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STD Testing in Alcorn State University, MS: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Claiborne County reports about 96 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 residents, well above the US average. If you're a student at Alcorn State University, Mississippi, and testing before starting a new relationship or as part of ongoing care, you may want to balance cost and speed. Review community and public clinics along with private labs below.

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STD testing near Alcorn State University, MS

6 testing options are listed for Alcorn State University, MS. The nearest, Tensas Community Health Center, is about 5.9 miles away. Compare 3 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.

Community health center 5.9 miles

Tensas Community Health Center

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Tensas Community Health Center in Saint Joseph schedules appointments for HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis testing alongside STI treatment and family planning. Meaning one booked visit handles both the diagnosis and, for bacterial infections, the care. Fees are charged on a sliding scale and Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance are accepted.

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Address
402 Levee Street, Saint Joseph, LA 71366
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 6.0 miles

Franklin Parish Hospital Service District No1

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A safety-net rural health clinic about 6 miles from Alcorn State University. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
448 Newton Street, Saint Joseph, LA 71366
Website
Best for free testing 10.6 miles

Mississippi State Department of Health

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Mississippi State Department of Health in Port Gibson tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV at no charge, with walk-in access and a sliding scale that covers everyone. Same-visit treatment is available for bacterial STIs, and HPV, hepatitis A, and hepatitis B vaccines round out the visit.

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Zero-Cost Care, No Insurance Required

Anyone paying entirely out of pocket (no insurer, no regular provider) gets the full range of testing, treatment, and vaccines here at no charge. There's no minimum income, no coverage requirement, and no portion left to self-pay. The cost barrier simply doesn't exist at this clinic.

Spanish Spoken Throughout the Entire Visit

For someone whose primary language is Spanish, this clinic provides care directly in that language across testing, counseling, and STI prevention education. That matters most when nuance counts: understanding a diagnosis, weighing treatment options, or asking follow-up questions without anything lost between speaker and listener.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
902 South Market Street, Port Gibson, MS 39150
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday Closed
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
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Labcorp

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Address
969 Lakeland Drive, Jackson, MS 65.0 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
970 Lakeland Drive, Jackson, MS 65.4 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
2050 Treetops Boulevard, Flowood, MS 67.7 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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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 Alcorn State University, MS

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.

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At-home STD testing in Alcorn State University, MS

The nearest testing center is about 6 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Alcorn State University, 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.

Also in the area

Other CLIA-certified labs near Alcorn State University, MS

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

  • Claiborne CO MED CTR

    123 Mccomb Avenue, Port Gibson, MS 39150

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Alcorn State University. 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 Alcorn State University, MS who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 28 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Alcorn State University. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 4 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 Alcorn State University, MS

No pharmacy near Alcorn State University, MS 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.

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Alcorn State University, MS.

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 Alcorn State University, 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.

STD stats & rates

STDs & HIV in Claiborne County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Claiborne County, the county that includes Alcorn State University, compare with Mississippi and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~98% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#81 of 82 Mississippi counties for chlamydia, among the lowest in the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Claiborne County vs Mississippi vs U.S.

Claiborne County Mississippi U.S. ▲▼ = Claiborne County vs the state average
Infection Claiborne County Mississippi United States
Chlamydia — no data 700.9 492.2
Gonorrhea — no data 251.1 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 30.1 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 16.3 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — no data 64.8 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.

Community health context

What shapes testing access in and around Alcorn State University, MS

Adults uninsured
11.8%
No routine checkup
17.9%
No transportation
20.6%
Binge drinking
11.6%
Frequent mental distress
22.1%
Depression
18.9%
Below poverty line
12.6%
Primary-care ratio
2,227 : 1
Claiborne County
  • Primary-care shortage score 25 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 26.9
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 82nd 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 Claiborne County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Claiborne County (2023)

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

People living with HIV
520 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
7cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
110 · PnR 1.14

Claiborne County HIV care continuum (2023)

Claiborne County recorded 95.8 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 21.3 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Claiborne County residents living with HIV, 77.4% are in care · 54.8% 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 Claiborne County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Alcorn State University, MS

Catledge Mounds sits quietly at the edge of a campus where nearly everyone rents: dorm rooms, off-campus housing, the kind of temporary arrangements that define a student community passing through on two- or four-year timelines. With only about one in eleven adults married here and household sizes that suggest shared living rather than settled family life, Alcorn State University's population is overwhelmingly young adults in the late teens and twenties, exactly the years when relationship patterns shift frequently and routine health maintenance rarely feels urgent. Labor-force participation is low by design (most residents are students, not workers) but that doesn't mean schedules are flexible. Class loads, unpaid internships, and the demands of collegiate life fill the week just as thoroughly as a nine-to-five.

Getting tested requires planning a trip, not a detour. That reality makes the range of options listed on this page more significant than it might appear elsewhere. A single listed resource near Alcorn State University is still a resource worth knowing about, and for students near Bethel Presbyterian Church or the recreation park, understanding exactly how far that drive runs, and whether telehealth or mail-in testing can close the gap, is the practical starting point.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Alcorn State University, MS

Walkability 2.41 / 20 · Least walkable

At 2.41/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Alcorn State University 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 6 STD & STI testing locations in Alcorn State University, Mississippi, EasySTD

ZIP 39096 snapshot

Residents
2,267
Median age
23.2
Median income
$36,638

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 39096 area around Alcorn State University: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Alcorn State University alone.

Alcorn State University sits in Claiborne County, ZIP 39096. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Windsor Ruins
  • Willie May Latham-Taylor Recreation Park
  • Bethel Presbyterian Church
  • Catledge Mounds
  • Petit Gulf Hills
  • Windsor Mounds

Reference

STD testing in Alcorn State University, MS: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Claiborne County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Mississippi 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 Alcorn State University-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
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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 Alcorn State University 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 Mississippi

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

Two things that actually depend on Mississippi 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 Mississippi, 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)

Mississippi 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 Mississippi

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 Alcorn State University, MS

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Alcorn State University, MS?

There are 3 options within a 30-mile drive.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

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

Where can I get tested for free near Alcorn State University, MS?

Mississippi State Department of Health, about 10.6 mi away, provides free testing.

What's included in a full panel near Alcorn State University, MS?

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

Is there an at-home STD test for Alcorn State University, MS?

At-home kits mail to 39096: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.

How long do results take near Alcorn State University, MS?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

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

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

How is chlamydia tested near Alcorn State University, MS?

Chlamydia is checked with a simple urine sample or a swab; lab results usually come back in a day or two.

How soon after sex should I get tested?

Chlamydia and gonorrhea show up about 1–2 weeks after exposure, syphilis 3–6 weeks, and HIV 2–6 weeks depending on the test.

What should I do after sexual assault?

Go to an ER or call RAINN (800-656-4673); they provide testing, PEP, and support right away.

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