Camden County reports about 16 syphilis cases per 100,000 residents, near the US average. If you've had a recent risk or simply test on a regular schedule in Kings Bay Base, Georgia, you may prefer walk-in clinics for same-day testing, or labs and at-home kits, which offer more flexibility.
Available testing centers
9 testing options are listed for Kings Bay Base, GA. The nearest, Quest Diagnostics, is about 3.0 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.
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.
A public safety-net federally qualified health center about 3 miles from Kings Bay Base. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.
Tests offered
Fees & payment
Coastal Community Health Services in Saint Marys screens for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C on a sliding-scale donation basis, appointments required, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and every service provided at no fee.
Coastal Community Health Services operates entirely on a donations-accepted model, meaning the full cost of care (testing, treatment, PrEP, vaccines) is covered without a fee. That keeps the financial barrier at zero regardless of insurance status or income.
For anyone managing HIV prevention without a regular prescribing provider, Coastal Community Health Services holds standing capacity to initiate and maintain both PrEP and PEP, and covers them at no cost for uninsured patients. That combination of prescribing authority and zero-fee access is rare in a single clinic.
The clinic's panel extends to six infections, adding hepatitis B and hepatitis C to the core four, which means a single appointment surfaces chronic viral exposures that a narrower screen would leave undetected. Hepatitis C treatment is managed directly through the clinic, not handed off elsewhere.
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English
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Listing verified Jul 2025 · Source: CDC NPIN
Georgia Department of Public Health in Kingsland operates on a sliding scale with Medicaid and Medicare accepted, and a free HIV test: testing covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB, with same-visit bacterial STI treatment by appointment.
The sliding-scale fee structure at Georgia Department of Public Health in Kingsland applies across the entire range of services: STI testing and treatment, TB testing and treatment, vaccines, family planning, and counseling. No individual service sits outside that structure with a separate price.
Spanish-language care at Georgia Department of Public Health in Kingsland is a staffed clinical function: counseling, medication adherence education, and partner notification services are conducted directly in Spanish, not mediated through a secondary system.
Beyond gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, Georgia Department of Public Health in Kingsland tests for herpes, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C, along with TB, with vaccines for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and HPV available at the same appointment.
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English, Spanish
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Listing verified Feb 2026 · Source: CDC NPIN + HRSA
Skylark in Kingsland runs on scheduled appointments, so arriving with a confirmed slot means testing for HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis moves straight into STI treatment and counseling. All at no fee, for everyone.
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English
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Listing verified Jul 2025 · Source: CDC NPIN
Florida Department of Health in Nassau County, Yulee's public health department clinic, requires an appointment and covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis B and C, TB, and HIV testing: with same-visit bacterial treatment, sliding-scale fees, and all STI and HIV testing at no charge.
The no-fee structure at Florida Department of Health in Nassau County applies across the board: STI testing, HIV testing, vaccines, and treatment are each billed at zero dollars, with sliding-scale rates covering any remaining services. No service is carved out as a paid add-on; the billing system is built that way from the start.
Florida Department of Health in Nassau County integrates interpretation services directly into scheduled appointments for non-English speakers, meaning the interpreter is coordinated as part of the visit workflow. Not patched in after the fact. Clinical conversations about testing results, treatment plans, and medication adherence happen with that support in place from the start.
Without on-site PrEP and PEP prescribing, prevention often stalls into a secondary appointment. A gap where uninsured patients in particular absorb both delay and cost. Florida Department of Health in Nassau County prescribes and manages both directly, including PrEP at no cost for uninsured patients, so prevention isn't contingent on tracking down a separate provider.
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English, Interpretation Services Available for Non-English Languages
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Listing verified Mar 2026 · Source: CDC NPIN
Free tool · not a clinic
Testing too soon can miss an infection. Enter the date of possible exposure to see the earliest a test can reliably detect each 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.
Typical out-of-pocket ranges by option, actual cost depends on which tests you need.
Public / community clinic
Free HIV testing is common
Private lab (self-pay)
Never billed to insurance
At-home kit
Mailed to your door, private
Doctor / urgent care
Often $0 preventive with insurance
No centers match those filters. Clear the service-type filter or the opening-hours filters to see every center.
Every other option
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
The nearest testing center is about 3 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Kings Bay Base, 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.
In-home collection
$79 & up
Best range: couples & full panels
$79 & up
Best for simplicity & support
$89 & up
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
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Camden 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.
2000 Dan Proctor Drive, Saint Marys, GA 31558
CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists
2000 Dan Proctor Drive, Saint Marys, GA 31558
CMS-certified lab
205 Lake Shore Point, Saint Marys, GA 31558
CMS-certified lab
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Kings Bay Base. 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
Beyond dedicated clinics, 167 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Kings Bay Base. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 57 offer telehealth.
Lindsey Sweat, MD
Family medicine · 916 Kingsbay Road, Saint Marys
Angelito Lacanilao, MD
Family medicine · 88 Lindsey Lane, Saint Marys
Amir Wind, MD
Family medicine · 124 Andrews Way, Saint Marys
Janise Whitesell, MD
Family medicine · 2060 Dan Proctor Drive, Saint Marys
Jelisa Carroll
Family medicine · 2060 Dan Proctor Drive, Saint Marys
Shanna Welgraven, DO
OB-GYN · 2060 Dan Proctor Drive, Saint Marys
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
No pharmacy near Kings Bay Base, GA 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.
Camden Pharmacy
3.2 miOmega Pharmacy
3.2 mi
3.3 mi 15minrx
3.3 miSaks Ga
3.3 miShowing the 5 closest pharmacies to Kings Bay Base, GA.
Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.
Prevention & treatment
Testing is one step. For residents of Kings Bay Base, 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.
$0 with most insurance
Free online PrEP & DoxyPEP: HIV prevention, home lab kits, no in-person visit
Visit from $39
Online STI treatment & DoxyPEP: same-day prescriptions to your pharmacy
From $0 insured
Telehealth PrEP & DoxyPEP with at-home testing and ongoing monitoring
Visit from $0 insured
Telehealth STI treatment and sexual-health care, delivered or to your pharmacy
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
How reported STI rates in Camden County, the county that includes Kings Bay Base, compare with Georgia and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~62% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.
#115 of 159 Georgia counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 28% of the state
| Infection | Camden County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia | 380.3 221 cases ▼ 41% | 646.4 | 492.2 |
| Gonorrhea | 135.9 79 cases ▼ 51% | 274.8 | 179.5 |
| Syphilis (P&S) | 15.5 9 cases ▼ 22% | 20 | 15.8 |
| Syphilis (early) | 6.9 4 cases ▼ 62% | 18.4 | 16 |
| Syphilis (late/unknown) | 22.4 13 cases ▼ 37% | 35.8 | 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.
Between 2020 and 2023 in Camden County, chlamydia has risen from 370.7 to 380.3 per 100,000 (3%), gonorrhea has risen from 115 to 135.9 per 100,000 (18%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 3.7 to 15.5 per 100,000 (319%).
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
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 Camden County.
Local HIV snapshot
Camden County HIV care continuum (2023)
Camden County recorded 12.5 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 25.5 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Camden County residents living with HIV, 74% are in care · 60.4% 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.
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 Camden County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
Local resources & officials
Data & references
Local context
Near Sugarmill Park, where the base housing rows fill with people in their mid-twenties navigating early assignments, first roommates, and relationships still finding their footing, the daily rhythm here looks different from most Georgia communities. Everyone rents, not a single owner-occupied household, which means the financial cushion that sometimes makes discretionary health spending easy simply isn't the default. With typical rent already claiming a meaningful share of take-home pay and fewer than one in ten households clearing six figures, an unexpected co-pay or lab fee can genuinely change the calculation about whether to go. The workforce participation rate is strikingly high, which means most residents are working, often on schedules set by the installation rather than personal preference.
That structure leaves little room for mid-week appointments or long waits. A community where the overwhelming majority of adults are in the years when STI transmission is most common (forming new relationships, between partners, adjusting to new postings) benefits most from testing that slots into a real duty schedule, not an open afternoon. Knowing that in advance, building it into a day off near the Tabby Ruins side of the county rather than assuming it's a quick errand, is what actually gets someone screened.
Getting there
At 6.39/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Kings Bay Base 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.
ZIP 31558 snapshot
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 31558 area around Kings Bay Base: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Kings Bay Base alone.
Kings Bay Base sits in Camden County, ZIP 31558. Local context that shapes where residents test:
Local landmarks
Nearby cities & towns
Just outside Kings Bay Base? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
Reference
Everything to know before you test in Camden County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Georgia law. If you have symptoms right now, our confidential symptom checker maps them to the tests worth considering.
Based on current CDC screening recommendations.
| Group | Tests | How 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 |
Testing too early can return a false negative, confirm timing with a Kings Bay Base-area provider.
| Infection | Earliest reliable test | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
These are the federal Medicare reference prices for processing each lab test. Public clinics and the community health centers serving Kings Bay Base 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.
| Test | Reference price | CPT / 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.
Two things that actually depend on Georgia 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).
In Georgia, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.
Georgia 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 GeorgiaSource: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.
Good to Know
Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.
Yes, several local labs offer same-day walk-in testing; best to call first.
Usually yes, it can be billed to insurance, or paid out of pocket at a flat rate.
Public clinics serve people without insurance, often on a sliding scale.
A full panel typically covers chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis B and C.
Camden County reported ~380 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Georgia average.
Yes, PrEP, a daily pill that helps prevent HIV in HIV-negative people, is available in the area.
In Georgia, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.
Teen and campus health clinics and public health departments offer youth-friendly, low-cost testing.
Public and community clinics test everyone; several provide LGBTQ-affirming services.
No, most STIs have no visible signs, so the only way to know is to test.
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