform the test, and ship it back, before the lab can analyze your results and report back to you.Â
If you test at a public facility such as a neighborhood clinic, you may have to wait a week, if not more for the results, which could delay treatment. If you test through a private facility, they have the fastest turnaround within 1-3 business days.Â
SaferSTD has researched and identified the most accredited and most reputable testing locations. Click here to find a preferred location near you.
Some STD testing clinics offer same-day walk-in options without an appointment. Below are nearby preferred locations that offer this option.
The cost of STD testing depends on whether you select private, public, or at-home testing, as well as the type of test(s) you need.
Several at-home STD options and public testing locations can cost up to $250, with most on the higher end, depending on the brand and type of testing. Public testing fees also vary based on income and welfare eligibility.Â
With private testing, you may save money on a low-cost comprehensive 10-test panel that tests for the most common bacterial and viral STDs in the United States.Â
SaferSTD has researched and identified reputable locations that offer upfront pricing without hidden fees. Click here to find a preferred location near you.
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The Minority AIDS Project came together in 1985 as the first community based HIV/AIDS group established and overseen by people of color in the entire United States of America. They are a non profit organization based in Southern California that offers free support services related to HIV/AIDS and educational materials to all members of the population, regardless of race, gender, culture, or financial circumstances.
Their goal is to ensure that culturally respectful health promotion and disease prevention services remain accessible to everyone. To achieve this goal, they strive to provide education and health services in many languages and promote better health in under-served communities.
The Watts Health-care Corporation was fist consolidated as a not for profit organization in California in 2002 and quickly became a Federally Qualified Health Center. This designation and the nature of their services qualifies the corporation to apply for Federal funding to assist with providing discounted services. The services that are offered at the clinics include: physical therapy, dental care, vision care, and obstetrics and gynecology.
The Crenshaw Community Center is a branch clinic of the Watts Corporation and counts its accredited doctors and nursing staff amongst the more than 300 employees found in Watts' clinics around the state of California.
The Westside Family Health Center was founded in 1974 as a community clinic that helped provide quality health care to the residents of its community. It was since ballooned into a Federally Qualified Health Center with multiple satellite units and a mobile medical unit. Their goal has always been to provide comprehensive and cost effective health care in an environment where education is encouraged. The Westside Family Health Center pushes patients to take a bigger role in their own well-being by being present to answer questions and offer resources.
Their satellite clinic in West Los Angeles provides an assortment of medical services with STD testing and screening included among them.
In 1982 four concerned citizens who attended an emergency meeting concerning the AIDS epidemic at a local Gay and Lesbian Community Services Center decided to start a phone hot-line to quell growing fears about the new disease from the community. Working with a group of volunteers, they operated from a storage closet inside the community center.
They quickly received funding for their efforts and grew to offer medical and social services to members of the area who were afflicted with the disease. Today, the organization offers assistance in areas such as housing, dental, and substance abuse counseling.
The UCLA CARE Center is a branch clinic that grew out of UCLA's clinical program designed to combat HIV in the 1980s during its peak. A lone doctor, Dr. Mitusuyasu, and a nurse cum research assistant, Susie McCarthy, worked long and hard hours to dedicate a specialized clinic to patients who were coming in with specific HIV/AIDS related illnesses.
Over time, the research program at the clinic moved to a more private space and widened its operating space to include more exam rooms and extend its care to susceptible women and children. Today the center sees more than 900 patients annually and is home to a full staff of specialists and nurses.
The Planned Parenthood organization has found roots in California since 1965. Today they are one of the largest comprehensive sexual health care services in the Los Angeles County area. They see over 237,000 patients every year across their 19 health centers and two wellness centers that are located inside local high schools. Nearly one third of the patients that Planned Parenthood treats are living at or below the federal poverty line. In addition to medical services, the centers provide essential education and advocacy services to the communities that need it.
Planned Parenthood clinics place an emphasis on maintaining a patient's confidentiality.
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Description: Order online and receive a doctor's order to visit this lab to get tested in as little as 15 mins. Get your results privately within 1-2 business days and speak with a doctor over the phone if your test results come back positive. Doctors may prescribe treatment or refer you to a specialist if needed.
These location types are best for: Privacy and convenience
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Description: Getting an STD test at a clinic near you has never been easier. When you choose this location, you can get a doctor's requisition to get tested in as little as 15 minutes. Following your test, you receive your results privately within 2 business days, and can speak to a doctor over the phone with confidence, should results come back as positive.
These location types are best for: Privacy and convenience
Accredited and Certified
Description: Why go to a public clinic? Get convenient and fast STD testing that is 100% confidential. Individual tests under $50. Order online and visit this lab the same day for a quick 15 min test. Get your results online within 1-2 business days, and view them privately. Doctor consultation available over the phone, should results come back as positive.
These location types are best for: Privacy and convenience
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Description: Get Fast, Easy and Affordable testing at this location. Results come back within 2 business days and be in and out of the lab in less then 20 minutes.
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Description: Need to register as a patient. Free or low-cost HIV and STD testing. Fee for Hep and TB testing is on a sliding-scale.
Description: Mon., Wed., Thursday closed between 2pm-3pm; Tues., Fri., closed between 12noon-1pm
Description: AIDS Service Organization. HIV rapid testing is offered free to high risk individuals. All other services (case management, mental health, and benefits services) require proof HIV/AIDS diagnosis and an appointment.
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Description: Educational Organization/Institution.
Description: AIDS Service Organization. Book appointments online or by phone
Description: Social Service Organization. If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale. Please bring the following documents: photo ID. Fees for services are based on your household income. You will not be turned away because of your inability to pay. You are welcome to walk in any time the Health Center is open to make an appointment or see if there is a same day appointment available. Walk-in hours Mon.-Fri., 8am-2:30pm and Sat., 8am-3pm
Show only locations where they offer the HIV RNA Early Detection Test for people who think they may have been recently exposed to the HIV virus.
Show only locations where they offer the HIV RNA Early Detection Test for people who think they may have been recently exposed to the HIV virus.
Description: Hospital.
Description: Open the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month from 9am-12noon
Description: Commercial Organization. Please call for information. STD testing and treatment. HIV and Hepatitis C Testing and treatment. PrEP testing and prescribing. Telemedicine appointments available
Description: AIDS Service Organization. Need to become a client in order to receive services. Call the Client Retention Coordinator at 888.AIDS.CARE for assistance and to learn eligibility requirements. Free walk-in HIV testing during the Mens Wellness Center: Mon., Thurs., 5:30pm-9pm. Everyone is welcome. Call to verify schedule
Description: Community Based Organization,
Description: Closed on Wednesday. Hours subject to change, contact for hours
HIV rapid testing is offered for free to patients who have been identified as high risk.
The Minority AIDS Project is a California institution that makes the provision of accessible social and medical services related to the HIV/AIDS diseases its primary goal.
They offer freeHIV rapid testing to individuals who have been assessed to be high risk through an interview process. The center encourages walk-in patients as well as pre-booked appointments.
5149 W Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016, USA
Medicaid and Medicare are both accepted at the health center. A sliding fee scale is available for patients with low household income.
The Crenshaw Community Center which is run and operated by the Watts Healthcare Corporation is a multi-service facility that endeavors to provide patients with a one stop location for medical services.
Their Teen Clinic offers free sexual health services to individuals 12 and older. This includes testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections.
3756 Santa Rosalia Dr #400, Los Angeles, CA 90008, USA
Patients are asked to bring photo identification and proof of household income to qualify for a sliding fee scale.
The Westside Family Health Center satellite clinic in Western Los Angeles is a branch facility that offers many of the same services provided at the headquarters of the organization.
STD testing and screening is administered by nurse practitioners and physicians who will return the results of the test to patients in a timely manner via phone or follow-up appointment.
11101 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90034, USA
PrEP services are offered to HIV negative patients free of charge. HIV and Hepatitis testing are also free to the general public upon appointment.
The APLA is a local organization that works closely with LGBT communities to provide education on the HIV/AIDS diseases and assist with crucial services such as housing and transportation for individuals who are affected.
The Gleicher/Chen Health Centers offer free PrEP programs, a preventative approach to HIV infection, for patients who have been tested negative for HIV.
Gleicher / Chen Health Center, 3743 South La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90016, USA
Patients are asked to bring a form of photo identification along with insurance information. The clinic accepts Medicare.
The UCLA CARE Center located at Pico and Roxbury is affiliated with the university and works in association with research programs and initiatives designed by the academic organization.
The Center is home to 9 expert infectious disease providers who are supported in the wings by 25 research assistants. The center boasts the latest in diagnosis methods and equipment as well as treatment options.
Harry And Jeanette Weinberg Building, 1399 S Roxbury Dr #100, Los Angeles, CA 90035, USA
Uninsured patients could qualify for a state-sponsored program or a lower fee scale depending on household income.
The Planned Parenthood clinic in Baldwin Hills and Crenshaw is a satellite facility that offers many crucial sexual health programs and medical services for the region.
Testing and screening for a variety of STDs is administered by board-certified physicians in a safe and private environment. As most testing is free or on a lower fee scale, the center wait times can stretch rather long during peak hours.
3637 South La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90016, USA
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