STD Testing in Palo Alto, CA
11 places to get tested — 1 partner lab that needs no appointment, and 10 clinics and testing sites near Palo Alto.
- 1partner lab
- 1free clinic
- 5sliding scale
- 4insurance or fee
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Clinics and testing sites near Palo Alto
No free or low-cost clinic is addressed in Palo Alto 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 1 partner lab in Palo Alto needs no appointment and returns 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
- Clinic1.1 mi away
Sutter Health
Michael and Judith Gaulke Center
795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94301
HoursMon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm
AppointmentsAppointment requiredFeesInsurance accepted- HIV & STI testing
- PrEP
- Treats STIs
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · Herpes · Hepatitis B · Hepatitis C · TB
Treatments STI treatment · PrEP · HPV vaccine · Hep B vaccine · PrEP navigation · Case management
Languages English
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source March 23, 2026. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- Hospital1.3 mi away
Stanford Childrens Health
103 Gilbert Ave, Menlo Park, CA, 94025
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 · HPV vaccine · PrEP navigation
Languages English
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source December 19, 2025. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- Clinic2.6 mi away
Stanford Health Care
Menlo Medical Center
1300 Crane St, Menlo Park, CA, 94025
HoursNot listedAppointmentsAppointment requiredFeesInsurance accepted- HIV & STI testing
- PrEP & PEP
- Treats STIs
- Medicaid accepted
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV
Treatments STI treatment · PrEP · PEP · Family planning · HPV vaccine · Hep B vaccine
Languages English · Spanish
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source March 6, 2026. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- Clinic4.8 mi away
El Camino Health
Urgent Care Mountain View
1150 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA, 94040
HoursMon-Sun 8:00am-6:00pm
AppointmentsWalk-ins acceptedFeesInsurance accepted- HIV & STI testing
- PrEP
- Treats STIs
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · TB
Treatments STI treatment · PrEP · HPV vaccine · Hep B vaccine · Free condoms · PrEP navigation
Languages English
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source October 23, 2025. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- Clinic7.2 mi away
Instant Urgent Care
Sunnyvale Urgent Care
970 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA, 94087
HoursMon-Fri 9:00am-6:00pm+1
Sat 9:00am-5:00pmAppointmentsAppointment requiredFeesInsurance accepted- HIV & STI testing
- PrEP
- Treats STIs
- Spanish spoken
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · Herpes · Hepatitis B · Hepatitis C · TB
Treatments STI treatment · PrEP · HIV care · Hep C treatment · Family planning · HPV vaccine · Hep B vaccine · Free condoms · PrEP navigation
Languages English · Spanish · other languages · interpreter available
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source April 22, 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 Palo Alto and online
CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, Target and Walmart sell over-the-counter test kits near Palo Alto, 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 · 0.9 mi10 storesWalgreens
Nearest branch · 0.9 mi6 storesTarget
Nearest branch · 3.5 mi2 storesWalmart
Nearest branch · 3.4 mi1 storemyLAB 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 Palo Alto.
Santa Clara County STD rates
Reported cases per 100,000 residents. Change shown against the year before.
Chlamydia
▼ 2.1%301.8per 100k
5,666 reported cases · 2023 · 39% below the CA rate
Gonorrhea
▼ 13.5%110.9per 100k
2,083 reported cases · 2023 · 42% below the CA rate
Syphilis
▼ 23.6%8.4per 100k
157 reported cases · 2023 · 48% below the CA rate
HIV
▲ 3.1%166new diagnoses
2023 · rate not published
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 release · Santa Clara County CA STD Statistics
There were 166 new HIV diagnoses in Santa Clara 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.
Santa Clara County reported 5,666 chlamydia cases in 2023, a rate of 301.8 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.
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 Palo Alto by video visit, prescribed by clinicians licensed in California.
- 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 Palo Alto, answered
Where can I find free or sliding-scale STD testing near Palo Alto?
Among the 10 clinics listed near Palo Alto, 1 lists free testing for at least one infection and 5 list sliding-scale fees. Confirm eligibility and charges before visiting. Free testing is listed at Stanford Childrens Health.
How much does STD testing cost near Palo Alto?
Among the 10 clinics listed near Palo Alto, 1 list free testing for at least one infection and 5 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 Palo Alto?
2 of the 10 listed clinics publish Saturday hours: El Camino Health, Instant Urgent Care. The partner labs are weekday only, so a Saturday visit means one of the community clinics.
How common are STDs in Palo Alto?
In 2023, Santa Clara County reported 5,666 chlamydia cases — a rate of 301.8 per 100,000 residents. Gonorrhea was 110.9 per 100,000. There were also 166 new HIV diagnoses in 2023.
Is testing available in Spanish near Palo Alto?
7 of the 10 listed clinics indicate that Spanish-language services are available, and 8 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
