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Gulfport, FL, is a city in the Tampa-St.-Petersburg-Clearwater metro area and in Pinellas County experiencing a significant and concerning increase in STD diagnoses.
Chlamydia cases are going up in the Gulfport area. In 2015, it had 4,167, and in 2019, the county reported 4,611.
Gonorrhea infections are on the rise. The area listed 1,441 new diagnoses in 2015. In 2019, it had 1,544.
Infectious syphilis is another problem. The county had 151 cases in 2015, and 4 years later, the area reported 220 new infections.
Congenital syphilis doubled from 3 new diagnoses in 2015 to 6 in 2019.
County health officials in the Tampa-St.-Petersburg-Clearwater metro are working to reduce these numbers by asking all sexually active persons to go for regular STD testing and help protect themselves and their loved ones from these diseases.
Several clinics near Gulfport, FL, offer comprehensive STD testing. Many locations also provide treatment and follow-up services.
Screenings are available at the Metro Inclusive Health St. Petersburg Office on 3rd Ave. N in St. Petersburg.
Community Health Centers of Pinellas Incorporated has multiple locations, including the Johnnie Ruth Clarke Health Center on 22nd St. S. in St. Petersburg and a clinic on 43erd St. N. in Pinellas Park.
Another option is Midway Specialty Care Center St. Petersburg Office on 49th St. N.
Some facilities provide free STD testing. Before trying these sites, consider other factors. Free locations may have hidden fees making it more expensive than a low-cost clinic, and you may need to wait longer for results.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention1 (CDC) recommends screening for the most common STDs, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, syphilis, herpes 1, herpes 2, and HIV for both men and women. In addition, the CDC suggests women get screened for trichomoniasis.
SaferSTD recommends searching for locations that offer a 10-test panel which tests for the most common bacteria and viral STDs in the U.S. with additional premium add-ons like early HIV detection, if needed.
The CDC2Â provides detailed STD testing information as to when you should get tested. In summary, you should get tested today if you are sexually active, never been tested before, have had unprotected sex in the past, or if you exhibit symptoms.Â
According to the World Health Organization3, the majority of STI cases reported every day, more than one million, are asymptomatic; another reason to get tested today.
You should get tested again in 90 days to rule out STDs that have specific exposure waiting times, including HIV.
STD testing can be a quick and simple process, depending on the type of test you choose and where you get tested. Some may require an oral or genital swab, a urine test or blood sample, or a physical exam to check your genital area for signs of an STD.
SaferSTD has identified preferred providers that require only a urine test, a blood sample, or both without a physical exam.
The speed at which you receive your STD testing results depends on where you get tested. Before you choose your location, find out how long testing results will take.Â
At-home STD testing results are usually 3-5 business days, depending on the manufacturer of your test. You also need to take into account the amount of time it takes to receive the test or pick one up, perform the test, and ship it back, before the lab can analyze your results and report back to you.Â
If you test at a public facility such as a neighborhood clinic, you may have to wait a week, if not more for the results, which could delay treatment. If you test through a private facility, they have the fastest turnaround within 1-3 business days.Â
SaferSTD has researched and identified the most accredited and most reputable testing locations. Click here to find a preferred location near you.
Some STD testing clinics offer same-day walk-in options without an appointment. Below are nearby preferred locations that offer this option.
The cost of STD testing depends on whether you select private, public, or at-home testing, as well as the type of test(s) you need.
Several at-home STD options and public testing locations can cost up to $250, with most on the higher end, depending on the brand and type of testing. Public testing fees also vary based on income and welfare eligibility.Â
With private testing, you may save money on a low-cost comprehensive 10-test panel that tests for the most common bacterial and viral STDs in the United States.Â
SaferSTD has researched and identified reputable locations that offer upfront pricing without hidden fees. Click here to find a preferred location near you.
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Empath Partners in Care (EPIC) - St. Pete Campus is a member of Empath Health and a non-profit organization that provides comprehensive medical care to patients with chronic and advanced illnesses in the greater Tampa Bay area.
Its certified team administers rapid and confidential HIV tests, and the results take about 15 minutes to come out. Clients may also get STI services at the clinic.
Founded in 1993, Metro Inclusive Health is a not-for-profit organization that offers comprehensive medical health and wellness services in the Tampa Bay community.
The clinic provides HIV and STI screening and treatment, plus immunizations against viral infections such as Hepatitis A and B. The certified staff at the clinic administers INSTI, OraQuick, or blood-based HIV tests.
AHF Wellness Center - St. Petersburg assists patients seeking HIV and STD testing and treatment services. The screening may include tests for HIV, Syphilis, Chlamydia, and Gonorrhea, and the process takes about 30 minutes.
Test counselors use urine samples, blood, throat, or rectal swabs for STD screening. The clinic offers cryotherapy treatments for genital warts.
Founded in 1936, the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County works to protect and improve the health of individuals who live in and around Pinellas County.
Patients can visit the health department’s STD clinics to get HIV, STD, or Hepatitis screening, counseling, and treatment services. Other services include family planning, cancer screening, and teen health care.
These location types are best for: Privacy and convenience
Accredited and Certified
Description: Order online and receive a doctor's order to visit this lab to get tested in as little as 15 mins. Get your results privately within 1-2 business days and speak with a doctor over the phone if your test results come back positive. Doctors may prescribe treatment or refer you to a specialist if needed.
These location types are best for: Privacy and convenience
Accredited and Certified
Description: Getting an STD test at a clinic near you has never been easier. When you choose this location, you can get a doctor's requisition to get tested in as little as 15 minutes. Following your test, you receive your results privately within 2 business days, and can speak to a doctor over the phone with confidence, should results come back as positive.
These location types are best for: Privacy and convenience
Accredited and Certified
Description: Why go to a public clinic? Get convenient and fast STD testing that is 100% confidential. Individual tests under $50. Order online and visit this lab the same day for a quick 15 min test. Get your results online within 1-2 business days, and view them privately. Doctor consultation available over the phone, should results come back as positive.
These location types are best for: Privacy and convenience
Accredited and Certified
Description: Get Fast, Easy and Affordable testing at this location. Results come back within 2 business days and be in and out of the lab in less then 20 minutes.
Show only locations where privacy and discretion is taken into importance.
Show only locations where privacy and discretion is taken into importance.
Description: Community Based Organization. Saturday by appointment only. HIV at home kits can be mailed or patients can pick them up
Description: Community Based Organization.
Show only locations where you can easily book your test online.
Show only locations where you can easily book your test online.
Description: Community Based Organization. Visit website for special extended hours
Description: Closed for lunch 12:30pm-1:15pm
Show only locations where they offer the HIV RNA Early Detection Test for people who think they may have been recently exposed to the HIV virus.
Show only locations where they offer the HIV RNA Early Detection Test for people who think they may have been recently exposed to the HIV virus.
Description: Social Service Organization.
Description: Closed daily from 1pm-2pm
Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. Health Department provides HIV, STD and hepatitis testing. It provides STD treatment on site. HIV and hepatitis treatment is provided by other clinics in the community. Health Department is the Lead Agency for Ryan White Part B services for 8 counties. Please note that some programs have specific hours of operation other than general business hours. For PrEP Appointment call to schedule an appointment
The medical provides care to all patients, regardless of their gender, HIV status, or sexual identity. Individuals get HIV tests free of charge.
The staff at the clinic is committed to providing quality care and support services to all patients to help them stay healthy, housed, and in care. The team offers HIV education, free at-home HIV test kits, and free condoms to community residents. It also delivers behavioral and mental health as well as risk-reduction counseling services.
3050 1st Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712, USA
The clinic accepts some health insurance plans, including Medicaid and Medicare, and offers a sliding fee scale to self-pay patients based on their income. All patients are welcome, regardless of age, economic status, race, sexual orientation, or religion.
Metro Inclusive Health supports Health Education and Risk Reduction program and social groups that provide HIV/AIDS education, linkage services, and safer sex education to HIV-positive individuals and the community.
Telehealth visits are accepted, and patients can receive at-home HIV kits by delivery. Services are available in both English and Spanish.
3251 3rd Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713, USA
HIV and STD screenings are available at no cost to everyone. The staff encourages patients to call before visiting to verify opening hours.
At AHF Wellness Center - St. Petersburg, testing is free and confidential, and the process is quick and friendly. The clinic has a mobile testing unit that provides HIV/STD screening on request. It also offers case management and pharmacy services.
3404 26th Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711, USA
The clinic does not discriminate based on a person’s inability to pay. A sliding fee scale is available and may vary based on income and family size. Patients may also receive medical services through state-funded programs.
The medical team at the clinic offers HIV, Hepatitis, and STD screenings to all clients in a confidential setting. The health department supports ADAP Program that provides HIV medication to uninsured, underinsured, or low-income HIV-positive patients. It also offers travel immunizations.
205 Dr M.L.K. Jr St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA
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