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

Caddo Parish reports about 398 gonorrhea cases per 100,000 residents, well above the US average. Whether you have symptoms or just want peace of mind, weigh whether you prefer the coverage of insurance billing or the predictability of a flat self-pay price. Hosston, Louisiana, has many testing options below.

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STD testing near Hosston, LA

6 testing options are listed for Hosston, LA. The nearest, David Raines Community Health Centers, is about 4.6 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.

Community health center 4.6 miles

David Raines Community Health Centers

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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 10 reviews

David Raines Community Health Centers in Gilliam runs on sliding-scale fees with Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance accepted, making the full panel reachable at most income levels. Testing covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, conventional HIV, hepatitis C, and TB, with HPV, hepatitis A, and hepatitis B vaccines on-site. Appointments are required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
12763 Lay Street, Gilliam, LA 71029
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
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Community health center 6.3 miles

North Caddo Hospital Service District

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Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 63 reviews

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

Address
815 South Pine Street, Vivian, LA 71082
Website
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Clinical Pathology Labs

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 23 reviews
Address
2250 Hospital Drive, Bossier City, LA 71111 24.4 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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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 47 reviews
Address
820 Jordan, Shreveport, LA 71101 27.8 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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Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 31 reviews
Address
7591 Fern Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71105 32.5 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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Address
725 North Ashley Ridge Loop, Shreveport, LA 71106 33.5 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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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 Hosston, 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 Hosston, LA

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

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

  • Pines Road Family Medicine

    9111 Susan Drive, Shreveport, LA 71118

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • The DELTA Pathology GROUP LLC

    3290 Knight Street, Shreveport, LA 71105

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

  • Delta Pathology Group LLC - WK North

    2600 Greenwood Street, Shreveport, LA 71103

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 167 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Hosston. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 25 offer telehealth.

  • Jody Chance, MD

    Family medicine · 815 South Pine Street, Vivian

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  • Catherine Sharpe, MD

    Family medicine · 815 South Pine Street, Vivian

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  • Lindsey Brown, MD

    Family medicine · 1001 Lackland Boulevard, Benton

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  • Halim Abou Faycal, MD Telehealth

    Infectious disease · 1433 Suwannee Lane, Benton

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  • Vicki Cobb, MD

    Family medicine · 4707 Palmetto Road, Benton

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  • Bruce Brouillette

    Family medicine · 5621 North Market Street, Shreveport

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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 Hosston, LA

No pharmacy near Hosston, 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.

  • Walmart Pharmacy 5.9 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Country Drug

    6.4 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Community RX

    6.4 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Walker Brothers Drug

    11 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Hosston, 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 Hosston, 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 Caddo Parish: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Caddo Parish, the parish that includes Hosston, compare with Louisiana and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~19% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#14 of 64 Louisiana counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 78% of the state

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

Caddo Parish Louisiana U.S. ▲▼ = Caddo Parish vs the state average
Infection Caddo Parish Louisiana United States
Chlamydia
914.8 2,071 cases ▲ 15%
792.4 492.2
Gonorrhea
397.6 900 cases ▲ 38%
288.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
43.3 98 cases ▲ 66%
26.1 15.8
Syphilis (early)
27.8 63 cases ▲ 42%
19.6 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
65.4 148 cases ▲ 24%
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 Caddo Parish over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 0% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 475 950 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Caddo Parish, chlamydia has risen from 764.4 to 914.8 per 100,000 (20%), gonorrhea has fallen from 428.4 to 397.6 per 100,000 (7%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 28.2 to 43.3 per 100,000 (54%).

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 Hosston, LA

Adults uninsured
8.1%
No routine checkup
16.7%
No transportation
11%
Binge drinking
15.3%
Frequent mental distress
19.6%
Depression
28.9%
Below poverty line
17.4%
Primary-care ratio
796 : 1
Caddo Parish
  • Primary-care shortage score 22 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 53
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 93rd 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 Caddo Parish.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Caddo Parish (2023)

People living with HIV
719 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
76cases countywide
On PrEP (coverage)
17.9%

Caddo Parish HIV care continuum (2023)

Caddo Parish recorded 40.2 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 22.5 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Caddo Parish residents living with HIV, 74.4% are in care · 63.2% 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 Caddo Parish tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Hosston, LA

Mount Gilead anchors the quieter edge of Hosston the way a well-rooted community landmark does, steady, familiar, unhurried. That travel calculus lands differently depending on where someone sits in Hosston's economy. Only about half the town's adults are in the workforce at any given time, and unemployment runs high enough that unscheduled hours don't automatically mean free ones: they can mean job-searching, caregiving, or stretching a household budget across a larger-than-average family. For younger adults still establishing their footing, the ones in the years when STI transmission is statistically most concentrated, a long drive to an unfamiliar clinic can be the thing that quietly delays a test by weeks.

The cost side matters too. With most residents owning rather than renting and home values modest, liquid cash can be tighter than a stable address suggests. Fewer than one in nine households clears six figures, which makes the sliding-scale and no-cost options among the listings here. Worth reading the fee line carefully on each clinic card before making the drive out on Highway 71.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Hosston, LA

Walkability 4.31 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.31/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Hosston 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 Hosston, Louisiana, EasySTD

ZIP 71043 snapshot

Residents
425
Median age
50.8
Median income
$58,173

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 71043 area around Hosston: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Hosston alone.

Hosston sits in Caddo Parish, ZIP 71043. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Mount Gilead

Major routes

  • LA 2 (Hosston Vivian Road)
  • I 49 (W. Greg Wall, P.E. Memorial Highway)
  • US 71 (Highway 71)

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Caddo 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 Hosston-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 Hosston 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 Hosston, LA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where can I get tested for STDs in Hosston, LA?

The closest is David Raines Community Health Centers (4.6 mi); 4 options are within 30 miles.

What does STD testing cost around Hosston, LA?

Private labs ~$24–$139, at-home kits $49+.

Can I get tested in Hosston, LA without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Hosston, LA?

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 Caddo Parish?

About 915 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), above the Louisiana average.

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.

Can chlamydia have no symptoms?

Yes, most chlamydia infections cause no symptoms, so screening is the only reliable way to catch it.

Can I trust an at-home result?

Yes, from a reputable lab, confirm any positive with a clinician for treatment.

I tested positive, what are the next steps?

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

How is gonorrhea tested near Hosston, LA?

A urine sample or a swab (genital, throat, or rectal) detects gonorrhea, often tested alongside chlamydia.

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