STD Testing in Ponce, PR
5 places to get tested — 5 clinics and testing sites near Ponce, and no partner lab. The nearest one is out of town, so an at-home kit is usually the quicker route.
- 3free clinics
- 2sliding scale
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Clinics and testing sites near Ponce
No free or low-cost clinic is addressed in Ponce 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, an at-home collection kit posts back to a lab and needs no local appointment at all.
How we chose these 5 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 5 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
- Clinic0.6 mi away
Centro Ararat
Ponce
8169 Calle Corcordia, Ponce, PR, 00717
HoursMon 8:00am-5:00pm+2
Tue-Thu 7:00am-5:00pm · Fri 8:00am-5:00pmAppointmentsAppointment requiredFeesFree HIV testing listed- HIV & STI testing
- PrEP & PEP
- Treats STIs
- Spanish spoken
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 · Mpox vaccine · Free condoms · PrEP navigation · Case management
Languages English · Spanish · interpreter available
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source December 24, 2025. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- Clinic1.4 mi away
Med Centro Healthcare System
Ponce Main Center
1034 Ave Hostos, Ponce, PR, 00716
HoursMon-Fri 7:00am-4:30pm
AppointmentsWalk-ins acceptedFeesFree HIV testing listed- HIV & STI testing
- Treats STIs
- Medicaid accepted
- Spanish spoken
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · Herpes · TB
Treatments STI treatment · HIV care · Ryan White · Free condoms · Case management
Languages English · Spanish
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source November 3, 2025. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- Community health center18.6 mi away
Corporacion de Servicios Medicos
Clinica Utuado
5 Calle R Barceló, Utuado, PR, 00641
HoursMon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm
AppointmentsWalk-ins acceptedFeesFree HIV testing listed- HIV & STI testing
- Treats STIs
- Spanish spoken
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · Herpes
Treatments STI treatment · Family planning · Ryan White · HPV vaccine · Hep B vaccine · Free condoms
Languages English · Spanish
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source February 4, 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
Explore testing locations in and near Ponce
Ponce Municipio STD rates
Reported cases per 100,000 residents. Change shown against the year before.
Chlamydia
▼ 2.5%171.0per 100k
226 reported cases · 2022
Gonorrhea
▲ 16.3%25.0per 100k
33 reported cases · 2022
Syphilis
▼ 86.4%0.8per 100k
1 reported cases · 2022
HIV
▼ 5.6%17new diagnoses
2023 · rate not published
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2022 release · Ponce Municipio, PR
There were 17 new HIV diagnoses in Ponce Municipio 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.
Ponce Municipio reported 226 chlamydia cases in 2022, a rate of 171.0 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 Ponce by video visit, prescribed by clinicians licensed in Puerto Rico.
- 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.
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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 Ponce, answered
Where can I find free or sliding-scale STD testing near Ponce?
Among the 5 clinics listed near Ponce, 3 list free testing for at least one infection and 2 list sliding-scale fees. Confirm eligibility and charges before visiting. Free testing is listed at Centro Ararat, Med Centro Healthcare System, Corporacion de Servicios Medicos.
How much does STD testing cost near Ponce?
Among the 5 clinics listed near Ponce, 3 list free testing for at least one infection and 2 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 Ponce?
1 of the 5 listed clinics publish Saturday hours: Migrant Health Center Western Region Incorporated. The partner labs are weekday only, so a Saturday visit means one of the community clinics.
How common are STDs in Ponce?
In 2022, Ponce Municipio reported 226 chlamydia cases — a rate of 171.0 per 100,000 residents. Gonorrhea was 25.0 per 100,000. There were also 17 new HIV diagnoses in 2023.
Is testing available in Spanish near Ponce?
5 of the 5 listed clinics indicate that Spanish-language services are available, and 1 list PrEP.
- Public clinics
- CDC GetTested / NPIN directory · retrieved September 4, 2026
- Retailers
- Retailer store directories · updated September 2026
- Statistics
- CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus · reporting year 2022
- HIV diagnoses
- CDC HIV Surveillance · reporting year 2023
