Convenient, Discreet STI Testing in La Marque, TX

Whether you’re showing symptoms, are concerned you’ve been exposed to an STI, or need a clinic for regular checkups, Affinity Urgent Care can help with comprehensive STI testing services. We provide STI screening and specific tests that offer same-day results for individuals in La Marque, Texas, on a walk-in basis—and we’re open every day during extended hours to ensure you stay healthy and safe.

Is There a Difference Between an STI and an STD?

There is a slight difference between STDs and STIs, though it is primarily in the name. STI (sexually transmitted infection) refers to the infection contracted during sexual contact. STIs are caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites. Many sexually active people contract STIs and never show symptoms—which is why regular testing is vital—however, when symptoms appear, it’s referred to as an STD (sexually transmitted disease).  

STI is generally the preferred term in medical settings, as the phrase “disease” perpetuates stigma regarding these conditions, and STI covers most cases.

Our STI Screening Services

Sexually transmitted infections are common among sexually active people. You should be tested every 3-6 months or once a year with one partner, depending on your sexual lifestyle. Our urgent care clinic is a non-judgmental office providing confidential sexual health care services, and we can screen for the following:

• Trichomoniasis  

• Syphilis  

• Chlamydia  

• Gonorrhea

• Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)  

• Genital herpes

Our medical team can perform the following same-day STI testing services and deliver rapid STI results:

• Xpert^® CT/NG, a PCR test that detects Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) in both men and women.

• Xpert^® Xpress MVP testing, a PCR test for vaginal infections, including Trichomoniasis (TV), vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC), and bacterial vaginosis (BV).

• DPP^® HIV-Syphilis test, an FDA-approved dual test for HIV and Treponema pallidum (syphilis).

• Xpert^® TV, which provides rapid results for Trichomoniasis.

The timeframe for test results depends on the type of screening we perform—your medical team will provide further information during your appointment. We will give you a treatment plan to address your condition if your test returns positive while always maintaining your privacy.

What Happens at an STI Testing Appointment?

STI testing is usually a quick and painless process that provides invaluable information for maintaining your health, safety, and wellness. One of our medical professionals will start by asking questions regarding your symptoms, sexual history, health concerns, and general medical history. Once we collect this information, we will continue with testing, which can require swabs, urine, or blood samples.

After your results come back, our medical team will explain the next steps. We will create a treatment plan to address your condition if you end up testing positive for an STI and can also provide guidance if you need to inform your partners. If you’d like, you can schedule a follow-up visit with our clinic, or you can share your results with your primary care physician.

A Walk-in Clinic for STI Testing in La Marque, TX

Affinity Urgent Care exercises the utmost discretion and sees every patient in a private room for STI testing services. To learn more about our clinic, contact us today or simply walk into our office. We offer reduced rates to self-pay patients and accept most major health insurance plans, including Medicaid, Medicare, and TRICARE.