STD Testing in San Marcos, CA
14 places to get tested — 4 partner labs that need no appointment, and 10 clinics and testing sites near San Marcos.
- 4partner labs
- 4free clinics
- 4sliding scale
- 2insurance or fee
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Clinics and testing sites near San Marcos
No free or low-cost clinic is addressed in San Marcos 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 San Marcos 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
- Community health center5.7 mi away
DAP Health
Centro Medico Escondido
1121 E Washington Ave, Escondido, CA, 92025
HoursMon-Fri 8:00am-7:00pm
AppointmentsWalk-ins acceptedFeesFree STI testing listed- HIV & STI testing
- PrEP & PEP
- Treats STIs
- Medicaid accepted
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · Herpes · Hepatitis 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 · PrEP navigation · Case management
Languages English · Spanish · interpreter available
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source January 29, 2026. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- Clinic6.5 mi away
Carbon Health
Carlsbad Clinic
6971 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA, 92009
HoursMon-Sun 8:00am-6:00pm
AppointmentsWalk-ins acceptedFeesInsurance accepted- 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 · PrEP navigation
Languages English · ASL · interpreter available
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source October 29, 2025. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- Public health department12.3 mi away
County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency
North Coastal Public Health Center
1701 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA, 92056
HoursMon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm
AppointmentsAppointment requiredFeesFree STI testing listed- HIV & STI testing
- Treats STIs
- Medicaid accepted
- Spanish spoken
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · Herpes · Hepatitis B · Hepatitis C · Hepatitis A
Treatments STI treatment · Family planning · 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 July 9, 2026. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- Community health center13.0 mi away
OPSAM Health
Rancho Penasquitos Medical
9995 Carmel Mountain Rd, San Diego, CA, 92129
HoursMon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm
AppointmentsAppointment requiredFeesFree HIV testing listed- HIV & STI testing
- Treats STIs
- Medicaid accepted
- Spanish spoken
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · Herpes · TB
Treatments STI treatment · Family planning · Hep B vaccine
Languages English · Spanish · other languages
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source August 31, 2026. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- Clinic14.5 mi away
Scripps Health
Scripps Clinic Del Mar
12395 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA, 92130
HoursNot listedAppointmentsAppointment 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 · Family planning · HPV vaccine · Hep B vaccine · Free condoms · PrEP navigation · Case management
Languages English
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source February 18, 2026. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- Clinic22.9 mi away
CAPS Pregnancy and Medical Clinics
STD Testing Program
3750 Convoy St, San Diego, CA, 92111
HoursNot listedAppointmentsAppointment requiredFeesFree STI testing listed- HIV & STI testing
- Treats STIs
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · Hepatitis B · Hepatitis C
Treatments STI treatment
Languages English
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source July 20, 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 San Marcos and online
CVS Pharmacy, Target, Walmart and Walgreens sell over-the-counter test kits near San Marcos, 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 · 1.0 mi10 storesTarget
Nearest branch · 3.3 mi3 storesWalmart
Nearest branch · 2.5 mi2 storesWalgreens
Nearest branch · 4.9 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 San Marcos.
San Diego County STD rates
Reported cases per 100,000 residents. Change shown against the year before.
Chlamydia
▼ 3.1%535.1per 100k
17,498 reported cases · 2023 · 9% above the CA rate
Gonorrhea
▼ 17%196.4per 100k
6,423 reported cases · 2023 · 3% above the CA rate
Syphilis
▼ 9.3%14.7per 100k
482 reported cases · 2023 · 10% below the CA rate
HIV
▼ 5.2%381new diagnoses
2023 · rate not published
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 release · San Diego County CA STD Statistics
There were 381 new HIV diagnoses in San Diego 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.
San Diego County reported 17,498 chlamydia cases in 2023, a rate of 535.1 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 San Marcos 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 San Marcos, answered
Where can I find free or sliding-scale STD testing near San Marcos?
Among the 10 clinics listed near San Marcos, 4 list free testing for at least one infection and 4 list sliding-scale fees. Confirm eligibility and charges before visiting. Free testing is listed at DAP Health, County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency, OPSAM Health, CAPS Pregnancy and Medical Clinics.
How much does STD testing cost near San Marcos?
Among the 10 clinics listed near San Marcos, 4 list free testing for at least one infection and 4 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 San Marcos?
1 of the 10 listed clinics publish Saturday hours: Carbon Health. Some partner labs also open on Saturday — the cards above show which.
How common are STDs in San Marcos?
In 2023, San Diego County reported 17,498 chlamydia cases — a rate of 535.1 per 100,000 residents. Gonorrhea was 196.4 per 100,000. There were also 381 new HIV diagnoses in 2023.
Is testing available in Spanish near San Marcos?
5 of the 10 listed clinics indicate that Spanish-language services are available, and 4 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
