STD Testing, Treatment & Vaccines in Saint Petersburg, FL

St. Petersburg Health Center offers the following services related to the testing and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs):

• STD testing, diagnosis and treatment, including:
  • chlamydia
  • genital warts
  • gonorrhea
  • herpes
  • HIV (testing and diagnosis only)
  • syphilis
  • trichomoniasis (trich)
  • Other STD testing, diagnosis and treatment services are also available. Please ask our staff for more information.
• STD prevention, including:
  • condoms
  • internal condom (female condom)
  • HPV vaccine (Gardasil) for an individual injection
• STD and safer sex education
• HPV and hepatitis vaccines education

STD testing, treatment, and vaccination services are available:

• during all business hours on a walk-in basis
• during all business hours by appointment

Herpes tests are only available during a visible flare-up. PID (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease) testing/diagnosis is also available.

Here’s what you need to know about STD testing & treatment at this health center:

We can test for gonorrhea and chlamydia. If this test shows an infection, then we will provide you with treatment and explain how your partner(s) can be treated.

For testing involving urine samples, including chlamydia and gonorrhea, do not urinate or engage in sexual intercourse for one hour before testing.

Many STD tests require a genital exam.

Counseling and confidential (private) testing for HIV are provided by trained staff who are sensitive to your needs and concerns.

Counseling and confidential (private) testing for STDs are provided by trained staff who are sensitive to your needs and concerns.

Children and adolescents younger than age 19 may qualify for the Vaccine for Children (VFC) program, which provides free vaccines. Some health centers may charge a low administrative fee for this service.

Individuals ages 19 and older who have no health insurance and meet financial criteria may qualify for the Merck Vaccine Patient Assistance Program to receive the HPV vaccine (Gardasil) at no charge. Other fees may apply.

Some vaccines are given in a series over the course of several months, which would require you to return to the health center to get the full benefit.

Herpes tests are only available during a visible flare-up. PID (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease) testing/diagnosis is also available.

Prices and Payment Information

Please contact this health center for STD services pricing information.

There may be additional charges for lab and blood work.

Payment is expected at time of service unless other arrangements have been made.

Some STD testing and treatment services may be covered by your insurance. If you want to use your insurance, please be sure to have your insurance information at the time of your visit.

Medicaid, Medicaid Family Planning Benefits Program, and Medicaid for Pregnant Women accepted.

Medicaid managed care plans, however there may be limitations by county. The plans accepted at this Health Center Location are listed below: Humana Medical Plan Comp Magellan Simply Healthcare (previously Amerigroup) Sunshine Staywell/Wellcare/Healthease accepted.

If you are uninsured, you may be eligible to receive financial assistance for your procedure. You can confidentially find out if you qualify by calling us at (727) 898-8199.

If you are eligible for financial assistance you may be asked to bring documentation with you to the health center.