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

Chlamydia in Kemper County is reported about 30% more often than the US average. If you've had a recent risk or simply test on a regular schedule in De Kalb, Mississippi, some clinics let you walk in for same-day testing, while labs and at-home kits let you plan around your own time.

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STD testing near De Kalb, MS

5 testing options are listed for De Kalb, MS. The nearest, Mississippi State Department of Health, is about 1.4 miles away. Compare 2 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.

Closest to you 1.4 miles

Mississippi State Department of Health

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Mississippi State Department of Health in De Kalb tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV on a sliding-scale fee, including free STI and HIV testing, with HPV and hepatitis A and B vaccines available; an appointment is required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
14431 Hwy 16 West, De Kalb, MS 39328
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday Closed
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Community health center 1.6 miles

Greater Meridian Health Clinic

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Greater Meridian Health Clinic in De Kalb requires an appointment, and that scheduled visit covers the full standard panel (HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia) plus TB and hepatitis testing, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, sliding-scale fees, and care available in Spanish.

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Herpes and Hepatitis A, B, and C Tested On-Site

Greater Meridian tests for herpes and all three hepatitis strains (A, B, and C) alongside the core bacterial and viral panel. Each of those results comes from the same appointment, so a single scheduled visit produces a genuinely complete picture rather than a partial one requiring separate follow-up.

Substance-Use Treatment Shares the Building with STI Care

Greater Meridian provides substance-use treatment as a standing clinical service alongside STI care, which means a patient whose health involves both concerns can address them within the same practice rather than coordinating between separate providers.

Spanish Is a Working Clinical Language Here

Greater Meridian delivers care directly in Spanish, so appointments, from intake through test counseling, proceed in Spanish without relying on mediated communication, keeping the clinical conversation intact.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
201 Birch Street, De Kalb, MS 39328
Booking
Appointment required
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Labcorp

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Rated 3.1 out of 5 from 17 reviews
Address
3543 Bluecutt Road, Columbus, MS 39705 53.4 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 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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American Esoteric Laboratories

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Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 14 reviews
Address
2625 5th Street North, Columbus, MS 39705 53.9 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 – 1:30 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 4.2 out of 5 from 6 reviews
Address
141 Medical Center Drive, West Point, MS 39773 56.1 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 De Kalb, 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.

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At-home STD testing in De Kalb, MS

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

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

  • Ochsner Stennis Hospital

    14365 Hwy 16W, De Kalb, MS 39328

    CMS-certified lab

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 87 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of De Kalb. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 13 offer telehealth.

  • Erica Diggs, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 14365 Hwy 16 West, De Kalb

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  • Anna Hailey-Sharp, MD

    Family medicine · 30 Ponderosa Avenue, De Kalb

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  • Edward Henderson, MD

    Family medicine · 9097 Collinsville Road, Collinsville

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  • Naim Rahman, MD

    Internal medicine · 78 Hospital Road, Macon

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  • Michael Beard, MD

    Family medicine · 2800 North Hills Street, Meridian

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  • Stefani Beale, MD

    Internal medicine · 1002 Saint Francis Drive, Philadelphia

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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 De Kalb, MS

No pharmacy near De Kalb, 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.

  • Stennis Community Pharmacy

    0.6 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Mr Discount Drugs

    22 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Macon City Drug Store

    24 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Ole Town Family Pharmacy

    25 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 25 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • CVS Pharmacy 25 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to De Kalb, MS.

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 De Kalb, 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 Kemper County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Kemper County, the county that includes De Kalb, compare with Mississippi and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~23% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#41 of 82 Mississippi counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 50% of the state

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

Kemper County Mississippi U.S. ▲▼ = Kemper County vs the state average
Infection Kemper County Mississippi United States
Chlamydia
640.7 55 cases ▼ 9%
700.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
209.7 18 cases ▼ 16%
251.1 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
23.3 2 cases ▼ 23%
30.1 15.8
Syphilis (early)
11.6 1 cases ▼ 29%
16.3 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
23.3 2 cases ▼ 64%
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 Kemper County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 23% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 425 850 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Kemper County, chlamydia has fallen from 801.1 to 640.7 per 100,000 (20%), gonorrhea has fallen from 344.9 to 209.7 per 100,000 (39%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 11.1 to 23.3 per 100,000 (110%).

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 De Kalb, MS

Adults uninsured
13.1%
No routine checkup
16.7%
No transportation
15%
Binge drinking
11.5%
Frequent mental distress
17.3%
Depression
17.1%
Below poverty line
30.8%
Primary-care ratio
8,829 : 1
Kemper County
  • Primary-care shortage score 21 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 22
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 95th 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 Kemper County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Kemper 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
264 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
66

Kemper County HIV care continuum (2020)

Kemper County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2020), against 21.3 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Kemper County residents living with HIV, 60% are in care · 50% 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 Kemper County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About De Kalb, MS

Church Street runs quiet most mornings (storefronts familiar, pace unhurried) but the logistics of getting screened here ask more than that calm suggests. Two features of life here shape who finds that drive manageable. Nearly seven in ten households own their homes, which signals a rooted, established community, but the renters who remain are paying some of the lowest rents in the state, a signal that incomes are stretched thin well before a clinic copay enters the picture.

Labor-force participation is low, meaning many residents aren't attached to an employer whose schedule or insurance might quietly structure when or whether they go. That coverage gap lands hardest on the roughly five percent of households earning above six figures, because everyone below that threshold is navigating testing costs without much cushion. For a household running on $482 a month in rent and an irregular income, a sliding-scale fee or a no-cost option among the listings here isn't a convenience; it's the thing that determines whether the appointment gets made at all.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in De Kalb, MS

Walkability 3.86 / 20 · Least walkable

At 3.86/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in De Kalb 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 De Kalb, Mississippi, EasySTD

ZIP 39328 snapshot

Residents
4,836
Median age
45
Median income
$30,887

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 39328 area around De Kalb: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not De Kalb alone.

De Kalb sits in Kemper County, ZIP 39328. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Major routes

  • MS 39 (Main Avenue)
  • MS 16

Reference

STD testing in De Kalb, MS: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Kemper 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 De Kalb-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 De Kalb 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.

Good to Know

STD testing FAQs for De Kalb, MS

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where can I get tested for STDs in De Kalb, MS?

The closest is Mississippi State Department of Health (1.4 mi); 2 options are within 30 miles.

Does insurance cover STD testing near De Kalb, MS?

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 De Kalb, MS without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near De Kalb, MS?

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

How common is chlamydia in Kemper County?

About 641 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Mississippi average.

How long do results take near De Kalb, MS?

Lab results typically come back in 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.

Can I trust an at-home result?

Yes, from a reputable lab, confirm any positive with a clinician for treatment.

Can chlamydia have no symptoms?

Yes, most chlamydia infections cause no symptoms, so screening is the only reliable way to catch it.

Can trich be treated?

It's cured with antibiotics; treating partners together prevents reinfection.

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