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STD Testing in Cottage Grove, TN: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Reported gonorrhea in Henry County runs about 47% lower than the US average. In Cottage Grove, Tennessee, your options vary whether you need testing after a possible exposure or as part of routine care. Clinics often take walk-ins for same-day testing, while labs and at-home kits let you plan around your own time. For options local to you, see below.

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STD testing near Cottage Grove, TN

5 testing options are listed for Cottage Grove, TN. The nearest, Tennessee Department of Health, is about 10.8 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.

Closest to you 10.8 miles

Tennessee Department of Health

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Tennessee Department of Health in Paris requires an appointment, so scheduling ahead secures testing for HIV, gonorrhea, syphilis, and chlamydia, plus same-visit bacterial treatment, HPV and hepatitis A and B vaccines, and family planning. All provided at no fee.

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Fees Don't Accumulate Here, Period

The clinic runs on a structure where every service (testing, treatment, vaccines, family planning counseling) is absorbed at the point of care. Sliding-scale assessment still occurs, but it bottoms out at zero across the board, with no service tier requiring out-of-pocket payment.

Spanish Is a Full Clinical Language Here

Spanish is listed as a service language at the Paris clinic, meaning clinical conversations (risk counseling, treatment instructions, follow-up planning) happen directly in Spanish. That operational capacity shapes how accurately a patient's history is gathered and how clearly a care plan is understood.

Hepatitis C Treatment Runs Inside This Clinic

Beyond antibody detection, the Tennessee Department of Health in Paris maintains on-site hepatitis C treatment. Meaning providers prescribe and monitor antiviral therapy directly, rather than handing off a diagnosis to a separate specialist. The treatment relationship stays within the same clinic.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
803 Joy Street, Paris, TN 38242
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
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American Esoteric Laboratories

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Rated 2.3 out of 5 from 4 reviews
Address
641 Rb Wilson Drive, Huntingdon, TN 38344 24.8 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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Camden General

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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 113 reviews
Address
175 Hospital Drive, Camden, TN 38320 30.4 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 0:00 AM – 11:59 PM
  • Tuesday 0:00 AM – 11:59 PM
  • Wednesday 0:00 AM – 11:59 PM
  • Thursday 0:00 AM – 11:59 PM
  • Friday 0:00 AM – 11:59 PM
  • Saturday 0:00 AM – 11:59 PM
  • Sunday 0:00 AM – 11:59 PM
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

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Rated 2.8 out of 5 from 16 reviews
Address
408 South 28th Street, Paducah, KY 42003 48.5 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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Labcorp

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 8 reviews
Address
2385 New Holt Road, Paducah, KY 42001 48.9 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 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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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 Cottage Grove, TN

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.

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At-home STD testing in Cottage Grove, TN

The nearest testing center is about 11 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Cottage Grove, 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 Cottage Grove, TN

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

  • West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County

    301 Tyson Avenue, Paris, TN 38242

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
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  • West Cancer Center

    1290 Kelley Drive, Paris, TN 38242

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 103 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Cottage Grove. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 19 offer telehealth.

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

Nearby pharmacies

Pharmacies near Cottage Grove, TN

No pharmacy near Cottage Grove, TN 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.

  • Perkins Drugs and Gifts

    10 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Vital Care of Paris

    11 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Jims Discount Pharmacy

    11 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 12 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Dresden Pharmacy

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Cottage Grove, TN.

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 Cottage Grove, 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 Henry County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Henry County, the county that includes Cottage Grove, compare with Tennessee and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~19% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#32 of 95 Tennessee counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 66% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Henry County vs Tennessee vs U.S.

Henry County Tennessee U.S. ▲▼ = Henry County vs the state average
Infection Henry County Tennessee United States
Chlamydia
334.8 109 cases ▼ 35%
517.4 492.2
Gonorrhea
95.2 31 cases ▼ 49%
186.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 14.8 15.8
Syphilis (early)
6.1 2 cases ▼ 47%
11.5 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
9.2 3 cases ▼ 65%
26.4 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 Henry County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 19% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 225 450 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Henry County, chlamydia has fallen from 347.8 to 334.8 per 100,000 (4%), gonorrhea has fallen from 220.5 to 95.2 per 100,000 (57%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 6.2 to 21.6 per 100,000 (248%).

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 Cottage Grove, TN

Adults uninsured
14.4%
No routine checkup
22.2%
Binge drinking
13.7%
Frequent mental distress
22.4%
Depression
33.3%
Below poverty line
15.1%
Primary-care ratio
1,465 : 1
Henry County
  • Primary-care shortage score 16 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 49
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 61st 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 Henry County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Henry County (2023)

People living with HIV
128 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
36

Henry County HIV care continuum (2022)

Henry County recorded 21.5 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 14.8 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Henry County residents living with HIV, 81.3% are in care · 75% 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 Henry County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Cottage Grove, TN

Cottage Grove's residential streets reflect a town where most households own their homes and have put down roots: large families, a high share of married adults, and a labor-force participation rate that tells its own story about schedules built around caregiving, seasonal work, or part-time arrangements rather than the nine-to-five rhythm that makes a midweek clinic appointment easy to keep. That everyday reality matters most for younger adults still navigating relationships and sexual health for the first time. Distance and drive time become real considerations, and options listed on this page vary enough in hours, fees, and location that at least one is likely to fit around a non-standard schedule or a tight household budget.

For the roughly one in seven households renting here, often younger adults with less flexible arrangements, the fee spread among listed providers is worth scanning before making the trip out on TN 69. The range on this page means someone in Cottage Grove can look past the closest option and find one whose hours or sliding-scale pricing actually aligns with how their week runs.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Cottage Grove, TN

Walkability 3.21 / 20 · Least walkable

At 3.21/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Cottage Grove 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 5 STD & STI testing locations in Cottage Grove, Tennessee, EasySTD

ZIP 38224 snapshot

Residents
923
Median age
37.6
Median income
$58,828

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 38224 area around Cottage Grove: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Cottage Grove alone.

Cottage Grove sits in Henry County, ZIP 38224. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Major routes

  • TN 69 (State Highway 69)

Reference

STD testing in Cottage Grove, TN: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Tennessee 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 Tennessee, 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)

Tennessee 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 Tennessee

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 Cottage Grove, TN

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Cottage Grove, TN?

There are 2 options within a 30-mile drive.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Cottage Grove, TN?

Usually yes, it can be billed to insurance, or paid out of pocket at a flat rate.

Can I get tested in Cottage Grove, TN without insurance?

Public clinics serve people without insurance, often on a sliding scale.

What's included in a full panel near Cottage Grove, TN?

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

How common is chlamydia in Henry County?

Henry County reported ~335 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Tennessee average.

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

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

How long do results take near Cottage Grove, TN?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

What's the difference between PrEP and PEP?

PrEP is taken before exposure to prevent HIV; PEP is emergency medicine started within 72 hours after a possible exposure.

Is HPV linked to cancer?

Certain high-risk HPV types raise cancer risk; vaccination and routine screening are the defenses.

Can you tell if someone has an STD by looking?

No, most STIs have no visible signs, so the only way to know is to test.

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