Los Angeles, California
Compare free, low-cost, and fast testing options. LA County has one of the most extensive free sexual-health clinic networks in the country — plus AHF, LA LGBT Center, and APLA Health for ongoing care.
Hours, services, and pricing change. Always verify availability with the clinic before going.
On a parent or spouse plan?
California’s AB 1184 makes EOB confidentiality for STI testing automatic for sensitive services. Use the privacy check to confirm what applies to your situation and what to do before your visit.
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Ages 12+. No insurance or ID required. Walk-in — arrive early. Open to all regardless of citizenship.
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5205 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles 90038
Ages 12+. Free for all. No insurance required.
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1811 N. Western Ave, Los Angeles 90027
Free for all regardless of ability to pay. Primary care + pharmacy + PrEP on-site.
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1625 N. Schrader Blvd, Los Angeles 90028
Free or low-cost. Walk-in + same-day appointments. Mental health, pharmacy, gender-affirming care on-site.
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3743 S. La Brea Ave, Los Angeles 90016
Free STD screening. Appointment-based. Primary care, dental, and mental health also offered.
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50+ LA-area locations
40+ LA-area locations
Uses Quest/Labcorp labs
Multiple LA locations
Multiple LA locations
Multiple LA locations
Statutes and programs that commonly apply to STI testing in Los Angeles
California's Confidential Health Information Act (effective July 2022) lets a 'protected individual' direct that EOBs and other communications about sensitive services — including STI testing — be sent only to the patient, not the policyholder. In practice this typically means submitting a confidential communications request to your plan; details and timing vary, so confirm with your insurer.
California law allows minors aged 12 and over to consent to STI prevention and treatment services without parental consent. The clinician generally can't disclose the visit to a parent without the minor's written authorization. If billing goes through a parent's insurance, separate billing-confidentiality steps may also be needed.
California pharmacists at participating pharmacies can furnish PrEP and PEP without a separate doctor's visit, subject to the pharmacist's protocol. Pharmacy participation varies — call ahead to confirm.
Medi-Cal covers STI testing, treatment, and prevention services at no cost for income-eligible Californians, including undocumented residents under recent expansions. Eligibility and covered services can change; confirm at coveredca.com or your local enrollment office.
This is legal information citing specific California statutes, not legal advice. Laws may change. Verify current law through official state sources.
CDC screening recommendations by population
Source: CDC STD Screening Recommendations & USPSTF A/B-rated preventive services. This is not medical advice.
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