Quick answer: You can get a private STD test near you in San Diego, CA today – go to any of the 3 locations listed below. No appointment, no exam, no insurance. Results in 1–2 business days in your private account.
San Diego has three of our testing locations: 4th Avenue in Hillcrest by Scripps Mercy, open until 5, 1st Avenue in Bankers Hill just north of downtown, and Genesee Avenue in Sorrento Valley near UTC and the Scripps and Sharp campuses, opening at 7. Around the county there are three labs in Chula Vista, two in La Mesa, and one each in National City, El Cajon, Santee, Poway, Escondido, Vista, Oceanside and Encinitas.
Getting tested here is not a clinic visit. You order first, online or by phone, your lab order reaches the test center in 2–3 minutes, and you go in when it suits you. The lab does not sell tests or take payment; you sign in at the kiosk with your name and date of birth, give a small blood or urine sample, and you are back in the car in about five minutes. Your visit does not announce why you are there: our partner labs collect samples for many different kinds of testing, and to other people in the waiting room you are simply another person having a routine lab visit.
If you’re worried, you’re already halfway to feeling better.
Most people put off getting tested because they’re scared of the answer, embarrassed to ask, or don’t know where to go without it turning into a whole ordeal. In San Diego, it doesn’t have to be. You pick a location below, go in when it suits you, and have a clear answer in a day or two – privately.
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Why people in San Diego test with us instead of a clinic
- 100% privateNothing to insurance, nothing in the mail
- Results in 1–2 daysIn your secure online account
- FDA-cleared testsRun in CLIA-certified labs
- Order online or call(866) 872-1888, open 24 hours
- Physicians on callCare & treatment if you test positive
Where to get tested near you in San Diego
Where to get tested in San Diego, by area
Every location takes you without an appointment once you have ordered. The three San Diego locations are listed here with the neighborhoods they serve; the rest of the county links to its own pages with addresses and hours.
4th Avenue in the medical buildings by Scripps Mercy Hospital, the closest stop from Hillcrest, North Park, University Heights, Mission Hills and Balboa Park, and open until 5. Weekdays only.
1st Avenue in Bankers Hill a few blocks north of downtown, the closest stop from downtown, Little Italy, the Gaslamp, Cortez Hill and the Harbor. Weekdays 9 to 3 with a short lunch closure.
Genesee Avenue in Sorrento Valley near the Scripps and Sharp campuses, opening at 7, the closest location for UTC, La Jolla, UCSD, Sorrento Valley, Mira Mesa and Clairemont. Weekdays only.
Three labs in Chula Vista, two in La Mesa, and one each in National City, El Cajon, Santee, Poway, Escondido, Vista, Oceanside and Encinitas.
STDs in San Diego: what the numbers say
San Diego County reports more than 24,000 new chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis cases a year, about 67 a day, with a chlamydia rate 20% above the national figure. Most of these infections cause no symptoms at all, which is the case for a routine test when you feel fine, not just when something seems wrong.
The people hit hardest are the ones least likely to have a doctor to call: nearly half of all chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis cases nationally are in people aged 15 to 24, and San Diego State, UCSD, USD and the community colleges enroll well over 150,000 in the county, plus one of the largest military populations in the country. The County of San Diego's sexual health clinics test and treat for free or a low fee, and they are a real option if cost is the only barrier, but they mean clinic hours, a wait, and a visit that goes on file with the clinic.
That is who we built this for. No insurance, no referral, no exam, one flat price, three places to go inside San Diego and a dozen more around the county, and a result in your private account in 1–2 business days. If something comes back positive, our care team calls you and, for most infections, treatment is a short prescription.
Sources: CDC county STI data via Testing.com, San Diego County · County of San Diego, HIV, STD and Hepatitis Branch · CDC STI Surveillance 2024 (provisional) · U.S. Census ACS 2024, uninsured by state (America's Health Rankings)
Get tested in three easy steps
Tell us what you’re worried about, or pick the tests yourself. A doctor’s order is included – you don’t need a referral or an appointment.
Your lab order reaches the test center in 2–3 minutes, so you can walk in today – no appointment. Go to the location you chose during the hours listed. Sign in at the kiosk with your name and date of birth – no ID needed – give a small blood or urine sample, and you’re done in about 5 minutes. No exam, no questions, no waiting room full of people.
Results post to your private account in 1–2 business days. Prefer not to log in or get an email? Call and we’ll read your result to you. If anything needs attention, our care team calls you to walk through treatment – for many infections that’s a prescription; for others the physician arranges an in-person visit or a referral.
What we test for in San Diego
Every location runs the same tests. Pick one, a few, or the 10-Test Panel that checks the ten most common at once – one visit, one blood draw and one urine sample.
- HIV Type 1BloodThe most common form of HIV. Tested on every panel.
- HIV Type 2BloodLess common, tested alongside HIV-1 so nothing is missed.
- HIV RNA Early DetectionBloodFinds the virus itself rather than your antibodies – the earliest HIV test there is, for when you can’t wait.
- Herpes 1BloodUsually oral herpes (cold sores); can also be genital. No sores needed to test.
- Herpes 2BloodGenital herpes. Most people who have it don’t know – testing is the only way to be sure.
- ChlamydiaUrineThe most common bacterial STD. Often no symptoms. Cured with antibiotics.
- GonorrheaUrineOften paired with chlamydia. Burning or discharge – or nothing at all. Curable.
- SyphilisBloodRising fast in the US. Easily cured when caught early; serious if ignored.
- TrichomoniasisUrineThe most common curable STD; most men and many women have no symptoms.
- Mycoplasma GenitaliumUrineA newer, often-missed cause of urethritis and pelvic pain. Needs specific antibiotics.
- Hepatitis ABloodLiver infection spread through contaminated food and sexual contact.
- Hepatitis BBloodSpread through blood and sex. Treatable, and a vaccine exists.
- Hepatitis CBloodOften silent for years. Now curable with a short course of medication.
- Wellness PanelBlood & urineCBC, urinalysis and liver function test – checks blood, kidney and liver health while you’re there.
Not sure which? Call (866) 872-1888 and tell us what happened – we’ll tell you what to test for and when.
If something comes back positive
You won’t be left alone with a result. A member of our care team calls you, explains what it means in plain language, and sets up a consultation with a physician. Depending on the infection, care may be a prescription sent to the pharmacy you choose, an in-person visit for an injection, or a specialist referral – the physician explains which and helps you get there.
See how easy it is to get tested in San Diego
Nobody finds out but you.
Nothing goes to your insurance. Nothing comes in the mail. Your visit doesn’t announce why you’re there. Our partner labs collect samples for many different kinds of testing. To other people in the waiting room, you’re simply another person having a routine lab visit. Your results go only to you, in your secure account, and your card statement just says RSC Health.
Not sure what to test for?
Call (866) 872-1888. Our care advisors talk to people in your exact situation every day – no judgment, no awkwardness. They’ll tell you what makes sense based on what happened and when.
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STD testing near San Diego
- National City, CA1 location
- Chula Vista, CA3 locations
- La Mesa, CA2 locations
- Santee, CA1 location
- El Cajon, CA1 location
- Poway, CA1 location
- Encinitas, CA1 location
- Escondido, CA1 location
- Vista, CA1 location
- Oceanside, CA1 location
All STD testing locations in California
Questions people in San Diego ask us
Is there free STD testing in San Diego?
Yes. The County of San Diego's sexual health clinics test and treat for free or a low fee, and Planned Parenthood and the San Diego LGBT Community Center offer free or sliding-scale testing. If cost is the only thing stopping you, use them. The trade-offs are clinic hours, a wait, a visit that goes on file with the clinic, and results that can take longer. We are a paid service, and what you pay for is speed and privacy: order today, go to any of our labs without an appointment, no exam, nothing billed to insurance, and a result in your own account in 1–2 business days.
Can I get an STD test at CVS or Walgreens in San Diego?
CVS MinuteClinic locations in San Diego do offer STD testing, but it is a clinic visit: you book, see a provider, the visit is billed to insurance or paid out of pocket at clinic prices, and the visit goes on file with the clinic. Walgreens sells at-home collection kits you mail in. With us there is no exam and no appointment; the doctor's order is included, you give the sample at a lab in about five minutes, and the charge on your card shows as RSC Health.
How much does an STD test cost in San Diego?
One flat price that includes the doctor’s order, the lab visit and your results – no facility fees, no separate lab bill and nothing billed to insurance. Call (866) 872-1888 and a care advisor will quote it in about a minute, or see the Tests & Pricing page if you prefer to order online.
Which San Diego lab is closest to downtown, Hillcrest or La Jolla?
From downtown, Little Italy or the Gaslamp, 1st Avenue in Bankers Hill is a few blocks north. From Hillcrest, North Park, Mission Hills or Balboa Park, 4th Avenue by Scripps Mercy is closest and open until 5. From La Jolla, UTC, UCSD, Mira Mesa or Clairemont, Genesee Avenue opens at 7.
Can I get tested on a Saturday in San Diego?
The three San Diego locations are weekdays only. For Saturday hours, check the Chula Vista, La Mesa and Escondido pages, which list which locations open Saturday. Order online or call first so your lab order is waiting.
Do I have to live in San Diego County to use these labs?
No. Anyone can use any location, and people come in from Tijuana commuters, Riverside County and the North County coast every day. If Chula Vista, La Mesa, El Cajon, Poway, Escondido or Oceanside is closer to home or work, each has its own page with addresses and hours.
Will my San Diego employer, school or parents find out?
No. We never bill insurance, so nothing appears on a family or TRICARE plan statement, and we never mail anything. Your results are posted only to your password-protected account, the lab staff see a lab order rather than a reason, and the charge on your card reads RSC Health.
Where can I get tested for STDs near me in San Diego?
At any of the 3 locations on this page. Order online or call first so your lab order is waiting when you arrive – the lab itself does not sell tests or take payment.
What if I’m too embarrassed to go in?
You don’t have to explain anything at the lab. They see a lab order, take a small sample, and you leave. Nobody asks why you’re there, and to the other people in the waiting room it’s a routine lab visit – our partner labs collect samples for many kinds of testing.
How soon after exposure can I test?
It depends on the infection – some show up in days, others take a few weeks. Call us and we’ll tell you the right timing for your situation so you don’t get a false “all clear.”
What if it’s positive?
Most STDs are cured with medication, and the rest are managed with treatment that lets you live normally. Our care team calls you, explains the result in plain language, and sets up a physician consultation – a prescription, an in-person visit or a referral, depending on the infection.
Do I need an appointment or a doctor?
No. The doctor’s order is included when you order, and every location takes you without an appointment once you’ve ordered.
Will this show up on my insurance?
No. We never bill insurance, so nothing goes to your insurer and nothing appears on a parent’s or spouse’s insurance statement.
How fast are results?
Most results are ready in 1–2 business days and are posted to your private online account. Results are never mailed or texted.
Ready when you are.
3 locations near you in San Diego.
Pick one below, order first, then go in.
About 5 minutes at the lab. Results in 1–2 days. Nobody has to know.
STD Testing Locations Near You in San Diego, CA
Pick whichever is easiest to get to. Every location takes about 5 minutes with no appointment, and nobody there knows what you are being tested for.
3 STD testing locations near you in San Diego, California. No appointment needed – order first, then go in.
- 1855 1st Ave Ste 200-BMon 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM, Tue–Thu 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM, Fri 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
- 4060 4th Ave Ste 125Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- 9333 Genesee Ave Ste 180Mon–Fri 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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