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

Syphilis in Tipton County runs about 59% lower than the US average. When it's time for your first STI test or a routine screening in Garland, Tennessee, your options include community and public clinics, often low-cost or free, and private labs which tend to have faster results and more flexible scheduling.

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STD testing near Garland, TN

6 testing options are listed for Garland, TN. The nearest, Tennessee Department of Health, is about 5.5 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.

Closest to you 5.5 miles

Tennessee Department of Health

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Tennessee Department of Health in Covington requires an appointment, so scheduling ahead unlocks a full visit covering gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, and HIV testing alongside STI treatment, family planning, and vaccines. All provided at no fee.

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Every Service Here Carries Zero Cost

For anyone without a regular provider, paying out of pocket, or simply uninsured, the cost question at Tennessee Department of Health in Covington has one answer: nothing. Testing, treatment, and vaccines are all provided at no fee. No sliding-scale math, no partial coverage gap to absorb.

Herpes Testing Included, Not Omitted

Plenty of STI panels stop at gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV. Herpes simply isn't offered. Tennessee Department of Health in Covington adds herpes to the panel, meaning one appointment covers a wider range of what you actually came to rule out.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
1999 Hwy 51 South, Covington, TN 38019
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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Community health center 14.9 miles

Mississippi County Hospital System

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A public safety-net rural health clinic about 15 miles from Garland. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
602 West Union Ave Suite B, Osceola, AR 72370
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American Esoteric Laboratories

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Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 78 reviews
Address
7953 Stage Hills, Bartlett, TN 38134 25.9 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:30 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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Labcorp

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Rated 2.3 out of 5 from 14 reviews
Address
5950 Stage Road, Memphis, TN 38134 26.8 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 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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Address
6029 Walnut Grove, Memphis, TN 38120 31.8 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 6:00 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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American Esoteric Laboratories

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Rated 2.8 out of 5 from 12 reviews
Address
80 Humphreys Center, Memphis, TN 38120 31.9 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 – 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 Garland, 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 Garland, TN

The nearest testing center is about 6 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Garland, 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 Garland, TN

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

  • Baptist Memorial Hospital Tipton

    1995 Hwy 51 South, Covington, TN 38019

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
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  • Michael Woodbury

    11645 US-51S Suite 101, Atoka, TN 38004

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • Red MED of Crosstown

    11611 US 51 South, Atoka, TN 38004

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 224 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Garland. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 53 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 Garland, TN

No pharmacy near Garland, 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.

  • Bradford Family Pharmacy

    5.8 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 6.2 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Munford Pharmacy

    9.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 3 closest pharmacies to Garland, 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 Garland, 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 Tipton County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Tipton County, the county that includes Garland, compare with Tennessee and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~24% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#21 of 95 Tennessee counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 78% of the state

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

Tipton County Tennessee U.S. ▲▼ = Tipton County vs the state average
Infection Tipton County Tennessee United States
Chlamydia
422.5 262 cases ▼ 18%
517.4 492.2
Gonorrhea
120.9 75 cases ▼ 35%
186.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
6.5 4 cases ▼ 56%
14.8 15.8
Syphilis (early)
1.6 1 cases ▼ 86%
11.5 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
22.6 14 cases ▼ 14%
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 Tipton County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 23% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 275 550 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Tipton County, chlamydia has fallen from 503.5 to 422.5 per 100,000 (16%), gonorrhea has fallen from 219.8 to 120.9 per 100,000 (45%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 1.6 to 6.5 per 100,000 (306%).

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 Garland, TN

Adults uninsured
12.3%
No routine checkup
20.2%
Binge drinking
12.2%
Frequent mental distress
20.5%
Depression
28.1%
Below poverty line
17.9%
Primary-care ratio
3,588 : 1
Tipton County
  • Primary-care shortage score 17 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 44.9
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 42nd 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 Tipton County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Tipton County (2023)

People living with HIV
190 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
7cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
96 · PnR 7.14

Tipton County HIV care continuum (2023)

Tipton County recorded 13.5 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 14.8 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Tipton County residents living with HIV, 79.6% are in care · 68.8% 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 Tipton County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Garland, TN

Millstone Mountain anchors Garland's eastern edge the way the rest of the town feels anchored too: owner-occupied homes on quiet roads, a married majority, and households that run nearly a person larger than the national average. That settled character is real, but it doesn't make screening any simpler. For the younger adults in their late teens and twenties who live here (people still building relationships and navigating a healthcare system that wasn't designed around a busy, rural schedule) that kind of logistical lift is the actual barrier. The options listed on this page spread across the broader area around Garland, so residents should budget drive time into the plan.

Tipton County's STI picture makes routine screening worth that effort, particularly for people whose lives are moving fastest. For the roughly one-in-five households renting here, where $634 a month leaves little cushion, the sliding-scale and low-cost options listed on this page aren't a secondary consideration. They're often the deciding factor in whether a visit happens at all.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Garland, TN

Walkability 5.71 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.71/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Garland 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 6 STD & STI testing locations in Garland, Tennessee, EasySTD

ZIP 38019 snapshot

Residents
15,747
Median age
37.7
Median income
$59,957

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 38019 area around Garland: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Garland alone.

Garland sits in Tipton County, ZIP 38019. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Millstone Mountain

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Tipton 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 Garland-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 Garland 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 Garland, TN

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where can I get tested for STDs in Garland, TN?

The closest is Tennessee Department of Health (5.5 mi); 4 options are within 30 miles.

What does STD testing cost around Garland, TN?

Public clinics are free; private labs ~$24–$139, at-home kits $49+.

Is there free HIV testing near Garland, TN?

Public clinics nearby offer free HIV testing.

Which tests are offered near Garland, TN?

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 Tipton County?

About 423 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Tennessee average.

How long do results take near Garland, TN?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

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 chlamydia have no symptoms?

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

Can I trust an at-home result?

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

I tested negative, am I fully in the clear?

Likely yes, if you were past the window period; otherwise retest, and keep up routine screening with new partners.

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