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

In Cass County, reported chlamydia runs about 30% lower than the US average. If you've had a recent risk or simply test on a regular schedule in Creighton, Missouri, you have options that are public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits. Costs differ and so does convenience.

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STD testing near Creighton, MO

5 testing options are listed for Creighton, MO. The nearest, Cass Regional Medical Center, is about 7.8 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.

Community health center 7.8 miles

Cass Regional Medical Center

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 37 reviews

Cass Regional Medical Center in Garden City screens for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, with fees billed to Medicaid or private insurance and an out-of-pocket rate for those without coverage. Testing requires an appointment.

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Address
101 B Old Highway, Garden City, MO 64747
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Cass Regional Medical Center

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 2802 reviews
Address
2800 East Rock Haven Road, Harrisonville, MO 64701 20.0 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 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed
  • 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 4.2 out of 5 from 83 reviews
Address
8425 Clint Drive, Belton, MO 64012 31.6 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 4:00 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

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Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 141 reviews
Address
1555 Northeast Douglas Street, Lees Summit, MO 64086 34.8 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 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • 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 2.8 out of 5 from 145 reviews
Address
1643 Northeast Douglas Street, Lees Summit, MO 64086 34.9 miles away
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
  • 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 Creighton, 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 Creighton, MO

The nearest testing center is about 8 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Creighton, 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 Creighton, MO

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

  • Belton Regional Medical Center

    17065 South 71 Highway, Belton, MO 64012

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
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  • Belton Cboc

    17140 Bel-Ray Place, Belton, MO 64012

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
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Showing the nearest 2 CLIA-certified labs.

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 82 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Creighton. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 18 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 Creighton, MO

No pharmacy near Creighton, 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 Creighton, 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 Creighton, 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 Cass County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Cass County, the county that includes Creighton, compare with Missouri and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~28% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#29 of 115 Missouri counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 75% of the state

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

Cass County Missouri U.S. ▲▼ = Cass County vs the state average
Infection Cass County Missouri United States
Chlamydia
345.5 386 cases ▼ 31%
498.6 492.2
Gonorrhea
92.2 103 cases ▼ 54%
201.9 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
8.9 10 cases ▼ 59%
21.5 15.8
Syphilis (early)
6.3 7 cases ▼ 49%
12.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
12.5 14 cases ▼ 63%
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 Cass County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 1% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 200 400 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Cass County, chlamydia has fallen from 398.8 to 345.5 per 100,000 (13%), gonorrhea has fallen from 122.4 to 92.2 per 100,000 (25%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 5.6 to 8.9 per 100,000 (59%).

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 Creighton, MO

Adults uninsured
8%
No routine checkup
22.6%
No transportation
7%
Binge drinking
16.5%
Frequent mental distress
17.6%
Depression
24.6%
Below poverty line
5.3%
Primary-care ratio
4,061 : 1
Cass County
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 13th 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 Cass County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Cass 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
94 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
76

Cass County HIV care continuum (2022)

Cass County recorded 7.6 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 10.6 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Cass County residents living with HIV, 78.6% are in care · 64.3% 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 Cass County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Creighton, MO

Turkey Knob anchors the quieter edge of Creighton, and the town's modest home values and rents reflect a genuinely affordable place to put down roots: most households here own rather than rent, and those who do rent pay well below what most Missouri cities ask. That affordability shapes daily trade-offs in real ways: when fewer than one in ten households clears six figures and labor-force participation is relatively modest, a medical visit that costs time and money competes with other priorities. The household picture here leans toward families: average size runs larger than a typical small-town figure, and a meaningful share of adults are married, meaning sexual health decisions often touch more than one person.

For younger adults still building careers and relationships, the years when STI transmission tends to peak, low-cost and low-hassle access to screening isn't a luxury; it's what determines whether a test actually happens. With options listed here, someone in Creighton has real choices about cost, timing, and distance rather than a single take-it-or-leave-it clinic.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Creighton, MO

Walkability 4.63 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.63/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Creighton 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 Creighton, Missouri, EasySTD

ZIP 64739 snapshot

Residents
1,074
Median age
35.7
Median income
$83,618

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 64739 area around Creighton: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Creighton alone.

Creighton sits in Cass County, ZIP 64739. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Turkey Knob

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Cass 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 Creighton-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 Creighton 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 Creighton, MO

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

What if there's no clinic right in Creighton, MO?

Closest is Cass Regional Medical Center (7.8 mi), or order an at-home kit to 64739.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Creighton, MO?

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

Which tests are offered near Creighton, 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 Cass County?

About 346 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Missouri average.

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.

Where do I get PrEP around Creighton, MO?

PrEP (HIV-prevention medicine for HIV-negative people) is available locally, any provider can prescribe it.

How long do results take near Creighton, MO?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

Can I test at home near Creighton, MO?

Yes, at-home kits ship to 64739; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.

How do I prepare for an STD test near Creighton, MO?

Just note your exposure dates and symptoms; for urine tests, hold off urinating ~1 hour before.

What is expedited partner therapy?

Expedited partner therapy lets a provider treat a partner without an exam, where state law allows.

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