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STD Testing in Inverness, MS: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Around 29% more cases of syphilis are reported in Sunflower County than the US average. Whether it's your first STI test or a routine screening for syphilis in Inverness, Mississippi, you can choose between local clinics that might let you walk in or labs and at-home kits that fit your schedule.

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STD testing near Inverness, MS

4 testing options are listed for Inverness, MS. The nearest, Delta Health Center, is about 7.6 miles away. Compare 3 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 7.6 miles

Delta Health Center

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 74 reviews

Delta Health Center in Indianola runs by appointment, so call ahead: a single scheduled visit covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, and rapid or conventional HIV testing, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, sliding-scale fees, and Hepatitis A vaccination on site.

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PrEP and PEP Prescribed Without the Runaround

Going without PrEP because a clinic couldn't prescribe it means paying out-of-pocket at a separate provider or, worse, simply going without. Delta Health Center carries both PrEP and PEP in-house, so the prevention conversation ends with a prescription, not a forwarded phone number.

Herpes Testing Added to the Standard Four

Beyond gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, Delta Health Center runs herpes testing as part of its panel. That means a clinician orders the herpes test alongside the others in the same visit, results come back through the same care team, and any follow-up is managed without opening a second chart.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
118 Front Avenue, Indianola, MS 38751
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 7.9 miles

South Sunflower County Hospital

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Rated 2.3 out of 5 from 44 reviews

A community safety-net rural health clinic about 8 miles from Inverness. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
122 East Baker Street, Indianola, MS 38751
Website
Best for free testing 8.3 miles

GA Carmichael Family Health Center

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GA Carmichael Family Health Center, rooted in family practice in Belzoni, weaves STI care into ongoing primary health relationships: rapid and conventional HIV testing, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, with same-visit bacterial treatment, sliding scale, and all services at no fee.

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Every Service Runs on a Zero-Dollar Charge

GA Carmichael Family Health Center carries no charge for any of its services, testing, treatment, vaccines, PrEP, counseling. That policy applies uniformly, so the cost of a syphilis test, a hepatitis B vaccine, or an HIV counseling session is identical: nothing owed.

Spanish Is a Full Clinical Language Here

Spanish functions as a complete service language at GA Carmichael Family Health Center, covering the full scope of STI testing, counseling, and treatment. That coverage means clinical nuance (dosing instructions, exposure history, medication adherence) is communicated directly, without an intermediary step.

PrEP Prescribed Here, No Outside Referral Chain

Chasing a PrEP prescription through a separate provider adds weeks and a second copay to HIV prevention. GA Carmichael Family Health Center prescribes PrEP and manages PEP on-site, keeping the prevention conversation (eligibility, initiation, follow-up) inside the same practice where the testing happened.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
16463 Hwy 49, Belzoni, MS 39038
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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American Esoteric Laboratories

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Address
1300 Sunset Drive, Grenada, MS 38901 53.0 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 Closed
  • 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 Inverness, MS

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 Inverness, MS

The nearest testing center is about 8 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Inverness, 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 Inverness, MS

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

  • Mississippi State Penitentiary

    Ms Hwy 49 West, Parchman, MS 38738

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • North Sunflower Medical Center

    840 North Oak Avenue, Ruleville, MS 38771

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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Showing the nearest 2 CLIA-certified labs.

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 48 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Inverness. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 3 offer telehealth.

  • Hannah Ray, MD

    Family medicine · 122 East Baker Street, Indianola

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  • Cullen Copeland, MD

    Family medicine · 121 East Baker Street, Indianola

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  • Walter Gorton, MD

    Internal medicine · 107 Church Street, Belzoni

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  • David Weber, MD

    Family medicine · 201 Baker Boulevard, Leland

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  • Dominick Trinca, MD

    General practice · 100 East Washington Street, Hollandale

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  • Valencia Martin, MD

    Family medicine · 517 Hwy 82 West, Greenwood

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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 Inverness, MS

No pharmacy near Inverness, MS 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.

  • Delta Health Center , - Indianola

    7.6 mi
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  • Good Neighbor Pharmacy

    7.7 mi
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  • Martin's Pharmacy

    7.9 mi
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  • Walmart Pharmacy 8.1 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
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  • Magic Mart Pharmacy, DS

    8.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • A&A Pharmacy Belzoni

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Inverness, MS.

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 Inverness, 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 Sunflower County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Sunflower County, the county that includes Inverness, compare with Mississippi and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~24% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#24 of 82 Mississippi counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 71% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Sunflower County vs Mississippi vs U.S.

Sunflower County Mississippi U.S. ▲▼ = Sunflower County vs the state average
Infection Sunflower County Mississippi United States
Chlamydia
850.1 208 cases ▲ 21%
700.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
339.2 83 cases ▲ 35%
251.1 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
20.4 5 cases ▼ 32%
30.1 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 16.3 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
49 12 cases ▼ 24%
64.8 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 Sunflower County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 10% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 525 1050 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Sunflower County, chlamydia has fallen from 1024.2 to 850.1 per 100,000 (17%), gonorrhea has fallen from 500.6 to 339.2 per 100,000 (32%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 7.7 to 20.4 per 100,000 (165%).

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 Inverness, MS

Adults uninsured
12.5%
No routine checkup
16.8%
No transportation
13.3%
Binge drinking
12.5%
Frequent mental distress
17.3%
Depression
18.4%
Below poverty line
21.6%
Primary-care ratio
2,822 : 1
Sunflower County
  • Primary-care shortage score 20 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 32.1
  • 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 Sunflower County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Sunflower County (2023)

Federal priority area: Mississippi 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
693 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
72

Sunflower County HIV care continuum (2021)

Sunflower County recorded 27.8 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2021), against 21.3 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Sunflower County residents living with HIV, 70.4% are in care · 60.6% 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 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 Sunflower County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Inverness, MS

US 49W cuts through Inverness on a route locals call North Martin Luther King Drive, and the town it passes through carries a cost of living that's genuinely modest. Home values well below state averages, rents that don't eat a paycheck whole. That affordability shapes daily life in real ways: roughly seven in ten households own their homes here, a stability rate that reflects deep roots, while the renters who make up the rest are often younger adults still establishing themselves, exactly the people in their late teens and twenties for whom regular screening tends to fall behind more immediate demands. What complicates access isn't cost so much as time and distance.

With more than a tenth of the labor force currently unemployed and overall workforce participation below the national norm, irregular schedules are common, but so is the pressure to take whatever work appears. When someone is piecing together hours, a low-barrier appointment matters more than a convenient one. Near landmarks like Prentiss Mound, those logistics are just the shape of a week here, and the options listed on this page are designed to fit around that reality, not the other way around.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Inverness, MS

Walkability 5.64 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.64/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Inverness 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 4 STD & STI testing locations in Inverness, Mississippi, EasySTD

ZIP 38753 snapshot

Residents
1,238
Median age
42
Median income
$53,790

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 38753 area around Inverness: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Inverness alone.

Inverness sits in Sunflower County, ZIP 38753. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Prentiss Mound

Major routes

  • US 49W (North Martin Luther King Drive)

Reference

STD testing in Inverness, MS: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Mississippi 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 Mississippi, 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)

Mississippi 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 Mississippi

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 Inverness, MS

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Inverness, MS?

Yes, several local labs offer same-day walk-in testing; best to call first.

How much does STD testing cost near Inverness, MS?

Free at public clinics. Private labs run about $24 for one test and $139 for a full panel; at-home kits are $49+.

Is there free HIV testing near Inverness, MS?

Yes, free HIV testing is available at public clinics in the area.

What's included in a full panel near Inverness, MS?

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

How common is chlamydia in Sunflower County?

Sunflower County reported ~850 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above the Mississippi average.

Can I get PrEP near Inverness, MS?

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

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

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

What happens if chlamydia goes untreated?

Untreated chlamydia can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease and fertility problems, caught early, it's cured with antibiotics.

How do at-home STD kits work near Inverness, MS?

A kit ships to your address; you collect a urine, swab, or finger-stick sample, mail it to the lab, and get results online in a few days.

Can gonorrhea have no symptoms?

Often, yes, especially throat and rectal infections, which is why site-specific testing matters.

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