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

Gonorrhea in Harrison County is reported at about 18% higher than the US average. Whether you have symptoms or simply want peace of mind in Gulfport, Mississippi, you can choose between visiting a local clinic or using an at-home kit. A clinic visit allows for on-the-spot answers and treatment, while an at-home kit offers the convenience of self-collection and mail-in sampling. See the options listed below.

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STD testing near Gulfport, MS

10 testing options are listed for Gulfport, MS. The nearest, American Esoteric Laboratories, is about 0.4 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 0.4 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 3.1 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 1.9 miles

Coastal Family Health Center

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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 34 reviews

Coastal Family Health Center in Gulfport schedules appointments for STI care, covering rapid HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, and hepatitis testing alongside STI treatment, PrEP, and HPV vaccination, all on a sliding-scale fee, with services available in Spanish.

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Herpes and All Three Hepatitis Strains Tested

The panel at Coastal Family Health Center runs to nine infections (herpes simplex and hepatitis A, B, and C alongside the bacterial four and rapid HIV) meaning a single visit captures viral conditions that narrower panels leave unaddressed and would otherwise require a separate appointment elsewhere.

PrEP and PEP Prescribed On-Site in Gulfport

Plenty of testing sites stop at the test itself, leaving prevention medication to a separate provider. Coastal Family Health Center prescribes and manages both PrEP and PEP in-house, so ongoing HIV prevention doesn't require splitting care across two practices.

Spanish-Language Care Shapes the Clinical Conversation

Coastal Family Health Center delivers care directly in Spanish, which means a patient's symptoms, concerns, and treatment questions are discussed and documented in their own language. Reducing the chance that nuance gets lost in the clinical exchange.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
15024 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Gulfport, MS 39501
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
Community health center 2.8 miles

Children's International

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 222 reviews

A public safety-net rural health clinic about 3 miles from Gulfport. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
15465 Oak Lane, Gulfport, MS 39503
Website
3.0 miles

Singing River

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Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 122 reviews

Singing River, in Gulfport, runs STI care through a full-service clinical model: rapid and conventional HIV testing, gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, hepatitis B and C, and TB, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, walk-ins welcome, and fees scaled to income with Medicaid and Medicare accepted.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
12121 Hwy 49, Gulfport, MS 39503
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Best for free testing 5.0 miles

Mississippi State Department of Health

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Mississippi State Department of Health in Gulfport requires an appointment, so scheduling ahead unlocks the full visit: gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV testing, same-visit bacterial STI treatment, HPV and hepatitis A and B vaccines, family planning, and TB screening and treatment. On a sliding-scale fee.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
1102 45th Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39501
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
Community health center 5.0 miles

AHF Wellness Center - Biloxi

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AHF Wellness Center in Biloxi delivers HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis testing alongside same-visit bacterial treatment — no appointment needed, no insurance required, and every service at no charge to the patient.

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Zero-Fee Care Across Every Service Offered

AHF Wellness Center charges nothing for any service it provides — testing, counseling, treatment. That means the decision to come in, follow up, or return for another round of testing never has a price attached to it.

PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP Prescribed On-Site

The clinic prescribes PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP directly — no separate primary care provider needed to get started or stay on a regimen. Pharmacy support handles fills and refills, with home delivery available where the option exists.

Tests & treats PrEP DoxyPEP
Address
189 Walmart Lane, Biloxi, MS 39531
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday Closed
  • Friday 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
8.2 miles

Bethel Free Clinic

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 23 reviews

Bethel Free Clinic in Biloxi runs on appointments and covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, and HIV testing alongside STI treatment and HPV and hepatitis A and B vaccines. All on a sliding scale that bottoms out at no charge whatsoever.

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Every Line Item Settles at Zero

Bethel Free Clinic carries a no-fee floor across its entire service list: testing, treatment, and vaccines alike. Donations are accepted, a sliding scale exists, and the bottom of that scale is zero dollars, with no service carved out from that guarantee.

Herpes Testing Is Built Into the Panel

Beyond gonorrhea, chlamydia, and HIV, Bethel Free Clinic includes herpes testing in its diagnostic lineup. That means serological confirmation of HSV exposure is ordered and read on-site, giving clinicians a complete picture before treatment decisions are made.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
1650 Carrol Drive, Biloxi, MS 39531
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Wednesday Closed
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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 5.2 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 141 reviews
Address
2040 Gause Boulevard East, Slidell, LA 70461 41.0 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
  • 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 matters most to you?

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 Gulfport, 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 Gulfport, MS

The nearest testing center is less than a mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Gulfport, 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 Gulfport, MS

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

  • Select Specialty Hospital - Gulf Coast

    4500 13th Street, 3rd Floor, Gulfport, MS 39501

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

  • Memorial Hosp AT Gulfport Path LAB

    4500 13th St Box 1810, Gulfport, MS 39501

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

  • Memorial Hospital AT Gulfport - Respiratory Abg's

    4500 13th Street, Gulfport, MS 39501

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

  • Memorial Medical Oncology

    1340 Broad Avenue Suite 270 Mob, Gulfport, MS 39501

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

  • Singing River Gulfport Laboratory

    15200 Community Road, Gulfport, MS 39503

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
    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 Gulfport. 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 Gulfport, MS who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 202 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Gulfport. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 65 offer telehealth.

  • Vicki Baldwin, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 105 Hardy Court Shopping Ctr, Gulfport, MS

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  • Matthew Murray, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 12261 Hwy 49, Gulfport, MS

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  • Timothy Skelton, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 12261 Hwy 49, Gulfport, MS

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  • Mitchell Sanford, DO

    Family medicine · 12057 Hwy 49, Gulfport, MS

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  • Paige White, MD

    Urology · 14231 Seaway Road, Gulfport, MS

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  • Rachel Drouilhet, MD

    OB-GYN · 14231 Seaway Road, Gulfport, MS

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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 Gulfport, MS

No pharmacy near Gulfport, 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.

  • Walmart Pharmacy 1.2 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Coastal Family Health Center Gulfport

    1.6 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Jacksons Discount Pharmacy

    1.6 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • The Pharmacy at Singing River Gulfport

    1.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • CVS Pharmacy 2.0 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Gulfport, 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 Gulfport, 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 Harrison County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Harrison County, the county that includes Gulfport, compare with Mississippi and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~29% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#51 of 82 Mississippi counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 38% of the state

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

Harrison County Mississippi U.S. ▲▼ = Harrison County vs the state average
Infection Harrison County Mississippi United States
Chlamydia
561.2 1,182 cases ▼ 20%
700.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
212.7 448 cases ▼ 15%
251.1 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
28.5 60 cases ▼ 5%
30.1 15.8
Syphilis (early)
5.7 12 cases ▼ 65%
16.3 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
50.3 106 cases ▼ 22%
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 Harrison County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 19% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 400 800 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Harrison County, chlamydia has fallen from 755.9 to 561.2 per 100,000 (26%), gonorrhea has fallen from 507.1 to 212.7 per 100,000 (58%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 30.2 to 28.5 per 100,000 (6%).

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 Gulfport, MS

Adults uninsured
16.8%
No routine checkup
18.3%
No transportation
20.5%
Binge drinking
11.7%
Frequent mental distress
21%
Depression
21.2%
Below poverty line
36.6%
Primary-care ratio
1,790 : 1
Harrison County
  • Primary-care shortage score 21 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 52
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 92nd 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 Harrison County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Harrison 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
428 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
39cases countywide
On PrEP (coverage)
20.2%

Harrison County HIV care continuum (2023)

Harrison County recorded 22.1 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 21.3 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Harrison County residents living with HIV, 72.5% are in care · 64.1% 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 Harrison County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Gulfport, MS

Gulfport, in Harrison County, Mississippi, is a larger city, where steady work can be harder to find, with unemployment around 11.6%, and four-year degrees are in the minority, near 22.2%. It's one of the region's larger population centers. Even with clinics in the area, appointments can be tight, so at-home kits and telehealth keep testing quick and private.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Gulfport, MS

Walkability 8.33 / 20 · Below average

At 8.33/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Gulfport 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 10 STD & STI testing locations in Gulfport, Mississippi, EasySTD

ZIP 39503 snapshot

Residents
54,230
Median age
36.8
Median income
$61,298

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 39503 area around Gulfport: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Gulfport alone.

Gulfport sits in Harrison County, ZIP 39503. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • TrainTastic
  • Jack and Florence Goldin Sportsplex
  • Brighton Place Park
  • Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum
  • Herbert Wilson Recreation Center
  • 28th Street Park

Major routes

  • MS 605 (Lorraine Road)
  • US 49 (25th Avenue)
  • Pass Road
  • East Pass Road

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Harrison 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 Gulfport-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 Gulfport 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 Gulfport, MS

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Gulfport, MS?

There are 9 options within a 30-mile drive.

How much does STD testing cost near Gulfport, MS?

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

Where can I get tested for free near Gulfport, MS?

Mississippi State Department of Health, about 5 mi away, provides free testing.

What's included in a full panel near Gulfport, MS?

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

How common is chlamydia in Harrison County?

Harrison County reported ~561 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Mississippi average.

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.

Can I get PrEP near Gulfport, MS?

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

How long do results take near Gulfport, MS?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

Is there an at-home STD test for Gulfport, MS?

At-home kits mail to 39503: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.

What does a 4th-gen HIV test do?

It checks for the p24 antigen plus antibodies, detecting HIV a week or two sooner than older tests.

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