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

Chlamydia in Lincoln County runs about 17% lower than the US average. If you live in Howell, Tennessee, whether you have symptoms or just want peace of mind, you'll find trade-offs when choosing between clinics and private labs. Clinics in Howell may bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees, whereas private labs typically let you pay a flat self-pay price.

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STD testing near Howell, TN

5 testing options are listed for Howell, TN. The nearest, Tennessee Department of Health, is about 5.4 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 Fayetteville tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, and more on a sliding-scale fee accepted by Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurance. Bacterial STIs are treated same visit; appointments are required. Care is available in Spanish.

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Spanish Care Is Native to This Clinic

Many public health clinics handle Spanish through patched-together workarounds that slow care and flatten nuance. At Tennessee Department of Health in Fayetteville, Spanish-language care is built directly into the visit: counseling, STI prevention education, and HIV test counseling all delivered in Spanish without an intermediary layer.

Herpes and Hepatitis C Tested Alongside the Standard Panel

A basic four-infection screen leaves herpes and hepatitis C off the table entirely, gaps that can go undetected for years. Tennessee Department of Health in Fayetteville runs a broader panel (gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, herpes, and hepatitis C) so the picture of your health is more complete from a single appointment.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
1000 Washington Street West, Suite A Fayeteville, TN 37334
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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American Esoteric Laboratories

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 17 reviews
Address
1701 North Main, Shelbyville, TN 37160 21.0 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 3:45 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 3:45 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 3:45 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 3:45 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 3:45 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 4.5 out of 5 from 33 reviews
Address
1940 North Jackson Street, Tullahoma, TN 37388 23.9 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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Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 5 reviews
Address
186 Hospital Road, Winchester, TN 37398 29.6 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 – 1:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp at Walgreens

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Rated 2.6 out of 5 from 33 reviews
Address
1086 Jeff Road Northwest, Huntsville, AL 35806 31.3 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 3:30 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 Howell, 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 Howell, TN

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

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

  • Lincoln Medical Center

    106 Lincoln Medical Center Boulevard, Fayetteville, TN 37334

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 82 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Howell. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 12 offer telehealth.

  • Michael Loiacono, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 305 College Street West, Fayetteville

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  • Larry Barnes, MD

    Family medicine · 2330 Thornton Taylor Pkwy A, Fayetteville

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  • Christopher Gafford, MD

    Family medicine · 2320 Thornton Taylor Parkway, Fayetteville

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  • Charles Kidd, MD

    Internal medicine · 10 Eldad Road, Fayetteville

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  • Xiaolan Tang, MD

    Internal medicine · 106 Medical Ctr Boulevard, Fayetteville

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  • Shon Nolin, DO

    Family medicine · 491 Majors Boulevard, Lynchburg

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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 Howell, TN

No pharmacy near Howell, 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.

  • Carters Drug Store

    5.9 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 6.4 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
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  • Carters at Stonebridge

    6.4 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Freds Pharmacy 1616

    6.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Walmart Pharmacy 6.9 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Lincoln Pharmacy

    13 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Howell, 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 Howell, 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 Lincoln County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Lincoln County, the county that includes Howell, compare with Tennessee and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~18% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#23 of 95 Tennessee counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 76% of the state

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

Lincoln County Tennessee U.S. ▲▼ = Lincoln County vs the state average
Infection Lincoln County Tennessee United States
Chlamydia
406.4 147 cases ▼ 21%
517.4 492.2
Gonorrhea
110.6 40 cases ▼ 41%
186.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
11.1 4 cases ▼ 25%
14.8 15.8
Syphilis (early)
5.5 2 cases ▼ 52%
11.5 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
5.5 2 cases ▼ 79%
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 Lincoln County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 0% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 225 450 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Lincoln County, chlamydia has risen from 334.1 to 406.4 per 100,000 (22%), gonorrhea has fallen from 124.6 to 110.6 per 100,000 (11%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 8.5 to 11.1 per 100,000 (31%).

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 Howell, TN

Adults uninsured
10.4%
No routine checkup
21.7%
Binge drinking
14%
Frequent mental distress
19.3%
Depression
29.2%
Below poverty line
9.7%
Primary-care ratio
2,362 : 1
Lincoln County
  • Primary-care shortage score 16 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 58
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 37th 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 Lincoln County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Lincoln County (2023)

People living with HIV
160 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
82

Lincoln County HIV care continuum (2023)

Among Lincoln County residents living with HIV, 83% are in care · 76.6% 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 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 Lincoln County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Howell, TN

That stability shapes who gets screened and who doesn't: younger adults still navigating early relationships and shifting living situations are a smaller slice of this community, but they're also the ones for whom a missed test carries the steepest consequences. The economics here lean comfortable (a substantial share of households clear six figures, and unemployment is vanishingly low) which means cost alone rarely stops someone from following through on sexual health care.

What does create distance is the town's layout itself. For someone working full hours (and with nearly two-thirds of residents in the labor force, most people here are) that drive after a shift or between errands on US 231 is the actual equation.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Howell, TN

Walkability 3.24 / 20 · Least walkable

At 3.24/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Howell 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 Howell, Tennessee, EasySTD

ZIP 37144 snapshot

Residents
2,941
Median age
46.6
Median income
$66,016

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 37144 area around Howell: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Howell alone.

Howell sits in Lincoln County, ZIP 37144. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Scott Hill
  • Hazelwood Hill
  • McCrady Hill

Major routes

  • US 431 (Lewisburg Highway)
  • US 231 (Shelbyville Highway)

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Lincoln 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 Howell-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 Howell 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 Howell, TN

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

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

The closest is Tennessee Department of Health (5.4 mi); 4 options are within 30 miles.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

Medicaid generally covers STD testing, and public clinics test for free regardless of coverage.

Is there free STD testing near Howell, TN?

Yes, public clinics in the area offer free or low-cost testing.

Which tests are offered near Howell, 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 Lincoln County?

About 406 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.

How do at-home STD kits work near Howell, TN?

You self-collect a sample at home, mail it in, and view results online, no clinic visit needed.

Can chlamydia have no symptoms?

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

What samples are used for STD testing near Howell, TN?

It depends: a blood draw covers HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis, while urine or a swab covers chlamydia and gonorrhea.

I had unprotected sex, should I get tested?

Yes, test after the window period, and if HIV exposure is a concern, ask about PEP within 72 hours.

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