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

Chlamydia rates in Moore County are about 33% lower than the US average. If you need testing for a one-time concern or regular check-ups in Cameron, North Carolina, consider your options: clinics may bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees, while many private labs let you pay a flat self-pay price. Choose from the list below.

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STD testing near Cameron, NC

7 testing options are listed for Cameron, NC. The nearest, Moore County Health Department, is about 9.1 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.

Closest to you 9.1 miles

Moore County Health Department

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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 22 reviews

Moore County Health Department in Carthage charges nothing for any service it provides, covering gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, and HIV testing alongside HPV and hepatitis vaccines on a sliding-scale structure. With same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and appointments required.

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Every Test and Treatment Carries No Charge

All services at Moore County Health Department are provided at no fee: meaning treatment for a bacterial STI, a hepatitis vaccine, or a follow-up visit don't generate a bill regardless of insurance status or income.

Spanish-Language Care Available Directly

Spanish is a working language of care here, so clinical conversations (risk history, treatment instructions, follow-up plans) happen directly between patient and provider without a mediated step in between.

Herpes Testing Included Alongside the Core Four

Moore County Health Department tests for herpes in addition to gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV. A five-infection panel that gives clinicians a fuller picture when bacterial results alone wouldn't explain a patient's presentation.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
705 Pinehurst Avenue, Carthage, NC 28327
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 10.4 miles

Piedmont Health

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Piedmont Health in Sanford tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C on a sliding-scale fee that applies regardless of insurance status: appointments are required, and bacterial infections caught here are treated the same visit.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
1301 Central Drive, Suite B Sanford, NC 27330
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday Closed
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Community health center 10.5 miles

DLP Central Carolina Medical Group

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 26 reviews

A public safety-net rural health clinic about 11 miles from Cameron. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
1140 Carthage St Suite B, Sanford, NC 27330
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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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 Cameron, 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 Cameron, NC

The nearest testing center is about 9 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Cameron, 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 Cameron, NC

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

  • Marlboro Chesterfield Pathology

    30 Page Street, Pinehurst, NC 28374

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
  • Pinehurst Dermatology and Mohs Surgery Center

    5 Regional Circle Suite B, Pinehurst, NC 28374

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • Integrated Pain Solutions

    695 South Bennett Street, Suite B, Southern Pines, NC 28387

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 323 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Cameron. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 87 offer telehealth.

  • Mary Moree, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 3349 US 1 Highway, Vass

  • Bohdan Kopynec, MD

    Family medicine · 1001 Monroe Street, Carthage

  • Elizabeth Ball, DO

    Family medicine · 401 Capital Drive, Carthage

  • Cherrie Hart, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 801 Pinehurst Avenue, Carthage

  • Thomas Leonard, MD

    Family medicine · 304 Saunders Street, Carthage

  • Katje Lerew Musgrave, DO

    Family medicine · 500 Westover Drive, Sanford

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 Cameron, NC

No pharmacy near Cameron, 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.

  • Coopers Pharmacy

    4.9 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • CVS Pharmacy 7.9 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Walgreens 8.0 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Southern Pines Prescription Shop

    8.4 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Cameron, 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 Cameron, 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 Moore County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Moore County, the county that includes Cameron, compare with North Carolina and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~36% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#65 of 100 North Carolina counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 35% of the state

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

Moore County North Carolina U.S. ▲▼ = Moore County vs the state average
Infection Moore County North Carolina United States
Chlamydia
327.4 350 cases ▼ 46%
607.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
84.2 90 cases ▼ 65%
243.2 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
7.5 8 cases ▼ 62%
19.9 15.8
Syphilis (early)
6.5 7 cases ▼ 59%
15.8 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
12.2 13 cases ▼ 49%
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 Moore County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 8% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 200 400 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Moore County, chlamydia has fallen from 335.9 to 327.4 per 100,000 (3%), gonorrhea has fallen from 122.3 to 84.2 per 100,000 (31%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 4 to 7.5 per 100,000 (88%).

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 Cameron, NC

Adults uninsured
11.3%
No routine checkup
22.8%
No transportation
9.5%
Binge drinking
17.5%
Frequent mental distress
18.9%
Depression
27%
Below poverty line
15.3%
Primary-care ratio
901 : 1
Moore County
  • Medically Underserved Area
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 33rd 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 Moore County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Moore County (2023)

People living with HIV
167 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
8cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
73 · PnR 8.25

Moore County HIV care continuum (2023)

Moore County recorded 8.9 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 15.1 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Moore County residents living with HIV, 69.4% are in care · 56.9% 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 Moore County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Cameron, NC

Carthage Street runs through a Cameron where most households own their homes and a clear majority of adults are married: the kind of community where health decisions often get made as a family, factored into schedules already stretched between work, kids, and the logistics of a rural town without easy sidewalk access to anything. With an average household pushing well over three people and nearly three in four residents active in the labor force, the rhythm here is full, and an unemployment rate that's meaningfully elevated means cost sensitivity shapes choices in real ways. That mix (family-centered households, real financial pressure, and no realistic option to walk anywhere along NC 24–27) is exactly the backdrop against which sexual health screening either happens or gets set aside. Young adults in their late teens and twenties make up a substantial slice of Cameron's population, years when relationships shift frequently and regular testing is simply part of staying well.

The options listed on this page give that group, and everyone else, a starting point, though for a community like Cameron, any clinic visit requires planning a drive rather than a quick errand. Moore County's STI figures carry weight here, because those numbers reflect real people living on these roads. For someone in Cameron, staying current on screening isn't abstract; it's the kind of thing that shows up, or doesn't, in a household's annual health picture.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Cameron, NC

Walkability 4.95 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.95/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Cameron 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 7 STD & STI testing locations in Cameron, North Carolina, EasySTD

ZIP 28326 snapshot

Residents
25,981
Median age
30.3
Median income
$77,197

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 28326 area around Cameron: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Cameron alone.

Cameron sits in Moore County, ZIP 28326. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Phillips Memorial Park
  • Frye Park

Major routes

  • Carthage Street
  • NC24-27
  • NC 24–27 Highway

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

Everything to know before you test in Moore 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 Cameron-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 Cameron 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 Cameron, NC

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Cameron, NC?

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

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

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

Is there free HIV testing near Cameron, NC?

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

What's included in a full panel near Cameron, NC?

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

How common is chlamydia in Moore County?

Moore County reported ~327 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below 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.

Can I have an STD and feel completely healthy?

Yes, most STIs cause no symptoms for a long time, which is exactly why routine screening matters.

Can STDs be treated near Cameron, NC?

Many STIs are fully cured with antibiotics; others, like HIV and herpes, are well managed with treatment.

How is syphilis tested near Cameron, NC?

A blood draw screens for syphilis, with a confirmatory test if it's reactive.

How do I prevent STDs?

Use condoms, test regularly, get the HPV and hep B vaccines, and ask about PrEP for HIV.

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