Preferred Location: 954 Route 146, Unit 2 Clifton Park,NY 12065 Clifton Park Center Change location
Preferred Location: 954 Route 146, Unit 2 Clifton Park,NY 12065 Clifton Park Center Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 954 Route 146, Unit 2 Clifton Park,NY 12065 Clifton Park Center Change Location
Saratoga County, where Clifton Park is a suburban town, has experienced an increase in STDs.
In 2010, the gonorrhea case rate per 100,000 in Saratoga County was 11.2, and the newly diagnosed HIV rate was 2.4 per 100,000. In 2018, the HIV prevalence rate had increased to 118 per 100,000, with 218 newly diagnosed in Saratoga County. Chlamydia infections doubled between 2007 and 2016, with 123 per 100,000 case rate recorded in 2007 and 243 per 100,000 reported in 2016.
Chlamydia is most commonly reported in females of the 15-19 and 20-24 age groups, with 138 cases reported for those aged 15-19, and 191 cases reported in Saratoga County in 2017 for those aged 20-24. With 607 total cases recorded in Saratoga County, young adult females account for more than half of the diagnoses reported.
Due to the disproportionate number of young adults affected by STDs, the New York State Health Department has been consistently working with local healthcare providers and communities to provide comprehensive sexual health education in schools and colleges, to encourage routine STD and HIV testing, and promote access to HPV vaccinations and PrEP for at-risk youths.
Available testing and treatment facilities serving Clifton Park include public and private clinics, Planned Parenthoods such as the clinic on Route 9 at the Fitness Healthplex, and urgent care clinics, including the Seton Health facility on Tallow Wood Drive.
Some of the available facilities in Clifton Park may offer free STD testing, but appointments may be scarce, and the amount of time you spend in the waiting room will vary. Some clinics do not accept walk-ins, so tests must be booked in advance.
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 CDC2 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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This organization is a community service center that offers prevention education, testing, and can direct you to the appropriate resources, if necessary. The testing is discrete for all services, and you have access to a variety of other health services, such as dental. You have access to a physician and other medical professionals. The association has received accreditation from the Department of Health. The facility accepts insurance and operates under a sliding scale rate fee based on your income.
In Our Own Voices in an organization specifically for individuals in the LGBT community as well as African Americans. The organization provides help for friends and family of the LGBT community. They advocate the importance of safe sex practices and even pass out safe sex kits on a monthly basis. You may receive free HIV testing through the clinic.
The Alliance for Positive Health is an organization dedicated to providing education and healthcare for chronic diseases like HIV. They, however, also provide general STD testing. The association has been in practice for more than 35 years. They focus on raising awareness while also offering testing and access to social services. The organization states you receive test results within a few days of your test.
Although Planned Parenthood didn't begin at the Clifton Park, NY location, the organization started in the 1900s in New York. It began as a group for women to obtain birth control. As it expanded, Planned Parenthood began offering other services like STD testing and gynecological care. Locations popped up all over the countries, including this one in Clifton Park, NY. Nowadays, Planned Parenthood even helps men. This location has an on-site lab and supplies counseling to patients with HIV and other STDs.
The Rensselaer County Public Health Department is a govern-ran health organization dedicated to the health and wellness of Clifton Park, NY and the nearby region. They focus on raising public awareness about the importance of routine STD screenings and safe sex practices. You may receive lab testing at their facility.
Since the Urgent Care Center of Albany is an urgent care facility, the wait times are generally minimal. Patients receive care from a physician and may receive a prescription. The laboratory at their facility and is able to test for STDs and various other infections. They treat minor illnesses and injuries and can also provide physicals.
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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.
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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.
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Description: Hep C testing for IV drug users. Primarily serve females, but will treat their male partners as needed. Scheduling phone line open 8am-7pm M-F
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Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. HIV/STD testing: Wednesday by appt. only
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Description: Social Service Organization. If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale. Please bring the following documents: birth certificate or passport, 4 most recent weeks' pay stubs, official photo ID, proof of New York State residence. Teen walk-in clinic Thurs., 3:00pm-6:00pm
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Description: Walk-in HIV/HCV testing hours are Mon.-Fri., 8am-4pm
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Description: Community Based Organization. All HIV testing is free but is only offered to those with designated risk factors. Please call ahead to find out about the criteria for free testing.
The clinic offers testing to everyone in the community, no matter their age, gender, or income. They offer a sliding scale rate that takes into consideration your income.
The clinic offers care to low-income members of the community. They offer a variety of other services in addition to testing. The clinic has physicians and other medical professionals on staff to help but can also refer you specialists or other resources who can assist if you have a diagnosis.
920 Lark Dr, Albany, NY 12207, USA
The HIV testing at this clinic is for people who are of color or are part of the LGBT community. The testing is free no matter your income.
The clinic is only for people of color or who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgendered, so they understand the specific needs of this demographic. You may receive education to help you prevent STDs and HIV and can even receive a free monthly kit to keep you protected. They offer referrals to affordable resources for individuals who come to their clinic.
245 Lark St, Albany, NY 12210, USA
The testing at this particular clinic is free for those with a high risk. They primarily focus on people who don't have access to testing through their healthcare provider.
The clinic offers free testing for STDs and HIV. You receive your results over the course of a few days. They can find you resources to help if you should happen to receive an HIV diagnosis and can't afford the care required to manage it. You may just walk into the clinic and receive testing.
927 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207, USA
This organization offers STD testing on a sliding scale fee based on your income. They offer care to people of all ages and genders.
The clinic offers specialized services for members of the LBGT community. The testing is conducted in a very discrete environment since they offer so many other services. For those also looking for pregnancy prevention, the facility offers birth control options and patient education. You may receive routine screenings to promote optimal reproductive health. They have counselors on site to help individuals through hardships.
1673 U.S. 9, Clifton Park, NY 12065, USA
Anyone who desires testing may use this clinic, no matter their age, gender, or income. They offer their services at low costs and can help you access affordable care if you should receive a diagnosis.
The organization is run by the local government. They have a staff of medical professionals who provide you with testing, and they offer other services as well. They state the test only takes about 20 minutes, and it appears they have minimal wait times for their services.
1600 7th Ave, Troy, NY 12180, USA
The urgent care offers their services at a flat rate for all patients. You pay a fee for the visit and additional ones for the services you receive only, no hidden costs. The rates are lower than most regular practitioners and hospitals.
The facility is an urgent care clinic, so nobody would know you were there to get tested for STDs. The prices are less than most physicians' offices and are more affordable than the hospital. They accept many major insurance providers, and it's convenient since the laboratory is at their location.
391 Myrtle Ave 4th Floor, Suite 4D, Albany, NY 12208, USA
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