STD Testing in Essex, MD
14 places to get tested — 4 partner labs that need no appointment, and 10 clinics and testing sites near Essex.
- 4partner labs
- 5free clinics
- 3sliding scale
- 2insurance or fee
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Order online, then walk in the same day with no appointment. A urine or blood sample takes about 15 minutes, and results come back in 1–2 days. They are confidential: never reported to your insurance company or added to your medical record.
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Clinics and testing sites near Essex
No free or low-cost clinic is addressed in Essex 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 Essex need no appointment and return results in 1–2 days.
How we chose these 10 clinics
- Every one is on the CDC’s GetTested locatorThe wider CDC directory we draw from has over 16,000 entries. Only the ones GetTested also lists can appear here, and all 10 clinics below do.
- Listings that name fewer than three tests are left outEven on GetTested, 527 listings name fewer than three tests. We don’t show them anywhere.
- Unverified pregnancy centers are never shownThe CDC lists some pregnancy centers whose STD testing we couldn’t verify. We don’t list them anywhere.
- Cost is stated the way the CDC lists itFree, sliding scale or insurance accepted, as each clinic reports it to the CDC. We don’t estimate prices, and if the listing says nothing, the card says “Fees not listed.”
Directory retrieved September 4, 2026. Open “View services” on any card to see when that clinic last updated its listing. All sources
- Public health department0.4 mi away
Baltimore County Department of Health
Essex Health Center
201 Back River Neck Rd, Baltimore, MD, 21221
HoursMon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
AppointmentsAppointment requiredFeesFree HIV testing listed- HIV & STI testing
- Treats STIs
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · Herpes · Hepatitis C
Treatments STI treatment · Family planning · HPV vaccine · Hep B vaccine · Free condoms · PrEP navigation
Languages English
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source May 6, 2026. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- Clinic5.6 mi away
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Infectious Diseases
4940 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21224
HoursMon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm
AppointmentsAppointment requiredFeesInsurance accepted- HIV & STI testing
- PrEP & PEP
- Treats STIs
- Medicaid accepted
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · Hepatitis B · Hepatitis C · Hepatitis A · TB
Treatments STI treatment · PrEP · PEP · HIV care · Hep C treatment · HPV vaccine · Hep B vaccine · Case management
Languages English
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source December 31, 2025. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- Clinic6.8 mi away
Priority Care
Urgent Care
3500 Boston St, Baltimore, MD, 21224
HoursMon-Fri 8:00am-8:00pm+1
Sat-Sun 9:00am-5:00pmAppointmentsAppointment requiredFeesInsurance accepted- STI testing
- Treats STIs
- Medicaid accepted
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · Herpes · TB
Treatments STI treatment
Languages English
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source April 8, 2026. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- Hospital7.8 mi away
Johns Hopkins Medicine
Harriet Lane Clinic
200 N Wolfe St, Baltimore, MD, 21287
HoursNot listedAppointmentsAppointment requiredFeesFree STI testing listed- HIV & STI testing
- PrEP & PEP
- Treats STIs
- Medicaid accepted
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · Herpes · Hepatitis B · Hepatitis C · Hepatitis A · TB
Treatments STI treatment · PrEP · PEP · HIV care · Ryan White · HPV vaccine · Hep B vaccine · Free condoms · PrEP navigation · Case management
Languages English · Spanish · ASL · interpreter available
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source December 17, 2025. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- Clinic8.1 mi away
Catholic Charities of Baltimore
Esperanza Center Health Services Clinic
430 S Broadway, Baltimore, MD, 21231
HoursMon-Thu 9:00am-4:00pm+1
Fri 9:00am-1:00pmAppointmentsAppointment requiredFeesFree STI testing listed- HIV & STI testing
- Spanish spoken
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · TB
Treatments Hep B vaccine · Case management
Languages English · Spanish
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source April 15, 2026. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- Public health department8.4 mi away
Baltimore City Health Department
Eastern Sexual Health and Wellness Clinic
1200 E Fayette St, Baltimore, MD, 21202
HoursMon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm
AppointmentsWalk-ins acceptedFeesFree STI testing listed- HIV & STI testing
- PrEP & PEP
- Treats STIs
- Medicaid accepted
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · Herpes · Hepatitis C
Treatments STI treatment · PrEP · PEP · HIV care · Hep C treatment · Ryan White · HPV vaccine · Hep B vaccine · Mpox vaccine · Free condoms · PrEP navigation · Case management
Languages English
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source January 6, 2026. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- Community health center9.1 mi away
Chase Brexton Health Care
Mount Vernon Center
1111 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD, 21201
HoursMon-Thu 8:00am-7:00pm+1
Fri 8:00am-5:00pmAppointmentsAppointment requiredFeesFree HIV testing listed- HIV & STI testing
- PrEP & PEP
- Treats STIs
- Medicaid accepted
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
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 · Hep B vaccine · Mpox vaccine · Free condoms · PrEP navigation · Case management
Languages English
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source July 12, 2026. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
Testing privacy
Anonymous vs. confidential testing
Most clinics test confidentially. Some also offer anonymous testing, usually for HIV. Availability varies by testing site, so ask when you call.
Confidential
- You give your name, and the result goes in your medical record.
- Results are not available to the public.
- Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV are reportable in every state, so a positive result is reported to the health department. Those reports are kept confidential.
Anonymous
- You don’t give your name.
- You receive a number and use it, not your name, to get your result.
- Not every site offers it. Ask before your visit.
Source: NIH HIVinfo, HIV Testing · CDC, STI Reporting and Confidentiality
Buy an at-home STD test near Essex and online
CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, Walmart and Target sell over-the-counter test kits near Essex, and myLAB Box ships one to your door. 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 · 1.7 mi5 storesWalgreens
Nearest branch · 0.5 mi4 storesWalmart
Nearest branch · 3.1 mi3 storesTarget
Nearest branch · 2.2 mi2 storesmyLAB Box
Online · ships nationwideMail-in kit
We earn a commission if you order a myLAB Box kit through the link above. It does not change what you pay, and it does not decide which pharmacies are listed — those are the chains with branches near Essex.
Baltimore County STD rates
Reported cases per 100,000 residents. Change shown against the year before.
Chlamydia
▲ 18.6%568.5per 100k
4,802 reported cases · 2023 · 2% below the MD rate
Gonorrhea
▲ 14.4%198.4per 100k
1,676 reported cases · 2023 · 4% below the MD rate
Syphilis
▲ 35.7%19.4per 100k
164 reported cases · 2023 · 37% above the MD rate
HIV
▲ 11.3%89new diagnoses
2023 · rate not published
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 release · Baltimore County MD STD Statistics
There were 89 new HIV diagnoses in Baltimore 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.
Baltimore County reported 4,802 chlamydia cases in 2023, a rate of 568.5 per 100,000 residents. That is above the national average, which is why routine testing matters here more than it does in most of the country — and most people who have chlamydia or gonorrhea have no symptoms at all, so waiting for something to feel wrong is not a strategy.
HIV 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 Essex by video visit, prescribed by clinicians licensed in Maryland.
- 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.
Visit Q Care Plus - HIV PrEP & DoxyPEP
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 Essex, answered
Where can I find free or sliding-scale STD testing near Essex?
Among the 10 clinics listed near Essex, 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 Baltimore County Department of Health, Johns Hopkins Medicine, Catholic Charities of Baltimore, Baltimore City Health Department and others.
How much does STD testing cost near Essex?
Among the 10 clinics listed near Essex, 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 Essex?
1 of the 10 listed clinics publish Saturday hours: Priority Care. Some partner labs also open on Saturday — the cards above show which.
How common are STDs in Essex?
In 2023, Baltimore County reported 4,802 chlamydia cases — a rate of 568.5 per 100,000 residents. Gonorrhea was 198.4 per 100,000. There were also 89 new HIV diagnoses in 2023.
Is testing available in Spanish near Essex?
5 of the 10 listed clinics indicate that Spanish-language services are available, and 6 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
