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STD Testing in Beulaville, NC: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

In Duplin County, new HIV diagnoses run about 12% lower than America's average. Whatever your reason, whether you're starting a new relationship or managing ongoing care, you have choices in Beulaville, North Carolina: clinics often work with insurance or offer sliding-scale fees, while many private labs charge a flat self-pay price. Here are some options.

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STD testing near Beulaville, NC

6 testing options are listed for Beulaville, NC. The nearest, Goshen Medical Center, is about 0.5 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.

Community health center 0.5 miles

Goshen Medical Center

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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 67 reviews

Goshen Medical Center, a full-service medical clinic in Beulaville, pairs STI testing with the clinical depth to treat bacterial infections the same visit, on a sliding-scale fee open to all. Appointments are required; Spanish and interpretation services are available.

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Spanish and Interpretation Keep Care Moving

When a language gap opens between patient and provider, follow-up falls apart: questions go unasked, treatment instructions get fuzzy, and the condition lingers. Goshen Medical Center conducts visits in Spanish and through interpretation services for other languages, so the clinical conversation stays complete from screening through treatment.

Hepatitis A, B, and C Testing Alongside the Core Panel

For anyone without a regular primary-care provider, or managing care on a cash basis, chasing down hepatitis testing separately means a second appointment and a second bill. Goshen Medical Center carries hepatitis A, B, and C testing alongside gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, handling the broader picture in a single scheduled visit.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
119 Crossover Road, Beulaville, NC 28518
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Best for free testing 11.4 miles

Duplin County Health Department

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Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 25 reviews

Duplin County Health Department in Kenansville tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB, every test at no charge, on a sliding scale that extends to all care services, with appointments required and same-visit treatment available for bacterial STIs.

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Every Test and Service Carries Zero Cost

Free HIV and STI testing anchors the fee structure here, but the no-cost policy extends across the full service list: TB treatment, hepatitis C treatment, HPV and hepatitis A and B vaccines, and mpox vaccination all carry the same price: nothing. Medicaid and insurance are accepted, and a sliding scale covers anyone else.

Haitian Creole and Spanish Served Directly

Duplin County Health Department provides services in both Haitian Creole and Spanish, which means patients in those languages can give an accurate symptom history and receive treatment instructions without anything lost between languages.

Hepatitis C Diagnosis and Treatment in One Place

Hepatitis C treatment is delivered on-site at Duplin County Health Department, so a positive hepatitis C test leads directly to a treatment plan at the same clinic. The hepatitis A and B vaccines that protect a newly diagnosed patient are available here as well.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
340 Seminary Street, Kenansville, NC 28349
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

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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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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 Beulaville, NC

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 Beulaville, NC

The nearest testing center is less than a mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Beulaville, 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 Beulaville, NC

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

  • Beulaville Pediatrics

    110 East Park Drive, Beulaville, NC 28518

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • ECU Health Duplin Hospital

    401 North Main Street, Kenansville, NC 28349

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 236 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Beulaville. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 61 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.

Pharmacies near Beulaville, NC

No pharmacy near Beulaville, 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.

  • Walgreens 0.1 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Kerr Drug

    0.2 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Healthway Pharmacy

    0.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Beulaville Pharmacy

    0.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Realo Discount Drugs

    0.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Beulaville, NC.

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 Beulaville, 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 Duplin County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Duplin County, the county that includes Beulaville, 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.

#24 of 100 North Carolina counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 76% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Duplin County vs North Carolina vs U.S.

Duplin County North Carolina U.S. ▲▼ = Duplin County vs the state average
Infection Duplin County North Carolina United States
Chlamydia
737.1 365 cases ▲ 21%
607.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
189.8 94 cases ▼ 22%
243.2 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
14.1 7 cases ▼ 29%
19.9 15.8
Syphilis (early)
16.2 8 cases ▲ 3%
15.8 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
16.2 8 cases ▼ 33%
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.

Reported STD rates in Duplin County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 3% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 375 750 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Duplin County, chlamydia has risen from 671.3 to 737.1 per 100,000 (10%), gonorrhea has fallen from 201.2 to 189.8 per 100,000 (6%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 6.2 to 14.1 per 100,000 (127%).

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 Beulaville, NC

Adults uninsured
11.1%
No routine checkup
19.7%
No transportation
8.8%
Binge drinking
14.4%
Frequent mental distress
17.5%
Depression
24.9%
Below poverty line
16.4%
Primary-care ratio
4,410 : 1
Duplin County
  • Primary-care shortage score 18 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 45.9
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 91st 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 Duplin County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Duplin County (2023)

People living with HIV
347 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
5cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
112 · PnR 9.2

Duplin County HIV care continuum (2023)

Duplin County recorded 12.1 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 15.1 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Duplin County residents living with HIV, 48.6% are in care · 43.6% 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 Duplin County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Beulaville, NC

NC 24 stretches through Beulaville as both East Main Street and West Main Street, and for most residents a clinic visit means climbing into a car and committing to a real drive. Nothing here is a short walk away. That reality lands differently when more than half of households are renting, many at monthly costs that leave little cushion for anything that feels optional, including a copay or an afternoon off work. Unemployment here runs notably higher than state averages, and labor-force participation is relatively low, which means schedules are uneven in both directions. Some people have the hours but not the money, others are stretched thin across multiple obligations.

With average households running close to three people and a meaningful share of adults raising families together, a routine screening can feel like one more logistical item layered onto an already full day. That's precisely why the range of options listed on this page matters: cost tiers, varying hours, and locations in and around Beulaville give people actual choices rather than a single inconvenient default. Young adults in their late teens and twenties, the years when STI rates climb highest, are well represented in Beulaville, and for them especially, an option that doesn't require burning half a tank of gas or rearranging childcare is the one that actually gets scheduled. For a renting household on a tight monthly budget, a low-cost or no-cost listing here isn't a convenience; it's the deciding factor.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Beulaville, NC

Walkability 3.12 / 20 · Least walkable

At 3.12/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Beulaville 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 Beulaville, North Carolina, EasySTD

ZIP 28518 snapshot

Residents
8,065
Median age
36
Median income
$54,500

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 28518 area around Beulaville: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Beulaville alone.

Beulaville sits in Duplin County, ZIP 28518. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Major routes

  • NC 24 (East Main Street)

STD testing in Beulaville, NC: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Duplin 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.

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 Beulaville-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 Beulaville 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 North Carolina

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

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).

Can a minor consent on their own?

In North Carolina, 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)

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 Carolina

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

STD testing FAQs for Beulaville, NC

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Richlands, NC instead?

Possibly, Richlands, NC is close; compare it by distance against Goshen Medical Center.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

Medicaid generally covers STD testing, and public clinics test for free regardless of coverage.

Is there free STD testing near Beulaville, NC?

Yes, Duplin County Health Department (11.4 mi) offers free testing, and public clinics serve the uninsured.

Which tests are offered near Beulaville, NC?

Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Rapid HIV, a full panel covers the common ones.

How common is chlamydia in Duplin County?

About 737 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), above the North Carolina average.

Can someone under 18 get tested in North Carolina without a parent?

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

How long do results take near Beulaville, NC?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

Should I get tested for STDs while pregnant?

Yes, the CDC recommends STI screening early in pregnancy, since untreated infections can affect the baby.

Clinic or at-home test, which is better near Beulaville, NC?

A clinic offers same-day answers and on-site treatment; an at-home kit trades that for privacy and convenience, both use real lab testing.

How do I prepare for an STD test near Beulaville, NC?

Just note your exposure dates and symptoms; for urine tests, hold off urinating ~1 hour before.

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