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STD Testing in Lawrenceville, VA: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

In Brunswick County, reported chlamydia runs about 14% higher than the US average. If you need testing after a possible exposure or as part of routine care in Lawrenceville, Virginia, you'll find clinics that may bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees, but private labs typically let you pay a flat self-pay price. This directory outlines your options in the area.

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STD testing near Lawrenceville, VA

6 testing options are listed for Lawrenceville, VA. The nearest, Virginia Department of Health, is about 1.1 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 1.1 miles

Virginia Department of Health

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Virginia Department of Health in Lawrenceville tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV on a sliding-scale fee open to all payers: Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance accepted. Appointments are required, and bacterial STIs are treated the same visit.

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Interpretation Services Extend Every Clinical Exchange

Interpretation services for non-English languages are available across appointments, not limited to check-in paperwork. That reach means STI prevention counseling, DoxyPEP instructions, and TB education are conducted in full rather than abbreviated, preserving the clinical weight of each interaction.

DoxyPEP Is Prescribed and Stocked Here

Doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis is part of the standing formulary at this public health department, meaning someone without a regular primary care provider can access the prescription directly through the clinic. No separate specialist referral is needed to obtain or discuss the medication.

Sliding-scale DoxyPEP
Address
1632 Lawrenceville Plank Road, Lawrenceville, VA 23868
Booking
Appointment required
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 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 6.7 miles

Central Virginia Health Services

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 219 reviews

Central Virginia Health Services in Alberta runs entirely without fees: HIV and hepatitis C testing are free, and the full sliding-scale applies to everything else, accepted alongside Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance. The panel covers HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB; appointments are required.

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Every Service Billed at Zero Dollars

Central Virginia Health Services operates under a structure where no service carries a charge to the patient, not testing, not treatment, not counseling. Staffing, clinical overhead, and administrative costs are absorbed institutionally, so sliding-scale and free tiers apply across the board without exception.

Interpretation Keeps the Clinical Record Accurate

Interpretation services are available for non-English languages at Central Virginia Health Services, which means symptom history and treatment instructions are captured in the language a patient actually uses. Reducing the chance of a missed detail affecting care decisions.

Herpes and Hepatitis Tested Alongside the Core Panel

Beyond gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, Central Virginia Health Services runs herpes testing and a hepatitis panel covering both B and C. Clinically, that means serology for herpes simplex and hepatitis antibody and antigen work are ordered and processed through the same visit, with hepatitis B treatment available on-site.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
8380 Boydton Plank Road, Alberta, VA 23821
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 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday 8:30 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 Lawrenceville, VA

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 Lawrenceville, VA

The nearest testing center is about 1 mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Lawrenceville, 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.

Clinicians near Lawrenceville, VA who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 84 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Lawrenceville. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 18 offer telehealth.

  • William Harrison, MD

    Family medicine · 319 West Church Street, Lawrenceville

  • Michael Reynolds, MD

    Family medicine · 8380 Boydton Plank Road, Alberta

  • Paul Meyers, MD

    OB-GYN · 1755 North Mecklenburg Avenue, South Hill

  • David Powers, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 514 West Atlantic Street, South Hill

  • Paul Bailey, MD

    Family medicine · 9782 Hwy 903, Bracey

  • Candice Hughes, MD

    Family medicine · 511 Belfield Drive, Emporia

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 Lawrenceville, VA

No pharmacy near Lawrenceville, VA 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.

  • Rite Aid 0.8 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Walmart Pharmacy 14 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • CVS Pharmacy 15 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Medicine Shoppe

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Drugco Discount Pharmacy

    16 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Lawrenceville, VA.

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 Lawrenceville, 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 Brunswick County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Brunswick County, the county that includes Lawrenceville, compare with Virginia and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~45% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#24 of 133 Virginia counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 82% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Brunswick County vs Virginia vs U.S.

Brunswick County Virginia U.S. ▲▼ = Brunswick County vs the state average
Infection Brunswick County Virginia United States
Chlamydia
558.8 88 cases ▲ 18%
472.8 492.2
Gonorrhea
254 40 cases ▲ 60%
158.3 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
12.7 2 cases ▲ 19%
10.7 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 9.5 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
25.4 4 cases ▲ 61%
15.8 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 Brunswick County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 5% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 400 800 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Brunswick County, chlamydia has fallen from 750.8 to 558.8 per 100,000 (26%), gonorrhea has fallen from 366 to 254 per 100,000 (31%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 12.5 to 12.7 per 100,000 (2%).

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 Lawrenceville, VA

Adults uninsured
14.4%
No routine checkup
19.6%
No transportation
15.2%
Binge drinking
12%
Frequent mental distress
19%
Depression
19.6%
Below poverty line
26.3%
Primary-care ratio
3,985 : 1
Brunswick County
  • Primary-care shortage score 21 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 49.4
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 83rd 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 Brunswick County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Brunswick County (2023)

People living with HIV
465 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
86

Brunswick County HIV care continuum (2023)

Among Brunswick County residents living with HIV, 75.8% are in care · 72.6% 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 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 Brunswick County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Lawrenceville, VA

People running errands along South Hicks Street or catching the turn onto VA 46 know Lawrenceville as a place where residents come and go: renters moving through, single adults settling in for a season or two, extended families sharing one roof. That fluidity means STI testing isn't always a conversation piece; it's practical health maintenance, the kind of thing you handle quietly on your own timeline. Young adults in particular, whether newly arrived or rooted here, have good reason to make screening part of their routine, and clinics in and around Lawrenceville listed on this page understand that testing works best when it fits your life, not the other way around. The county has resources within reach, and the confidentiality you get at testing isn't conditional on how long you've lived here or what your household looks like.

Results don't travel through social networks or end up in casual conversation; what happens during your visit stays between you and the clinic. That matters in a town where some people are still learning the landscape and others have deeper roots. Getting tested early (whether you're exploring new relationships, addressing a concern, or simply staying current) removes a source of uncertainty that can linger. Lawrenceville's testing sites welcome walk-ins and appointments alike, making it straightforward to get answers without fanfare.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Lawrenceville, VA

Walkability 4.77 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.77/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Lawrenceville 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 Lawrenceville, Virginia, EasySTD

ZIP 23868 snapshot

Residents
6,215
Median age
35.4
Median income
$38,661

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 23868 area around Lawrenceville: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Lawrenceville alone.

Lawrenceville sits in Brunswick County, ZIP 23868. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Fort Hill
  • Brunswick County Museum
  • County Park at Great Creek

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Lawrenceville Hills

Major routes

  • South Hicks Street
  • VA 46 (Windsor Avenue)
  • North Hicks Street
  • West Hicks Street

STD testing in Lawrenceville, VA: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Virginia 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 Virginia, 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)

Virginia 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 Virginia

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

STD testing FAQs for Lawrenceville, VA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Lawrenceville, VA?

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

Does insurance cover STD testing near Lawrenceville, VA?

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

Can I get tested in Lawrenceville, VA without insurance?

Public clinics serve people without insurance, often on a sliding scale.

What's included in a full panel near Lawrenceville, VA?

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

How common is chlamydia in Brunswick County?

Brunswick County reported ~559 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above the Virginia average.

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

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

How do I prepare for an STD test near Lawrenceville, VA?

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.

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.

Is STD testing part of prenatal care?

Pregnancy screening is standard; ask about an early-pregnancy STI panel.

Clinic or at-home test, which is better near Lawrenceville, VA?

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

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