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

Jackson County reports about 16 syphilis cases per 100,000 residents. Whether you have symptoms or just want peace of mind in Gautier, Mississippi, consider that public clinics keep costs down, private labs prioritize speed, and at-home kits trade a clinic visit for convenience. See the local testing options below.

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STD testing near Gautier, MS

9 testing options are listed for Gautier, MS. The nearest, Vancleave Health Center, is about 6.8 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.

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American Esoteric Laboratories

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Rated 4 out of 5 from 5 reviews
Address
3413-A Washington Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39507 24.8 miles away
  • 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 3.7 out of 5 from 88 reviews
Address
12207 Highway 49, Gulfport, MS 39503 26.8 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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Community health center 6.8 miles

Vancleave Health Center

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 14 reviews

Vancleave Health Center, in Vancleave, welcomes walk-in patients for STI screening without an appointment. Federally qualified status anchors its sliding-scale fee structure, adjusting costs to income across the board. A single visit can cover syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing for anyone who needs it.

Sliding-scale
Address
10828 Highway 57, Vancleave, MS 39565
Website
6.8 miles

Mississippi State Department of Health

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Mississippi State Department of Health in Pascagoula tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, treating bacterial infections the same visit when results warrant it. Fees run on a sliding scale with Medicaid and private insurance also accepted. An appointment is required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
4600 Lt Eugene J Majure Drive, Pascagoula, MS 39581
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
6.8 miles

Coastal Family Health Center

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Coastal Family Health Center in Vancleave runs on a sliding scale, with Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance all accepted, making the full STI panel reachable at nearly any budget. Testing covers HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB. With same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and care delivered in Spanish.

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Herpes and Hepatitis Included in One Draw

Coastal Family Health Center tests for herpes and all three hepatitis strains (A, B, and C) alongside the core bacterial and HIV screen. That means a single appointment produces results across infections that typically require separate orders, without additional referral steps or lab visits.

Prevention Medication Available Through This Practice

Coastal Family Health Center carries PrEP and PEP as standing clinic services, which matters for anyone managing prevention without a dedicated infectious disease provider. Both medications can be initiated and monitored here, within the same sliding-scale fee structure as the rest of the clinic.

Spanish-Language Care Shapes the Whole Visit

Care at Coastal Family Health Center is available in Spanish, not as an accommodation but as part of how the clinic operates. That means clinical history, results, and treatment decisions are communicated directly, without a relay between the patient and the provider.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
10828 Hwy 57, Vancleave, MS 39565
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
7.5 miles

Singing River

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Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 36 reviews

A public STD-testing location about 8 miles from Gautier.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
11700 Hwy 57, Vancleave, MS 39565
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
11.0 miles

Bethesda Free Health Clinic of D Iberville

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Rated 3.6 out of 5 from 31 reviews

Bethesda Free Health Clinic of D'Iberville, serving Ocean Springs, tests for HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis, treating bacterial infections the same visit. All on a sliding scale that goes down to zero, with appointments required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
6912 Washington Avenue, Ocean Springs, MS 39564
Booking
Appointment required
Website
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Labcorp

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 5 reviews
Address
1105 Broad Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39501 27.5 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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Labcorp

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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 17 reviews
Address
6701 Airport Boulevard, Mobile, AL 36608 33.0 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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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 Gautier, 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.

Test from home

At-home STD testing in Gautier, MS

The nearest testing center is about 7 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Gautier, 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 Gautier, MS

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

  • Medical Genetic Consultants

    819 Desoto Street, Ocean Springs, MS 39564

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
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  • Ocean Springs Hospital Laboratory

    3109 Bienville Boulevard, Ocean Springs, MS 39564

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
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  • Ocean Springs Medical Park Laboratory

    3535 Bienville Boulevard, 1st Floor/Lab, Ocean Springs, MS 39564

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Digestive Health Center

    90 Industrial Park Circle, Ocean Springs, MS 39564

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • Urology Associates of Mobile

    1153 Ocean Springs Road, Ocean Springs, MS 39564

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

Showing the nearest 5 CLIA-certified labs.

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 205 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Gautier. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 58 offer telehealth.

  • Jason Fontan, MD

    Internal medicine · 1199 Ocean Springs Road, Ocean Springs

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  • John Lee, DO Telehealth

    Family medicine · 1501 Bienville Boulevard, Ocean Springs

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  • Stephen Nunenmacher, MD

    Internal medicine · 5090 Gautier Vancleave Road, Gautier

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  • Gregory Fox, MD

    Family medicine · 3407 Shamrock Court, Gautier

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  • William Striegel, MD

    Internal medicine · 11 Doctors Drive, Ocean Springs

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  • Jeremy Bertrand, DO

    OB-GYN · 21 Doctors Drive, Ocean Springs

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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 Gautier, MS

No pharmacy near Gautier, 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.

  • Pharmatex

    0.2 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 1.3 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Burnham-McKinney Pharmacy No 3

    1.4 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Singing River Mental Health Mental Retardation Services

    1.6 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Carecenter Pharmacy

    1.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Gautier, 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 Gautier, 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 Jackson County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Jackson County, the county that includes Gautier, compare with Mississippi and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~26% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

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

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

Jackson County Mississippi U.S. ▲▼ = Jackson County vs the state average
Infection Jackson County Mississippi United States
Chlamydia
567.7 831 cases ▼ 19%
700.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
196.1 287 cases ▼ 22%
251.1 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
15.7 23 cases ▼ 48%
30.1 15.8
Syphilis (early)
6.1 9 cases ▼ 63%
16.3 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
22.5 33 cases ▼ 65%
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 Jackson County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 13% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 375 750 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Jackson County, chlamydia has fallen from 598.2 to 567.7 per 100,000 (5%), gonorrhea has fallen from 467.7 to 196.1 per 100,000 (58%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 23 to 15.7 per 100,000 (32%).

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 Gautier, MS

Adults uninsured
12.3%
No routine checkup
18.5%
No transportation
11.5%
Binge drinking
14.4%
Frequent mental distress
17.5%
Depression
19.9%
Below poverty line
15.7%
Primary-care ratio
2,182 : 1
Jackson County
  • Primary-care shortage score 16 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 59.8
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 83rd 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 Jackson County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Jackson 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
255 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
17cases countywide
On PrEP (coverage)
37.5%

Jackson County HIV care continuum (2023)

Jackson County recorded 13.7 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 21.3 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Jackson County residents living with HIV, 72.3% are in care · 65.3% 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 Jackson County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Gautier, MS

Gautier draws young adults who work in the shipyards, the port, or trades that keep the Gulf Coast moving. Jobs that pay steadily and let people stay close to family. That economic stability shapes the town, though not evenly: some households thrive while others stretch paychecks across multiple generations living under one roof. For those navigating relationships and sexual health in a place where neighbors aren't strangers, confidentiality around STI testing carries real weight.

The clinics and urgent care facilities listed on this page offer screening without judgment, and results remain yours alone. No automatic calls home, no gossip through the grapevine. Testing in and around Gautier runs from straightforward rapid tests to thorough lab work, all available without requiring you to disclose why you're seeking care. Providers here understand that young adults (whether settling in after high school, building careers, or raising children themselves) need health services that respect their privacy as much as their time.

Access matters in a town spread across Gautier Vancleave Road and beyond Sandhill Landing Park. Whether you're testing for peace of mind, before a new relationship, or because something prompted the question, the testing sites listed on this page are designed to fit into the life you're actually living.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Gautier, MS

Walkability 5.92 / 20 · Below average

At 5.92/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Gautier 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 9 STD & STI testing locations in Gautier, Mississippi, EasySTD

ZIP 39564 snapshot

Residents
42,295
Median age
40.5
Median income
$77,300

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 39564 area around Gautier: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Gautier alone.

Gautier sits in Jackson County, ZIP 39564. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Sandhill Landing Park

Major routes

  • Gautier Vancleave Road

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Jackson 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 Gautier-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 Gautier 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 Gautier, MS

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many testing options are within 30 miles of Gautier, MS?

8 testing options are within 30 miles of Gautier, MS.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

Medicaid generally covers STD testing, and public clinics test for free regardless of coverage.

Can I get tested in Gautier, MS without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Gautier, MS?

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 Jackson County?

About 568 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Mississippi average.

Can I test at home near Gautier, MS?

Yes, at-home kits ship to 39564; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.

Where do I get PrEP around Gautier, MS?

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

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.

I tested positive, what are the next steps?

Start treatment, tell recent partners so they can test, avoid sex until cleared, and retest if advised, most STIs resolve with care.

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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