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

Syphilis reports in Dickson County run about 78% lower than the national average. You might want testing in Hortense, Tennessee, before starting a new relationship or as part of ongoing care. Public clinics keep costs down, private labs prioritize speed and convenience; at-home kits trade a clinic visit for convenience. See your options below.

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STD testing near Hortense, TN

5 testing options are listed for Hortense, TN. The nearest, Tennessee Department of Health, is about 4.8 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.

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Tennessee Department of Health

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Tennessee Department of Health in Dickson offers free HIV and STI testing alongside a full panel covering hepatitis A, B, and C, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and TB: all on a sliding scale with Medicaid accepted, appointments required, and same-visit treatment for bacterial infections.

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Every Service Carries a Zero-Dollar Price Tag

The department charges nothing, not for the panel, not for vaccines, not for treatment. That flat zero applies across hepatitis A and B vaccination, HPV vaccine, TB testing, and STI care, leaving no service category where a bill appears.

Spanish-Speaking Staff and Interpretation on Site

Spanish is available as a direct service language, with broader interpretation services staffed for other non-English languages. Both operate as built-in clinical capacity, meaning the intake, counseling, and treatment conversation happen without a secondary hand-off.

Hepatitis C Diagnosis and Treatment Both Happen Here

Tennessee Department of Health in Dickson provides on-site hepatitis C treatment, so a confirmed diagnosis moves directly into a managed care plan at the same location: no separate provider to locate, no gap between result and treatment start.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
301 West End Avenue, Dickson, TN 37055
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Labcorp

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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 78 reviews
Address
286 Clear Sky Court, Clarksville, TN 37043 30.2 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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American Esoteric Laboratories

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 7 reviews
Address
781 B Weatherly Drive, Clarksville, TN 37043 30.4 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:15 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:15 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:15 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:15 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:15 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 34 reviews
Address
647 Dunlop Lane, Clarksville, TN 37040 31.3 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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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 76 reviews
Address
4230 Harding Road, Nashville, TN 37205 32.8 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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When can I test? Exposure-window calculator

Testing too soon can miss an infection. Enter the date of possible exposure to see the earliest a test can reliably detect each STI.

Detection windows for every STI
Infection Earliest reliable test Conclusive after
Chlamydia 7 days after exposure 14 days after exposure
Gonorrhea 7 days after exposure 14 days after exposure
Trichomoniasis 7 days after exposure 28 days after exposure
HIV (NAT / RNA) 10 days after exposure 33 days after exposure
HIV (4th-gen Ag/Ab) 18 days after exposure 45 days after exposure
HIV (antibody) 21 days after exposure 84 days after exposure
Syphilis 21 days after exposure 42 days after exposure
Hepatitis B 21 days after exposure 42 days after exposure
Hepatitis C 56 days after exposure 77 days after exposure
Herpes (HSV) 28 days after exposure 112 days after exposure

Guidance only, confirm timing with a clinician. A negative result before the conclusive date may need a repeat test.

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What will it cost? Estimate your STD test

Typical out-of-pocket ranges by option, actual cost depends on which tests you need.

  • Public / community clinic

    Free HIV testing is common

    $0–$25

  • Private lab (self-pay)

    Never billed to insurance

    $24–$200

  • At-home kit

    Mailed to your door, private

    From $49

  • Doctor / urgent care

    Often $0 preventive with insurance

    $0–$50 copay

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More ways to get tested in Hortense, 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.

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At-home STD testing in Hortense, TN

The nearest testing center is about 5 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Hortense, 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 Hortense, TN

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

  • Horizon Medical Center

    111 Hwy 70 East, Dickson, TN 37055

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
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  • TRI Star Natchez ED

    107 Natchez Park Drive, Dickson, TN 37055

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
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  • Nashville Pain and Wellness Center

    7105 Ramsey Way, Dickson, TN 37055

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Tennessee Oncology

    103 Natchez Park Dr Suite 103, Dickson, TN 37055

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Speight Family Medical

    1904 Hwy 46 South, Suite 3, Dickson, TN 37055

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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Showing the nearest 5 CLIA-certified labs.

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 87 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Hortense. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 18 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 Hortense, TN

No pharmacy near Hortense, 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.

  • Progressive Health Pharmacy

    5.8 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 5.9 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
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  • Kroger Pharmacy 6.0 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Rite Aid 6.1 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Hortense, 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 Hortense, 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 Dickson County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Dickson County, the county that includes Hortense, compare with Tennessee 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.

#53 of 95 Tennessee counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 44% of the state

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

Dickson County Tennessee U.S. ▲▼ = Dickson County vs the state average
Infection Dickson County Tennessee United States
Chlamydia
264.4 150 cases ▼ 49%
517.4 492.2
Gonorrhea
88.1 50 cases ▼ 53%
186.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
3.5 2 cases ▼ 76%
14.8 15.8
Syphilis (early)
3.5 2 cases ▼ 70%
11.5 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
5.3 3 cases ▼ 80%
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 Dickson County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 13% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 175 350 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Dickson County, chlamydia has fallen from 325.9 to 264.4 per 100,000 (19%), gonorrhea has fallen from 101.3 to 88.1 per 100,000 (13%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 3.7 to 3.5 per 100,000 (5%).

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 Hortense, TN

Adults uninsured
11.2%
No routine checkup
22.9%
Binge drinking
14.7%
Frequent mental distress
19.7%
Depression
29.3%
Below poverty line
11.9%
Primary-care ratio
3,252 : 1
Dickson County
  • Primary-care shortage score 16 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 62
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 23rd 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 Dickson County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Dickson County (2023)

People living with HIV
163 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
6cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
180 · PnR 14.33

Dickson County HIV care continuum (2023)

Dickson County recorded 12.5 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 14.8 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Dickson County residents living with HIV, 80.8% are in care · 75.3% 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 Dickson County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Hortense, TN

Hortense skews heavily toward homeowners, roughly three-quarters of residents have roots planted here, while the quarter who rent are more likely to be younger adults still sorting out where life is taking them, exactly the people for whom routine screening tends to fall between the cracks of a busy, unsettled schedule. That renter slice, paying over a thousand dollars a month, is balancing tight margins against everything else a move-in phase demands, and a $30 or $50 co-pay can feel like one more thing to defer. The workforce picture adds another layer. Nearly two-thirds of residents are actively employed, and with unemployment sitting at a low clip, most working-age adults here are logging full weeks, which means clinic hours matter as much as clinic existence.

Getting tested means planning a drive, not an errand tacked onto a lunch break. For younger adults still forming relationships and habits, the years when STI exposure peaks, that combination of cost pressure and a trip that requires a vehicle is what separates people who get screened from people who mean to. Knowing the options are mapped and compared here at least turns the planning part into something manageable before anyone leaves the driveway.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Hortense, TN

Walkability 6.16 / 20 · Below average

At 6.16/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Hortense 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 5 STD & STI testing locations in Hortense, Tennessee, EasySTD

ZIP 37055 snapshot

Residents
28,567
Median age
37.2
Median income
$69,283

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 37055 area around Hortense: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Hortense alone.

Hortense sits in Dickson County, ZIP 37055. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Henslee Park

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Dickson 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 Hortense-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 Hortense 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 Hortense, TN

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

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

The closest is Tennessee Department of Health (4.8 mi); 1 option is within 30 miles.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Hortense, TN?

Most plans cover STD screening; a clinic or lab can bill insurance, or you can pay a flat self-pay price.

Can I get tested in Hortense, TN without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Hortense, TN?

Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Rapid HIV, a full panel covers the common ones.

How common is chlamydia in Dickson County?

About 264 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below 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.

Should pelvic pain be checked for STDs?

Yes, pelvic or lower-belly pain can be a sign of untreated chlamydia or gonorrhea spreading, so see a provider and test.

Can I be vaccinated against any STIs?

HPV and hepatitis B vaccines prevent those infections, ask a provider if you're due.

Should I test again after being treated?

A retest around 3 months after treatment is recommended for chlamydia and gonorrhea.

Can syphilis be treated?

It's curable with antibiotics; catching it early avoids serious complications.

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