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STD Testing in Laclede, MO: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

In Linn County, gonorrhea was reported at 86% less than the US average in recent years. If you're considering, testing before starting a new relationship or as part of ongoing care in Laclede, Missouri, note that community and public clinics are often low-cost or free, while private labs tend to offer faster results and more flexible scheduling. Below are your local options.

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STD testing near Laclede, MO

5 testing options are listed for Laclede, MO. The nearest, Linn County Health Department, is about 5.4 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.

Closest to you 5.4 miles

Linn County Health Department

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 4 reviews

Linn County Health Department in Brookfield tests for HIV, hepatitis C, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and TB, treating bacterial STIs at the same visit. With every test and service provided at no charge, sliding-scale fees applying to any applicable costs. An appointment is required.

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Free Applies to Every Line Item Here

HIV testing, hepatitis C screening, the full bacterial STI panel, TB testing, HPV and hepatitis vaccines. Each carries a listed fee of zero. The sliding scale exists on paper, but every service at Linn County Health Department lands at no cost regardless of where income falls.

Hepatitis C Screening Alongside the Standard Panel

Beyond gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, Linn County Health Department runs hepatitis C antibody testing as part of its standing panel. That fifth infection (chronic, often asymptomatic, and distinct in its transmission and treatment pathway) gets caught in the same appointment.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
635 South Main Street, Brookfield, MO 64628
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 5.5 miles

General John J Pershing Memorial Hospital Association

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Rated 2.3 out of 5 from 43 reviews

A community safety-net rural health clinic about 6 miles from Laclede. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
130 East Lockling Street, Brookfield, MO 64628
Website
Community health center 12.8 miles

Compass Health Network

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 38 reviews

Compass Health Network in Marceline brings community health center depth to STI care: testing for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, hepatitis C, and TB, with treatment, HPV and hepatitis A and B vaccines, sliding-scale fees, and Medicaid and Medicare accepted. Appointments required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
1600 North Missouri Avenue, Marceline, MO 64658
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • 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 Laclede, MO

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 Laclede, MO

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

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

  • General John J Pershing Memorial Hospital

    130 East Lockling, Brookfield, MO 64628

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 29 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Laclede. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 1 offer telehealth.

  • Jeanette Dilan-Koetje, DO

    Internal medicine · 130 East Lockling Street, Brookfield

  • Chang Yang, MD

    Internal medicine · 130 East Lockling Street, Brookfield

  • Karen Sylvara, MD

    Family medicine · 130 East Lockling Street, Brookfield

  • Brian Knowles, DO

    Family medicine · 101 East Hayward Street, Meadville

  • Amanda Booth, MD

    Family medicine · 2601 Fair Street, Chillicothe

  • Afsheen Abdullah Patel, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 2799 North Washington Street, Chillicothe

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 Laclede, MO

No pharmacy near Laclede, MO 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.

  • Walmart Pharmacy 5.3 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Gardner Pharmacy Services

    5.4 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Sweet Springs Pharmacy

    13 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Northwest Health Services

    20 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Medicine Shoppe

    20 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • LTC Hometown Pharmacy

    20 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Laclede, MO.

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 Laclede, 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 Linn County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Linn County, the county that includes Laclede, compare with Missouri 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.

#60 of 115 Missouri counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 48% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Linn County vs Missouri vs U.S.

Linn County Missouri U.S. ▲▼ = Linn County vs the state average
Infection Linn County Missouri United States
Chlamydia
220.5 26 cases ▼ 56%
498.6 492.2
Gonorrhea
25.4 3 cases ▼ 87%
201.9 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 21.5 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 12.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
25.4 3 cases ▼ 25%
33.8 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 Linn County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 3% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 150 300 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Linn County, chlamydia has fallen from 286.3 to 220.5 per 100,000 (23%), gonorrhea has fallen from 59 to 25.4 per 100,000 (57%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 8.4 to 8.4 per 100,000.

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 Laclede, MO

Adults uninsured
8.2%
No routine checkup
19.3%
No transportation
7.4%
Binge drinking
14.4%
Frequent mental distress
16.6%
Depression
23.8%
Below poverty line
8.6%
Primary-care ratio
2,961 : 1
Linn County
  • Primary-care shortage score 15 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 57.97
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 13th 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 Linn County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Linn County (2023)

Federal priority area: Missouri 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
91 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
40

Linn County HIV care continuum (2022)

Linn County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 10.6 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Linn County residents living with HIV, 87.5% are in care · 75% 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 Linn County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Laclede, MO

The Pershing Home draws visitors interested in local history, but another kind of care matters closer to daily life in Laclede. Young adults living here (whether they've recently arrived, started work, or settled into the area) benefit from straightforward access to STI testing. The clinics and providers listed on this page serve residents who want screening done without delay or unnecessary explanation. Confidentiality in a smaller town isn't abstract; it's the assurance that test results and the fact of testing itself stay sealed.

Testing in and around Laclede reflects what residents actually need: appointments that fit work schedules, staff trained to answer real questions without judgment, and results delivered promptly and privately. A person can walk in, get screened, and leave with clarity. No waiting weeks for answers, no running into someone from church in the waiting room. That straightforward approach matters especially to people in their late teens and thirties, when sexual health decisions are frequent and the stakes of infection feel immediate.

Routine screening isn't confession or diagnosis; it's the health equivalent of checking your blood pressure. Laclede's testing sites recognize that and operate accordingly. Whether someone is single, partnered, or navigating changes in their personal life, the care available here meets them where they are without ceremony or shame.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Laclede, MO

Walkability 5.11 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.11/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Laclede generally mean driving: plan on a car or rideshare to reach a clinic, and check each listing's hours and phone before you go.

Source: EPA National Walkability Index 2021.

Map of 5 STD & STI testing locations in Laclede, Missouri, EasySTD

ZIP 64651 snapshot

Residents
419
Median age
46.5
Median income
$57,045

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 64651 area around Laclede: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Laclede alone.

Laclede sits in Linn County, ZIP 64651. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Historic Site
  • Pershing Home
  • Wall of Honor
  • Prairie Mound School
  • Memorial Garden
  • Visitor's Center and Museum

Major routes

  • MO 5 (Grove Street)
  • Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
  • Ginger Road

STD testing in Laclede, MO: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Missouri 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 Missouri, 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)

Missouri 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 Missouri

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

STD testing FAQs for Laclede, MO

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where can I get tested for STDs in Laclede, MO?

The closest is Linn County Health Department (5.4 mi); 3 options are within 30 miles.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

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

Can I get tested in Laclede, MO without insurance?

Yes, community and public clinics test the uninsured, with sliding-scale fees.

Which tests are offered near Laclede, MO?

Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Herpes, Trichomoniasis, a full panel covers the common ones.

How common is chlamydia in Linn County?

About 221 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Missouri average.

Can I test at home near Laclede, MO?

Yes, at-home kits ship to 64651; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.

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

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

Can chlamydia have no symptoms?

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

Can herpes be treated?

There's no cure, but antivirals manage symptoms well and reduce transmission.

Can trich be treated?

It's cured with antibiotics; treating partners together prevents reinfection.

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