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STD Testing in Bells, TN: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Crocket County, Tennessee reported gonorrhea is 52% lower than the US average. Whether you're starting a new relationship or managing ongoing care in Bells, Tennessee, weigh the trade-offs between community or public clinics and private labs.

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STD testing near Bells, TN

5 testing options are listed for Bells, TN. The nearest, Tennessee Department of Health, is about 5.0 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.

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Tennessee Department of Health

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Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 10 reviews

Tennessee Department of Health in Alamo runs STI care through the full infrastructure of a public health department: meaning gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, and HIV testing sit alongside TB care and family planning, all on a sliding scale, with same-visit bacterial treatment, by appointment, at no cost.

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Every Service Here Carries Zero Dollar Cost

Fee structures at many clinics leave patients calculating which tests they can actually afford, sometimes skipping coverage to stay within budget. At Tennessee Department of Health in Alamo, that calculus disappears entirely. Every service, from the first test to treatment, is provided at no fee.

Spanish Care Keeps Treatment From Falling Through

When a clinic can't communicate fluently in Spanish, the appointment ends but the care doesn't always follow: follow-up gets missed, treatment gets delayed, and the gap widens. Tennessee Department of Health in Alamo delivers services directly in Spanish, so nothing essential gets lost between the visit and the outcome.

Hepatitis C Treatment Happens Here, Start to Finish

Plenty of testing sites will confirm a hepatitis C antibody and leave patients to locate a specialist on their own. Tennessee Department of Health in Alamo treats hepatitis C on-site, diagnosis and active management stay in the same building, with the same team.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
209 North Bells Street, Alamo, TN 38001
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Labcorp

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Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 58 reviews
Address
159 North Star Drive, Jackson, TN 38305 13.1 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Quest Diagnostics

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Address
24 Physicians Drive, Jackson, TN 38305 13.4 miles away
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 Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Med Ctr Lab Jackson Madison Co Gen Hosp

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Address
620 Skyline Drive, Jackson, TN 38301 15.4 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 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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Bolivar General Hospital

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Rated 2.6 out of 5 from 43 reviews
Address
650 Nuckolls Road, Bolivar, TN 38008 31.7 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 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 Bells, TN

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

At-home STD testing in Bells, TN

The nearest testing center is about 5 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Bells, 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 Bells, TN

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

  • Crockett Medical Clinic

    58 South Bells Street, Alamo, TN 38001

    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 Bells. 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 Bells, TN who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 222 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Bells. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 21 offer telehealth.

  • Felix Nnaji, MD

    Internal medicine · 4937 College Street, Bells

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  • Sheg Aranmolate, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 213 Herndon Drive, Bells

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  • James Williams, MD

    Family medicine · 4128 Old Jackson Road, Bells

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  • Maria Antique, MD

    Family medicine · 560 Mcclellan Road, Jackson

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  • Alysen Carter, MD

    Family medicine · 2565 North Washington Avenue, Brownsville

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  • Adam English, DO

    Family medicine · 2290 North Washington Avenue, Brownsville

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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 Bells, TN

No pharmacy near Bells, TN 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 Bells, TN.

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 Bells, 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 Crockett County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Crockett County, the county that includes Bells, compare with Tennessee and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~22% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#17 of 95 Tennessee counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 82% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Crockett County vs Tennessee vs U.S.

Crockett County Tennessee U.S. ▲▼ = Crockett County vs the state average
Infection Crockett County Tennessee United States
Chlamydia
457.7 64 cases ▼ 12%
517.4 492.2
Gonorrhea
85.8 12 cases ▼ 54%
186.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
7.2 1 cases ▼ 51%
14.8 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 11.5 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
7.2 1 cases ▼ 73%
26.4 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 Crockett County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 19% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 300 600 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Crockett County, chlamydia has fallen from 510.4 to 457.7 per 100,000 (10%), gonorrhea has fallen from 323.5 to 85.8 per 100,000 (73%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 21.5 to 7.2 per 100,000 (67%).

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 Bells, TN

Adults uninsured
14%
No routine checkup
21.2%
Binge drinking
13.3%
Frequent mental distress
20%
Depression
28.4%
Below poverty line
14%
  • Primary-care shortage score 16 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 58
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 72nd 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 Crockett County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Crockett County (2023)

People living with HIV
110 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
102

Crockett County HIV care continuum (2022)

Crockett County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 14.8 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Crockett County residents living with HIV, 72.7% are in care · 54.5% 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 Crockett County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Bells, TN

High Street cuts through a Bells where more than four in ten households rent rather than own, a share that speaks to a younger, more mobile slice of residents whose lives are still being assembled: new jobs, new relationships, the kind of flux that makes routine health maintenance easy to defer. With average households running larger than most Tennessee small towns and nearly half of adults married, a lot of that activity happens within tight family budgets, and at $804 a month for a typical rental, there isn't much slack for anything that feels optional. Including a screening appointment. That budget pressure lands hardest on people in their late teens and twenties, the years when STI rates climb steeply and when a co-pay or an afternoon off work can genuinely tip the decision.

Crockett County's STI picture, visible in the tables on this page, gives that calculus real stakes. With labor-force participation below sixty percent, the residents who are working often hold the kinds of schedules (hourly, shift-based) that don't bend easily around clinic hours. That single fact reshapes the math: a clinic with extended evening hours or a sliding-scale fee isn't a nice-to-have here, it's what makes the difference between a trip that gets planned and one that gets made.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Bells, TN

Walkability 4.71 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.71/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Bells 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 5 STD & STI testing locations in Bells, Tennessee, EasySTD

ZIP 38006 snapshot

Residents
5,375
Median age
36.8
Median income
$61,250

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 38006 area around Bells: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Bells alone.

Bells sits in Crockett County, ZIP 38006. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Oakview Memorial Park
  • City of Bells Park
  • Redmond Schoolhouse
  • Cotton Museum of the South
  • Tennessee Safari Park

Major routes

  • High Street

Reference

STD testing in Bells, TN: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Crockett County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Tennessee 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 a Bells-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 Bells 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 Tennessee

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

Two things that actually depend on Tennessee 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 Tennessee, 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)

Tennessee 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 Tennessee

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 Bells, TN

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Bells, TN?

There are 4 options within a 30-mile drive.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Bells, TN?

Usually yes, it can be billed to insurance, or paid out of pocket at a flat rate.

Can I get tested in Bells, TN without insurance?

Public clinics serve people without insurance, often on a sliding scale.

What's included in a full panel near Bells, TN?

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

How common is chlamydia in Crockett County?

Crockett County reported ~458 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Tennessee average.

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

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

How is chlamydia tested near Bells, TN?

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

Are at-home STD tests accurate?

Reputable kits use the same lab methods as clinics; any positive should be confirmed and treated by a provider.

Does a negative test mean I'm safe?

Reassuring if you tested after the window, just retest if it was early, and screen again with new partners.

Does the test site matter for gonorrhea?

Yes, site matters; oral/anal exposure needs a throat or rectal swab, which urine testing won't catch.

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