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STD Testing in Acworth, GA: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

In Cobb County, reported chlamydia runs about 17% higher than the US average. If you're considering testing before starting a new relationship or as part of ongoing care in Acworth, Georgia, then weigh your options: public clinics might be cheaper, and at-home kits offer convenience. Private labs prioritize fast results. Check the list below for your options.

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STD testing near Acworth, GA

9 testing options are listed for Acworth, GA. The nearest, Cobb and Douglas Public Health, is about 1.0 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.

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Cobb and Douglas Public Health

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Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 24 reviews

Cobb and Douglas Public Health in Kennesaw tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, and HIV, bacterial infections treated the same visit, on a sliding-scale fee that applies to everyone, with appointments required and all services available at no fee.

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No Fee Means No Deferred Care

When a fee stands between a diagnosis and treatment, infections persist and partners go untested. At Cobb and Douglas Public Health in Kennesaw, every service (testing, treatment, vaccines, PrEP, PEP) carries no charge, so nothing about cost delays the care itself.

Spanish-Language Care Delivered Directly

Without Spanish on-site, a patient weighing symptoms or a diagnosis loses precision at exactly the moment precision matters. Details softened, questions unasked, follow-through uncertain. Cobb and Douglas Public Health in Kennesaw delivers care in Spanish directly, so nothing is lost between the question and the answer.

PrEP and PEP Prescribed On-Site in Kennesaw

Cobb and Douglas Public Health prescribes both PrEP, the daily antiretroviral regimen that prevents HIV acquisition, and PEP, the post-exposure course, meaning HIV prevention medications are managed within the same clinic handling testing and STI treatment, not coordinated across separate providers.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
3810 Old 41 Highway Northwest, Kennesaw, GA 30144
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
7.4 miles

Southeast Medical Group

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Southeast Medical Group in Woodstock runs STI care through a full medical clinic framework, pairing the standard panel (HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, plus TB) with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, sliding-scale fees, and an appointment-based schedule, all at no cost.

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Every Service Here Carries Zero Cost

Every service at Southeast Medical Group is provided at no fee, which means the cost of a follow-up visit, a vaccine, or an HIV management appointment never becomes the reason someone skips it.

Spanish Spoken, Other Languages Interpreted

Southeast Medical Group delivers care directly in Spanish and provides interpretation for other languages, so the full clinical conversation (risk counseling, treatment instructions, medication questions) happens with precision rather than approximation.

Prevention Prescriptions Available On-Site

Many STI clinics test and treat but leave HIV prevention prescriptions to outside providers, Southeast Medical Group writes both PrEP and PEP on-site, keeping the prevention continuum inside a single practice rather than split across appointments.

Tests & treats PrEP
Address
250 Parkbrooke Place, Suite 300 Woodstock, GA 30189
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed
Website
7.7 miles

Georgia Department of Public Health

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Georgia Department of Public Health in Woodstock tests for HIV, hepatitis C, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, and TB, with same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs, on a sliding-scale fee that bottoms out at zero, no appointment required.

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Zero-Cost Care Across the Full Panel

Fee waivers at most clinics are partial, applied selectively, or tied to specific programs. At Georgia Department of Public Health in Woodstock, every service (testing, treatment, vaccines, PrEP) is provided at no cost, full stop. The sliding scale reaches zero for anyone who needs it to.

Spanish-Language Care Built Into the Clinic

Georgia Department of Public Health in Woodstock maintains Spanish-language staff and interpretation services as standing clinical capability, not a workaround. For patients whose primary language is Spanish, that means medical history, treatment instructions, and medication counseling happen in the language that carries the most precision.

Georgia Department of Public Health in Woodstock prescribes and manages both PrEP and PEP directly, meaning the medications, not just the conversation about them, originate here. Uninsured patients access PrEP at no cost through the clinic's coverage, removing the gap that otherwise forces a second provider visit.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
7545 North Main Street, Suite 100 Woodstock, GA 30189
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Most reviewed 8.2 miles

Must Ministries

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 251 reviews

Must Ministries in Marietta tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, and HIV without an appointment, so care fits around a day rather than around a calendar. Walk in, get tested, and receive same-visit treatment for any bacterial infection found. With HPV and hepatitis A and B vaccines also available at no fee.

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Every Service Runs Without a Bill

Must Ministries charges nothing for any of its services: testing, treatment, and vaccines included. That means leaving with results, a treatment plan if needed, and vaccinations without ever weighing the cost against the care.

Tests & treats
Address
1260 Cobb Parkway North, Marietta, GA 30062
Opening hours
  • Monday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday Closed
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Highest rated 8.5 miles

Georgia Harm Reduction Coalition

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 18 reviews

Georgia Harm Reduction Coalition in Woodstock pairs rapid HIV and hepatitis C testing with the full bacterial panel (gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis) alongside same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP, all at no fee on a walk-in basis.

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Zero-Fee Care Across the Full Service Menu

All services at Georgia Harm Reduction Coalition carry no charge: testing, treatment, PrEP, PEP, DoxyPEP, hepatitis vaccines, and STI counseling alike. That means the scope of what someone pursues is shaped entirely by clinical need, not by what they can afford to add to a visit.

PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP Prescribed in One Place

Without a clinic that prescribes PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP together, patients typically split their prevention across multiple providers, or simply go without one of the three. Georgia Harm Reduction Coalition in Woodstock holds all three prescribing relationships, closing the gap that opens when any single medication requires a separate referral chain.

Hepatitis C Diagnosis Followed by On-Site Treatment

Georgia Harm Reduction Coalition provides hepatitis C treatment directly, not as a next-step referral after a reactive rapid test, but as a clinical service within the same program. Completing the care arc on-site means a reactive result leads to a treatment plan rather than an open clinical file waiting on outside scheduling.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP DoxyPEP
Address
401 Creekstone Ridge, Woodstock, GA 30188
Opening hours
  • Monday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website

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When can I test? Exposure-window calculator

Testing too soon can miss an infection. Enter the date of possible exposure to see the earliest a test can reliably detect each STI.

Detection windows for every STI
Infection Earliest reliable test Conclusive after
Chlamydia 7 days after exposure 14 days after exposure
Gonorrhea 7 days after exposure 14 days after exposure
Trichomoniasis 7 days after exposure 28 days after exposure
HIV (NAT / RNA) 10 days after exposure 33 days after exposure
HIV (4th-gen Ag/Ab) 18 days after exposure 45 days after exposure
HIV (antibody) 21 days after exposure 84 days after exposure
Syphilis 21 days after exposure 42 days after exposure
Hepatitis B 21 days after exposure 42 days after exposure
Hepatitis C 56 days after exposure 77 days after exposure
Herpes (HSV) 28 days after exposure 112 days after exposure

Guidance only, confirm timing with a clinician. A negative result before the conclusive date may need a repeat test.

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What will it cost? Estimate your STD test

Typical out-of-pocket ranges by option, actual cost depends on which tests you need.

  • Public / community clinic

    Free HIV testing is common

    $0–$25
  • Private lab (self-pay)

    Never billed to insurance

    $24–$200
  • At-home kit

    Mailed to your door, private

    From $49
  • Doctor / urgent care

    Often $0 preventive with insurance

    $0–$50 copay

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More ways to get tested in Acworth, GA

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.

At-home STD testing in Acworth, GA

The nearest testing center is about 1 mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Acworth, 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 (opens in a new tab) 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.

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.

Other CLIA-certified labs near Acworth, GA

Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Cobb County, 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.

  • Wellstar Acworth HLTH Ambulatory Surg CTR

    4550 Cobb Parkway, Northwest, Attn Lab, Acworth, GA 30101

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
  • Wellstar Pediatric Imaging Center

    1180 Ernest Barrett Parkway, #100, Kennesaw, GA 30144

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
  • Town Park CMC Laboratory

    750 Town Park Lane, Kennesaw, GA 30144

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • WMG Urgent Care Acworth Health Park

    4550 Cobb Parkway, Northwest, Suite 101, Acworth, GA 30101

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • Wellstar Urgent Care Kennesaw

    3980 Jiles Road, Kennesaw, GA 30144

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing

Showing the nearest 5 CLIA-certified labs.

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Acworth. 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.

Clinicians near Acworth, GA who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 3,112 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Acworth. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 936 offer telehealth.

  • Omari Hodge, MD

    Family medicine · 3451 Cobb Parkway, Acworth

  • Harnish Patel, MD

    Family medicine · 4465 Lemon Street, Acworth

  • Dinesh Gandhi, MD

    Internal medicine · 3345 Cobb Parkway Northwest, Acworth

  • James Yost, MD

    Family medicine · 3540 Cobb Parkway Northwest, Acworth

  • Edson Alexis, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 3501 Baker Road Northwest, Acworth

  • Adesh Patel, MD

    Internal medicine · 3104 Creekside Village Drive Northwest, Kennesaw

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.

Pharmacies near Acworth, GA

No pharmacy near Acworth, GA publishes an STD-related service or holds a current CLIA testing certificate, so these are simply the closest. Contact a location directly to confirm counter hours, services, prices, and availability before visiting.

  • Lacey Drug Company

    0.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Rite Aid 1.2 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • CVS Pharmacy 1.4 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • RX Mart Pharmacy

    1.4 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Kroger Pharmacy 1.4 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Acworth, GA.

Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.

PrEP, prevention & online treatment

Testing is one step. For residents of Acworth, 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.

Pricing varies by insurance and changes often, confirm on the provider's site. These services are not a substitute for emergency care.

STDs & HIV in Cobb County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Cobb County, the county that includes Acworth, compare with Georgia and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~29% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#67 of 159 Georgia counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 58% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Cobb County vs Georgia vs U.S.

Cobb County Georgia U.S. ▲▼ = Cobb County vs the state average
Infection Cobb County Georgia United States
Chlamydia
576.8 4,480 cases ▼ 11%
646.4 492.2
Gonorrhea
220.2 1,710 cases ▼ 20%
274.8 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
16.1 125 cases ▼ 19%
20 15.8
Syphilis (early)
19.7 153 cases ▲ 7%
18.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
36.4 283 cases ▲ 2%
35.8 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 Cobb County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 0% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 300 600 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Cobb County, chlamydia has risen from 490.4 to 576.8 per 100,000 (18%), gonorrhea has risen from 161.2 to 220.2 per 100,000 (37%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 13.4 to 16.1 per 100,000 (20%).

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 Acworth, GA

Adults uninsured
10.9%
No routine checkup
24.8%
No transportation
8.2%
Binge drinking
16.5%
Frequent mental distress
17.1%
Depression
20.3%
Below poverty line
11.6%
Primary-care ratio
1,282 : 1
Cobb County
  • Primary-care shortage score 20 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 62
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 40th 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 Cobb County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Cobb County (2023)

Federal priority area: Cobb County is one of 48 U.S. counties prioritized under the Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative: targeted federal funding to expand local HIV testing, PrEP, and prevention.

People living with HIV
583 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
159cases countywide
On PrEP (coverage)
26.3%

Cobb County HIV care continuum (2023)

Cobb County recorded 24.2 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 25.5 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Cobb County residents living with HIV, 84.6% know their status · 77.7% are in care · 68.6% 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 Cobb County tests for syphilis.

Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).

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About Acworth, GA

Lake Acworth Drive threads past Newberry Park and out toward the older blocks of Acworth Meadows, and the households along that stretch reflect something consistent about this city: most adults here are married, family sizes run larger than the national norm, and health decisions tend to get made in the context of other people's schedules, not just one's own. When a partner or child figures into the calendar, a screening appointment can shift from straightforward to something that requires deliberate coordination. That household character matters against Cobb County's STI backdrop. Young adults still forming relationships make up a meaningful share of Acworth's population, and they tend to benefit most from options that don't demand much rearranging.

With nearly three in ten households clearing six figures but unemployment still affecting a real slice of the workforce, cost and timing land differently depending on where someone sits financially. A typical rent above $1,200 a month leaves less room for appointments that feel optional, which is exactly when a lower-cost, nearby option becomes the one that actually gets used. Cobb County's reported STI figures are a reasonable prompt for anyone who has let annual screening lapse. For a resident of North Bend or Mitchell Hill, knowing those county numbers exist, and knowing the nearest listed clinic is a manageable drive along Old 41 Highway, is what keeps the intention from staying theoretical.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Acworth, GA

Walkability 5.83 / 20 · Below average

At 5.83/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Acworth 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.

Map of 9 STD & STI testing locations in Acworth, Georgia, EasySTD

ZIP 30101 snapshot

Residents
62,871
Median age
37.4
Median income
$107,004

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 30101 area around Acworth: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Acworth alone.

Acworth sits in Cobb County, ZIP 30101. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History
  • The General
  • Pine Mountain
  • Newberry Park
  • Cauble Park
  • Acworth Depot Park

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Acworth Meadows
  • Acworth Beach
  • Mitchell Hill
  • North Bend
  • Lakeview Heights
  • Laurel Hills
  • Allatoona Quarters
  • Logan Trace

Major routes

  • South Main Street
  • North Main Street
  • Old 41 Highway
  • GA 92 (Lake Acworth Drive)
  • Allatoona Gtwy

STD testing in Acworth, GA: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Cobb County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Georgia law. If you have symptoms right now, our confidential symptom checker maps them to the tests worth considering.

Who should test, and when

CDC screening schedule + each infection's detection window

Who should get tested, and how often

Based on current CDC screening recommendations.

GroupTestsHow 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 an Acworth-area provider.

InfectionEarliest reliable testSample
Chlamydia 1–2 weeks Urine or swab
Gonorrhea 1–2 weeks Urine or swab
Trichomoniasis 1–4 weeks Urine or swab
HIV (NAT / RNA) 10–33 days Blood
HIV (4th-gen Ag/Ab) 18–45 days Blood
HIV (antibody) 3–12 weeks Blood / oral
Syphilis 3–6 weeks Blood
Hepatitis B 3–6 weeks Blood
Hepatitis C 8–11 weeks Blood
Herpes (HSV) 4–16 weeks (antibody); swab a sore Blood / swab

What each STD test costs

Medicare 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 Acworth 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.

TestReference priceCPT / 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 Georgia

Minor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately

Two things that actually depend on Georgia 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 Georgia, 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)

Georgia 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.

Learn more about confidential STD testing in Georgia

Source: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.

STD testing FAQs for Acworth, GA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Acworth, GA?

There are 9 options within a 30-mile drive.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

Yes, Medicaid typically covers it, and public clinics are free either way.

Is there free HIV testing near Acworth, GA?

Yes, free HIV testing is available at public clinics in the area.

What's included in a full panel near Acworth, GA?

A full panel typically covers chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis B and C.

How common is chlamydia in Cobb County?

Cobb County reported ~577 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Georgia average.

Can someone under 18 get tested in Georgia without a parent?

In Georgia, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.

Can I get PrEP near Acworth, GA?

Yes, PrEP, a daily pill that helps prevent HIV in HIV-negative people, is available in the area.

Do routine blood tests include STD testing?

No, standard bloodwork doesn't include STIs unless you ask, so request STD testing specifically.

Is syphilis curable?

Yes, syphilis is cured with antibiotics (usually penicillin), and earlier treatment prevents long-term damage.

Can STDs be treated near Acworth, GA?

Many STIs are fully cured with antibiotics; others, like HIV and herpes, are well managed with treatment.

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