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STD Testing in Crenshaw, MS: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Quitman County reports about 54 syphilis cases per 100,000 residents, well above the US average. Whether you have symptoms or just want peace of mind in Crenshaw, Mississippi, you can choose from clinics that take walk-ins for same-day testing, or labs and at-home kits that let you plan around your own time. The list below covers your options.

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STD testing near Crenshaw, MS

5 testing options are listed for Crenshaw, MS. The nearest, Mississippi State Department of Health, is about 13.6 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.

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Mississippi State Department of Health

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Mississippi State Department of Health in Senatobia tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV on a sliding-scale fee with no-cost HIV testing available: appointments are required, and bacterial STI treatment is handled the same visit.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
100 Preston Mckay Drive, Senatobia, MS 38668
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday Closed
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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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 Crenshaw, MS

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.

At-home STD testing in Crenshaw, MS

The nearest testing center is about 14 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Crenshaw, 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.

Other CLIA-certified labs near Crenshaw, MS

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

  • Quitman Community Hospital

    340 Getwell Street, Marks, MS 38646

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • Family Medical Center

    1024 Martin Luther King Drive, Marks, MS 38646

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Crenshaw. 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.

Clinicians near Crenshaw, MS who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 35 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Crenshaw. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 6 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.

Pharmacies near Crenshaw, MS

No pharmacy near Crenshaw, MS publishes an STD-related service or holds a current CLIA testing certificate, so these are simply the closest. Contact a location directly to confirm counter hours, services, prices, and availability before visiting.

  • Mays Pharmacy

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Community Discount Pharmacy

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Walmart Pharmacy 15 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Five Star Pharmacy

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Getwell Pharmacy of Senatobia

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Crenshaw, MS.

Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.

PrEP, prevention & online treatment

Testing is one step. For residents of Crenshaw, 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.

STDs & HIV in Quitman County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Quitman County, the county that includes Crenshaw, compare with Mississippi and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~22% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#6 of 82 Mississippi counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 93% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Quitman County vs Mississippi vs U.S.

Quitman County Mississippi U.S. ▲▼ = Quitman County vs the state average
Infection Quitman County Mississippi United States
Chlamydia
1532.6 85 cases ▲ 119%
700.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
522.9 29 cases ▲ 108%
251.1 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
54.1 3 cases ▲ 80%
30.1 15.8
Syphilis (early)
54.1 3 cases ▲ 232%
16.3 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
72.1 4 cases ▲ 11%
64.8 29.5

Rates per 100,000 population, 2023. Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county, state & U.S., all-ages basis). Population figures: U.S. Census Bureau ACS. These figures are the latest available surveillance estimates. Bars are scaled to the highest rate shown.

Reading these numbers: reported case rates only count infections that were actually tested for and diagnosed, so they track local screening effort as much as true spread: a higher rate can reflect more testing, a lower one less. Either way, most STIs cause no symptoms, so treat the figures above as context rather than a verdict, and test on the CDC's schedule regardless of how your area looks.

Reported STD rates in Quitman County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 16% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 775 1550 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Quitman County, chlamydia has risen from 1214.4 to 1532.6 per 100,000 (26%), gonorrhea has fallen from 566.7 to 522.9 per 100,000 (8%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 81 to 54.1 per 100,000 (33%).

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 Crenshaw, MS

Adults uninsured
14.3%
No routine checkup
16.9%
No transportation
16.8%
Binge drinking
11.1%
Frequent mental distress
18.4%
Depression
18.8%
Below poverty line
44%
  • Primary-care shortage score 23 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 32.2
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 96th 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 Quitman County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Quitman County (2023)

Federal priority area: Mississippi is one of the U.S. jurisdictions prioritized under the Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative: targeted federal funding to expand local HIV testing, PrEP, and prevention.

People living with HIV
345 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
130

Quitman County HIV care continuum (2023)

Among Quitman County residents living with HIV, 86.7% are in care · 66.7% are virally suppressed. Early, routine testing is what moves these numbers: it is the entry point to PrEP, treatment, and viral suppression.

Sources: AIDSVu (Emory/Gilead) · CDC AHEAD · CDC 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 Quitman County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Crenshaw, MS

Crenshaw's households tend to span generations under one roof, a reality that shapes how people approach health decisions in town. Testing for STIs here means finding a private moment to act on your own terms, especially important when you're navigating questions about sexual health alongside family routines and shared spaces. The clinics and providers listed on this page understand that confidentiality isn't negotiable; what you discuss during a visit stays between you and the person conducting the test. Young adults in Crenshaw, those in their late teens through their thirties, often carry different questions about sexual health than older residents do.

Some are newly partnered, others are managing relationships while living close to extended family, and still others are sorting out their own bodies and choices without a clear roadmap. Routine screening fits into that sorting process, whether you're thinking about a relationship, preparing for something new, or simply staying informed about your own status. Testing in and around Crenshaw is available through providers who see people from this community regularly and know what matters to them: affordability, discretion, and genuine care. There's no pressure to explain yourself, no judgment attached to the visit, and no reason to let worry about cost or privacy keep you from getting answers.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Crenshaw, MS

Walkability 4.25 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.25/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Crenshaw 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 Crenshaw, Mississippi, EasySTD

ZIP 38621 snapshot

Residents
1,610
Median age
32.9
Median income
$34,403

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 38621 area around Crenshaw: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Crenshaw alone.

STD testing in Crenshaw, MS: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Quitman County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Mississippi law. If you have symptoms right now, our confidential symptom checker maps them to the tests worth considering.

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 Crenshaw-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

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 Crenshaw 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 Mississippi

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

Two things that actually depend on Mississippi law: who can consent, and whether partners can be treated without their own visit. Everything else about testing privately is the same nationwide (see below).

Can a minor consent on their own?

In Mississippi, 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)

Mississippi permits Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT): if you test positive for chlamydia or gonorrhea, your provider can give you medication (or a prescription) to pass to your partner, no separate exam or appointment needed for them.

Keeping a test private works the same in every state. Whether an STD test shows on insurance (the EOB), how to test anonymously, and self-pay options that leave no insurance trail don’t change by location.

Learn more about confidential STD testing in Mississippi

Source: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.

STD testing FAQs for Crenshaw, MS

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where's the nearest STD testing to Crenshaw, MS?

Mississippi State Department of Health, about 13.6 mi away, with 1 option within 30 miles.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

Yes, Medicaid typically covers it, and public clinics are free either way.

Can I get tested in Crenshaw, MS without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near Crenshaw, MS?

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

How common is chlamydia in Quitman County?

Quitman County reported ~1,533 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above the Mississippi average.

How long do results take near Crenshaw, MS?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

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

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

Is there an at-home STD test for Crenshaw, MS?

At-home kits mail to 38621: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.

Is my STD test private?

Your results are part of your HIPAA-protected medical record; you can ask any clinic about its own privacy practices.

Can STDs be treated near Crenshaw, MS?

Many STIs are fully cured with antibiotics; others, like HIV and herpes, are well managed with treatment.

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