Sykes County, North Carolina saw 77% more syphilis cases than in the U.S. overall. If you've had a recent risk or simply test regularly, Bear Grass, North Carolina has both local clinics and private labs. Some clinics may bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees, while many private labs let you pay a flat self-pay price. Check the options below.
Available testing centers
7 testing options are listed for Bear Grass, NC. The nearest, Agape Community Health Clinic - Williamston, is about 6.0 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.
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.
Agape Community Health Clinic - Williamston welcomes walk-ins for STI screening without an appointment. Federal qualification underpins its sliding-scale fee structure, letting patients pay according to income. A single visit can cover syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing, making same-day screening straightforward for anyone in Williamston.
Tests offered
Fees & payment
Roanoke River Orthopedics in Williamston welcomes walk-ins for STI screening without an appointment. Federal qualification anchors its sliding-scale fee structure, so cost adjusts to income. A single visit can cover syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing, making it straightforward to address multiple concerns at once.
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Fees & payment
Martin-Tyrrell-Washington District Health in Williamston tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis A and B, and HIV, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, on a sliding-scale fee structure, and by appointment.
The panel here extends to herpes and both hepatitis A and B, meaning two infections that frequently go undetected alongside the standard bacterial and HIV work are resolved in a single appointment rather than requiring separate referrals. That scope matters for anyone who wants a genuinely complete picture in one visit.
Spanish-language capacity at Martin-Tyrrell-Washington is built into clinical services directly: counseling, prevention education, and STI care are delivered in Spanish by staff, not routed through a secondary communication channel. That operational fact means clinical nuance and prevention detail reach patients in full, not in summary.
The no-fee structure at Martin-Tyrrell-Washington District Health applies across the entire scope of services (testing, STI treatment, HPV and hepatitis vaccines) with sliding-scale fees available and free HIV and STI testing offered regardless of insurance status, so the full clinical offering is available without any financial gatekeeping.
Languages
English, Spanish
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Care services
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Listing verified Oct 2025 · Source: CDC NPIN
Free tool · not a clinic
Testing too soon can miss an infection. Enter the date of possible exposure to see the earliest a test can reliably detect each 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.
Typical out-of-pocket ranges by option, actual cost depends on which tests you need.
Public / community clinic
Free HIV testing is common
Private lab (self-pay)
Never billed to insurance
At-home kit
Mailed to your door, private
Doctor / urgent care
Often $0 preventive with insurance
No centers match those filters. Clear the service-type filter or the opening-hours filters to see every center.
Every other option
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.
Test from home
The nearest testing center is about 6 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Bear Grass, 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.
In-home collection
$79 & up
Best value: single tests
$49 & up
Best for simplicity & support
$89 & up
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.
Local clinicians
Beyond dedicated clinics, 245 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Bear Grass. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 79 offer telehealth.
Steven Ferguson, MD Telehealth
Family medicine · 119 Gatling Street, Williamston
Thomas Gennosa, MD Telehealth
Family medicine · 504 North Main Street, Robersonville
Pamela Brown, MD Telehealth
Family medicine · 501 North Main Street, Robersonville
Shahnaz Sharmin, MD
Internal medicine · 1201 Carolina Avenue, Washington
David Lewis, MD Telehealth
Family medicine · 501 West 15th Street, Washington
Jeffrey Asbury, MD
Urology · 1210 North Brown Street, Washington
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
No pharmacy near Bear Grass, NC 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.
5.8 mi 
5.9 mi Mast Pharmacy
6.1 miOneals Drug Store
6.7 mi
7.1 mi Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Bear Grass, NC.
Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.
Prevention & treatment
Testing is one step. For residents of Bear Grass, 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.
Visit from $39
Online STI treatment & DoxyPEP: same-day prescriptions to your pharmacy
Visit from $0 insured
Telehealth STI treatment and sexual-health care, delivered or to your pharmacy
From $0 insured
Telehealth PrEP & DoxyPEP with at-home testing and ongoing monitoring
$0 with most insurance
Free online PrEP & DoxyPEP: HIV prevention, home lab kits, no in-person visit
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
How reported STI rates in Martin County, the county that includes Bear Grass, compare with North Carolina and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~26% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.
#28 of 100 North Carolina counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 72% of the state
| Infection | Martin County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia | 690.1 148 cases ▲ 14% | 607.9 | 492.2 |
| Gonorrhea | 312.4 67 cases ▲ 28% | 243.2 | 179.5 |
| Syphilis (P&S) | 28 6 cases ▲ 41% | 19.9 | 15.8 |
| Syphilis (early) | 14 3 cases ▼ 11% | 15.8 | 16 |
| Syphilis (late/unknown) | 9.3 2 cases ▼ 61% | 24 | 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.
Between 2020 and 2023 in Martin County, chlamydia has fallen from 812.5 to 690.1 per 100,000 (15%), gonorrhea has fallen from 385.8 to 312.4 per 100,000 (19%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 18.2 to 28 per 100,000 (54%).
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
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 Martin County.
Local HIV snapshot
Martin County HIV care continuum (2022)
Martin County recorded 32.5 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 15.1 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Martin County residents living with HIV, 82% are in care · 75.4% 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.
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 Martin County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
Local resources & officials
Data & references
Local context
Getting tested in Bear Grass means finding a path that fits your schedule and comfort level. Young adults here, whether they've just moved to the area or grown up nearby, often seek screening as part of staying healthy without fanfare. Testing facilities in and around Bear Grass listed on this page offer ways to get answers quietly, with results that remain between you and the clinic. The practical reality of a smaller town is that word travels, and that matters when you're deciding where to go. Confidentiality isn't guaranteed by anonymity here; it depends on choosing a provider you trust to keep your visit and results private.
Some people in Bear Grass prefer clinics slightly further out for that reason, while others find their local options straightforward and discreet enough. STI screening catches infections early, before symptoms develop or transmission happens. Whether you're here long-term or passing through, getting tested removes a source of worry and gives you solid information to move forward with. The clinics available in and around Bear Grass understand that people have different comfort levels with where they seek care, and they're set up to work with that reality.
Getting there
At 5.78/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Bear Grass 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.
ZIP 27892 snapshot
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 27892 area around Bear Grass: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Bear Grass alone.
Nearby cities & towns
Just outside Bear Grass? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
Reference
Everything to know before you test in Martin County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under North Carolina law. If you have symptoms right now, our confidential symptom checker maps them to the tests worth considering.
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 |
Testing too early can return a false negative, confirm timing with a Bear Grass-area provider.
| Infection | Earliest reliable test | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
These are the federal Medicare reference prices for processing each lab test. Public clinics and the community health centers serving Bear Grass 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.
Two things that actually depend on North Carolina 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).
In North Carolina, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.
North Carolina 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 North CarolinaSource: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.
Good to Know
Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.
There are 5 options within a 30-mile drive.
Free at public clinics. Private labs run about $24 for one test and $139 for a full panel; at-home kits are $49+.
Yes, free HIV testing is available at public clinics in the area.
A full panel typically covers chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis B and C.
Martin County reported ~690 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above the North Carolina average.
In North Carolina, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.
At-home kits mail to 27892: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.
Your results are part of your HIPAA-protected medical record; you can ask any clinic about its own privacy practices.
Negative is good news, just retest later if the test was soon after a possible exposure.
Yes, most STIs cause no symptoms for a long time, which is exactly why routine screening matters.
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