This page is general health information, not medical advice. It cannot tell you whether you have an infection. A clinician can, and the testing options on this site are a good place to start.

Getting tested for sexually transmitted infections is a routine part of health care. In Miami, there are several ways to do it, from the county health department to community health centers, LGBTQ+ centers and free home HIV test programs.

This guide walks through every route for STD testing in Miami that we can verify. It explains what a visit involves, what is usually tested, what to ask for, and what the costs look like. Where a detail is not confirmed, we say so and point you to the clinic or the health department to check.

Key takeaways

The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County runs STI clinics at two sites and says it offers low or no-cost testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV.
Several community health centers list free or sliding scale STI and HIV testing, and some list no appointment required. Confirm with the clinic before you go.
Free HIV home test programs exist for Miami-Dade residents through the health department and Care Resource.
Under Fla. Stat. 384.30, a minor of any age may consent to STD examination and treatment in Florida, and that care is confidential.
Bacterial STIs and trichomoniasis are curable with treatment from a clinician. HIV, herpes and HPV are not curable, but they are treatable or manageable.
Testing is the only way to know your status. A clinician or a lab result can tell you what a symptom or an exposure means. This page cannot.

Where to get tested in Miami

There is no single right place to get an STD test. The best choice depends on your schedule, your insurance, your comfort level and what you want tested. Below are the main routes.

For a quick list of local options, see the local testing list. The details here go further.

The health department STI clinics

The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County runs STI clinics at two locations. On its STI page, the department says: "We offer low or no-cost testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV." Both sites use one scheduling line, 305-575-3800.

Health District Center (STI clinic): 1350 NW 14th St., Suite 350, Miami, FL 33125. Hours listed: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The clinic closes at noon on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month.
West Perrine Health Center (STI clinic): 18255 Homestead Ave., Miami, FL 33157. Hours listed: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. It closes at noon on 3rd Fridays.

The department page says to call 305-575-3800 to schedule an appointment. It does not state a walk-in policy, so call first. It also does not publish a fee schedule, so ask what you would be charged when you book.

The department's HIV Prevention page uses slightly different wording. It says the department provides free prevention education and testing for HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis. Because the two pages differ, the safest approach is to ask the clinic about cost for your specific visit.

You can also reach the department's disease control line at 305-470-5660 or its HIV testing line at 786-792-5269. The department also lists free, confidential HIV and STI testing at your location for organizations that ask for it.

Community health centers

Federally qualified and community health centers are a strong option if you want testing together with other care. These are the Miami centers in our verified facts.

Care Resource, Midtown Miami: 3510 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33137; 305-576-1234. CDC GetTested lists free HIV and STI testing and no appointment required. Testing hours listed: Monday to Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Care Resource also says it offers services on a sliding fee scale for people who are uninsured or underinsured, and that most insurance plans are accepted. Services listed include rapid HIV testing, PrEP, PEP, hepatitis C testing and HPV vaccine.
Care Resource, Little Havana: 1800 S.W. 1st Street, Miami, FL 33135; 305-576-1234. The testing page describes no-cost rapid HIV testing and wellness screenings. STI testing at this site is not stated in the pages we reviewed, so ask before you go.
Borinquen Medical Centers, Main Office: 3601 Federal Hwy, Miami, FL 33137; 305-576-6611. CDC GetTested lists HIV and STI tests as free, no appointment required, and says the center accepts insurance, Medicaid and Medicare and offers a sliding scale. It also lists PrEP navigation and PrEP for people without insurance.
Jessie Trice Community Health System, Main Center: 5361 NW 22nd Ave, Miami, FL 33147; 305-637-6400. CDC GetTested lists insurance, Medicaid, Medicare and a sliding scale, with no free services listed. Tests listed are HIV (blood draw), chlamydia and gonorrhea. Syphilis is not listed for this site, so ask. It also lists no appointment required, PrEP navigation and HPV vaccine.
UM Rapid Access Wellness Clinic and PrEP Program (University of Miami Miller School of Medicine): 1120 NW 14th St, Miami, FL 33136; 305-243-2584. CDC GetTested lists HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C and STI tests as free, and PrEP for people without insurance. An appointment is required.

CDC GetTested says listed hours and details can change. Always call the clinic to confirm before you travel.

LGBTQ+ community health services

Pridelines, an LGBTQ+ community center, runs Thrivelines Health. Its page describes HIV testing as fast, free and confidential, and says its testing, prevention and mobile outreach services are free. The location is 1130 Washington Ave, First Floor, Miami Beach, FL 33139; 305-571-9601. This is in the City of Miami Beach rather than the City of Miami. Pridelines also does mobile testing across Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties.

Pridelines says PrEP and PEP are handled through navigation to outside prescribers and pharmacy partners, not prescribed on site. Its page also mentions new clinics slated to open in October 2026, so check with Pridelines about current status.

Care Resource and the UM clinic above also serve people of every gender and orientation, and both list PrEP services.

Planned Parenthood

Planned Parenthood offers STI testing in many cities. We could not verify Planned Parenthood health center details for Miami, so we do not list addresses, hours or prices here. If you prefer them, check with Planned Parenthood directly for current Miami services.

Urgent care and primary care

Many people get tested through their regular doctor or an urgent care center. This route can be convenient if you have insurance and want results added to your existing medical record.

Our verified facts do not include specific urgent care or private practice listings, prices or hours, so we do not name any. A few practical points apply to both settings:

Ask which infections are included in the panel. Do not assume a standard visit covers everything.
Ask what you will be billed, and whether the visit or the lab is billed separately.
If privacy matters, ask how billing statements and results are sent. Insurance statements can go to the policyholder.

At-home HIV testing programs

Free home HIV tests are available through three programs in our facts.

Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County: a free HIV home test kit for Miami-Dade County residents only. The department's HIV Prevention page links the order form.
Care Resource: a no-cost HIV home test for people ages 14 and older who live in Miami-Dade or Broward, are not HIV-positive and have not been tested in the last three months. You can order online or call 305-576-1234, extension 352.
Together TakeMeHome: a national program that mails free HIV self-tests, listed on the CDC's HIV testing page.

These programs cover HIV. They do not replace testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and other infections, which need a clinic or a lab.

Finding more places

The CDC runs a free locator at gettested.cdc.gov. You can look up testing sites by ZIP code and filter by the type of test. Many of the Miami clinics above appear there.

What STD testing costs

Cost is one of the most common worries. The honest answer is that it varies by clinic and by your situation, and some of the verified Miami options do not publish a fee schedule. The table summarizes what each source says.

Where	What the source says about cost	Appointment
DOH-Miami-Dade STI clinics	Low or no-cost testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV (STI page). Free prevention education and testing (HIV Prevention page). No fee schedule stated.	Call 305-575-3800 to schedule. Walk-in policy not stated.
Care Resource, Midtown	CDC GetTested lists free HIV and STI tests. Sliding fee scale for people without or with limited insurance. Most insurance plans accepted.	CDC GetTested: not required
Care Resource, Little Havana	No-cost rapid HIV testing and wellness screenings. STI testing not stated.	Not stated
Borinquen Medical Centers	CDC GetTested lists HIV and STI tests as free. Insurance, Medicaid, Medicare and sliding scale accepted.	CDC GetTested: not required
Jessie Trice Community Health System	Insurance, Medicaid, Medicare and sliding scale listed. No free services listed.	CDC GetTested: not required
UM Rapid Access Wellness Clinic	CDC GetTested lists HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C and STI tests as free.	Required
Pridelines (Miami Beach)	HIV testing described as free. Testing, prevention and mobile outreach free. Clinic medications described as affordable, not free.	Not stated
Free HIV home tests	No cost through DOH-Miami-Dade (county residents), Care Resource (ages 14+, Miami-Dade or Broward) and Together TakeMeHome.	Order online or by phone

We do not quote dollar amounts for private doctors, urgent care or labs. We do not have verified prices for them, and prices differ widely by insurance plan. Ask for an estimate before you are tested.

Questions that help you avoid surprise bills

Is this visit free, sliding scale or billed to insurance?
Which tests are included, and which would cost extra?
If treatment is needed, what is the cost, and is it handled on site?
If I am uninsured, is there a fee for the visit itself?

Care Resource also notes its hepatitis C rapid testing is for uninsured clients who are being tested for HIV. Eligibility rules like this can apply to add-on services, so ask when you book.

What a visit involves and what to ask for

A testing visit is usually short and straightforward. Clinicians who work in sexual health see these questions every day. They are not there to judge you.

Before the test: a short conversation

Expect questions about any symptoms, the types of sex you have, the number and gender of your partners, condom use and any past STI results. These questions help the clinician decide which tests make sense for you. They are medical questions, not moral ones.

You can say what you want tested. You can also say you are not sure and ask the clinician to explain the options.

The test itself

The CDC STI Treatment Guidelines (2021) describe several kinds of samples. Which ones apply depends on the infection and the kind of sex you have.

Urine sample or a swab you may be able to collect yourself, for chlamydia and gonorrhea.
Throat or rectal swabs, if you have oral or anal sex. A urine test alone can miss infection at those sites, which is why the CDC recommends site-specific testing for people who have those types of sex.
Blood draw or fingerstick for HIV and syphilis, and sometimes for hepatitis.
Swab of a sore or lesion if there is one, for herpes testing.
Pelvic or genital exam when symptoms call for it.

What is tested by default

There is no universal default. The DOH-Miami-Dade STI page names chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV as the tests it offers. Other clinics list their own panels. Jessie Trice, for example, lists HIV, chlamydia and gonorrhea.

Some infections are not part of a routine panel. Herpes blood tests, HPV testing and trichomoniasis testing are examples. The CDC STI Treatment Guidelines (2021) do not recommend routine herpes blood testing for people without symptoms, so a clinician may discuss it with you rather than add it automatically.

What to ask for

A full list of what is being tested, so you know what a negative result covers.
Testing at every site of contact, if that applies to you (genital, throat, rectal).
HIV testing, if it is not already included.
Hepatitis C and hepatitis B testing, if they are offered.
Vaccines such as HPV, hepatitis A and hepatitis B, if you are not already vaccinated. Care Resource, Borinquen and Jessie Trice list HPV vaccine.
PrEP or PEP information, if it is relevant for you.
How and when results will be shared, and by what method.

Getting results

Rapid HIV tests can give a result during the visit. Other tests are sent to a lab and take longer. Ask the clinic how long to expect and how they will contact you. Do not assume no news means a negative result. Ask for the process so you are not left guessing.

A clinician can explain what any result means and what comes next. A positive result for a bacterial infection is followed by treatment from a clinician, and a positive HIV result is followed by linkage to care.

Who should be tested, how often, and when

Guidance comes from the CDC and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). These are general recommendations. A clinician can tailor them to you.

General screening recommendations

HIV: The CDC recommends that everyone ages 13 to 64 be tested for HIV at least once, and that people with ongoing risk be tested more often. The USPSTF recommends HIV screening for people ages 15 to 65.
Chlamydia and gonorrhea: The CDC STI Treatment Guidelines (2021) and the USPSTF recommend yearly screening for sexually active women under 25, and for older women with risk factors such as a new partner or a partner with an STI. The CDC recommends at least yearly testing for gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men, at each site of contact, with more frequent testing for people at higher risk.
Syphilis: The USPSTF recommends screening people at increased risk. The CDC recommends at least yearly syphilis screening for men who have sex with men and for people with HIV, and more often for some.
Pregnancy: See the Florida rules below.
Hepatitis C: The CDC recommends testing adults at least once. Ask a clinician whether hepatitis B testing and vaccination apply to you.

Window periods: why timing matters

A window period is the time between an exposure and the point when a test can reliably detect an infection. Testing too early can return a result that does not reflect a recent exposure.

For HIV, the CDC gives these general windows after a possible exposure:

Nucleic acid tests: about 10 to 33 days.
Antigen and antibody tests from a lab blood draw: about 18 to 45 days.
Antigen and antibody tests by fingerstick: about 18 to 90 days.
Antibody tests, including home self-tests: about 23 to 90 days.

For other infections, window periods differ by infection and by test. Ask the clinician or the health department what applies to your situation, and whether a repeat test is advised later.

If you may have been exposed to HIV in the past 72 hours, a clinician can talk to you about post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). Time matters, so contact a clinic or emergency department promptly. Care Resource lists PEP among its services.

Symptoms and testing

Many STIs cause no symptoms, which is why routine testing matters. Sores, discharge, pain when urinating, pelvic pain, a new rash or swollen glands are reasons to see a clinician. Only a test and an exam can say what they mean, since many conditions share the same symptoms.

After the test: treatment, partners and Florida rules

Treatment

Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and trichomoniasis are curable with treatment from a clinician. The right medicine depends on the infection and your health history, so a clinician decides what to prescribe.

HIV, herpes and HPV are not curable. They are treatable or manageable. For HIV, treatment prescribed by a clinician can keep the virus at levels that protect health. Florida's AIDS Drug Assistance Program is a resource for people with HIV, and it is not a PrEP program. The DOH-Miami-Dade HIV/AIDS page links to it.

The CDC's 2024 guidance on doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (doxy-PEP) says clinicians should discuss it with gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men, and with transgender women, who had a bacterial STI in the past 12 months. It is a medicine a clinician prescribes. We could not verify a specific Miami provider for doxy-PEP, so ask your clinic whether it is offered.

PrEP and PEP in Miami

PrEP is medicine a clinician prescribes to lower the chance of getting HIV. The Florida Department of Health runs a PrEP and nPEP provider locator, linked from the DOH-Miami-Dade HIV/AIDS page, to find providers that offer pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis. Care Resource, Borinquen, Jessie Trice and the UM clinic list PrEP-related services. We did not find a current statewide free PrEP program in our facts, so ask each clinic about costs and eligibility.

Telling partners

Partners may need testing or treatment too. Clinicians and health department staff can help you work out how to notify partners. Under Fla. Stat. 384.27 (see the CDC's Legal Status of EPT in Florida), expedited partner therapy lets a clinician provide treatment for a partner in some cases. The conditions are a lab-confirmed or suspected clinical STD diagnosis, sexual activity with the partner reported by the patient, and a partner who is unable or unlikely to seek care in a timely manner. A pharmacist may dispense these prescriptions. Ask your clinician whether this applies to you.

Privacy and minors

Under Fla. Stat. 384.30 (Florida Legislature, Online Sunshine), a minor may consent to examination and treatment for sexually transmissible diseases, with no minimum age. The statute says a minor's consultation, examination and treatment are confidential and may not be disclosed directly or indirectly, such as by billing a parent or guardian, except as provided in s. 384.29. It applies to the Department of Health, licensed physicians and certain other licensed professionals, and qualified public or private health facilities.

Reporting

Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV are on Florida's list of reportable conditions (Florida Department of Health, Rule 64D-3.029). Under s. 381.0031, practitioners, hospitals and labs report them to the Department of Health. This is a public health function. Ask a clinician if you want to know how your information is handled.

Pregnancy

Under Florida Administrative Code Rule 64D-3.042, practitioners providing prenatal care must test for chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis B, HIV and syphilis at the first prenatal exam, and again at 28 to 32 weeks. Women who arrive at delivery or within 30 days postpartum with no prenatal care, no testing record or no testing after the 27th week must be tested for HBsAg, HIV and syphilis before discharge. Anyone with a reactive syphilis test during pregnancy must be tested as soon as possible at or after delivery. A patient may refuse in writing under Fla. Stat. 384.31.

Florida disclosure laws

Florida law (Fla. Stat. 384.24, Online Sunshine) addresses sexual contact by a person who knows they have HIV or certain other STDs, when the partner has not been informed and has not consented. Penalties are set in s. 384.34. If you have questions about how this applies to you, a clinician, the health department or a legal aid organization can explain.

Miami numbers in context

Rates help explain why routine testing is a normal part of health care here. They are not a reason for alarm, and they say nothing about any one person.

The Florida Department of Health's FLHealthCHARTS reports these 2025 figures:

Condition	Miami-Dade County	Florida
Chlamydia	471.5 per 100,000 (13,271 cases)	410.8 per 100,000 (96,044 cases)
Gonorrhea	250.5 per 100,000 (7,052 cases)	156.5 per 100,000 (36,596 cases)
Infectious (primary and secondary) syphilis	16.8 per 100,000 (472 cases)	12.4 per 100,000 (2,903 cases)
New HIV diagnoses	23.7 per 100,000 (668 diagnoses)	15.0 per 100,000 (3,512 diagnoses)

The HIV data is as of June 30, 2026. Reported cases reflect who is tested as well as how many people have an infection, so more testing can mean more cases found and treated.

For another reference point, the CDC's 2023 STI Surveillance state ranking tables list Florida at 498.9 chlamydia cases per 100,000 (rank 17), 206.7 gonorrhea cases per 100,000 (rank 11) and 19.3 primary and secondary syphilis cases per 100,000 (rank 16). The CDC also lists congenital syphilis in Florida at 104.7 per 100,000 live births in 2023. CDC and state figures differ by year and method, so compare them with care.

What the numbers mean for you is simple. Testing is a practical way to find infections early, and most can be treated or managed.

How to prepare, and common questions

A short checklist

Call ahead to confirm hours, appointments, cost and which tests are offered. Hours at several sites can change.
Bring photo ID if you have it, and your insurance card if you have insurance. Ask whether either is required.
For a urine test, ask whether to avoid urinating for a period beforehand.
Write down symptoms, dates of any exposures, past results and medicines you take.
Write down your questions so you do not forget them.
Think about whether you want a partner or friend to come, if the clinic allows it.

Frequently asked questions

Is STD testing confidential?

Clinics follow health privacy rules, and Florida law protects minors' STD care as described above. Reportable infections are reported to the health department as required by Florida rules. Ask the clinic how your information and billing are handled.

Do I need to be a Miami resident?

Some programs have residency rules. The DOH-Miami-Dade home test is for Miami-Dade County residents only, and the Care Resource home test is for residents of Miami-Dade or Broward. For clinic visits, ask when you call.

Do I need insurance?

Not necessarily. The health department lists low or no-cost testing, and several community centers list free or sliding scale services. Ask each clinic about eligibility.

Can I get tested if I have no symptoms?

Yes. Many infections cause no symptoms, and the CDC and USPSTF recommend screening for certain groups even without symptoms.

What if I cannot get to a clinic during the day?

Listed hours are weekdays, mostly during business hours. Free HIV home test programs can help for HIV. For other infections, ask clinics whether they have other times, or ask the health department at 305-470-5660 about options.

What if I am worried about the result?

That feeling is common and understandable. Most STIs have effective care. Bacterial infections and trichomoniasis can be cured, and HIV, herpes and HPV can be treated or managed. A clinician can walk you through next steps.

Next step

Pick one option from this guide and call to confirm details. The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County is at 305-575-3800 for STI clinic appointments, and the CDC's GetTested locator lists more sites. Making the call is the hardest part. After that, the visit is usually brief.

STD Testing in Miami: Where to Get Tested, What It Costs and What to Expect