Quick answer: You can get a private STD test near you in San Diego, CA today – go to 9333 Genesee Ave Ste 180 during the hours below. No appointment, no exam, no insurance. Results in 1–2 business days in your private account.
This location is on Genesee Avenue in Sorrento Valley, on the ground floor of a medical office building with surface parking, a few minutes from UTC, the Scripps and Sharp campuses and the 5 and 805. It is the closest stop for UTC, La Jolla, UCSD, Sorrento Valley, Mira Mesa, Clairemont's north side and the Golden Triangle, opening at 7.
For afternoon hours, 4060 4th Ave in Hillcrest is open until 5; Poway and Encinitas have their own pages. Order online or by phone first; your lab order reaches this test center in 2–3 minutes. Then go in when it suits you, sign in at the kiosk with your name and date of birth, give a small blood or urine sample, and you are done in about five minutes. No appointment, no exam, nothing billed to insurance, and your result is posted to your private account in 1–2 business days.
San Diego, CA 92121-2112
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Call or order online first so your lab order is waiting when you arrive.
Lab partner: Quest Diagnostics
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours can change on holidays – call (866) 872-1888 if you want us to check before you go.
- 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
You don’t have to keep wondering.
Maybe it was one night you’re not sure about. Maybe a partner said something. Maybe you just feel off and can’t stop thinking about it. Whatever brought you here, the fastest way to make the worry stop is to know. Most people who test come back negative – and the ones who don’t are treated quickly and quietly. Either way, you’ll be okay.
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.
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. Come to 9333 Genesee Ave Ste 180 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.
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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Other STD testing locations near you in San Diego
Any of these can run the same tests – choose whichever is easiest to get to. See all San Diego locations.
- 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
STD testing near San Diego
- Encinitas, CA1 location
- Santee, CA1 location
- Poway, CA1 location
- Vista, CA1 location
- La Mesa, CA2 locations
- National City, CA1 location
- Chula Vista, CA3 locations
- El Cajon, CA1 location
- Escondido, CA1 location
- Oceanside, CA1 location
- Fallbrook, CA1 location
- San Clemente, CA2 locations
All STD testing locations in California
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)
Questions people in San Diego ask us
Is the 9333 Genesee Ave location open on Saturday?
No. This location is open weekdays 7 am to 3 pm, weekdays only. The three San Diego locations are weekdays only; the San Diego page lists county locations with Saturday hours. Order first so your lab order is waiting when you arrive.
What do I need to bring to 9333 Genesee Ave?
Nothing but yourself. Your lab order is already at the test center; you sign in at the kiosk with your first name, last name and date of birth. No ID check, no paperwork, no payment at the lab, and no insurance card, because nothing is billed to insurance. The charge on your card shows as RSC Health.
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 is the closest place to get an STD test near me in San Diego?
Once you’ve ordered, this location takes about 5 minutes – no appointment needed. Order online or call first so your lab order is waiting when you arrive; there are other San Diego locations listed below if another one is closer.
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.
9333 Genesee Ave Ste 180
San Diego, CA 92121-2112
Mon–Fri 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
No appointment, about 5 minutes. Results in 1–2 days. Nobody has to know.
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