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STD Testing in Biloxi, MS: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

New HIV diagnoses in Harrison County run about 61% higher than the US average. If you're in Biloxi, Mississippi, and are wondering whether you have symptoms or just want peace of mind, you can choose between visiting a clinic for immediate treatment and an at-home kit for private sample collection.

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STD testing near Biloxi, MS

11 testing options are listed for Biloxi, MS. The nearest, Singing River, is about 1.0 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.

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American Esoteric Laboratories

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Rated 4 out of 5 from 5 reviews
Address
3413-A Washington Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39507 7.2 miles away
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 88 reviews
Address
12207 Highway 49, Gulfport, MS 39503 9.1 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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Closest to you 1.0 miles

Singing River

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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 101 reviews

Singing River in Biloxi covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, rapid and conventional HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB testing: bacterial infections treated the same visit, with fees on a sliding scale and walk-ins welcome.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
967 Cedar Lake Road, Biloxi, MS 39532
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
Website
3.0 miles

Bethel Free Clinic

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 23 reviews

Bethel Free Clinic in Biloxi runs on appointments and covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, and HIV testing alongside STI treatment and HPV and hepatitis A and B vaccines. All on a sliding scale that bottoms out at no charge whatsoever.

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Every Line Item Settles at Zero

Bethel Free Clinic carries a no-fee floor across its entire service list: testing, treatment, and vaccines alike. Donations are accepted, a sliding scale exists, and the bottom of that scale is zero dollars, with no service carved out from that guarantee.

Herpes Testing Is Built Into the Panel

Beyond gonorrhea, chlamydia, and HIV, Bethel Free Clinic includes herpes testing in its diagnostic lineup. That means serological confirmation of HSV exposure is ordered and read on-site, giving clinicians a complete picture before treatment decisions are made.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
1650 Carrol Drive, Biloxi, MS 39531
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Wednesday Closed
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 3.2 miles

Coastal Family Health Center

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Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 35 reviews

Coastal Family Health Center in D'Iberville accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurance, with sliding-scale fees available for everyone else, and it runs a broad panel covering rapid HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB, by appointment, with care delivered in Spanish.

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Herpes and Hepatitis Tested on the Same Visit

Coastal Family Health Center runs serology for herpes simplex alongside hepatitis A, B, and C antibody testing: orders placed, specimens collected, and results managed within the same clinical workflow as the core bacterial and viral panel, so nothing requires a separate lab referral or a second appointment.

PrEP and PEP Prescribed and Managed Here

Without access to PrEP and PEP at a primary care site, patients often face a gap between testing and actually starting HIV prevention medication. Coastal Family Health Center prescribes and manages both (PrEP for ongoing prevention, PEP when it's needed) closing that gap inside a single practice.

Clinical Spanish Across the Full Visit

Care at Coastal Family Health Center is delivered in Spanish, which means clinical conversations (symptoms, medication instructions, follow-up plans) happen directly between patient and provider without a relay, keeping the nuance intact where it matters most.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
3446 Popps Ferry Road, D'Iberville, MS 39540
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
Community health center 3.5 miles

Children's International

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 104 reviews

A public safety-net rural health clinic about 4 miles from Biloxi. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
2561 Pass Road, Biloxi, MS 39531
Website
Community health center 4.3 miles

AHF Wellness Center - Biloxi

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AHF Wellness Center in Biloxi delivers HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis testing alongside same-visit bacterial treatment — no appointment needed, no insurance required, and every service at no charge to the patient.

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Zero-Fee Care Across Every Service Offered

AHF Wellness Center charges nothing for any service it provides — testing, counseling, treatment. That means the decision to come in, follow up, or return for another round of testing never has a price attached to it.

PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP Prescribed On-Site

The clinic prescribes PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP directly — no separate primary care provider needed to get started or stay on a regimen. Pharmacy support handles fills and refills, with home delivery available where the option exists.

Tests & treats PrEP DoxyPEP
Address
189 Walmart Lane, Biloxi, MS 39531
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday Closed
  • Friday 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 4.7 miles

Biloxi Pediatric Health Center

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Rated 4 out of 5 from 5 reviews

Biloxi Pediatric Health Center in Biloxi serves patients paying out of pocket or without coverage through its federally qualified status and NHSC sliding-fee schedule, making syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening financially within reach. With fees tied directly to household income.

Sliding-scale
Address
735 Division Street, Biloxi, MS 39530
Website
6.8 miles

Bethesda Free Health Clinic of D Iberville

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Rated 3.6 out of 5 from 31 reviews

Bethesda Free Health Clinic of D'Iberville, serving Ocean Springs, tests for HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis, treating bacterial infections the same visit. All on a sliding scale that goes down to zero, with appointments required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
6912 Washington Avenue, Ocean Springs, MS 39564
Booking
Appointment required
Website
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Labcorp

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 5 reviews
Address
1105 Broad Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39501 11.2 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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Labcorp

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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 17 reviews
Address
6701 Airport Boulevard, Mobile, AL 36608 47.6 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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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 matters most to you?

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 Biloxi, 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.

Test from home

At-home STD testing in Biloxi, MS

The nearest testing center is about 1 mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Biloxi, 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 Biloxi, MS

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

  • Memorial Hospital Biloxi

    150 Reynoir Street, Biloxi, MS 39530

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

  • Memorial Laboratory Services AT Cedar Lake

    920 Tommy Munro Dr Suite 100, Biloxi, MS 39532

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

  • VA Gulf Coast Veterans HCS

    400 Veterans Avenue, Biloxi, MS 39531

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

  • ST Martin Medical Complex LAB

    15012 Lemoyne Boulevard, Biloxi, MS 39532

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • Biloxi OB-GYN Clinic

    147 Reynoir St Suite 105, Biloxi, MS 39530

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

Showing the nearest 5 CLIA-certified labs.

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 213 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Biloxi. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 66 offer telehealth.

  • Bita Ghaffari, MD

    Family medicine · 1756 Popps Ferry Road, Biloxi, MS

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  • Christopher Blomberg, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 1756 Popps Ferry Road, Biloxi, MS

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  • Rebecca Rose, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 1756 Popps Ferry Road, Biloxi, MS

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  • Travis Webster, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 1759 Medical Park Drive, Biloxi, MS

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  • Hebe Diaz, MD

    OB-GYN · 1720 A Medical Park Drive, Biloxi, MS

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  • Joseph Biggio, MD

    OB-GYN · 1721 Medical Park Drive, Biloxi, MS

    Call Directions

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 Biloxi, MS

No pharmacy near Biloxi, 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.

  • Polk's Crossgates Discount Drugs

    0.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 0.4 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Benzer Pharmacy

    0.9 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Cedar Lake Pharmacy

    1.0 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Ladner Drugs

    2.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Woolmarket Pharmacy

    2.4 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Biloxi, 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 Biloxi, 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 Harrison County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Harrison County, the county that includes Biloxi, compare with Mississippi and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~28% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#51 of 82 Mississippi counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 38% of the state

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

Harrison County Mississippi U.S. ▲▼ = Harrison County vs the state average
Infection Harrison County Mississippi United States
Chlamydia
561.2 1,182 cases ▼ 20%
700.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
212.7 448 cases ▼ 15%
251.1 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
28.5 60 cases ▼ 5%
30.1 15.8
Syphilis (early)
5.7 12 cases ▼ 65%
16.3 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
50.3 106 cases ▼ 22%
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.

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

Chlamydia ▼ 19% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 400 800 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Harrison County, chlamydia has fallen from 755.9 to 561.2 per 100,000 (26%), gonorrhea has fallen from 507.1 to 212.7 per 100,000 (58%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 30.2 to 28.5 per 100,000 (6%).

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 Biloxi, MS

Adults uninsured
11.4%
No routine checkup
18.9%
No transportation
11%
Binge drinking
14.2%
Frequent mental distress
17.2%
Depression
21%
Below poverty line
16.1%
Primary-care ratio
1,790 : 1
Harrison County
  • Primary-care shortage score 21 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 52
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 92nd 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 Harrison County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Harrison 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
428 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
39cases countywide
On PrEP (coverage)
20.2%

Harrison County HIV care continuum (2023)

Harrison County recorded 22.1 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 21.3 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Harrison County residents living with HIV, 72.5% are in care · 64.1% 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 Harrison County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Biloxi, MS

Along Popps Ferry Road, where apartment complexes stack up block after block and monthly rent consumes the better part of a paycheck, the gap between knowing a screening matters and actually booking one can stretch into months or years. With more than half the city renting rather than owning, and unemployment running noticeably higher than national norms, the financial math of daily life here is tight enough that an out-of-pocket lab fee or a missed work shift can be the reason a visit gets indefinitely postponed. That pressure falls unevenly on younger adults, people in their late teens and twenties who are already navigating entry-level wages and less stable schedules.

This is also the crowd most likely to benefit from routine STI screening, and Biloxi's numbers reflect a county STI picture that makes that access genuinely consequential. Getting out to a clinic isn't a short walk either; the spread of the city along corridors like Popps Ferry Road and Pass Road means most trips require a car and a window of free time that shift workers or parents of young children, and the average household here runs to more than three people, don't always have on short notice. Knowing what options are realistically within reach, including hours and fees before you ever leave the house, makes it far more likely that a routine test becomes something you fit around the causeway traffic rather than something you reschedule for a quieter season that never quite arrives.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Biloxi, MS

Walkability 7.76 / 20 · Below average

At 7.76/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Biloxi 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 11 STD & STI testing locations in Biloxi, Mississippi, EasySTD

ZIP 39532 snapshot

Residents
36,710
Median age
39.4
Median income
$65,892

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 39532 area around Biloxi: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Biloxi alone.

Biloxi sits in Harrison County, ZIP 39532. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Biloxi Lighthouse
  • Lockheed F-104C Starfighter
  • McDonnell RF-101C Voodoo
  • North American T-28A Trojan
  • Republic F-105D Thunderchief
  • Miramar Park

Neighborhoods & communities

  • D'Iberville

Major routes

  • Popps Ferry Road
  • Cedar Lake Road
  • Pass Road
  • Rodenberg Avenue

Reference

STD testing in Biloxi, MS: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Harrison 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 a Biloxi-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 Biloxi 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 Biloxi, MS

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Biloxi, MS?

Yes, several local labs offer same-day walk-in testing; best to call first.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Biloxi, MS?

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

Can I get tested in Biloxi, MS without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near Biloxi, MS?

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

How common is chlamydia in Harrison County?

Harrison County reported ~561 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Mississippi average.

How long do results take near Biloxi, MS?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

Can I get PrEP near Biloxi, MS?

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

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.

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.

What happens if chlamydia goes untreated?

Untreated chlamydia can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease and fertility problems, caught early, it's cured with antibiotics.

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