This past year, Madison reported syphilis cases at about 49% lower than the national rate. If you've had a recent risk or test on a regular schedule in Canton, Mississippi, you have different options. Public clinics keep costs down, private labs prioritize speed, and at-home kits trade a clinic visit for convenience. Here are some choices.
Available testing centers
9 testing options are listed for Canton, MS. The nearest, L.C. Tennin, Jr M.D., is about 0.9 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.
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.
A community safety-net rural health clinic in Canton. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.
Tests offered
Mississippi State Department of Health in Canton tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV on a sliding-scale fee that extends to free STI and HIV testing, with appointments required and same-visit treatment available for bacterial infections.
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English
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Listing verified May 2026 · Source: CDC NPIN
A safety-net rural health clinic about 2 miles from Canton. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.
Tests offered
GA Carmichael Family Health Center in Canton runs on a sliding-scale fee structure (with Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance accepted) and extends its full STI panel, including rapid and conventional HIV, hepatitis A, B, and C, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and herpes, to walk-in patients at no charge.
Title X designation means that every service GA Carmichael Family Health Center provides (testing, treatment, vaccines, PrEP, counseling) carries no charge, regardless of coverage. That zero extends to the full panel and to ongoing care, not just the initial test.
GA Carmichael Family Health Center staffs Spanish-language services directly, meaning clinical conversations (medication counseling, PrEP adherence education, STI treatment) happen in Spanish as a primary operational capacity, not as an accommodation arranged after check-in.
For anyone without a consistent HIV care provider or reliable coverage for antiretroviral medication, GA Carmichael's Ryan White funding closes that gap: the program supports testing, linkage to treatment, and medication adherence counseling as a continuous care structure, not a one-time service.
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English, Spanish
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Listing verified May 2026 · Source: CDC NPIN + HRSA
Dr. Arenia C. Mallory Community Health Center in Canton runs on sliding-scale fees with Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance accepted, covering gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV testing with STI treatment and appointments required, and full services available in Spanish.
Spanish is a working clinical language at Dr. Arenia C. Mallory Community Health Center: not a workaround for scheduling or paperwork, but the medium for testing conversations, treatment decisions, and PrEP counseling. Every service on the menu, from syphilis testing to HPV vaccination, is accessible in Spanish without routing through a separate department.
When prevention requires a prescription, the gap between a conversation and an actual PrEP regimen can stretch into weeks if a clinic can't write the order itself. Dr. Arenia C. Mallory Community Health Center prescribes PrEP directly, so the decision to start HIV prevention doesn't stall waiting on another provider in another office.
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English, Spanish
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Listing verified May 2026 · Source: CDC NPIN
Free tool · not a clinic
Testing too soon can miss an infection. Enter the date of possible exposure to see the earliest a test can reliably detect each 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.
Typical out-of-pocket ranges by option, actual cost depends on which tests you need.
Public / community clinic
Free HIV testing is common
Private lab (self-pay)
Never billed to insurance
At-home kit
Mailed to your door, private
Doctor / urgent care
Often $0 preventive with insurance
No centers match those filters. Clear the service-type filter or the opening-hours filters to see every center.
Every other option
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
The nearest testing center is less than a mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Canton, 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.
In-home collection
$79 & up
Best range: couples & full panels
$79 & up
Best value: single tests
$49 & up
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
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Madison 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.
161 River Oaks Drive, Canton, MS 39046
CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission
112 South Lake Circle, Canton, MS 39046
CMS-certified lab
2173 Main Street, Madison, MS 39110
CMS-certified lab
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Canton. 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
Beyond dedicated clinics, 372 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Canton. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 64 offer telehealth.
Romero Midgett, MD
OB-GYN · 364 Martin Luther King Drive, Canton
Parvesh Goel, MD
Internal medicine · 1171 Hart Street, Canton
Satira Perry, MD
Family medicine · 529 Mace Street, Canton
James Cloy, MD
Family medicine · 161 River Oaks Drive, Canton
Clark Martin, MD
Internal medicine · 102 Lexington Drive, Madison
Lori Fulton, MD
OB-GYN · 111 Colony Crossing Way, Madison
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
No pharmacy near Canton, 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.
Ancillary Medical Services
0.9 miMississippi Discount Drugs
1.0 miCanton Discount Drugs
1.3 miMosbys Drug Store
1.7 mi
2.3 mi G A Carmichael Family Health Center
2.3 miShowing the 6 closest pharmacies to Canton, MS.
Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.
Prevention & treatment
Testing is one step. For residents of Canton, 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.
From $0 insured
Telehealth PrEP & DoxyPEP with at-home testing and ongoing monitoring
$0 with most insurance
Free online PrEP & DoxyPEP: HIV prevention, home lab kits, no in-person visit
Visit from $0 insured
Telehealth STI treatment and sexual-health care, delivered or to your pharmacy
Visit from $39
Online STI treatment & DoxyPEP: same-day prescriptions to your pharmacy
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
How reported STI rates in Madison County, the county that includes Canton, compare with Mississippi and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~34% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.
#44 of 82 Mississippi counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 46% of the state
| Infection | Madison County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia | 597.3 672 cases ▼ 15% | 700.9 | 492.2 |
| Gonorrhea | 212.4 239 cases ▼ 15% | 251.1 | 179.5 |
| Syphilis (P&S) | 8 9 cases ▼ 73% | 30.1 | 15.8 |
| Syphilis (early) | 16 18 cases ▼ 2% | 16.3 | 16 |
| Syphilis (late/unknown) | 31.1 35 cases ▼ 52% | 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.
Between 2020 and 2023 in Madison County, chlamydia has fallen from 641.3 to 597.3 per 100,000 (7%), gonorrhea has fallen from 336.2 to 212.4 per 100,000 (37%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 9.2 to 8 per 100,000 (13%).
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
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 Madison County.
Local HIV snapshot
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.
Madison County HIV care continuum (2023)
Madison County recorded 11.7 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 21.3 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Madison County residents living with HIV, 84.8% are in care · 66.7% 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.
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 Madison County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
Local resources & officials
Data & references
Local context
South Liberty Street's older rental houses and the quieter blocks near East Peace Street fill quickly each season, drawing residents whose paychecks are already spoken for before the month begins. In Canton, where most households rent rather than own and typical rent runs well below the national average in dollar terms but sits heavy against local wages, that calculation is real. The small share of households clearing six figures means cost-sensitive decisions about healthcare aren't the exception here; they're the norm for most streets running off South Liberty or East Peace.
That financial pressure lands hardest on younger adults, the people in their late teens and twenties whose relationships are still forming and whose STI risk is statistically at its peak, who are also most likely to be renting, working variable hours, and weighing every out-of-pocket cost. With labor-force participation well under two-thirds of adults and a household structure that leans toward larger families rather than couples, schedules in Canton tend to be complicated by dependents and second jobs rather than freed up for appointments. Knowing in advance which of the listed options charges no fee or offers same-day slots is the kind of detail that turns a vague intention into a morning on East Peace Street rather than a reason to wait another month.
Getting there
At 4.81/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Canton 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.
ZIP 39046 snapshot
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 39046 area around Canton: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Canton alone.
Canton sits in Madison County, ZIP 39046. Local context that shapes where residents test:
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Nearby cities & towns
Just outside Canton? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
Reference
Everything to know before you test in Madison 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.
Based on current CDC screening recommendations.
| Group | Tests | How 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 |
Testing too early can return a false negative, confirm timing with a Canton-area provider.
| Infection | Earliest reliable test | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
These are the federal Medicare reference prices for processing each lab test. Public clinics and the community health centers serving Canton 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.
| Test | Reference price | CPT / 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.
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).
In Mississippi, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.
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 MississippiSource: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.
Good to Know
Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.
There are 9 options within a 30-mile drive.
Free at public clinics. Private labs run about $24 for one test and $139 for a full panel; at-home kits are $49+.
Public clinics serve people without insurance, often on a sliding scale.
A full panel typically covers chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis B and C.
Madison County reported ~597 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Mississippi average.
At-home kits mail to 39046: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.
Yes, PrEP, a daily pill that helps prevent HIV in HIV-negative people, is available in the area.
In Mississippi, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.
Get treated, notify partners, pause sex until cleared, and follow up, the infection is manageable.
Reassuring if you tested after the window, just retest if it was early, and screen again with new partners.
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