New York, NY
Free STD and STI testing in New York
Find free STD and STI testing in NYC, including city sexual health clinics, youth clinics, no-insurance routes, cash-pay labs, and parent-insurance privacy tips.
Privacy note
NYC has unusually strong public sexual-health infrastructure. City-run Sexual Health Clinics offer low-to-no-cost services for anyone 12 or older, and New York has confidential claim-communication protections when disclosure could endanger you.
Public and low-cost options
NYC Sexual Health Clinics
City-run clinics provide low-to-no-cost STI and HIV testing, treatment, PrEP/PEP support, and related sexual health services.
Best for: Low-cost care without relying on a parent's insurance
Project STAY
Free sexual health services for youth and young adults in NYC, including HIV/STI testing, treatment, PrEP/PEP, and gender-affirming care.
Best for: Teens and young adults who want youth-centered care
NYC Health Map
Official locator for sexual health, STI/HIV testing, condoms, and related services across the five boroughs.
Best for: Finding the closest official or community clinic
Fast paid options
Labcorp OnDemand
Self-order cash-pay STI tests at Labcorp locations.
No insurance claim if you self-pay; lab, account, email, and payment records still exist.
Quest Health
Self-order select STI tests through Quest and visit a Quest draw site.
No EOB if insurance is not billed; Quest still keeps lab records under your name.
STDcheck
Cash-pay order with collection at partner labs.
No insurance EOB; charge and results portal records still exist.
Quick plan
- 1If cost and privacy matter most, start with NYC Sexual Health Clinics.
- 2If speed matters and you can pay cash, use Labcorp OnDemand, Quest Health, or STDcheck.
- 3If billing shared insurance, submit a New York confidential communications request first.
Free STD and STI testing in New York FAQ
Where can I get free STD testing in New York?
Start with the public or low-cost options listed here, including NYC Sexual Health Clinics, Project STAY, NYC Health Map. Hours, eligibility, and fees change, so confirm directly before going.
Can I get STD testing in New York without insurance?
Yes. Public clinics, community clinics, and cash-pay lab orders can avoid billing insurance. They still create clinic, lab, portal, email, and payment records, so privacy depends on the full route you choose.
Will STD testing in New York show up on a parent's or spouse's insurance?
It can if insurance is billed before confidential communication settings are handled. If a policyholder seeing a claim would create a problem, use a public clinic or cash-pay route, or confirm a confidential communications request with the insurer first.
Sources
Hours, services, eligibility, and fees change. Verify directly before going. General information only, not medical advice.