STD Testing in Metairie, LA: Free, Same-Day & Confidential
In Jefferson Parish, there are about 34% more reported gonorrhea cases than the US average. If you're in Metairie, Louisiana, and wondering whether you have symptoms or just want peace of mind, consider that visiting a clinic allows for immediate answers and treatment, whereas an at-home kit lets you collect a sample at your convenience and mail it in. Below, we list your options.
12 testing options are listed for Metairie, LA. The nearest, Labcorp at Walgreens, is about 0.7 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.
How to read these listings
Listings tagged Community health center are federally funded health centers and rural clinics that treat everyone regardless of insurance or ability to pay: required to bill on a sliding fee scale and provide confidential care, and in many states minors may consent to their own STI testing. A Title X tag flags centers funded for confidential family-planning services; confirm current participation when you call.
Source: CMS FQHC & Rural Health Clinic enrollment files (data.cms.gov), refreshed quarterly. Title X status reflects the latest OPA grantee list.
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Labcorp at Walgreens
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2.3(17)?
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Rated 2.3 out of 5 from 17 reviews
Address
4607 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Metairie, LA 70006 0.7 miles away
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Community health center 0.9 miles
AHL Retina Services
4.3(23)?
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Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 23 reviews
AHL Retina Services in Metairie meets patients where they are (between providers, paying cash, or working without insurance) through its federally qualified health center structure, which ties sliding-scale fees directly to income. Syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening is available without an appointment.
Sliding-scale
Address
3636 South I 10 Service Road West, Suite 204, Metairie, LA 70001
JeffCare Community Health Center in Metairie tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, and hepatitis A, B, and C on a sliding-scale fee, with HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C testing available at no cost. All by appointment, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections.
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Every Service Carries a Zero Balance
JeffCare operates under a fully fee-waived model, sliding-scale and zero-cost tiers are built into the billing structure itself, not applied as an exception. Staff process HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C tests without generating a patient charge, and the same applies to vaccines, PrEP management, and STI treatment.
PrEP and PEP Prescribed and Managed On-Site
Many sexual health clinics screen and counsel but leave prevention prescribing to outside providers. JeffCare writes and manages both PrEP and PEP in-house: meaning the prescription, the follow-up labs, and the adherence counseling stay with the same clinical team from the start.
Herpes and All Three Hepatitis Strains Tested Here
JeffCare's panel runs ten infections deep: adding herpes simplex, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB to the standard four. Hepatitis B and C results come with treatment pathways managed on-site, not handed off elsewhere.
Tests & treatsSliding-scalePrEP
Address
3616 South I-10 Service Road West, Suite 100 Metairie, LA 70001
Listing verified Aug 2025 · Source: CDC NPIN + HRSA
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East Jefferson General Hospital
4.0(945)?
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Rated 4 out of 5 from 945 reviews
East Jefferson General Hospital in Metairie brings STI testing to a full-service hospital, pairing a panel of HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C with treatment, HPV and hepatitis A vaccines, and sliding-scale fees. Appointment required.
Tests & treatsSliding-scale
Address
4228 Houma Boulevard, Suite 200 Metairie, LA 70006
DePaul Community Health Centers - Lakeside, in Metairie, carries federally qualified health center standing, which translates directly into sliding-scale fees tied to income for STI screening. Syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing are available, with no appointment needed to get started.
Louisiana Department of Health in Metairie requires an appointment and covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV testing alongside STI treatment, family planning, and HPV, hepatitis A, and hepatitis B vaccines. All on a sliding scale, with every service provided at no fee.
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Every Visit Costs Nothing Here
Every service at Louisiana Department of Health in Metairie carries no fee, which means the cost of an appointment never becomes the reason someone delays testing, skips follow-up treatment, or goes without a vaccine.
PrEP and PEP Available Without a Private Doctor
Louisiana Department of Health in Metairie prescribes both PrEP and PEP directly, making it a practical anchor for anyone paying cash or without a regular provider who handles HIV prevention. No outside referral needed to get or maintain either medication.
Ochsner Health Center in New Orleans tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, herpes, and hepatitis B and C, with fees billed through Medicaid, Medicare, or private insurance. An appointment is required, and bacterial STIs are treated the same visit.
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Herpes and Hepatitis Tested Alongside the Core Four
The testing roster at Ochsner Health Center runs past the standard gonorrhea-chlamydia-syphilis-HIV quartet to include herpes and both hepatitis B and C. That means a single appointment generates results across all seven pathogens, with hepatitis C diagnosis leading directly into on-site management rather than a separate specialist referral.
Spanish-Language Care Shapes the Clinical Conversation
Clinical staff at Ochsner Health Center deliver care in Spanish, which means counseling, test explanations, and treatment instructions are exchanged in the same language: making medication adherence education, in particular, more precise and actionable for Spanish-speaking patients.
Tests & treats
Address
1201 South Clearview Parkway, Building B New Orleans, LA 70121
Ochsner Health in New Orleans covers bacterial STIs with same-visit treatment at the appointment, running a full panel from gonorrhea and chlamydia through herpes and hepatitis on a fee-based scale that accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance. With Spanish-language care available throughout.
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Herpes and Hepatitis Included in Every Panel
Ochsner's panel extends to herpes simplex and hepatitis A, B, and C alongside the core bacterial infections, which means a single appointment produces results for conditions that often go undetected simply because they weren't ordered.
Without a clinic that writes and manages PrEP, the gap between a risk conversation and an active prescription can stretch into weeks. Ochsner Health prescribes and monitors PrEP directly, and PEP is available through the same clinical team. No secondary appointment at a separate facility required.
Spanish Care Staffed Into the Clinical Team
Spanish-language services at Ochsner Health are integrated into the clinical staff, so medical history, test results, and treatment instructions are communicated directly by the provider. Not relayed through a separate service after the fact.
Access Health Louisiana Kenner welcomes walk-ins for STI screening without an appointment. Federally qualified health center status anchors its sliding-scale fee structure, so cost adjusts to income. A single visit can cover syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing in one stop.
Beyond the dedicated testing centers above: at-home kits by mail, hospital labs certified for STI testing, local clinicians who can order a panel during a regular visit, pharmacies for self-test kits and prescriptions, and online PrEP & treatment.
The nearest testing center is less than a mile away, if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Metairie, you collect the sample privately, and mail it back to a CLIA-certified lab. Results come online in days, with a clinician available if anything is positive. Same labs as a clinic, no waiting room, and you can read how accurate at-home STD tests are before you order.
Want a free option first? The CDC-supported TakeMeHome program mails free at-home HIV self-test kits, and, in many areas, free STI kits, to your door, with no insurance or payment needed. The paid kits below add broader panels and faster turnaround.
In-home collection
Quest Diagnostics
$79 & up
Panel:
8-infection panel incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis, hepatitis & herpes: single tests too
Sample:
Quest Mobile: a phlebotomist collects your sample at home
Every kit uses CLIA-certified labs. At-home testing is for screening; a reactive result should be confirmed and treated by a clinician. Prices and panels shown are illustrative and change often, confirm current details on the provider's site.
Also in the area
Other CLIA-certified labs near Metairie, LA
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Jefferson Parish, each lab's town is shown on its card below. Many test through a doctor's order or by appointment rather than walk-in, so call ahead to confirm STD/STI testing and availability before visiting.
East Jefferson General Hosp Blood GAS Respiratory
4200 Houma Boulevard, Pulmonary Function Lab, Metairie, LA 70006
CMS-certified labAccredited · College of American Pathologists
Showing 6 of the CLIA-certified labs in Jefferson Parish.
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Metairie. A CLIA certificate records only that a laboratory is federally certified — it does not confirm the site performs STD testing, nor its hours, price or access. Inclusion is not an endorsement; always call to verify.
Local clinicians
Clinicians near Metairie, LA who may help arrange STD testing
Beyond dedicated clinics, 724 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Metairie. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 204 offer telehealth.
These are registry-listed clinicians, not dedicated STD-testing clinics. CMS records do not independently verify current licensure, testing services, availability, price, or new-patient status. Confirm each detail before booking. Source: CMS Doctors & Clinicians.
Nearby pharmacies
Pharmacies near Metairie, LA
Compare the pharmacies closest to Metairie, LA. Contact a location directly to confirm pharmacy-counter hours, services, prices, and product availability before visiting.
Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.
Prevention & treatment
PrEP, prevention & online treatment
Testing is one step. For residents of Metairie, telehealth covers the rest: HIV-prevention medication (PrEP) and DoxyPEP to lower future risk, and discreet online treatment if a result comes back positive. All prescribed by licensed U.S. clinicians.
PrEP & DoxyPEP
Q Care Plus
From $0 insured
Telehealth PrEP & DoxyPEP with at-home testing and ongoing monitoring
Pricing varies by insurance and changes often, confirm on the provider's site. These services are not a substitute for emergency care.
STD stats & rates
STDs & HIV in Jefferson Parish: the local picture
How reported STI rates in Jefferson Parish, the parish that includes Metairie, compare with Louisiana and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~24% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.
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#30 of 64 Louisiana counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 53% of the state
Reported STD rates per 100,000, Jefferson Parish vs Louisiana vs U.S.
Jefferson ParishLouisianaU.S.▲▼ = Jefferson Parish vs the state average
Infection
Jefferson Parish
Louisiana
United States
Chlamydia
733.33,093 cases▼ 7%
792.4
492.2
Gonorrhea
240.91,016 cases▼ 16%
288.4
179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
14.762 cases▼ 44%
26.1
15.8
Syphilis (early)
17.875 cases▼ 9%
19.6
16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
38.6163 cases▼ 27%
52.6
29.5
Rates per 100,000 population, 2023. Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county, state & U.S., all-ages basis). Population figures: U.S. Census Bureau ACS. These figures are the latest available surveillance estimates. Bars are scaled to the highest rate shown.
Reading these numbers: reported case rates only count infections that were actually tested for and diagnosed, so they track local screening effort as much as true spread: a higher rate can reflect more testing, a lower one less. Either way, most STIs cause no symptoms, so treat the figures above as context rather than a verdict, and test on the CDC's schedule regardless of how your area looks.
Reported STD rates in Jefferson Parish over time (per 100,000)
Chlamydia ▲ 9% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
Between 2020 and 2023 in Jefferson Parish, chlamydia has risen from 663.8 to 733.3 per 100,000 (10%), gonorrhea has fallen from 270.2 to 240.9 per 100,000 (11%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 10.9 to 14.7 per 100,000 (35%).
The 2020 dip reflects reduced pandemic-era screening, not lower transmission. Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county, state & U.S., all-ages basis).
Community health context
What shapes testing access in and around Metairie, LA
Adults uninsured
9%
No routine checkup
16.9%
No transportation
8.6%
Binge drinking
17.4%
Frequent mental distress
16%
Depression
23.6%
Below poverty line
12.2%
Primary-care ratio
1,084 : 1
Jefferson Parish
Primary-care shortage score 17 / 26
Medically Underserved Area · IMU 51.6
Social Vulnerability Index · 83rd percentile nationally
Sources: CDC PLACES (ZIP), County Health Rankings, CDC/ATSDR SVI, HRSA HPSA, HRSA MUA/P, Neighborhood Atlas ADI. Lower insurance coverage, fewer routine checkups, and a thin primary-care ratio all raise the value of low-cost public clinics and at-home testing in Jefferson Parish.
Local HIV snapshot
HIV in Jefferson Parish (2023)
People living with HIV
594 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
64cases countywide
On PrEP (coverage)
27.2%
Jefferson Parish HIV care continuum (2023)
Jefferson Parish recorded 18 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 22.5 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Jefferson Parish residents living with HIV, 82.2% are in care · 74.9% are virally suppressed. Early, routine testing is what moves these numbers: it is the entry point to PrEP, treatment, and viral suppression.
Sources: AIDSVu (Emory/Gilead) · CDC AHEAD · CDC AtlasPlus · CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county care continuum). The CDC recommends everyone aged 13–64 test for HIV at least once: every lab and clinic listed above offers HIV testing, and free rapid HIV testing is available at a local health department.
Pregnant or planning to be?Congenital syphilis is the fastest-rising STI: what to test, and when
Congenital syphilis, passed from parent to baby in pregnancy, is the fastest-rising STI in the country. U.S. cases climbed from 2,163 in 2020 to 3,882 in 2023. It is almost entirely preventable: the CDC recommends a syphilis test at the first prenatal visit, and every clinic and lab listed for Jefferson Parish tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
Compiled and checked by EasySTD's editorial team against CDC and public-health sources. This is educational information, not a substitute for advice from a licensed clinician. Our editorial guidelines →
Metairie runs on a schedule that leaves little slack: with nearly two-thirds of residents in the workforce and unemployment relatively low, most people here are genuinely occupied five days a week, and testing only happens if it fits around a job, not instead of one. That reality matters most for the younger adults moving through their twenties and early thirties along Veterans Memorial Boulevard and out toward River Ridge, because those years are when STIs circulate most readily and when a Tuesday afternoon appointment feels least possible. The city's ownership-heavy housing picture adds another layer.
When nearly six in ten households own their home and the average household runs to just over three people, many residents are managing family budgets rather than purely personal ones, which can make an out-of-pocket screening fee feel like a deliberate trade-off rather than a casual errand. Lafreniere Park sits central enough that nearby clinics draw from several directions, and that geography is worth checking before you call.
Getting there
How residents reach STD testing in Metairie, LA
Walkability9.26 / 20 · Below average
At 9.26/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Metairie generally mean driving: plan on a car or rideshare to reach a clinic, and check each listing's hours and phone before you go.
Source: EPA National Walkability Index 2021.
Metairie sits in Jefferson Parish. Local context that shapes where residents test:
Local landmarks
Lafreniere Park
Ney Rey Park
Green Acres Park
Miley Park
Girard Playground
Pontiff Playground
Neighborhoods & communities
River Ridge
Kenner
Major routes
LA 3152 (Clearview Parkway)
Veterans Memorial Boulevard
North Causeway Boulevard
US 61 (Airline Drive)
Nearby cities & towns
STD testing near Metairie, LA
Just outside Metairie? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
STD testing in Metairie, LA: screening, costs & privacy
Everything to know before you test in Jefferson Parish: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Louisiana law. If you have symptoms right now, our confidential symptom checker maps them to the tests worth considering.
Who should test, and whenCDC screening schedule + each infection's detection window
Who should get tested, and how often
Based on current CDC screening recommendations.
Group
Tests
How often
Everyone aged 13–64
HIV
At least once
Sexually active women under 25
Chlamydia, gonorrhea
Every year
Women 25+ with new or multiple partners
Chlamydia, gonorrhea
Every year
Pregnant people
HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B & C, chlamydia
Early in pregnancy
Gay & bisexual men (MSM)
Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV
Every 3–6 months
Anyone who shares injection equipment
HIV, hepatitis B & C
At least yearly
All adults at least once
Hepatitis C
At least once
When to test: STD detection windows
Testing too early can return a false negative, confirm timing with a Metairie-area provider.
What each STD test costsMedicare reference prices per lab test, a benchmark before you pay out of pocket
These are the federal Medicare reference prices for processing each lab test. Public clinics and the community health centers serving Metairie often test free or on a sliding scale; private labs and at-home kits bundle several tests into one fee. Use this as a per-test benchmark before you pay out of pocket, or see the full guide to STD test costs for insurance, free, and at-home options.
Test
Reference price
CPT / HCPCS
Chlamydia (NAAT)
$47.80
87491
Gonorrhea (NAAT)
$47.80
87591
Trichomoniasis (NAAT)
$47.76
87661
HIV-1/2 antigen/antibody
$26.87
87389
HIV-1/2 antibody
$22.44
86703
Syphilis (RPR/VDRL)
$5.61
86592
Syphilis (treponemal antibody)
$17.49
86780
Herpes (HSV NAAT)
$47.76
87529
Hepatitis B surface antigen
$15.33
87340
Hepatitis C antibody
$29.16
86803
Source: Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule, CMS, 2025 rates (data.cms.gov). Reference rate for the lab assay only: a clinic visit, sample collection, or a bundled multi-test panel may cost more. Medicaid and most insurers cover STD screening at no out-of-pocket cost.
Confidentiality & consent in LouisianaMinor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately
Two things that actually depend on Louisiana law: who can consent, and whether partners can be treated without their own visit. Everything else about testing privately is the same nationwide (see below).
Can a minor consent on their own?
In Louisiana, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.
Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)
Louisiana permits Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT): if you test positive for chlamydia or gonorrhea, your provider can give you medication (or a prescription) to pass to your partner, no separate exam or appointment needed for them.
Keeping a test private works the same in every state. Whether an STD test shows on insurance (the EOB), how to test anonymously, and self-pay options that leave no insurance trail don’t change by location.
Source: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.
Good to Know
STD testing FAQs for Metairie, LA
Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.
Is walk-in STD testing available near Metairie, LA?
Yes, several local labs offer same-day walk-in testing; best to call first.
How much does STD testing cost near Metairie, LA?
Free at public clinics. Private labs run about $24 for one test and $139 for a full panel; at-home kits are $49+.
Where can I get tested for free near Metairie, LA?
JeffCare Community Health Center, about 0.9 mi away, provides free testing.
What's included in a full panel near Metairie, LA?
A full panel typically covers chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis B and C.
How common is chlamydia in Jefferson Parish?
Jefferson Parish reported ~733 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Louisiana average.
Can I get PrEP near Metairie, LA?
Yes, PrEP, a daily pill that helps prevent HIV in HIV-negative people, is available in the area.
Can someone under 18 get tested in Louisiana without a parent?
In Louisiana, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.
Is STD testing part of prenatal care?
Pregnancy screening is standard; ask about an early-pregnancy STI panel.
Clinic or at-home test, which is better near Metairie, LA?
Clinics give immediate care and treatment; home kits win on convenience and discretion. Either works.
How do I prepare for an STD test near Metairie, LA?
Little prep is needed, bring an ID and insurance if you have it, and note your exposure dates and any symptoms; for a urine test, avoid peeing for about an hour beforehand.
