Colorado STD Testing Directory
To help you locate an accredited laboratory/testing center, a list of resources has been compiled and can be found below.
Consult with your health care provider about any lab testing that you may be considering. It is also important to follow up with your health care provider to discuss your results within the context of your medical history.
STD Trends in Colorado
STD infection rates are climbing in Colorado. In 2020, the total number of STD infections recorded was 36,485. The City of Denver has been particularly affected, recording the highest incidence of chlamydia in Colorado. STD trends in Colorado include:
| STD Trends in Colorado |
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|---|---|---|---|
| State rank | Cases | Rate per 100,000 population | |
| Chlamydia | 31st | 26,137 | 453.9 |
| Gonorrhea | 33rd | 9,686 | 168.2 |
| Syphilis | 21st | 640 | 11.1 |
| Congenital syphilis | 20th | 22 | 35.0 |
Source: CDC 2020 STD Surveillance Report
STD Screening Recommendations and Risk Factors
If you have sex, you are at risk for getting an STD. According to the CDC, Risk factors for STDs include:
- Unprotected sex (anal, vaginal, or oral)
- Sex with multiple partners
- Anonymous sex partners
- Sex under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Injection of drugs or sharing needles
Should you get tested for STDs? And how often? Talk to your doctor to be sure, but you should generally follow these CDC recommendations:
| Who should get tested | How often to test |
|---|---|
| Anyone who is sexually active | At least once for HIV and more often if you have new partners |
| Sexually active women under 25 or women 25+ with new or multiple sex partners or a partner with an STD | Annually for gonorrhea and chlamydia |
| Pregnant women | During pregnancy for syphilis, HIV, hepatitis B and C, chlamydia, gonorrhea |
| Sexually active gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men |
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| Anyone who has unsafe sex or shares injection drug equipment | Annually for HIV and Hepatitis B and C |
| People who have had oral or anal sex | Discuss throat and rectal testing with your health care provider |
STD Testing in Colorado:
Free STD Testing Centers in Colorado
Community-based STD testing organizations help expand access to sexual health services by offering affordable, confidential testing and treatment.
You may choose a community testing center if cost, insurance coverage, privacy, or access to a regular healthcare provider is a concern. While some centers charge a small fee, many offer free or low-cost STD testing and additional support services. Below are examples of community-based resources where reduced-cost testing may be available.
- Boulder County Public Health
Address: 3450 Broadway St., Boulder, CO 80304Number: (303) 413-7500 - Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment: Health Topics
Address: 4300 Cherry Creek Dr. S., Denver, CO 80246Number: (303) 692-2000 - County of Broomfield Health and Human Services Department
Address: 100 Spader Way, Broomfield, CO 80020Number: (720) 887-2200 - Denver Department of Public Health & Environment
Address: 660 North Bannock St., Pavilion L, Second Floor, Denver, CO 80204Number: (303) 602-3540 - El Paso County Public Health Department
Address: 1675 West Garden of the Gods Rd., Suite 2044, Colorado Springs, CO 80907Number: (719) 578-3199 - Jefferson County Public Health
Address: 645 Parfet St., Lakewood, CO 80215Number: (303) 239-7078 - Larimer County Health Department
Address: 200 West Oak St., Fort Collins, CO 80521Number: (970) 498-7000 - Mesa County Public Health Family Planning
Address: 510 29 1/2 Rd., Grand Junction, CO 81504Number: (970) 248-6900 - Montrose County Public Health
Address: 317 South Second St., Montrose, CO 81401Number: (970) 252-7052 - Tri-County Health Department
Address: 6162 South Willow Dr., Suite 100, Greenwood Village, CO 80111Number: (303) 220-9200