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STD Testing in Hudson, KY: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Syphilis cases in Breckinridge County are about 70% lower than the national average. If you've had a recent risk or test regularly, consider your options in Hudson, Kentucky. Community clinics are often low-cost or free, while private labs typically offer faster results and more flexible scheduling.

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STD testing near Hudson, KY

7 testing options are listed for Hudson, KY. The nearest, Breckinridge Health, is about 9.3 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.

Most reviewed 9.3 miles

Breckinridge Health

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Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 70 reviews

Breckinridge Health in McDaniels accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance, with a sliding-scale fee for those who need it, covering gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV testing alongside STI treatment and HPV and hepatitis A and B vaccines. Appointments are required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
9798 Ky 259 North, Mcdaniels, KY 40152
Booking
Appointment required
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 – 12:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Highest rated 10.1 miles

Owensboro Health

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 23 reviews

Owensboro Health in Big Clifty tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, herpes, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB, with fees billed through Medicaid, Medicare, or insurance and a standard fee scale for others. Appointments are required.

Tests & treats
Address
9847 Elizabethtown Road, Big Clifty, KY 42712
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
Website
Community health center 11.3 miles

Patel Medical Center

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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 18 reviews

A public safety-net rural health clinic about 11 miles from Hudson. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
205 West Highway 60, Irvington, KY 40146
Website
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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 21 reviews
Address
313 Federal Drive Northwest, Corydon, IN 47112 41.0 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 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 29 reviews
Address
3245 Mt Moriah Avenue, Owensboro, KY 42303 43.4 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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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 66 reviews
Address
170 Dr Arla Way, Louisville, KY 40229 43.9 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 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 29 reviews
Address
919 E. Chambers Boulevard, Bardstown, KY 40004 45.4 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 Hudson, KY

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 Hudson, KY

The nearest testing center is about 9 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Hudson, 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 Hudson, KY

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

  • Breckinridge Memorial Hospital Blood GAS LAB

    1011 Old Highway 60, Hardinsburg, KY 40143

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
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  • Breckinridge Memorial Hospital

    1011 Old Highway 60, Hardinsburg, KY 40143

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 152 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Hudson. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 33 offer telehealth.

  • Kirsi Kuiper, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 9847 Elizabethtown Road, Big Clifty

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  • Jahin Patel, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 201 South Main Street, Leitchfield

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  • Benjamin Smith, MD

    Family medicine · 1011 Old Hwy 60, Hardinsburg

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  • Gay Fulkerson, MD

    Family medicine · 310 South Main Street, Leitchfield

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  • Anthony Filippone, DO

    Family medicine · 334 South Main Street, Leitchfield

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  • Aamir Nawaz, MD

    Family medicine · 910 Wallace Avenue, Leitchfield

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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 Hudson, KY

No pharmacy near Hudson, KY 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.

  • Midway Pharmacy

    10 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 11 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 12 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Montgomery Drugs

    12 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Towne & Country Pharmacy Florist & Gifts

    12 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Hudson, KY.

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 Hudson, 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 Breckinridge County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Breckinridge County, the county that includes Hudson, compare with Kentucky and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~28% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#77 of 120 Kentucky counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 36% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Breckinridge County vs Kentucky vs U.S.

Breckinridge County Kentucky U.S. ▲▼ = Breckinridge County vs the state average
Infection Breckinridge County Kentucky United States
Chlamydia
184.6 39 cases ▼ 52%
381.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
33.1 7 cases ▼ 75%
134.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
4.7 1 cases ▼ 67%
14.1 15.8
Syphilis (early)
9.5 2 cases ▼ 34%
14.5 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
18.9 4 cases ≈ the state average
18.9 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 Breckinridge County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 21% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 150 300 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Breckinridge County, chlamydia has fallen from 254.5 to 184.6 per 100,000 (27%), gonorrhea has fallen from 137 to 33.1 per 100,000 (76%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 9.7 to 4.7 per 100,000 (52%).

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 Hudson, KY

Adults uninsured
8.2%
Breckinridge County
Below poverty line
45%
Primary-care ratio
4,130 : 1
Breckinridge County
  • Primary-care shortage score 10 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 58
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 65th 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 Breckinridge County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Breckinridge County (2023)

Federal priority area: Kentucky 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
152 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
79

Breckinridge County HIV care continuum (2023)

Breckinridge County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 10.4 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Breckinridge County residents living with HIV, 74.1% are in care · 70.4% 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 Breckinridge County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Hudson, KY

Hudson is a small, rural community in Breckinridge County, Kentucky, where steady work can be harder to find, with unemployment around 10.9%, and most households own their homes. Four-year degrees are in the minority, near 0.8%. Out here, the nearest clinic can be a real drive, so at-home test kits and telehealth carry much of the load, with an in-person visit when it's needed.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Hudson, KY

Walkability 3.1 / 20 · Least walkable

At 3.1/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Hudson 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 7 STD & STI testing locations in Hudson, Kentucky, EasySTD

ZIP 40145 snapshot

Residents
1,083
Median age
30.2
Median income
$33,603

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 40145 area around Hudson: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Hudson alone.

Reference

STD testing in Hudson, KY: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Breckinridge County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Kentucky 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 Hudson-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 Hudson 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 Kentucky

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

Two things that actually depend on Kentucky 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 Kentucky, 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)

Kentucky 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 Kentucky

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 Hudson, KY

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where's the nearest STD testing to Hudson, KY?

Breckinridge Health, about 9.3 mi away, with 3 options within 30 miles.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

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

Is there free STD testing near Hudson, KY?

Public health clinics nearby provide free testing.

What's included in a full panel near Hudson, KY?

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

How common is chlamydia in Breckinridge County?

Breckinridge County reported ~185 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Kentucky average.

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

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

Clinic or at-home test, which is better near Hudson, KY?

Clinics give immediate care and treatment; home kits win on convenience and discretion. Either works.

Is STD testing part of prenatal care?

Pregnancy screening is standard; ask about an early-pregnancy STI panel.

How do I tell a partner I tested positive?

Telling recent partners lets them test and treat; many health departments offer confidential partner-notification help.

How do I prepare for an STD test near Hudson, KY?

Little prep is needed, bring an ID and insurance if you have it, and note your exposure dates and any symptoms; for a urine test, avoid peeing for about an hour beforehand.

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