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 in Orlando does not have to cost much, and for some tests it costs nothing. This guide walks through every free and sliding-scale option with a published source, who each one suits, what to bring, and how to check current hours before you leave the house.

It is written for anyone who is sexually active or thinking about it, of any gender or orientation. Wanting a test is routine health care. It says nothing about your character.

If you want the short version, the local testing list at Orlando clinics offering STD and HIV testing puts the same places in one spot. The steps below explain how to pick among them and what to expect.

What you need before you start

You do not need much. Gather these before you go:

A photo ID. The Florida Department of Health in Orange County says picture ID is required at its STD clinic.
A phone number you can answer. Some results come by coded text, and the county clinic says this requires signed consent.
Insurance or Medicaid or Medicare cards, if you have them. Several clinics accept them. Having no coverage does not rule out the options below.
A rough list of your recent exposures and symptoms. Dates do not need to be exact. A clinician can use them to decide which tests make sense.
A little flexibility in your day. The county clinic is walk-in and first come, first served.
Any current medications and allergies. If a clinician prescribes treatment, this helps them choose safely.

You do not need to fast, and you do not need a referral for the places listed here. Some tests use a urine sample, so it can help to avoid urinating for an hour or so before a visit, unless the clinic tells you otherwise.

Step 1: Decide which tests to ask about

Start with what the CDC and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommend, then add anything your own situation calls for.

HIV. The CDC recommends that everyone ages 13 to 64 be tested for HIV at least once as part of routine health care. People with more risk factors may be advised to test more often.
Chlamydia and gonorrhea. The CDC and USPSTF recommend yearly screening for sexually active women under 25, and for older women with risk factors. The CDC also recommends at least yearly screening for sexually active gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men, based on the body sites exposed.
Syphilis. The CDC recommends screening for people with HIV, men who have sex with men, and anyone pregnant. A clinician can tell you whether it applies to you.
Hepatitis C. The CDC recommends testing all adults at least once, and testing during each pregnancy.
Herpes and HPV. The CDC does not recommend routine screening of people with no symptoms for herpes. HPV testing is part of cervical cancer screening for people with a cervix, and a clinician sets the timing. If you have a sore or symptom, say so, because that changes which tests apply.

If you are not sure what to ask for, say that to the front desk or the clinician. Asking for "a full check" is a common request, and a clinician can match tests to your sexual history and body sites.

Many tests only make sense once enough time has passed since a possible exposure. The CDC lists HIV window periods that depend on the type of test, ranging from about 10 days to up to 90 days after exposure. For other infections, a clinician can tell you when a test is most useful. If your exposure was recent, ask about the best timing and whether a repeat test is worth planning.

If your last exposure was within the past few days, ask right away about post-exposure medication for HIV. It works best when started quickly. Miracle of Love says on its Test and Treat page that PEP must start within 72 hours of exposure.

Step 2: Compare the free and sliding-scale options in Orlando

Here is every option with a published source. Details such as hours and fees can change, so Step 3 covers how to confirm them.

Florida Department of Health in Orange County STD Clinic

Address: 832 West Central Blvd, Orlando, FL 32805 (Central Health Center, Building 1). Phone: 407-858-1400.

What it offers. The county's STD clinic page describes low- or no-cost testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV. The CDC GetTested listing for the same site also lists rapid HIV and hepatitis B and C tests, plus hepatitis and HPV vaccines and PrEP navigation.
Cost. The county page says clinic fees range from $20 and up. It lists payment by cash, card, Medicaid or Medicare, with a sliding scale after an eligibility screening.
How it works. The clinic is walk-in and first come, first served. The county page says numbers are assigned quickly after opening, and the CDC GetTested listing says no appointment is required. You can phone 407-858-1400 to schedule an appointment.
Hours. The county STD page lists Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed 12 to 1 p.m. for lunch. Other county pages show different hours, so call before you go.
Results. The county says results take about one week, given in person or by coded text with signed consent.

Florida Department of Health in Orange County, Lila Mitchell Health Center

Address: 5151 Raleigh St, Ste B, Orlando, FL 32811. Phone: (407) 723-5004.

What it offers. The CDC GetTested listing shows an HIV blood test and chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis tests.
Cost. The listing says insurance, Medicaid and Medicare are accepted, with a sliding scale.
How it works. The listing says an appointment is required. Hours were not published in the listing, so ask when you call.

Miracle of Love

Miracle of Love is an HIV/AIDS nonprofit with two Orlando sites that list HIV and STI screenings.

Executive Office: 1301 W Colonial Dr, Ste 201, Orlando, FL 32804. Phone: (407) 843-1760. The locations page lists screenings Monday to Thursday, 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The CDC GetTested listing describes free HIV and STI tests, including rapid HIV, hepatitis C, syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhea, and says an appointment is required.
Stafford House: 711 Seminole Ave, Orlando, FL 32804. Phone: (407) 532-0070. The locations page lists screenings Monday to Thursday, 12:00 to 3:30 p.m. and 5:00 to 7:30 p.m., and Friday, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. The Test and Treat page shows slightly different afternoon hours, so confirm by phone. The page does not state a price.
One limit to know. Miracle of Love's Test and Treat page says it does not perform swabs for gonorrhea or chlamydia and points swab testing to the Department of Health. If those tests matter to you, ask when you call.
Also listed. The page lists low cost PEP, PrEP and STI treatment, with treatment provided at the doctor's discretion.

The Center Orlando

Address: 942 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803. This LGBTQ+ community center runs a testing center. HIV and hepatitis C testing is done by The Center, and STI testing is done by NPS Healthcare. The testing page publishes prices, which is helpful for planning:

HIV: $0
Hepatitis C: $0
Syphilis: $15
Chlamydia and gonorrhea: $50
Bundle of syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhea: $55

The Center says all sexual health testing is walk-in only. The homepage lists testing center hours of Monday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., closed Saturday, and Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A phone number was not published on the pages reviewed, so check the website for current contact details. This is the one entry here where some tests are free and others are paid.

Orange Blossom Family Health, Downtown Orlando

Address: 232 N Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32805. Phone: 407-428-5751. This is a federally qualified health center.

What it offers. The CDC GetTested listing shows rapid HIV, hepatitis A, B and C, chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis tests.
Cost. Its website says fees follow a sliding scale based on household income, and that no patient will be turned away due to an inability to pay. It lists HIV testing as free. The website itself does not mention STD testing, so confirm by phone.
How it works. The CDC listing says an appointment is required. Hours were not published.

AHF Healthcare Center, Orlando

Address: 707 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando. AIDS Healthcare Foundation announced this site in September 2025 and describes free STD and STI prevention and treatment services and access to PrEP, with onsite labs. It lists hours of Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A phone number, walk-in policy and PrEP cost were not stated in the announcement, so check AHF directly before you go. AHF names free confidential HIV testing at a different location, the Out of the Closet Thrift Store at 1349 N. Mills Avenue.

Hope and Help Center of Central Florida (Winter Park)

Address: 4122 Metric Dr, #800, Winter Park, FL 32792. Phone: (407) 645-2577. This site is in Winter Park, not inside Orlando city limits, but it serves the Orlando area.

What it offers. Its testing page lists HIV, chlamydia, syphilis, gonorrhea, herpes, hepatitis C and HPV testing. The page has some copy errors in test descriptions, so confirm the tests you want by phone.
Cost. The page says testing is free, accepts most major insurances, and says income-based self-pay options can be arranged.
How it works. The page says no appointment is necessary. Testing runs Monday to Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Also listed. The homepage lists access to PrEP and nPEP, and discounted medications through its 340B pharmacy program.

Planned Parenthood East Orlando Health Center

Address: 11500 University Blvd, Ste B, Orlando, FL 32817. Phone: 407-246-1788. The CDC National Prevention Information Network listing shows chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, rapid HIV and syphilis tests, says an appointment is required, and lists payment options including fee, insurance and Medicaid. Cost and current hours were not confirmed on Planned Parenthood's own site, so call to verify before you go.

Free at-home HIV test kit

The Florida Department of Health in Orange County's Area 7 HIV/AIDS Program page offers a free at-home HIV test kit order through knowyourhivstatus.com, with resources at talktestcfl.com. The page does not state who qualifies, so read the eligibility details on the order page. This covers HIV only. It does not replace testing for other infections.

Step 3: Confirm hours, tests and cost before you go

Hours and fees change. A few minutes on the phone can save a trip, especially because some of the sources above disagree with each other.

Call the clinic. For the county STD clinic, call 407-858-1400. Ask: Are you open today? Is it walk-in or by appointment? Which tests do you run on site?
Ask what the visit will cost. Say plainly that you are looking for free or low-cost testing. Ask whether the sliding scale applies and what documents the eligibility screening needs.
Use the CDC's locator. The CDC's GetTested site at gettested.cdc.gov lists testing sites by ZIP code. It is a good way to find free STD testing close to where you live, whether that is downtown, east Orlando or elsewhere in Orange County.
Check the clinic's own page. If a page does not list a price or hours, treat that as unknown and ask.
Plan for waiting. The county clinic is first come, first served, and the page notes that numbers go out quickly after opening. Arriving early in the day is a reasonable plan.

Step 4: Go to your visit

Check in with ID. Bring your photo ID and any insurance cards.
Share your history in your own words. You can say who your partners are, what kinds of sex you have, and any symptoms. Clinicians ask these questions to choose tests, not to judge.
Ask which body sites need testing. Depending on your history, a clinician may suggest a urine sample or swabs of the throat, rectum or genitals. Many swabs can be collected by you in private.
Give a sample. This may be urine, a swab, a blood draw or a finger-prick. Rapid HIV tests use a small sample, and the clinic can tell you how long its version takes.
Ask how and when you will hear back. Confirm which phone number they will use and whether coded texts are an option. At the county clinic, text results need signed consent.
Ask about vaccines and prevention. The county page and CDC listing mention hepatitis and HPV vaccines at the Central clinic. Several sites also list PrEP, which a clinician prescribes to help prevent HIV.

Step 5: Follow up on your results

Results timing depends on the test. The Florida Department of Health in Orange County says results at its STD clinic take about one week. Rapid HIV tests are designed to return results during the visit, and the clinic can tell you how that works.

A clinician is the right person to explain what your results mean for you. If a test comes back positive, treatment is something a clinician prescribes. Per the CDC STI Treatment Guidelines (2021), chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and trichomoniasis are curable with treatment from a clinician. HIV, herpes and HPV are not curable, but they are treatable and manageable. HIV in particular is managed with medication that a clinician prescribes.

If you are told a partner should be tested or treated, ask the clinician about options. Florida law (Fla. Stat. s. 384.27, as summarized by the CDC) allows expedited partner therapy under set conditions, which a clinician can explain.

What to expect afterward

Outcomes vary by person and by test. In general:

A negative result may mean no infection was found by that test at that time. It does not rule out an infection that is too recent to show up, which is why window periods matter.
A positive result means a clinician will talk with you about confirming it and about treatment or management. Many people feel relieved to have a clear next step.
Some results need a repeat test later, depending on timing. A clinician can set that plan with you.
Testing is often private and routine. The clinic should explain how your information is handled.

For context, the Florida Department of Health's FLHealthCHARTS reports 2025 rates for Orange County of 516.7 chlamydia cases per 100,000 people, compared with 410.8 per 100,000 statewide. It also reports 25.1 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 in Orange County, compared with 15.0 statewide. These are county figures, because no Orlando city-only figures were found. They are a reminder that routine testing is a normal, practical step here.

Tips for a smoother visit

Call before you travel. Hours differ between sources for the county clinic.
Ask about each test by name. "STD testing" can mean different panels at different places.
Keep your phone on. Many clinics follow up by phone or text.
Bring a list of questions. Notes help when you are nervous.
Test together if you like. Many people go with a partner or friend for support. You can still be seen privately.
Ask about cost up front. Sliding-scale fees depend on eligibility, and it is fine to ask what documents you need.

Common mistakes to avoid

Assuming every site runs every test. Miracle of Love, for example, says it does not perform gonorrhea or chlamydia swabs.
Skipping the phone call. Some sites need an appointment and some are walk-in only.
Testing too soon after an exposure and stopping there. Ask a clinician about window periods and whether to retest.
Forgetting ID. The county clinic requires a photo ID.
Waiting for symptoms. Many infections cause no symptoms, according to the CDC, so symptoms are not a reliable signal either way.
Letting cost stop you. Several options above are free, and others use a sliding scale. If a price is not listed, ask.
Treating a home HIV kit as a full check. It covers HIV only.

If you are under 18

Florida law protects minors who seek care. Fla. Stat. s. 384.30(1), published on the Florida Legislature's Online Sunshine site, says a parent's or guardian's consent is not a prerequisite for examination or treatment for a sexually transmissible disease. The statute does not state a minimum age. Section 384.30(2) says the fact of a minor's consultation, examination and treatment is confidential and may not be divulged, for example by sending a bill to a parent or guardian, except as provided in s. 384.29. If you have questions about how a particular clinic handles billing and privacy, ask before the visit.

If you are pregnant

Florida Administrative Code Rule 64D-3.042 says practitioners providing prenatal care must test for sexually transmissible diseases at the first exam and again at 28 to 32 weeks of pregnancy. Under Fla. Stat. s. 384.31, a person can refuse by signed written objection. Prenatal testing is usually part of your care, so ask your prenatal provider what is included.

Where to go from here

Pick the option that fits your schedule and tests. The county STD clinic is the broadest walk-in option, The Center Orlando publishes clear prices, and Miracle of Love and Orange Blossom Family Health list free HIV testing. The CDC's GetTested tool at gettested.cdc.gov can help you find more locations in your ZIP code. If you are unsure where to start, call 407-858-1400 and ask the county clinic what is available today.

Free STD Testing in Orlando: Every Free and Sliding-Scale Option