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

Franklin County reports about 539 chlamydia cases per 100,000 residents, near the US average, whether you need testing after a possible exposure or as part of routine care in Bude, Mississippi. Some local clinics will bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees, while many private labs let you pay a flat self-pay price. Find your options in the list below.

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STD testing near Bude, MS

6 testing options are listed for Bude, MS. The nearest, Mississippi State Department of Health, is about 0.3 miles away. Compare 3 community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.

How to read these listings

Listings tagged Community health center are federally funded health centers and rural clinics that treat everyone regardless of insurance or ability to pay: required to bill on a sliding fee scale and provide confidential care, and in many states minors may consent to their own STI testing. A Title X tag flags centers funded for confidential family-planning services; confirm current participation when you call.

Source: CMS FQHC & Rural Health Clinic enrollment files (data.cms.gov), refreshed quarterly. Title X status reflects the latest OPA grantee list.

Closest to you 0.3 miles

Mississippi State Department of Health

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Mississippi State Department of Health in Bude is a public health department, which means STI testing sits inside the same infrastructure built to track and contain disease at a population level. Testing covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections. All provided at no fee.

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Every Service Here Costs Nothing

Every service the clinic provides (testing, treatment, vaccines, family planning) carries no charge. That zero cost extends to follow-up care, so a positive result doesn't create a second financial decision on top of a medical one.

Spanish Is a Full Clinical Language Here

Spanish is listed as a service language at this clinic, meaning the conversation about symptoms, test results, and treatment happens directly in Spanish. Not relayed through a workaround. For patients whose medical vocabulary lives in Spanish, that directness changes the quality of what gets communicated.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
140 West Mill Road, Bude, MS 39630
Opening hours
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday Closed
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 0.4 miles

Franklin County Memorial Hospital

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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 14 reviews

A public safety-net rural health clinic in Bude. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
136 Main Street North, Bude, MS 39630
Website
2.2 miles

Family Health Care Clinic

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Family Health Care Clinic in Meadville runs on a sliding scale and accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance, covering HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB. With same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and PrEP and PEP for prevention.

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PrEP and PEP Available at Every Appointment

Family Health Care Clinic prescribes both PrEP and PEP on-site, which means a single appointment handles ongoing HIV prevention rather than sending you elsewhere for a prescription. That continuity keeps the medication in your hands without an extra stop.

Hepatitis C Treatment Happens Here, Start to Finish

For anyone managing hepatitis C without a specialist or paying out of pocket, Family Health Care Clinic carries treatment through from diagnosis to the medication itself. No separate gastroenterology referral required to get the antivirals that clear the infection.

Skipping Herpes or Hepatitis Testing Costs a Second Visit

Leaving herpes or hepatitis off a panel means booking a follow-up elsewhere and paying twice to get answers. Family Health Care Clinic tests for herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C alongside the core bacterial infections, so nothing falls through to a second appointment.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
445 Main Street, Meadville, MS 39653
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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Labcorp

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Address
5326 Oak Street, Saint Francisville, LA 70775 55.8 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 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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Clinical Pathology Labs

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
20040 Plank Road, Zachary, LA 70791 58.4 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Lane Memorial Hospital

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 828 reviews
Address
6300 Main Street, Zachary, LA 70791 58.7 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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When can I test? Exposure-window calculator

Testing too soon can miss an infection. Enter the date of possible exposure to see the earliest a test can reliably detect each STI.

Detection windows for every STI
Infection Earliest reliable test Conclusive after
Chlamydia 7 days after exposure 14 days after exposure
Gonorrhea 7 days after exposure 14 days after exposure
Trichomoniasis 7 days after exposure 28 days after exposure
HIV (NAT / RNA) 10 days after exposure 33 days after exposure
HIV (4th-gen Ag/Ab) 18 days after exposure 45 days after exposure
HIV (antibody) 21 days after exposure 84 days after exposure
Syphilis 21 days after exposure 42 days after exposure
Hepatitis B 21 days after exposure 42 days after exposure
Hepatitis C 56 days after exposure 77 days after exposure
Herpes (HSV) 28 days after exposure 112 days after exposure

Guidance only, confirm timing with a clinician. A negative result before the conclusive date may need a repeat test.

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What will it cost? Estimate your STD test

Typical out-of-pocket ranges by option, actual cost depends on which tests you need.

  • Public / community clinic

    Free HIV testing is common

    $0–$25

  • Private lab (self-pay)

    Never billed to insurance

    $24–$200

  • At-home kit

    Mailed to your door, private

    From $49

  • Doctor / urgent care

    Often $0 preventive with insurance

    $0–$50 copay

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More ways to get tested in Bude, 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 Bude, MS

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

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

  • Family Medical Group of Bude

    136 Main Street, Bude, MS 39630

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Family Medical Group

    595 Main Street, Meadville, MS 39653

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Franklin County Memorial Hospital

    40 Union Church, Meadville, MS 39653

    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 Bude. 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 Bude, MS who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 39 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Bude. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 4 offer telehealth.

These are registry-listed clinicians, not dedicated STD-testing clinics. CMS records do not independently verify current licensure, testing services, availability, price, or new-patient status. Confirm each detail before booking. Source: CMS Doctors & Clinicians.

Nearby pharmacies

Pharmacies near Bude, MS

No pharmacy near Bude, MS publishes an STD-related service or holds a current CLIA testing certificate, so these are simply the closest. Contact a location directly to confirm counter hours, services, prices, and availability before visiting.

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Bude, 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 Bude, 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 Franklin County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Franklin County, the county that includes Bude, compare with Mississippi and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~31% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#55 of 82 Mississippi counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 33% of the state

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

Franklin County Mississippi U.S. ▲▼ = Franklin County vs the state average
Infection Franklin County Mississippi United States
Chlamydia
538.8 41 cases ▼ 23%
700.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
105.1 8 cases ▼ 58%
251.1 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
26.3 2 cases ▼ 13%
30.1 15.8
Syphilis (early)
26.3 2 cases ▲ 61%
16.3 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
65.7 5 cases ▲ 1%
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 Franklin County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 14% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 325 650 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Franklin County, chlamydia has fallen from 638.4 to 538.8 per 100,000 (16%), gonorrhea has fallen from 286.6 to 105.1 per 100,000 (63%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 26.1 to 26.3 per 100,000 (1%).

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 Bude, MS

Adults uninsured
15.3%
No routine checkup
16.4%
No transportation
19.3%
Binge drinking
10.2%
Frequent mental distress
19.3%
Depression
19.8%
Below poverty line
46.5%
Primary-care ratio
7,676 : 1
Franklin County
  • Primary-care shortage score 22 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 57.6
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 58th 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 Franklin County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Franklin 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
187 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
78

Franklin County HIV care continuum (2022)

Franklin County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 21.3 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Franklin County residents living with HIV, 75% are in care · 50% 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 Franklin County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Bude, MS

Single adults are a large share of the population. Bude sits in Franklin County, Mississippi: a mid-size, suburban community. The jobless rate sits near 3.6%, and it's more working-class than college-credentialed (about 3% hold a degree). With appointments in demand, mail-in kits and telehealth offer a quicker, private route.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Bude, MS

Walkability 3.86 / 20 · Least walkable

At 3.86/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Bude 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 Bude, Mississippi, EasySTD

ZIP 39630 snapshot

Residents
871
Median age
27.4
Median income
$25,724

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 39630 area around Bude: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Bude alone.

Bude sits in Franklin County, ZIP 39630. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Major routes

  • US 98 (United States Highway 98)

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Franklin 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 Bude-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 Bude 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 Bude, MS

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Bude, MS?

There are 3 options within a 30-mile drive.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

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

Is there free HIV testing near Bude, MS?

Yes, free HIV testing is available at public clinics in the area.

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

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

How common is chlamydia in Franklin County?

Franklin County reported ~539 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Mississippi average.

Is there an at-home STD test for Bude, MS?

At-home kits mail to 39630: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.

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

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

Can I get PrEP near Bude, MS?

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

How long do results take near Bude, MS?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

What samples are used for STD testing near Bude, MS?

Usually urine or a swab for chlamydia/gonorrhea, and blood for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis.

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