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STD Testing in Grayson, LA: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Gonorrhea in Caldwell Parish runs about 47% lower than the US average. Whether you want to get tested before starting a new relationship in Grayson, Louisiana or as part of ongoing care, you can weigh the convenience of private labs with the potential cost savings of local clinics. See your options below.

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STD testing near Grayson, LA

6 testing options are listed for Grayson, LA. The nearest, Louisiana Department of Health, is about 2.1 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.

Closest to you 2.1 miles

Louisiana Department of Health

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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 24 reviews

Louisiana Department of Health in Columbia tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and hepatitis C on a sliding-scale fee open to anyone. Walk-ins welcome. Same-visit treatment is available for bacterial STIs, and care is delivered in Spanish.

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Spanish Is a Working Clinical Language Here

Spanish is a full clinical language at Louisiana Department of Health in Columbia: not a supplemental service, but the medium through which counseling, test results, and treatment instructions are delivered. That means nothing gets compressed or delayed when a patient's primary language isn't English.

Hepatitis C Testing Extends the Standard Panel

Beyond gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, Louisiana Department of Health in Columbia also tests for hepatitis C. Meaning a single visit can surface a bloodborne infection that often goes undetected for years without a targeted reason to look.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
501 East Collins Road, Columbia, LA 71418
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 4.3 miles

Caldwell Memorial Hospital

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 31 reviews

A community safety-net rural health clinic about 4 miles from Grayson. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
421 Main Street, Columbia, LA 71418
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Clinical Pathology Labs

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Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 10 reviews
Address
300 South 6th St Monroe, Monroe, LA 71201 31.3 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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Labcorp

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Rated 2.6 out of 5 from 46 reviews
Address
109 Circle Drive, West Monroe, LA 71291 32.3 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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Labcorp

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Address
2600 Tower Drive, Monroe, LA 71201 33.2 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 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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Clinical Pathology Labs

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 4 reviews
Address
2273 Arkansas Road, West Monroe, LA 71291 33.8 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 Grayson, LA

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 Grayson, LA

The nearest testing center is about 2 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Grayson, 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 Grayson, LA

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

  • Citizens Medical Center

    7939 U South Highway 165 South, Columbia, LA 71418

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Caldwell Memorial Hospital

    411 Main Street, Columbia, LA 71418

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Citizens Medical Center/Resp Therapy

    7939 U South Hwy 165 South, Columbia, LA 71418

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 36 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Grayson. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 2 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 Grayson, LA

No pharmacy near Grayson, LA 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.

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Grayson, LA.

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 Grayson, 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 Caldwell Parish: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Caldwell Parish, the parish that includes Grayson, compare with Louisiana 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.

#49 of 64 Louisiana counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 23% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Caldwell Parish vs Louisiana vs U.S.

Caldwell Parish Louisiana U.S. ▲▼ = Caldwell Parish vs the state average
Infection Caldwell Parish Louisiana United States
Chlamydia
575.1 54 cases ▼ 27%
792.4 492.2
Gonorrhea
95.9 9 cases ▼ 67%
288.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
42.6 4 cases ▲ 63%
26.1 15.8
Syphilis (early)
21.3 2 cases ▲ 9%
19.6 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
106.5 10 cases ▲ 102%
52.6 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 Caldwell Parish over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 48% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 300 600 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Caldwell Parish, chlamydia has risen from 217.7 to 575.1 per 100,000 (164%), gonorrhea has fallen from 228.1 to 95.9 per 100,000 (58%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 20.7 to 42.6 per 100,000 (106%).

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 Grayson, LA

Adults uninsured
10.7%
No routine checkup
17.9%
No transportation
13.5%
Binge drinking
15.4%
Frequent mental distress
21.3%
Depression
29.5%
Below poverty line
32.4%
Primary-care ratio
3,190 : 1
Caldwell Parish
  • Primary-care shortage score 15 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 57.1
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 91st 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 Caldwell Parish.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Caldwell Parish (2023)

People living with HIV
314 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
5cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
50 · PnR 0.8

Caldwell Parish HIV care continuum (2023)

Caldwell Parish recorded 62.8 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 22.5 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Caldwell Parish residents living with HIV, 77.3% are in care · 63.6% 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 Caldwell Parish tests for syphilis.

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

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About Grayson, LA

That distance lands differently when a notable share of households here are renting rather than owning, working with home values well below the state average, and running budgets where an unplanned half-day trip can genuinely compete with other obligations. The workforce picture adds another layer. With labor-force participation below typical benchmarks and unemployment elevated, schedules here aren't always the predictable nine-to-five that makes clinic appointments easy to plan around, which is exactly why options listed on this page, with their range of hours and fee structures, are worth scanning before assuming testing is out of reach.

Grayson's household makeup tilts toward families (average households of more than three people, a majority of residents who own their homes, and a sizable share of coupled adults) which means sexual health isn't just an individual calculation but one that quietly touches the whole household. For the younger adults in town, the people in their late teens and twenties for whom routine screening is most clinically relevant, knowing which listed option fits their drive and their budget is the practical starting point.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Grayson, LA

Walkability 3.89 / 20 · Least walkable

At 3.89/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Grayson 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 Grayson, Louisiana, EasySTD

ZIP 71418 snapshot

Residents
5,351
Median age
34.9
Median income
$31,975

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 71418 area around Grayson: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Grayson alone.

Grayson sits in Caldwell Parish, ZIP 71418. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Grayson Recreation Park

Major routes

  • US Highway 165

Reference

STD testing in Grayson, LA: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Caldwell Parish: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Louisiana 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 Grayson-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 Grayson 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 Louisiana

Minor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately

Two things that actually depend on Louisiana 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 Louisiana, 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)

Louisiana 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 Louisiana

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 Grayson, LA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Grayson, LA?

There are 2 options within a 30-mile drive.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

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

Is there free HIV testing near Grayson, LA?

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

What's included in a full panel near Grayson, LA?

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

How common is chlamydia in Caldwell Parish?

Caldwell Parish reported ~575 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Louisiana average.

Is there an at-home STD test for Grayson, LA?

At-home kits mail to 71418: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.

Can someone under 18 get tested in Louisiana without a parent?

In Louisiana, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.

How is chlamydia tested near Grayson, LA?

Chlamydia is checked with a simple urine sample or a swab; lab results usually come back in a day or two.

Should I get tested for herpes near Grayson, LA?

Herpes isn't in standard panels unless you have symptoms, a sore can be swabbed, or a blood test discussed with a provider.

What samples are used for STD testing near Grayson, LA?

Usually urine or a swab for chlamydia/gonorrhea, and blood for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis.

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