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STD Testing in Louise, MS: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

In Humphreys County, Mississippi, there are about 790 gonorrhea cases per 100,000 residents. Whether you have symptoms or just want peace of mind in Louise, Mississippi, you can either visit a clinic to get personalized care and potential treatment or use an at-home kit for convenience. See the options below.

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STD testing near Louise, MS

7 testing options are listed for Louise, MS. The nearest, Kidz 1st Clinic, is about 13.5 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.

Community health center 13.5 miles

Kidz 1st Clinic

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 87 reviews

A public safety-net rural health clinic about 14 miles from Louise. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
321 East Fifteenth Street, Yazoo City, MS 39194
Website
Community health center 13.8 miles

Baptist Medical Center - Yazoo

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Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 235 reviews

A public safety-net rural health clinic about 14 miles from Louise. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
823 Grand Avenue, Yazoo City, MS 39194
Website
Best for free testing 13.9 miles

Mississippi State Department of Health

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Mississippi State Department of Health in Yazoo City tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, and treats bacterial STIs the same visit. No second trip for medication. Fees slide to match income, and HIV testing is free; an appointment is required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
230 East Broadway Street, Yazoo City, MS 39194
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday Closed
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday Closed
  • 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 Louise, MS

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 Louise, MS

The nearest testing center is about 14 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Louise, 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 Louise, MS

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

  • Gorton LAB & Xray

    107 Church Street, Belzoni, MS 39038

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 14 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Louise. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit.

  • Walter Burnett, MD

    Family medicine · 823 Grand Avenue, Yazoo City

  • Breanna Heard Pinho, MD

    Family medicine · 823 Grand Avenue, Yazoo City

  • Heath Scott, MD

    Family medicine · 805 East Fifteenth Street, Yazoo City

  • Walter Gorton, MD

    Internal medicine · 107 Church Street, Belzoni

  • Benjamin Ozbun, MD

    Family medicine · 25 South 4th Street, Rolling Fork

  • Andrew George, MD

    Family medicine · 47 South 4th Street, Rolling Fork

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 Louise, MS

No pharmacy near Louise, MS 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 14 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Pamela B Ledbetter

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Vanjon's Pharmacy

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • G.A. Carmichael Family Health Center

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • P&S Pharmacy

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Yazoo Drugs

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Louise, MS.

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 Louise, 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 Humphreys County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Humphreys County, the county that includes Louise, compare with Mississippi and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~22% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#1 of 82 Mississippi counties for chlamydia, among the very highest in the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Humphreys County vs Mississippi vs U.S.

Humphreys County Mississippi U.S. ▲▼ = Humphreys County vs the state average
Infection Humphreys County Mississippi United States
Chlamydia
1940.1 140 cases ▲ 177%
700.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
789.9 57 cases ▲ 215%
251.1 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
55.4 4 cases ▲ 84%
30.1 15.8
Syphilis (early)
13.9 1 cases ▼ 15%
16.3 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
138.6 10 cases ▲ 114%
64.8 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 Humphreys County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 4% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 975 1950 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Humphreys County, chlamydia has risen from 1335.9 to 1940.1 per 100,000 (45%), gonorrhea has risen from 655.1 to 789.9 per 100,000 (21%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 12.8 to 55.4 per 100,000 (333%).

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 Louise, MS

Adults uninsured
17.5%
No routine checkup
15.3%
No transportation
24.2%
Binge drinking
8.9%
Frequent mental distress
20.3%
Depression
19.3%
Below poverty line
49.5%
Primary-care ratio
1,888 : 1
Humphreys County
  • Primary-care shortage score 22 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 32.3
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 98th 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 Humphreys County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Humphreys County (2023)

Federal priority area: Mississippi 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
513 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
133

Humphreys County HIV care continuum (2023)

Among Humphreys County residents living with HIV, 82.1% are in care · 53.6% 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 Humphreys County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Louise, MS

Many young adults land in Louise because of work in agriculture, timber, or local trades. Jobs that root people here for months or years. That stability, though, doesn't always translate to easy access to health information or testing without running into someone you know. STI screening in and around Louise stays confidential; the clinics and providers listed on this page keep that privacy intact, whether you're getting tested as part of routine care or because something specific prompted the visit.

Testing availability here reflects what serves the wider region. You'll find options that handle the full range of screening, some through established health departments, others through clinics that serve multiple nearby towns. Each has its own hours and intake process, so checking ahead before you go saves a trip. Many people find that a quick call or online appointment system removes the guesswork.

The reality of a smaller community is that you may recognize staff or know someone who works at a testing site. That's not unusual, and it doesn't change how your results are handled. They stay in your file, not in conversation. If anonymity matters to you, some facilities in the broader area offer that option; the listing includes details about what each place offers and how to reach them directly with any question about how they work.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Louise, MS

Walkability 3.62 / 20 · Least walkable

At 3.62/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Louise 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 7 STD & STI testing locations in Louise, Mississippi, EasySTD

ZIP 39097 snapshot

Residents
501
Median age
50.7
Median income
$21,727

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 39097 area around Louise: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Louise alone.

STD testing in Louise, MS: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Mississippi 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 Mississippi, 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)

Mississippi 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 Mississippi

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

STD testing FAQs for Louise, MS

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Louise, MS?

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

Does insurance cover STD testing near Louise, MS?

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

Where can I get tested for free near Louise, MS?

Mississippi State Department of Health, about 13.9 mi away, provides free testing.

What's included in a full panel near Louise, MS?

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

How common is chlamydia in Humphreys County?

Humphreys County reported ~1,940 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above the Mississippi average.

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

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

How long do results take near Louise, MS?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

Can young people get tested confidentially?

Teen and campus health clinics and public health departments offer youth-friendly, low-cost testing.

Are there LGBTQ-friendly testing options?

Public and community clinics test everyone; several provide LGBTQ-affirming services.

Can you tell if someone has an STD by looking?

No, most STIs have no visible signs, so the only way to know is to test.

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