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STD Testing in Huets Crossroads, SC: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Every year in Edgefield County, gonorrhea rates run about 17% lower than the US average. If you need testing for a one-time concern or regular check-ups in Huets Crossroads, South Carolina, weigh whether lower costs or faster scheduling is more important to you. This page lists choices.

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STD testing near Huets Crossroads, SC

6 testing options are listed for Huets Crossroads, SC. The nearest, South Carolina Department of Public Health, is about 1.5 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.

Closest to you 1.5 miles

South Carolina Department of Public Health

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South Carolina Department of Public Health in Edgefield tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, and hepatitis C on a sliding scale, with all services currently provided at no fee: appointments required, and bacterial infections treated the same visit.

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No Fee Applies to Every Service Offered

All services at this clinic are provided at no charge, which means the full scope (testing, treatment, vaccines, PrEP, DoxyPEP) is available without any out-of-pocket calculation before or after the visit.

PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP Prescribed On-Site

For anyone without a regular prescriber, or paying cash, this clinic holds standing capacity to initiate PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP directly, so prevention medications don't require routing through a separate appointment elsewhere.

Herpes and Hepatitis Tested Alongside the Core Four

The clinic tests for herpes and hepatitis C in addition to HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, which means a single visit can surface infections that a narrower panel would leave undetected.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP DoxyPEP
Address
21 Star Road, Edgefield, SC 29824
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 13.8 miles

Carolina Health Centers

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Rated 2.9 out of 5 from 17 reviews

Carolina Health Centers, a community health center in Ridge Spring, extends STI care across gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, rapid and conventional HIV, and hepatitis C: with appointments required, same-visit bacterial treatment, and all services provided at no fee.

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Every Service Carries a Zero Balance

The sliding-scale at Carolina Health Centers bottoms out at zero, not for a specific eligibility tier, but across all services the clinic offers. That structure means the cost question is answered before an appointment is ever scheduled.

Hepatitis C Rapid Testing Added to the Panel

Beyond gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, Carolina Health Centers runs a rapid hepatitis C test. Meaning antibody results are available the same visit rather than pending a lab send-out. On-site hepatitis A and B vaccination rounds out that hepatitis coverage.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
201 Aiken Road, Ridge Spring, SC 29129
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website

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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 Huets Crossroads, SC

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.

At-home STD testing in Huets Crossroads, SC

The nearest testing center is about 2 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Huets Crossroads, 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.

Other CLIA-certified labs near Huets Crossroads, SC

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

  • Edgefield County Healthcare

    300 Ridge Medical Plaza, Edgefield, SC 29824

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Huets Crossroads. 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.

Clinicians near Huets Crossroads, SC who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 517 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Huets Crossroads. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 107 offer telehealth.

  • Georgia Lesser, MD

    Family medicine · 300 Ridge Medical Plaza Road, Edgefield

  • George Rainsford, MD

    Family medicine · 155 Ridge Medical Plaza Road, Edgefield

  • Walter Morgan, MD

    Family medicine · 801 Mobley Street, Johnston

  • Linda Street, MD

    OB-GYN · 71 Pinner Place, Graniteville

  • Kevin Trapnell, MD

    General practice · 107 Walnut Lane, North Augusta

  • Marie Lorraine Cesa, MD

    Internal medicine · 124 Bettis Academy Road, Graniteville

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.

Pharmacies near Huets Crossroads, SC

No pharmacy near Huets Crossroads, SC 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.

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

    2.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Maxwell and Halford Drug

    6.4 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Banks Drug

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Walmart Pharmacy 14 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Huets Crossroads, SC.

Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.

PrEP, prevention & online treatment

Testing is one step. For residents of Huets Crossroads, 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.

STDs & HIV in Edgefield County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Edgefield County, the county that includes Huets Crossroads, compare with South Carolina and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~27% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#30 of 46 South Carolina counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 35% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Edgefield County vs South Carolina vs U.S.

Edgefield County South Carolina U.S. ▲▼ = Edgefield County vs the state average
Infection Edgefield County South Carolina United States
Chlamydia
510.7 141 cases ▼ 17%
612.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
148.5 41 cases ▼ 33%
222.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
29 8 cases ▲ 68%
17.3 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 18.8 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
21.7 6 cases ▲ 85%
11.7 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 Edgefield County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 0% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 275 550 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Edgefield County, chlamydia has risen from 487.2 to 510.7 per 100,000 (5%), gonorrhea has fallen from 187.1 to 148.5 per 100,000 (21%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 7.8 to 29 per 100,000 (272%).

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 Huets Crossroads, SC

Adults uninsured
17.9%
No routine checkup
19.3%
No transportation
13.7%
Binge drinking
14.5%
Frequent mental distress
18.1%
Depression
20.3%
Below poverty line
18.1%
Primary-care ratio
2,906 : 1
Edgefield County
  • Primary-care shortage score 12 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 39.6
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 85th 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 Edgefield County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Edgefield County (2023)

Federal priority area: South Carolina 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
502 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
102

Edgefield County HIV care continuum (2022)

Edgefield County recorded 33.5 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 18.3 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Edgefield County residents living with HIV, 59% are in care · 32% 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 Edgefield County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Huets Crossroads, SC

Augusta Road stretches quiet past the Edgefield Historic District, and for most residents here, a clinic visit means climbing into a car. There's no sidewalk route, no bus stop, just a drive down US 25 toward wherever the appointment lands. That distance is real, and it shapes who actually follows through on testing. The community leans heavily toward homeownership, with roots planted deep: most households here own rather than rent, and family structures tend toward couples and small households rather than the transient churn of a college town. That stability is real, but it can also breed a sense that screening is something other people worry about.

Meanwhile, unemployment here runs notably higher than state averages, meaning many people manage tight schedules without the cushion of paid leave or flexible hours. A mid-morning appointment requires giving something else up. Younger adults in Huets Crossroads, those in their late teens and twenties navigating new relationships, face the same biology that makes STI rates spike in that life stage everywhere, but they're doing it in a place where access depends entirely on having a car, gas money, and a free window in the day. Despite over half of households earning above $100k, that prosperity isn't uniform, and the testing options listed here vary enough in cost and schedule that finding the right fit (affordable, close to Planer Road or Bauskett Street, open when you're actually free) is worth the few extra minutes of comparison before you go.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Huets Crossroads, SC

Walkability 3.76 / 20 · Least walkable

At 3.76/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Huets Crossroads 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 Huets Crossroads, South Carolina, EasySTD

ZIP 29824 snapshot

Residents
7,598
Median age
40.8
Median income
$46,984

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 29824 area around Huets Crossroads: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Huets Crossroads alone.

Huets Crossroads sits in Edgefield County, ZIP 29824. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Edgefield historical museum and play theatre
  • Edgefield Historic District
  • Original Site of Furman Academy and Theological Institution

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Edgefield

Major routes

  • US 25 (Augusta Road)
  • Planer Road
  • Mims Street

STD testing in Huets Crossroads, SC: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Edgefield County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under South Carolina 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 Huets Crossroads-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

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 Huets Crossroads 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 South Carolina

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

Two things that actually depend on South Carolina 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 South Carolina, 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)

South Carolina 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 South Carolina

Source: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.

STD testing FAQs for Huets Crossroads, SC

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Huets Crossroads, SC?

There are 6 options within a 30-mile drive.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Huets Crossroads, SC?

Usually yes, it can be billed to insurance, or paid out of pocket at a flat rate.

Where can I get tested for free near Huets Crossroads, SC?

South Carolina Department of Public Health, about 1.5 mi away, provides free testing.

What's included in a full panel near Huets Crossroads, SC?

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

How common is chlamydia in Edgefield County?

Edgefield County reported ~511 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the South Carolina average.

Can someone under 18 get tested in South Carolina without a parent?

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

Can I get PrEP near Huets Crossroads, SC?

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

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 Huets Crossroads, SC?

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.

Clinic or at-home test, which is better near Huets Crossroads, SC?

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

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