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

Syphilis in Gibson County is reported 63% below the US average, but routine care or possible exposure may mean you consider testing. People in Gibson County, Tennessee, have several options when deciding whether same-day testing or flexible timing fits them better. Find your options below.

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STD testing near Gibson, TN

6 testing options are listed for Gibson, TN. The nearest, Tennessee Department of Health, is about 5.6 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 5.6 miles

Tennessee Department of Health

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Tennessee Department of Health in Humboldt offers its full STI panel (HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, and hepatitis C) along with TB testing and treatment, at no fee; Medicaid is accepted, and appointments are required.

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No Fee Means No Deferred Care

When cost sits between a person and treatment, infections go unaddressed and conditions compound. Tennessee Department of Health in Humboldt charges nothing for any service it provides (testing, treatment, vaccines) so the financial barrier that typically causes delays simply doesn't exist here.

Spanish Spoken Across Every Service

Tennessee Department of Health in Humboldt delivers care in Spanish across its full range of services: including counseling, STI treatment, and family planning. For someone whose primary language is Spanish and who lacks a regular provider, that standing capability means nothing gets lost when the details matter most.

Herpes and Hepatitis Tested Here, Not Later

Leaving herpes or hepatitis off a test order means a second appointment, a separate facility, and an untreated gap that can stretch for weeks. Tennessee Department of Health in Humboldt adds herpes and hepatitis C testing to its panel, closing that gap before it opens.

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Address
149 North 12th Street, Humboldt, TN 38343
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
Website
Community health center 6.2 miles

Medina Family Medical Clinic

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 44 reviews

A safety-net rural health clinic about 6 miles from Gibson. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
209 Grace Cv, Medina, TN 38355
Website
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Labcorp

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Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 58 reviews
Address
159 North Star Drive, Jackson, TN 38305 11.9 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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Today's offer: $10 off any test panel, applied automatically at checkout.

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Quest Diagnostics

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Address
24 Physicians Drive, Jackson, TN 38305 13.2 miles away
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
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Med Ctr Lab Jackson Madison Co Gen Hosp

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Address
620 Skyline Drive, Jackson, TN 38301 16.4 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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American Esoteric Laboratories

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Rated 2.3 out of 5 from 4 reviews
Address
641 Rb Wilson Drive, Huntingdon, TN 38344 26.2 miles away
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
  • 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 Gibson, 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 Gibson, TN

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

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

  • The Jackson Clinic PA of Humboldt

    3568 Chere Carol Road, Humboldt, TN 38343

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Southern Health and Wellness Clinic

    3519 Chere Carol Road, Humboldt, TN 38343

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • Humboldt Family Walk-IN Clinic

    1600 Coleman Drive, Humboldt, TN 38343

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Family Care Walk-IN Clinic

    400 US Hwy 45W, Humboldt, TN 38343

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • Dermatology and Skin Cancer Consultants

    701 Medical Park Drive, Humboldt, TN 38343

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 198 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Gibson. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 19 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 Gibson, TN

No pharmacy near Gibson, 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.

  • Walmart Pharmacy 4.6 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 5.0 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • City Drug Company

    5.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • L B McClaren Pharmacist

    5.6 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Gibson, 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 Gibson, 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 Gibson County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Gibson County, the county that includes Gibson, compare with Tennessee and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~20% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#13 of 95 Tennessee counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 86% of the state

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

Gibson County Tennessee U.S. ▲▼ = Gibson County vs the state average
Infection Gibson County Tennessee United States
Chlamydia
552.5 282 cases ▲ 7%
517.4 492.2
Gonorrhea
150.8 77 cases ▼ 19%
186.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
5.9 3 cases ▼ 60%
14.8 15.8
Syphilis (early)
19.6 10 cases ▲ 70%
11.5 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
21.5 11 cases ▼ 19%
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 Gibson County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 7% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 300 600 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Gibson County, chlamydia has fallen from 585 to 552.5 per 100,000 (6%), gonorrhea has fallen from 404.5 to 150.8 per 100,000 (63%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 15.9 to 5.9 per 100,000 (63%).

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 Gibson, TN

Adults uninsured
12.4%
No routine checkup
19.3%
Binge drinking
12.1%
Frequent mental distress
19.3%
Depression
26.9%
Below poverty line
13.2%
Primary-care ratio
2,527 : 1
Gibson County
  • Primary-care shortage score 16 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 61
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 78th 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 Gibson County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Gibson County (2023)

People living with HIV
229 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
6cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
61 · PnR 4.33

Gibson County HIV care continuum (2023)

Gibson County recorded 14.1 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 14.8 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Gibson County residents living with HIV, 86.8% are in care · 72.5% 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 Gibson County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Gibson, TN

A trip to Bailey Park or an afternoon along Milan Highway brings you through a town where young adults, late teens through their thirties, make up a meaningful presence. For people in that span of life, STI screening fits naturally into health maintenance, though the decision to get tested can feel separate from everyday routines. Testing in and around Gibson listed on this page gives you straightforward access without requiring you to explain yourself to anyone who might recognize your car in a parking lot or your name on a sign-in sheet. Confidentiality here isn't ceremonial; it's structural. Clinics and health providers understand that a person testing in Gibson may have good reasons to keep the visit quiet, not from shame, but from a preference to manage their own medical information on their own timeline.

Results belong to you, and the testing process itself is designed so that seeking care doesn't broadcast anything to the community around you. Getting tested is a practical step, not a referendum on your life choices. Whether you're between partners, in a new relationship, or simply keeping up with routine screening, the clinics and urgent care centers serving Gibson make the appointment quick and the follow-up clear. Many people find that once they've done it once, the next time feels even simpler.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Gibson, TN

Walkability 5.05 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.05/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Gibson 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 Gibson, Tennessee, EasySTD

ZIP 38343 snapshot

Residents
15,672
Median age
43.2
Median income
$53,430

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 38343 area around Gibson: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Gibson alone.

Gibson sits in Gibson County, ZIP 38343. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Bailey Park
  • Medina Community Park
  • Spangler Park
  • Viking Park
  • Old Baseball Field Park
  • Mary Ann Carter Park

Major routes

  • Austin Peay Memorial Highway
  • Milan Highway
  • Humbolt Highway
  • Gibson Highway

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Gibson 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 Gibson-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 Gibson 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 Gibson, TN

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

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

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

How much does STD testing cost near Gibson, TN?

Free at public clinics. Private labs run about $24 for one test and $139 for a full panel; at-home kits are $49+.

Is there free HIV testing near Gibson, TN?

Yes, free HIV testing is available at public clinics in the area.

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

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

How common is chlamydia in Gibson County?

Gibson County reported ~553 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above 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.

What happens after a positive result?

Get treated, notify partners, pause sex until cleared, and follow up, the infection is manageable.

Does a negative test mean I'm safe?

Reassuring if you tested after the window, just retest if it was early, and screen again with new partners.

Can gonorrhea have no symptoms?

Often, yes, especially throat and rectal infections, which is why site-specific testing matters.

How soon after sex should I get tested?

Chlamydia and gonorrhea show up about 1–2 weeks after exposure, syphilis 3–6 weeks, and HIV 2–6 weeks depending on the test.

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