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STD Testing in Catron, MO: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Gonorrhea in New Madrid County runs about 16% higher than the US average. Whether you are symptomatic or just want peace of mind in Catron, Missouri, consider your time and your need for immediacy. Same-day testing or planning ahead. Below are your options.

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STD testing near Catron, MO

6 testing options are listed for Catron, MO. The nearest, New Madrid County Health Department, is about 8.9 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.

Most reviewed 8.9 miles

New Madrid County Health Department

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 53 reviews

New Madrid County Health Department tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections on a sliding-scale fee (walk-ins welcome, no appointment needed) and sees patients in Spanish.

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Spanish Care Without a Second Stop

When Spanish is your primary language, a clinic that routes you elsewhere for an interpreter means a delayed diagnosis, a second trip, and a gap where an untreated bacterial infection keeps spreading. At New Madrid County Health Department, testing, counseling, and treatment all happen in Spanish. Closing that gap before it opens.

Family Planning With Full Minor Confidentiality

Many health departments offer STI testing but stop short of the legal protections that make family planning usable for younger patients. New Madrid County Health Department operates under Title X, which means minors can access family planning services with legally confidential care. Not as an exception, but as a defined feature of every visit.

Tests & treats Title X Sliding-scale
Address
406 US Hwy 61, New Madrid, MO 63869
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
Website
Community health center 9.2 miles

New Madrid Medical Center

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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 4 reviews

New Madrid Medical Center, in New Madrid, earned its federally qualified health center designation by tying fees to income across the board: meaning STI screening for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia is available on a sliding scale, with no appointment needed to get started.

Sliding-scale
Address
655 US Highway 61, New Madrid, MO 63869
Website
9.2 miles

SEMO Health Network

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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 4 reviews

SEMO Health Network in New Madrid folds STI care into its community health services, covering the standard bacterial and viral panel on a sliding-scale fee open to anyone. Gonorrhea and chlamydia are treated the same visit; appointments are required. Care is available in Spanish.

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Spanish-Language Care, Full Visit Through

SEMO Health Network delivers care in Spanish: not just intake, but counseling and results. That continuity means nothing in a conversation gets compressed or lost at the moment a patient most needs to understand what comes next.

Herpes and Hepatitis Added to the Panel

SEMO Health Network tests for herpes and hepatitis A, B, and C alongside gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV. A single visit produces a more complete picture, so fewer infections go undetected because they simply weren't on the order.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
655 US Hwy 61, New Madrid, MO 63869
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
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American Esoteric Laboratories

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 7 reviews
Address
936 Ida Street, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901 40.5 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 2.5 out of 5 from 41 reviews
Address
37 Doctors Park, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 47.9 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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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 49 reviews
Address
1417 North Mount Auburn Road, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 50.1 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 3:00 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 Catron, MO

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 Catron, MO

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

Local clinicians

Clinicians near Catron, MO who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 62 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Catron. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 11 offer telehealth.

  • John Hunt, MD

    Family medicine · 806 North Douglas Street, Malden

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  • Naser Almasalmeh, MD

    Internal medicine · 100 North Main Street, Gideon

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  • Stephen Nagy

    Internal medicine · 1212 Saint Francis Drive, Dexter

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  • Rodney Rubi, MD

    Internal medicine · 1200 North One Mile Road, Dexter

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  • Jefferydon Coon, DO

    Internal medicine · 1200 North One Mile Road, Dexter

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  • Edward Reese, MD

    Family medicine · 1300 North One Mile, Dexter

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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 Catron, MO

No pharmacy near Catron, MO 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 5 closest pharmacies to Catron, MO.

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 Catron, 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 New Madrid County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in New Madrid County, the county that includes Catron, compare with Missouri and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~6% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#7 of 115 Missouri counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 94% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, New Madrid County vs Missouri vs U.S.

New Madrid County Missouri U.S. ▲▼ = New Madrid County vs the state average
Infection New Madrid County Missouri United States
Chlamydia
583.5 90 cases ▲ 17%
498.6 492.2
Gonorrhea
207.5 32 cases ▲ 3%
201.9 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
84.3 13 cases ▲ 292%
21.5 15.8
Syphilis (early)
19.5 3 cases ▲ 57%
12.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
90.8 14 cases ▲ 169%
33.8 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 New Madrid County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 22% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 375 750 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in New Madrid County, chlamydia has fallen from 590.2 to 583.5 per 100,000 (1%), gonorrhea has fallen from 480.7 to 207.5 per 100,000 (57%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 12.2 to 84.3 per 100,000 (591%).

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 Catron, MO

Adults uninsured
13.4%
No routine checkup
21.5%
No transportation
12.1%
Binge drinking
13%
Frequent mental distress
19.4%
Depression
25.7%
Below poverty line
12.2%
Primary-care ratio
16,035 : 1
New Madrid County
  • Primary-care shortage score 21 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 44.3
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 79th 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 New Madrid County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in New Madrid County (2023)

Federal priority area: Missouri 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
155 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
54

New Madrid County HIV care continuum (2021)

New Madrid County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2021), against 10.6 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among New Madrid County residents living with HIV, 89.5% are in care · 78.9% 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 New Madrid County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Catron, MO

Catron runs on its own quiet rhythm: a place where most households own their homes and have for years, and where the labor-force picture reflects a community that skews toward retirement and stability rather than the daily commute grind. In a county as rurally spread as New Madrid, that drive can be a meaningful commitment of time. Young adults in Catron, people in their late teens and twenties forming relationships and navigating life changes, make up a notably small slice of the local population, which can create a false sense that STI risk is someone else's concern. It isn't.

The county-level rate data already on this page tells a more complete story, and low-barrier access to screening matters precisely because distance and sparse public transit can turn a straightforward decision into a half-day errand. With options listed here serving in and around Catron, the practical question is matching one to a realistic schedule. For a household where nearly half of adults are married and most are managing a home they own, a clinic with flexible hours and transparent costs removes the guesswork that so often delays follow-through. Keeping routine screening a real part of life in New Madrid County rather than an abstract plan.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Catron, MO

Walkability 6.39 / 20 · Below average

At 6.39/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Catron 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 Catron, Missouri, EasySTD

ZIP 63833 snapshot

Residents
147
Median age
63.8
Median income
$59,519

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 63833 area around Catron: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Catron alone.

Reference

STD testing in Catron, MO: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in New Madrid County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Missouri 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 Catron-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 Catron 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 Missouri

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

Two things that actually depend on Missouri 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 Missouri, 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)

Missouri 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 Missouri

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 Catron, MO

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many testing options are within 30 miles of Catron, MO?

3 testing options are within 30 miles of Catron, MO.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Catron, MO?

Most plans cover STD screening; a clinic or lab can bill insurance, or you can pay a flat self-pay price.

Can I get tested in Catron, MO without insurance?

Yes, community and public clinics test the uninsured, with sliding-scale fees.

Which tests are offered near Catron, MO?

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

How common is chlamydia in New Madrid County?

About 584 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), above the Missouri average.

How long do results take near Catron, MO?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

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

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

Is my health information protected when I test?

Medical records are protected under federal HIPAA law, ask the clinic how it handles your information.

Should I test again after being treated?

A retest around 3 months after treatment is recommended for chlamydia and gonorrhea.

Do syphilis sores heal by themselves?

The sore can disappear on its own even though the infection remains; only testing confirms it's gone.

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