As reported by the state health department, syphilis cases in Rowan County occur about 88% more often than the US average. You can get tested in Landis, North Carolina, before starting a new relationship or as part of ongoing care. Community and public clinics are often low-cost or free, while private labs may offer faster results and more flexible scheduling; see your options below.
Available testing centers
9 testing options are listed for Landis, NC. The nearest, China Grove Family Medicine, is about 1.7 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 safety-net federally qualified health center about 2 miles from Landis. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.
Tests offered
Fees & payment
Cabarrus Rowan Community Health Centers in China Grove accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurance, with sliding-scale fees for those who need them. Appointments are required to access gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, and HIV testing, with STI treatment and HPV, hepatitis A, and hepatitis B vaccines on-site. Care delivered in Spanish.
Spanish-language care at Cabarrus Rowan runs through staff who conduct the visit directly (history, results, and treatment instructions) rather than through ad-hoc arrangements. That means clinical conversations happen in real time, with the same person managing your care from start to finish.
Substance-use treatment is staffed within the same health center, so clinicians can coordinate care across both conditions: screening, treatment planning, and follow-up happen within one practice rather than across separate providers. That clinical overlap matters when substance use and sexual health intersect in the same patient record.
Beyond gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, Cabarrus Rowan tests for herpes. A serological blood draw that checks for HSV antibodies and is ordered and read by the same clinical team handling the rest of your panel. That fifth test is built into the appointment, not arranged separately.
Languages
English, Spanish
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Listing verified Dec 2025 · Source: CDC NPIN
Cabarrus Health Alliance in Kannapolis tests for HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis by appointment, treating bacterial infections the same visit, and every test and treatment is provided at no charge, with a sliding scale applied to any additional services.
HIV tests, STI treatment, vaccines, and family planning all carry no charge at Cabarrus Health Alliance, which means deciding what to address today never comes down to budget. A single visit can cover a full panel, a hepatitis A shot, and an Mpox vaccine without a running tab.
Clinical staff at Cabarrus Health Alliance conduct care in Spanish, so counseling about test results, treatment instructions, and prevention education land with the same precision as in English. Nothing gets compressed or skipped because of language.
As a Title X–funded site, Cabarrus Health Alliance provides family planning services to minors that are legally confidential. Not just policy-level private, but federally protected. That designation means a minor's records and services cannot be disclosed without their consent.
Languages
English, Spanish
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Listing verified Mar 2026 · Source: CDC NPIN
CRCHC Administrative Auxiliary Offices in Concord carries federally qualified health center status, anchoring its sliding-scale STI screening in income-based fees rather than fixed prices. Walk-ins are welcome, and a single visit can address syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing without requiring an appointment.
Tests offered
Fees & payment
Resource Center at Salvation Army, in Concord, carries federally qualified health center designation. Meaning its STI screening fees slide with your income, whatever insurance status you hold. Walk-ins are welcome for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing, no appointment needed.
Tests offered
Fees & payment
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 2 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Landis, 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 for simplicity & support
$89 & up
Best range: couples & full panels
$79 & 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 Rowan 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.
107 South Central Avenue, Landis, NC 28088
CMS-certified lab
1965 South US Hwy 29, China Grove, NC 28023
CMS-certified lab
640 Jake Alexander Boulevard West, Salisbury, NC 28147
CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Landis. 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, 1,081 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Landis. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 365 offer telehealth.
Meredith Bowen, MD Telehealth
Family medicine · 2090 South US 29 Highway, China Grove
Alvin Abaqueta, MD
Family medicine · 302 South Main Street, China Grove
Alexa Martin, DO
OB-GYN · 1955 South US 29 Highway, China Grove
Charles Rhodes, MD
Family medicine · 300 Mooresville Road, Kannapolis
John Tuttle, MD
Family medicine · 230 Oak Avenue, Kannapolis
Guy Domm
Family medicine · 1610 Dale Earnhardt Boulevard, Kannapolis
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 Landis, NC 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.
Price Pharmacy
2.0 miChina Grove Drug
2.3 mi
2.5 mi 
2.5 mi Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Landis, NC.
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 Landis, 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.
Visit from $0 insured
Telehealth STI treatment and sexual-health care, delivered or to your pharmacy
From $0 insured
Telehealth PrEP & DoxyPEP with at-home testing and ongoing monitoring
$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
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 Rowan County, the county that includes Landis, compare with North 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.
#37 of 100 North Carolina counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 63% of the state
| Infection | Rowan County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia | 555.2 842 cases ▼ 9% | 607.9 | 492.2 |
| Gonorrhea | 256.5 389 cases ▲ 5% | 243.2 | 179.5 |
| Syphilis (P&S) | 29.7 45 cases ▲ 49% | 19.9 | 15.8 |
| Syphilis (early) | 25.1 38 cases ▲ 59% | 15.8 | 16 |
| Syphilis (late/unknown) | 38.9 59 cases ▲ 62% | 24 | 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 Rowan County, chlamydia has fallen from 555.6 to 555.2 per 100,000 (0%), gonorrhea has risen from 222.6 to 256.5 per 100,000 (15%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 6.8 to 29.7 per 100,000 (337%).
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 Rowan County.
Local HIV snapshot
Rowan County HIV care continuum (2023)
Rowan County recorded 12.4 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 15.1 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Rowan County residents living with HIV, 81.1% are in care · 71.9% 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 Rowan County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
Local resources & officials
Data & references
Local context
The Landis Pavilion sits at the heart of town life, where the community gathers for events and celebrations. That same commitment to care extends to sexual health: a practical concern for the young adults who make up a meaningful part of Landis's population, whether they're starting careers, raising families, or settling into the area for the long haul. Testing facilities and clinics serving Landis and the surrounding Rowan County region offer confidential screening without the anxiety of running into someone you know. The process itself is straightforward, and results remain private.
Many residents here are building multigenerational households and staying put for decades, which can make health decisions feel more personal. That's precisely why confidentiality matters: you're protecting your own wellbeing and your family's peace of mind in a place where roots run deep. Testing is available in and around Landis through the providers listed on this page, and staff at each clinic understand that discretion isn't a luxury. It's standard practice.
Routine screening catches infections early, before symptoms develop, and treatment is simple and effective. Whether you're managing your health as part of a long-term partnership, navigating a new relationship, or simply staying on top of wellness, the clinics serving Landis make it easy to get tested without delay or drama.
Getting there
At 7.31/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Landis 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 28023 snapshot
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 28023 area around Landis: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Landis alone.
Landis sits in Rowan County, ZIP 28023. Local context that shapes where residents test:
Local landmarks
Neighborhoods & communities
Major routes
Nearby cities & towns
Just outside Landis? 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 Rowan County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under North Carolina 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 Landis-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 Landis 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 North 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).
In North Carolina, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.
North 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 North CarolinaSource: 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.
There are 9 options within a 30-mile drive.
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.
Rowan County reported ~555 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the North Carolina average.
At-home kits mail to 28023: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.
In North Carolina, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.
Get treated, notify partners, pause sex until cleared, and follow up, the infection is manageable.
Reassuring if you tested after the window, just retest if it was early, and screen again with new partners.
Yes, site matters; oral/anal exposure needs a throat or rectal swab, which urine testing won't catch.
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