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

Chlamydia cases in Stewart County currently run about 60% lower than the national average. If you're in Dover, Tennessee, and considering testing after a possible exposure or for routine care, weigh the options between public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits. Public clinics have lower costs, private labs offer faster results, and home kits trade in-person visits for convenience.

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STD testing near Dover, TN

5 testing options are listed for Dover, TN. The nearest, Tennessee Department of Health, is about 1.1 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 1.1 miles

Tennessee Department of Health

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Tennessee Department of Health in Dover tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB, treating bacterial STIs the same visit, on a sliding-scale fee, with all services provided at no fee.

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No Bill Arrives After Your Visit

An untreated STI or an unmanaged hepatitis C diagnosis often comes down to one thing: cost that compounds with each deferred appointment. Tennessee Department of Health in Dover eliminates that compounding entirely, every test, every treatment, every follow-up carries no fee, so care doesn't stall at the billing step.

Spanish Spoken, Interpretation Available Throughout

Tennessee Department of Health in Dover conducts care in Spanish and extends interpretation services to other languages: meaning medication adherence counseling, TB treatment instructions, and STI prevention education all reach patients in the language they use to make decisions about their health.

PrEP Prescribed On-Site, Reducing Gaps in Coverage

Tennessee Department of Health in Dover prescribes both PrEP and PEP directly, which means a patient who decides to start daily HIV prevention leaves with a prescription rather than a to-do list. Keeping the window between decision and protection as short as possible.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
1021 Spring Street, Dover, TN 37058
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 6:30 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
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Labcorp

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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 78 reviews
Address
286 Clear Sky Court, Clarksville, TN 37043 31.2 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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American Esoteric Laboratories

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 7 reviews
Address
781 B Weatherly Drive, Clarksville, TN 37043 31.5 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:15 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:15 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:15 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:15 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:15 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 3.8 out of 5 from 34 reviews
Address
647 Dunlop Lane, Clarksville, TN 37040 32.6 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 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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Camden General

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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 113 reviews
Address
175 Hospital Drive, Camden, TN 38320 33.0 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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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 Dover, 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.

Test from home

At-home STD testing in Dover, TN

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

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

  • Dover VA Clinic

    1406 Donelson Parkway, Dover, TN 37058

    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 Dover. 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 Dover, TN who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 72 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Dover. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 10 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 Dover, TN

No pharmacy near Dover, 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.

  • Dover Family Pharmacy

    2.2 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • True Care Pharmacy

    8.4 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 25 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 25 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Dover, 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 Dover, 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 Stewart County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Stewart County, the county that includes Dover, compare with Tennessee 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.

#69 of 95 Tennessee counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 27% of the state

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

Stewart County Tennessee U.S. ▲▼ = Stewart County vs the state average
Infection Stewart County Tennessee United States
Chlamydia
196.9 28 cases ▼ 62%
517.4 492.2
Gonorrhea
28.1 4 cases ▼ 85%
186.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 14.8 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 11.5 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — no data 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 Stewart County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 6% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 125 250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Stewart County, chlamydia has fallen from 205 to 196.9 per 100,000 (4%), gonorrhea has fallen from 80.5 to 28.1 per 100,000 (65%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 7.2 to 7.2 per 100,000.

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 Dover, TN

Adults uninsured
11.2%
No routine checkup
20.9%
Binge drinking
13.5%
Frequent mental distress
19.3%
Depression
29.3%
Below poverty line
13.5%
Primary-care ratio
13,855 : 1
Stewart County
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 55.8
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 39th 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 Stewart County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Stewart County (2023)

People living with HIV
41 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
189

Stewart County HIV care continuum (2022)

Stewart County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 14.8 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Stewart County residents living with HIV, 80% are in care · 60% 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 Stewart County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Dover, TN

The options listed on this page require a real drive out of town, which matters here in specific ways: with unemployment running notably high and more than half of households renting at modest rates, the calculus of taking time off work for a health appointment lands differently than in places where jobs are steadier and schedules more flexible. Dover's households tend to be large, and nearly half of adults aren't married. Meaning plenty of people in their late teens and twenties are actively navigating new relationships in a small community where the nearest clinic is already a commitment.

Stewart County's STI rates reflect that younger adults are the ones who most need routine screening, and the distance and cost involved in getting it can quietly turn a straightforward decision into one that keeps getting postponed. Large households and tight rental budgets also mean that low-cost or sliding-scale options aren't a minor convenience, they're often what makes a visit feasible at all. If you're starting from Robinson Hill or anywhere along Donelson Parkway, checking the clinic details listed here before you leave the house is the step that makes the drive worth taking.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Dover, TN

Walkability 5.53 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.53/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Dover 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 Dover, Tennessee, EasySTD

ZIP 37058 snapshot

Residents
7,369
Median age
49.2
Median income
$59,896

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 37058 area around Dover: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Dover alone.

Dover sits in Stewart County, ZIP 37058. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Vinegar Hill
  • Robinson Hill
  • Day Use Area
  • Cannon Monument
  • Confederate War Memorial
  • Fort Donelson Cumberland Battery

Major routes

  • US 79 (Donelson Parkway)
  • SR 49 (Spring Street)

Reference

STD testing in Dover, TN: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Stewart 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 Dover-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 Dover 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 Dover, TN

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Dover, TN?

Yes, several local labs offer same-day walk-in testing; best to call first.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

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

Where can I get tested for free near Dover, TN?

Tennessee Department of Health, about 1.1 mi away, provides free testing.

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

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

How common is chlamydia in Stewart County?

Stewart County reported ~197 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.

Can I get PrEP near Dover, TN?

Yes, PrEP, a daily pill that helps prevent HIV in HIV-negative people, is available in the area.

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.

Am I clear if I tested negative?

Negative is good news, just retest later if the test was soon after a possible exposure.

Can STDs be treated near Dover, TN?

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

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