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STD Testing in Lowndesville, SC: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Gonorrhea rates in Abbeville County run approximately 27% below the national average. If you're wondering about STI testing options in Lowndesville, South Carolina, whether for routine care or after a potential exposure, you can choose between in-person clinics or at-home kits. The former allows for consultations and immediate treatment. The latter offers convenience and flexibility.

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STD testing near Lowndesville, SC

6 testing options are listed for Lowndesville, SC. The nearest, Carolina Health Centers, is about 8.9 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 8.9 miles

Carolina Health Centers

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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 4 reviews

Carolina Health Centers in Calhoun Falls schedules appointments for STI care, meaning your visit moves with purpose: gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and conventional HIV testing alongside hepatitis A, B, and C screening, with bacterial infections treated same visit and fees adjusted on a sliding scale.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
535 Jackson Street, Calhoun Falls, SC 29628
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday Closed
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 14.4 miles

The Medical Center of Elberton

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Rated 4 out of 5 from 103 reviews

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

Address
109 College Avenue, Elberton, GA 30635
Website
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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 34 reviews
Address
1403 East Greenville Street, Anderson, SC 29621 21.9 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp at Walgreens

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 2.3 out of 5 from 4 reviews
Address
1376 Main Street South, Greenwood, SC 29646 28.4 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 4:00 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 2.9 out of 5 from 114 reviews
Address
457A By Pass 123, Seneca, SC 29678 37.8 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 39 reviews
Address
3 Butternut Drive, Greenville, SC 29605 43.7 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
See tests & prices

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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 Lowndesville, SC

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 Lowndesville, SC

The nearest testing center is about 9 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Lowndesville, 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.

Also in the area

Other CLIA-certified labs near Lowndesville, SC

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

  • Abbeville Area Healthcare Center

    901 West Greenwood Street, Suite 1, Abbeville, SC 29620

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • DUE West Family Medicine

    6 College Street Pob 638, Due West, SC 29639

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • Camille Mason and Associates

    2526 Hwy 72 East, Abbeville, SC 29620

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Lowndesville. 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

Clinicians near Lowndesville, SC who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 266 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Lowndesville. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 47 offer telehealth.

  • Hui-Tzu Kiang, DO Telehealth

    Family medicine · 331 Antreville Highway, Iva

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  • John Benson, MD

    Family medicine · 535 Jackson Street, Calhoun Falls

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  • Francis Ogbobe, DO

    Internal medicine · 4 Medical Drive, Elberton

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  • Alan Rivera, MD

    Internal medicine · 4 Medical Drive, Elberton

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  • Charles Kolb, MD

    Family medicine · 901 West Greenwood Street, Abbeville

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  • Sreeroop Sen, MD

    Internal medicine · 770 West Gibson Street, Hartwell

    Directions

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 Lowndesville, SC

No pharmacy near Lowndesville, SC 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.

  • Iva Drug Store

    6.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Callaway's Pharmacy

    9.0 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Ingles Pharmacy

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Freds Pharmacy 1028

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 14 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • CVS Pharmacy 14 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Lowndesville, SC.

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 Lowndesville, 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 Abbeville County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Abbeville County, the county that includes Lowndesville, compare with South Carolina and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~10% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#41 of 46 South Carolina counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 11% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Abbeville County vs South Carolina vs U.S.

Abbeville County South Carolina U.S. ▲▼ = Abbeville County vs the state average
Infection Abbeville County South Carolina United States
Chlamydia
405.2 99 cases ▼ 34%
612.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
131 32 cases ▼ 41%
222.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
20.5 5 cases ▲ 18%
17.3 15.8
Syphilis (early)
8.2 2 cases ▼ 56%
18.8 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
4.1 1 cases ▼ 65%
11.7 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 Abbeville County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 18% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 250 500 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Abbeville County, chlamydia has fallen from 407.5 to 405.2 per 100,000 (1%), gonorrhea has fallen from 284 to 131 per 100,000 (54%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 16.5 to 20.5 per 100,000 (24%).

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 Lowndesville, SC

Adults uninsured
11.5%
No routine checkup
18.5%
No transportation
9.5%
Binge drinking
14.1%
Frequent mental distress
18.5%
Depression
25.4%
Below poverty line
32.5%
Primary-care ratio
1,869 : 1
Abbeville County
  • Primary-care shortage score 17 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 58.5
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 60th 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 Abbeville County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Abbeville County (2023)

Federal priority area: South Carolina 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
241 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
128

Abbeville County HIV care continuum (2023)

Among Abbeville County residents living with HIV, 83.7% are in care · 71.4% 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 Abbeville County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Lowndesville, SC

Winter fog settles thick over Lowndesville, softening the edges of the day and drawing people indoors. A season when thinking ahead about health feels natural and unhurried. Routine STI screening fits into ordinary life here not as crisis management but as the kind of preventive care young adults in their late teens through their thirties tend to approach when they have a quiet moment and privacy to act on it. The clinics and providers listed on this page offer testing in and around Lowndesville with the confidentiality that matters when you live in a place where faces repeat and word travels. Getting screened doesn't require explanation or justification; it's a straightforward health step many residents take without fanfare.

Results stay private between you and the provider, there's no automatic cascade of notifications or complications. Whether you're between relationships, starting something new, or simply staying current with your own health, the testing available locally accommodates the pace and discretion most people need. The fog lifts, but the choice to know your status stays yours alone. Lowndesville residents can access screening without traveling far or announcing their business to the broader community.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Lowndesville, SC

Walkability 3.54 / 20 · Least walkable

At 3.54/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Lowndesville 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 Lowndesville, South Carolina, EasySTD

ZIP 29659 snapshot

Residents
120
Median age
52.4

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 29659 area around Lowndesville: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Lowndesville alone.

Reference

STD testing in Lowndesville, SC: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on South 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).

Can a minor consent on their own?

In South Carolina, 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)

South 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 South Carolina

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 Lowndesville, SC

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is testing closer in Abbeville, SC?

Abbeville, SC is a nearby town with options, the listing shows each one's distance so you can pick the closest.

How much does STD testing cost near Lowndesville, SC?

Private labs run about $24 for one test and $139 for a full panel; at-home kits are $49+.

Can I get tested in Lowndesville, SC without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near Lowndesville, SC?

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

How common is chlamydia in Abbeville County?

Abbeville County reported ~405 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the South Carolina average.

Is there an at-home STD test for Lowndesville, SC?

At-home kits mail to 29659: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.

Can someone under 18 get tested in South Carolina without a parent?

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

Can gonorrhea have no symptoms?

Often, yes, especially throat and rectal infections, which is why site-specific testing matters.

Does a negative test mean I'm safe?

Reassuring if you tested after the window, just retest if it was early, and screen again with new partners.

What happens after a positive result?

Get treated, notify partners, pause sex until cleared, and follow up, the infection is manageable.

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