Find Free or Low-Cost STD Testing in Cheektowaga, NY
Laboratory Services • Cheektowaga, NY • Multiple clinics near Cheektowaga (e.g., Community Health Center of Buffalo, Erie County Department of Health Jesse Nash Health Center, Erie County Medical Center, Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York West Seneca Health Center, Pride Center of Western New York) locations
Clinic Type
Laboratory Services
Address
Not available from page for a single Laboratory Services clinic; multiple clinics listed (e.g., 462 Grider St., Buffalo, NY 14215 for Erie County Medical Center; Wimbledon Plaza, 240 Center Rd., West Seneca, NY 14224; Pride Center of Western New York, 200 S. Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, NY 14201)
Phone
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Opening Hours
Mon-Sun varies by location (example hours shown for Community Health Center of Buffalo: Mon-Sun 8:00 AM–8:00 PM; Erie County Department of Health Jesse Nash Health Center and others have some days with hours listed or Not listed)
Telehealth
Not provided
Emergency Care
Not specified
Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
FAQs
What is the cost of STD testing?
STD testing in Cheektowaga can cost nothing at some public clinics and up to about $250 at some providers for broader testing. Final price depends on location, number of tests, and insurance.
Do insurance plans cover preventive STD testing?
Many insurance plans cover preventive STD testing with no copay. Out-of-pocket costs may change if the visit is billed for symptoms, follow-up, or specific exposure.
What if I don't have insurance?
Clinics such as the Erie County Department of Health Jesse Nash Health Center or Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York may offer sliding-scale fees.
Are at-home STD tests available and how much do they cost?
At-home STD tests are another option and usually cost about $169.
How are test results delivered?
Tests can be delivered via secure portal, phone call, or clinician follow-up; availability varies by location.
Awards & Accreditations
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- STDCheck.com: 9.8/10 (STDCheck.com platform) (5,236 reviews)
- Yahoo Local: 3.5/5 (16 reviews)
Patients praise
- welcoming, non-judgmental, and professional staff
- efficient and quick appointment processes at many locations
- sliding fee scales and willingness to serve uninsured patients
- clean and comfortable facilities
- convenient access to free safe-sex supplies like condoms
Common complaints
- reports of long wait times
- concerns regarding unresponsive or uncommunicative medical staff in specific instances
- frustration with billing or administrative processes
- limitations in the range of specific pathogen tests offered at some facilities
"I needed a newly placed nexplanon (placed by a different practice) changed out and a new one put in place... Within 24 hours all my symptoms were gone and feeling back to normal. Thank goodness for this place."
— Patient review for Planned Parenthood - West Seneca"As a male patient, I had fantastic care for STD testing. The staff from the receptionist to the nurses was fantastic and makes you feel safe and okay during a worrisome time."
— Patient review for Planned Parenthood - Buffalo Health Center"I have always liked the staff here at Quest and have received quality personal care. They never seem to rush and always make you feel comfortable."
— Patient review for Quest Diagnostics in CheektowagaSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- 3620 Sheridan Dr - Amherst, NY | Quest — Jun 16, 2026
- 1106 Union Rd - West Seneca, NY | Quest — May 20, 2026
- Kaleida Health’s Family Planning Center to close later this year | News 4 Buffalo — Oct 9, 2025
- PrEP Aware Week 2025: PrEP Revolution - Evergreen Health — Oct 20, 2025
- Free Blood Test Screenings in Buffalo — EEW Magazine — Nov 25, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More laboratory services clinics in Cheektowaga
Kaleida Health is a nonprofit, the largest healthcare provider in Western New York, operating five hospitals in the Buffalo–Niagara Falls metro area. Headquartered in Buffalo, NY, it employs about 2,267 staff and generates roughly $1.8B in annual revenue. The network began in 1998 (formerly Millard Fillmore Health System) and includes facilities in Buffalo and surrounding areas. While the provided page emphasizes overall network information, specific details about Kaleida Health Laboratories or the Cheektowaga location are not listed in the excerpt. For precise lab locations in Buffalo, NY, and Cheektowaga, please visit Kaleida Health’s official sites or contact their main offices.
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