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STD Testing in Charlotte, MI: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

New HIV diagnoses Eaton run about 53% lower than the US average. In Charlotte, Michigan, you can get tested for HIV whether you need testing after a possible exposure or as part of routine care. Some options offer provider support and immediate treatment, while others let you collect your sample at home and mail it in. See your options below.

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STD testing near Charlotte, MI

9 testing options are listed for Charlotte, MI. The nearest, Barry-Eaton District Health Department, is about 1.2 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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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 162 reviews
Address
6810 South Cedar Street, Lansing, MI 48911 16.2 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 3.6 out of 5 from 54 reviews
Address
2025 Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI 48823 22.0 miles away
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
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Closest to you 1.2 miles

Barry-Eaton District Health Department

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Rated 3 out of 5 from 9 reviews

Barry-Eaton District Health Department in Charlotte tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, and HIV, treating bacterial infections the same visit. Fees slide to match income, and for HIV testing and Mpox vaccination, there's no charge at all. Appointments are required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
1033 Health Care Drive, Charlotte, MI 48813
Booking
Appointment required
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 10.0 miles

Eaton Rapids Medical Center

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Rated 3 out of 5 from 253 reviews

A safety-net rural health clinic about 10 miles from Charlotte. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
1500 South Main Street, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
Website
16.2 miles

Lansing Area AIDS Network

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Lansing Area AIDS Network offers every service (HIV rapid and self-testing, hepatitis C, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis) at no charge, with appointments required and medication adherence counseling available alongside the full testing panel.

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Zero-Cost Care Runs Without Income Verification

No sliding scale, no insurance check, no eligibility intake before you're seen. Lansing Area AIDS Network structures all testing and counseling services as genuinely free at the point of care. That operational choice means the same rapid HIV test, syphilis screen, and adherence counseling session are available to anyone who walks through the door, with no financial gatekeeping built into the visit.

Spanish and Interpretation Services on Staff

Lansing Area AIDS Network conducts appointments in Spanish and through interpretation services for other languages, which means HIV test counseling and medication adherence education, conversations that depend on nuance, happen in the language the patient brings to the room.

Hepatitis C Screening Sits Inside the Standard Panel

Alongside HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, Lansing Area AIDS Network includes hepatitis C antibody testing as a standing part of its panel. infection screens available at no fee, all under a single appointment rather than two separate referral tracks.

Address
913 West Holmes Road, Suite 115 Lansing, MI 48910
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 16.5 miles

Ingham County Health Department

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Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 61 reviews

Ingham County Health Department in Lansing covers TB testing alongside MPox, HPV, hepatitis A, and hepatitis B vaccines on a sliding-scale fee open to everyone, with appointment-based visits and all services provided at no fee.

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Every Visit Runs on Zero Dollars

For anyone managing care without employer insurance or a regular provider, the full fee schedule at Ingham County Health Department lands at zero. Vaccines, testing, education, condoms. Cash payers and Medicaid holders alike leave without a bill to sort through later.

Title X Confidentiality Extends to Younger Patients

Title X designation means Ingham County Health Department can deliver family planning services to minors with legal confidentiality protections, a standing capability that matters for younger people seeking STI prevention or education without that information reaching a parent's insurance statement or household.

Title X
Address
5303 South Cedar Street, Lansing, MI 48911
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 16.8 miles

Birch Community Health Center

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Rated 2.9 out of 5 from 39 reviews

Birch Community Health Center in Lansing earns its federal qualification partly by tying fees to income, no one is turned away for inability to pay. Walk-ins are welcome for STI screening covering syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, with costs scaled to what you actually earn.

Sliding-scale
Address
812 East Jolly Road, Suite 112, Lansing, MI 48910
Website
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Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 22 reviews
Address
225 South M 37 Highway, Hastings, MI 49058 27.4 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 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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Rated 4 out of 5 from 26 reviews
Address
214 Northwest Avenue, Jackson, MI 49201 31.6 miles away
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
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Free tool · not a clinic

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 Charlotte, MI

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 Charlotte, MI

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

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

  • UMH - Sparrow Eaton Hospital Laboratory

    321 East Harris Street, Charlotte, MI 48813

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

  • Eaton Rapids Medical Center

    1500 South Main, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

  • Advanced Dermatology of Michigan

    416 South Creyts Road Suite A, Lansing, MI 48917

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 1,394 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Charlotte. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 370 offer telehealth.

  • Carissa Camp, NP

    Nurse practitioner · 111 Lansing Street, Charlotte

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  • Jaimie Fast, NP

    Nurse practitioner · 111 Lansing Street, Charlotte

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  • Danielle Sovey, NP Telehealth

    Nurse practitioner · 321 East Harris Street, Charlotte

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  • Amber Brissette, NP

    Nurse practitioner · 321 East Harris Street, Charlotte

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  • Allison Kildee, NP Telehealth

    Nurse practitioner · 616 Meijer Drive, Charlotte

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  • Roselinde Boyne, NP Telehealth

    Nurse practitioner · 616 Meijer Drive, Charlotte

    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 Charlotte, MI

No pharmacy near Charlotte, MI 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.

  • CVS Pharmacy 0.3 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Central Pharmacy - Charlotte

    0.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Meijer Pharmacy 1.2 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 1.7 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Potterville Pharmacy

    6.0 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Olivet Pharmacy

    9.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Charlotte, MI.

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 Charlotte, 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 Eaton County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Eaton County, the county that includes Charlotte, compare with Michigan and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~30% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#21 of 83 Michigan counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 75% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Eaton County vs Michigan vs U.S.

Eaton County Michigan U.S. ▲▼ = Eaton County vs the state average
Infection Eaton County Michigan United States
Chlamydia
265.6 289 cases ▼ 38%
429.5 492.2
Gonorrhea
107.5 117 cases ▼ 29%
152.2 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
10.1 11 cases ▲ 20%
8.4 15.8
Syphilis (early)
9.2 10 cases ▲ 6%
8.7 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
9.2 10 cases ▼ 29%
13 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 Eaton County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 5% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 200 400 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Eaton County, chlamydia has fallen from 376.5 to 265.6 per 100,000 (29%), gonorrhea has fallen from 165.8 to 107.5 per 100,000 (35%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 6.4 to 10.1 per 100,000 (58%).

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 Charlotte, MI

Adults uninsured
6.8%
No routine checkup
19.9%
No transportation
7.2%
Binge drinking
16.8%
Frequent mental distress
18.7%
Depression
28.3%
Below poverty line
9.3%
Primary-care ratio
3,026 : 1
Eaton County
  • Primary-care shortage score 14 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 18th 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 Eaton County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Eaton County (2023)

People living with HIV
117 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
6cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
144 · PnR 22.33

Eaton County HIV care continuum (2023)

Eaton County recorded 6.4 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 8.1 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Eaton County residents living with HIV, 90.3% are in care · 85.4% 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 Eaton County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Charlotte, MI

M 50 (North Cochran Avenue) winds through Charlotte, where residents balance work and family life. Many homeowners here have put down roots, with more than half owning their homes. For those who rent, the typical monthly cost is a significant expense.

The neighborhoods of Oak Park and Lincoln Park are home to a mix of young professionals, families, and long-time residents. With a strong labor-force participation rate, many adults in Charlotte are juggling work and family responsibilities. Households here often include multiple people, with an average of three individuals per household. Many families have young adults still forming relationships, and in this life stage, it's easy to put health on the back burner. Regular check-ups, including STI testing, can fall by the wayside.

As residents navigate their busy lives, they can find convenient, low-friction screening options in and around Charlotte. For those who call Charlotte home, Dean Park offers a peaceful escape – and a reminder that taking care of one's health is essential to enjoying all that life has to offer.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Charlotte, MI

Walkability 5.51 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.51/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Charlotte 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 9 STD & STI testing locations in Charlotte, Michigan, EasySTD

ZIP 48813 snapshot

Residents
20,263
Median age
41.3
Median income
$77,431

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 48813 area around Charlotte: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Charlotte alone.

Charlotte sits in Eaton County, ZIP 48813. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Dean Park
  • Oak Park
  • Lincoln Park
  • Southridge Park
  • Bennet Park
  • Carlos Weber Roadside Park

Major routes

  • I 69 BL (Lansing Street)
  • M 50 (North Cochran Avenue)
  • M 79 (West Lawrence Avenue)
  • South Cochran Avenue

Reference

STD testing in Charlotte, MI: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Michigan 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 Michigan, 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)

Michigan 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 Michigan

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 Charlotte, MI

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where can I get tested for STDs in Charlotte, MI?

The closest is Barry-Eaton District Health Department (1.2 mi); 8 options are within 30 miles.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

Medicaid generally covers STD testing, and public clinics test for free regardless of coverage.

Can I get tested in Charlotte, MI without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Charlotte, MI?

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 Eaton County?

About 266 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Michigan average.

Can I test at home near Charlotte, MI?

Yes, at-home kits ship to 48813; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.

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

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

How long do results take near Charlotte, MI?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

How is gonorrhea tested near Charlotte, MI?

A urine sample or a swab (genital, throat, or rectal) detects gonorrhea, often tested alongside chlamydia.

I tested negative, am I fully in the clear?

Likely yes, if you were past the window period; otherwise retest, and keep up routine screening with new partners.

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