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STD Testing in Lobelville, TN: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Gonorrhea in Perry County is reported about 87% lower than the US average. If you need a one-time check-up or regular testing in Lobelville, Tennessee, weigh the convenience of an at-home kit with the personalized care of a clinic visit. Below, you'll find the options available.

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STD testing near Lobelville, TN

6 testing options are listed for Lobelville, TN. The nearest, Tennessee Department of Health, is about 9.8 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.

Highest rated 9.8 miles

Tennessee Department of Health

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews

Tennessee Department of Health in Linden runs STI care through the infrastructure of a public health department: appointment-based testing for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, and hepatitis, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, sliding-scale fees, and all services provided at no fee.

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Full-Spectrum Care With No Fee Attached

For anyone without a regular provider or managing costs out of pocket, Tennessee Department of Health in Linden answers directly: every service on the menu (testing, treatment, vaccines, counseling) carries no charge. There's no tier that unlocks for some patients and not others; the full scope is available to everyone who walks through the door.

Spanish-Language Care Delivered on Site

Without Spanish-language care built into the clinic itself, a patient navigating a diagnosis or treatment plan in a second language risks misunderstanding dosing, follow-up timing, or partner notification steps. Gaps that delay treatment and widen exposure. Tennessee Department of Health in Linden provides care directly in Spanish, so nothing critical gets lost between the appointment and the outcome.

Herpes and Hepatitis Testing Beyond the Standard Four

Anyone without a primary care relationship, and no routine lab work to fall back on, benefits from a clinic that tests for herpes and hepatitis C alongside the standard bacterial infections. Tennessee Department of Health in Linden covers that broader ground, so a single appointment can surface infections that a narrower panel would leave undetected.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
31 Medical Drive, Linden, TN 37096
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 10.0 miles

Perry County Medical Center

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 72 reviews

Perry County Medical Center in Linden carries federal FQHC designation, which means fees scale to income and no patient is turned away for inability to pay. Walk-ins are welcome for STI screening covering syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia.

Sliding-scale
Address
115 East Brooklyn Street, Linden, TN 37096
Website
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Camden General

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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 113 reviews
Address
175 Hospital Drive, Camden, TN 38320 27.3 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 0:00 AM – 11:59 PM
  • Tuesday 0:00 AM – 11:59 PM
  • Wednesday 0:00 AM – 11:59 PM
  • Thursday 0:00 AM – 11:59 PM
  • Friday 0:00 AM – 11:59 PM
  • Saturday 0:00 AM – 11:59 PM
  • Sunday 0:00 AM – 11:59 PM
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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American Esoteric Laboratories

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Rated 2.3 out of 5 from 4 reviews
Address
641 Rb Wilson Drive, Huntingdon, TN 38344 39.3 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 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

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Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 18 reviews
Address
854 West James M Campbell Boulevard, Columbia, TN 38401 41.1 miles away
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
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

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Rated 3.1 out of 5 from 20 reviews
Address
1222 Trotwood Avenue, Columbia, TN 38401 42.2 miles away
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
  • 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 Lobelville, TN

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

At-home STD testing in Lobelville, TN

The nearest testing center is about 10 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Lobelville, 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.

Local clinicians

Clinicians near Lobelville, TN who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 34 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Lobelville. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 7 offer telehealth.

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 Lobelville, TN

No pharmacy near Lobelville, TN 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.

  • Vise's Pharmacy

    4.8 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Saint Thomas Health

    18 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Liberty Pharmacy

    18 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Maury Regional Health Pharmacy at Hohenwald

    19 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Ronnie F Vise

    20 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Freds of Parsons

    20 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Lobelville, TN.

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 Lobelville, 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 Perry County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Perry County, the county that includes Lobelville, compare with Tennessee and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~30% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#94 of 95 Tennessee counties for chlamydia, among the lowest in the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Perry County vs Tennessee vs U.S.

Perry County Tennessee U.S. ▲▼ = Perry County vs the state average
Infection Perry County Tennessee United States
Chlamydia
123.7 11 cases ▼ 76%
517.4 492.2
Gonorrhea
22.5 2 cases ▼ 88%
186.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 14.8 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 11.5 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — no data 26.4 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 Perry County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 10% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 175 350 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Perry County, chlamydia has fallen from 310.8 to 123.7 per 100,000 (60%), and gonorrhea has fallen from 131.5 to 22.5 per 100,000 (83%).

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 Lobelville, TN

Adults uninsured
14.2%
No routine checkup
22.5%
Binge drinking
13.5%
Frequent mental distress
21.9%
Depression
31.3%
Below poverty line
10.9%
Primary-care ratio
4,236 : 1
Perry County
  • Primary-care shortage score 19 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 51
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 47th 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 Perry County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Perry County (2023)

People living with HIV
134 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
188

Perry County HIV care continuum (2023)

Perry County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 14.8 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Perry County residents living with HIV, 80% are in care · 80% 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 Perry County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Lobelville, TN

McCoy Hill anchors the quieter residential side of Lobelville, where most households own their homes outright and front-porch life moves at its own pace, yet that settled quality can make the practicalities of STI screening feel like an afterthought until a reason to act arrives. That planning lands hardest on younger adults still building their lives, people in their late teens and twenties who represent a meaningful share of Lobelville's population and who, statistically, face the greatest exposure risk during the years they're least likely to treat a clinic visit as urgent. Household sizes here run larger than average, meaning privacy is often shared space, and that reality alone can delay a conversation about scheduling a test.

What shapes the scheduling math most is that nearly half the adult population sits outside the conventional workforce (a mix of caregivers, part-time workers, and those between jobs) while those who are employed tend to work the hours when most clinics operate. The options listed here vary in hours and telehealth availability, so checking those details before the drive down Main Street is the step that makes the difference.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Lobelville, TN

Walkability 3.48 / 20 · Least walkable

At 3.48/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Lobelville 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 Lobelville, Tennessee, EasySTD

ZIP 37097 snapshot

Residents
2,118
Median age
50.8
Median income
$53,235

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 37097 area around Lobelville: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Lobelville alone.

Lobelville sits in Perry County, ZIP 37097. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • McCoy Hill

Major routes

  • TN 13 (South Main Street)

Reference

STD testing in Lobelville, TN: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Tennessee 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 Tennessee, 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)

Tennessee 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 Tennessee

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 Lobelville, TN

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get same-day or walk-in testing near Lobelville, TN?

Some clinics and labs take walk-ins for same-day testing; call ahead to confirm hours.

What does STD testing cost around Lobelville, TN?

Public clinics are free; private labs ~$24–$139, at-home kits $49+.

Where's free HIV testing around Lobelville, TN?

Public clinics nearby offer free HIV testing.

Which tests are offered near Lobelville, TN?

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

How common is chlamydia in Perry County?

About 124 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Tennessee average.

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

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

Can I test at home near Lobelville, TN?

Yes, at-home kits ship to 37097; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.

What does a negative result mean?

It's reassuring, but if you tested early in the window period, retest a few weeks later to be sure.

Is my health information protected when I test?

Medical records are protected under federal HIPAA law, ask the clinic how it handles your information.

Can I be vaccinated against any STIs?

HPV and hepatitis B vaccines prevent those infections, ask a provider if you're due.

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