STD Testing in Carteret, NJ
14 places to get tested — 4 partner labs that need no appointment, and 10 clinics and testing sites near Carteret.
- 4partner labs
- 5free clinics
- 3sliding scale
- 2insurance or fee
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Clinics and testing sites near Carteret
No free or low-cost clinic is addressed in Carteret itself, so the nearest are listed below, closest first. Public clinics generally take longer to return results than a private lab, and several test on set days only, so it is worth calling ahead. If you would rather not wait or give your details at a public clinic, the 4 partner labs in Carteret need no appointment and return results in 1–2 days.
- Public health department5.0 mi away
City of Elizabeth Department of Health and Human Services
Public Health Nursing
418 Palmer St, Elizabeth, NJ, 07202
HoursTue 8:30am-11:00am+2
Thu 3:00pm-6:00pm · Fri 8:30am-1:00pmAppointmentsWalk-ins acceptedFeesFree STI testing listed- STI testing
- Treats STIs
- Interpretation listed
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis
Treatments STI treatment · HPV vaccine · Hep B vaccine · Mpox vaccine · Free condoms · PrEP navigation
Languages English · interpreter available
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source March 3, 2026. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- Community health center5.3 mi away
Neighborhood Health Services Corporation
Elizabeth Health Center
184 1st St, Elizabeth, NJ, 07206
HoursMon-Wed 8:00am-5:00pm+2
Thu 8:00am-6:00pm · Fri 8:00am-5:00pmAppointmentsAppointment requiredFeesFree HIV testing listed- HIV & STI testing
- PrEP & PEP
- Treats STIs
- Medicaid accepted
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Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · Herpes · Hepatitis B · Hepatitis C · Hepatitis A · TB
Treatments STI treatment · PrEP · PEP · HIV care · Hep C treatment · Family planning · Ryan White · HPV vaccine · Hep B vaccine · Free condoms · Case management
Languages English · Spanish
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source May 4, 2026. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- Clinic6.9 mi away
Hackensack Meridian Health
Pradip A Shah MD PC
1964 Oak Tree Rd, Edison, NJ, 08820
HoursNot listedAppointmentsAppointment requiredFeesInsurance accepted- HIV & STI testing
- PrEP
- Treats STIs
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Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · Hepatitis B · Hepatitis C · TB
Treatments STI treatment · PrEP · HIV care · Hep C treatment · HPV vaccine · Hep B vaccine · PrEP navigation
Languages English
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source March 5, 2026. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- Hospital8.8 mi away
RWJ Barnabas Health
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
166 Lyons Ave, Newark, NJ, 07112
HoursMon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm
AppointmentsAppointment requiredFeesFree HIV testing listed- HIV & STI testing
- PrEP
- Treats STIs
- Medicaid accepted
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV
Treatments STI treatment · PrEP · HIV care · Family planning · HPV vaccine · Hep B vaccine · Free condoms · PrEP navigation · Case management
Languages English
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source July 28, 2026. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- Clinic9.4 mi away
Optum
55 Morris Ave, Springfield Township, NJ, 07081
HoursMon 8:00am-6:00pm+3
Tue-Wed 8:00am-7:00pm · Thu-Fri 8:00am-4:00pm · Sat 8:00am-2:00pmAppointmentsAppointment requiredFeesInsurance accepted- HIV & STI testing
- PrEP
- Treats STIs
- Medicaid accepted
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · Herpes · Hepatitis B · Hepatitis C
Treatments STI treatment · PrEP · HIV care · Hep C treatment · Family planning · HPV vaccine · Hep B vaccine · PrEP navigation
Languages English · Spanish
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source November 24, 2025. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- Community organization9.8 mi away
Iris House
Central New Jersey Location
209 W 8th St, Plainfield, NJ, 07060
HoursNot listedAppointmentsAppointment requiredFeesFree STI testing listed- HIV & STI testing
- Spanish spoken
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Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · Hepatitis C · Self-test kit · Mobile testing
Treatments Ryan White · Free condoms
Languages English · Spanish
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source May 3, 2026. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- AIDS service organization10.0 mi away
Hyacinth AIDS Foundation
Essex County Office
194 Clinton Ave, Newark, NJ, 07108
HoursNot listedAppointmentsAppointment requiredFeesFree STI testing listed- HIV & STI testing
- Spanish spoken
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Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · Hepatitis C
Treatments Free condoms · PrEP navigation · Case management
Languages English · Spanish
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source February 25, 2026. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
Buy an at-home STD test near Carteret
CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, Target and Walmart sell over-the-counter test kits near Carteret. You collect the sample at home and mail it to a lab. Stock varies by branch — call ahead or check online before making the trip.
CVS Pharmacy
Nearest branch · 0.6 mi17 storesWalgreens
Nearest branch · 0.6 mi11 storesTarget
Nearest branch · 2.5 mi4 storesWalmart
Nearest branch · 2.1 mi2 stores
Middlesex County STD rates
Reported cases per 100,000 residents. Change shown against the year before.
Chlamydia
▲ 1.4%289.5per 100k
2,500 reported cases · 2023
Gonorrhea
▲ 7.8%66.0per 100k
570 reported cases · 2023
Syphilis
▼ 32.9%4.9per 100k
42 reported cases · 2023
HIV
▼ 8%69new diagnoses
2023 · rate not published
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 release · Middlesex County, NJ
There were 69 new HIV diagnoses in Middlesex County in 2023. HIV is the one infection where how soon you test changes which test you need — an RNA test detects it far earlier than a standard antibody test.
Middlesex County reported 2,500 chlamydia cases in 2023, a rate of 289.5 per 100,000 residents. Most people who have chlamydia or gonorrhea have no symptoms at all, so waiting for something to feel wrong is not a strategy.
Prevention & treatment
PrEP, DoxyPEP & Online Treatment
A test result is the start, not the end. If you are negative and want to stay that way, PrEP and DoxyPEP cut the risk of a future infection. If you are positive, most STIs can be treated without setting foot in a clinic. Both are available to people in Carteret by video visit, prescribed by clinicians licensed in New Jersey.
- Treatment & DoxyPEP
Wisp
STI treatment $39 · DoxyPEP from $22
Treatment for an STI, and DoxyPEP, prescribed online. The prescription goes to your pharmacy the same day.
Visit Wisp - HIV PrEP & DoxyPEP
Q Care Plus
$0 for most insured patients
PrEP and DoxyPEP by video visit, with test kits posted to you and follow-up bloodwork tracked between refills.
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MISTR
$0 with or without insurance
HIV prevention handled entirely from home: PrEP and the lab work that goes with it, no appointment.
Visit MISTR
Prices depend on your insurance and change frequently — check the provider’s own site before ordering. None of these replace emergency care.
STD testing in Carteret, answered
Where can I find free or sliding-scale STD testing near Carteret?
Among the 10 clinics listed near Carteret, 5 list free testing for at least one infection and 3 list sliding-scale fees. Confirm eligibility and charges before visiting. Free testing is listed at City of Elizabeth Department of Health and Human Services, Neighborhood Health Services Corporation, RWJ Barnabas Health, Iris House and others.
How much does STD testing cost near Carteret?
Among the 10 clinics listed near Carteret, 5 list free testing for at least one infection and 3 charge on a sliding scale based on income. Private lab testing is a flat price paid up front — no insurance is filed, so nothing appears on an explanation of benefits.
Can I get tested on a weekend near Carteret?
4 of the 10 listed clinics publish Saturday hours: Central Jersey Medical Center, Planned Parenthood of Northern Central and Southern New Jersey, Newark Community Health Centers Incorporated, Optum. Some partner labs also open on Saturday — the cards above show which.
How common are STDs in Carteret?
In 2023, Middlesex County reported 2,500 chlamydia cases — a rate of 289.5 per 100,000 residents. Gonorrhea was 66.0 per 100,000. There were also 69 new HIV diagnoses in 2023.
Is testing available in Spanish near Carteret?
6 of the 10 listed clinics indicate that Spanish-language services are available, and 5 list PrEP.
- Partner labs
- Quest and Labcorp location directories · checked August 2026
- Public clinics
- CDC GetTested / NPIN directory · retrieved September 4, 2026
- Retailers
- Retailer store directories · updated September 2026
- Statistics
- CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus · reporting year 2023
- HIV diagnoses
- CDC HIV Surveillance · reporting year 2023
Testing near Carteret
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