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STD Testing in Lyerly, GA: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

In Chattooga County, reported gonorrhea runs about 49% lower than the US average. Whether you have symptoms or just want peace of mind in Lyerly, Georgia, consider whether you prefer to answer questions and start treatment immediately or collect a sample on your own schedule and mail it in. See the options below.

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STD testing near Lyerly, GA

6 testing options are listed for Lyerly, GA. The nearest, Georgia Department of Public Health, is about 7.2 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 7.2 miles

Georgia Department of Public Health

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Georgia Department of Public Health in Summerville accepts walk-ins, so a single visit covers rapid and conventional HIV testing, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, TB, same-visit bacterial treatment, and the full vaccine roster. All at no fee.

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Zero-Dollar Care Across Every Service Line

The no-fee structure at this clinic applies not just to testing but to STI treatment, TB treatment, MPox vaccination, HPV vaccination, hepatitis A and B vaccination, and counseling. Sliding scale bottoms out at zero for all of it, regardless of insurance status.

Herpes and Hepatitis A, B, C Are on the Panel

Beyond gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, the clinic tests for herpes simplex, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C in the same appointment. Four additional diagnoses that would otherwise require separate referrals to separate providers.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
60 Farrar Drive, Summerville, GA 30747
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 – 6:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Community health center 7.7 miles

Primary Health Care Center Summerville

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 41 reviews

Primary Health Care Center Summerville, in Summerville, welcomes walk-ins for STI screening. No appointment needed. Federally qualified status anchors its sliding-scale fees, so cost adjusts to income. A single visit can cover syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing in one stop.

Sliding-scale
Address
11638 Highway 27, Summerville, GA 30747
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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
160 Central Avenue, Trion, GA 30753 11.0 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
2112 Shorter Avenue Northwest Suite 200, Rome, GA 30165 13.7 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
1168 N. Main Street, Cedartown, GA 30125 27.2 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 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
21 Commerce Parkway, Adairsville, GA 30103 27.2 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 10:00 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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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 Lyerly, GA

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 Lyerly, GA

The nearest testing center is about 7 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Lyerly, 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 Lyerly, GA

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

  • Atrium Health Floyd Chattooga

    13583 Highway 27, Trion, GA 30753

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 277 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Lyerly. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 51 offer telehealth.

  • Archita Sood, MD

    Internal medicine · 330 Edmondson Street, Summerville

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  • Joshua Herndon, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 11766 Hwy 27, Summerville

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  • Molly Vicchrilli, MD

    Family medicine · 13583 Hwy 27, Trion

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  • Wayne Richey, MD

    Family medicine · 160 Central Avenue, Trion

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  • Todd Robinson, MD

    Family medicine · 5470 Martha Berry Highway Northeast, Armuchee

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  • Christina Sikes, DO

    Family medicine · 2304 Shorter Avenue Northwest, Rome

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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 Lyerly, GA

No pharmacy near Lyerly, GA 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.

  • Ledfords RX Pharmacy 2

    5.9 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • CVS Pharmacy 6.0 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Summerville Discount Pharmacy

    6.0 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Economy Discount Pharmacy

    6.1 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Jackson Drug

    6.2 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Lyerly, GA.

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 Lyerly, 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 Chattooga County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Chattooga County, the county that includes Lyerly, compare with Georgia and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~19% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#142 of 159 Georgia counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 11% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Chattooga County vs Georgia vs U.S.

Chattooga County Georgia U.S. ▲▼ = Chattooga County vs the state average
Infection Chattooga County Georgia United States
Chlamydia
226 57 cases ▼ 65%
646.4 492.2
Gonorrhea
91.2 23 cases ▼ 67%
274.8 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
4 1 cases ▼ 80%
20 15.8
Syphilis (early)
7.9 2 cases ▼ 57%
18.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
23.8 6 cases ▼ 34%
35.8 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 Chattooga County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 26% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 175 350 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Chattooga County, chlamydia has fallen from 240.3 to 226 per 100,000 (6%), gonorrhea has fallen from 92.1 to 91.2 per 100,000 (1%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 4 to 4 per 100,000.

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 Lyerly, GA

Adults uninsured
14.9%
No routine checkup
22.6%
No transportation
10.7%
Binge drinking
14.2%
Frequent mental distress
19.8%
Depression
23.6%
Below poverty line
21.7%
Primary-care ratio
12,466 : 1
Chattooga County
  • Primary-care shortage score 18 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 59.7
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 95th 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 Chattooga County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Chattooga County (2023)

People living with HIV
257 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
84

Chattooga County HIV care continuum (2020)

Chattooga County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2020), against 25.5 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Chattooga County residents living with HIV, 84.6% are in care · 78.8% 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 Chattooga County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Lyerly, GA

Lyerly sits along quiet Chattooga County roads where the nearest clinic can mean twenty or thirty minutes behind the wheel, a round trip that needs to be planned, not squeezed in. That drive is real, and knowing it upfront changes how you approach scheduling: an early-morning or lunch-hour slot works better here than hoping to walk somewhere between errands. What makes Lyerly's profile worth understanding is how settled and dual-income much of it is. With more than half of adults married and the majority of households owning their homes, there's a stability here that can make STI screening feel like someone else's concern.

But younger adults (people in their late teens and twenties moving through college years, new relationships, and first jobs) live here too, and they're precisely the group for whom a long drive or an inconvenient clinic schedule is enough reason to postpone. The low unemployment rate means many residents are working, which makes daytime appointments genuinely competitive with other obligations. A third of Lyerly households earn well above the county median, but cost-scaled options are still here for anyone whose $714 monthly rent already stretches a tight budget. Worth checking before you assume otherwise.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Lyerly, GA

Walkability 4.16 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.16/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Lyerly 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 Lyerly, Georgia, EasySTD

ZIP 30730 snapshot

Residents
2,104
Median age
43.6
Median income
$47,462

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 30730 area around Lyerly: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Lyerly alone.

Lyerly sits in Chattooga County, ZIP 30730. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • James H."Sloppy" Floyd State Park
  • High Point
  • Angus McLeod Park
  • Dirtseller Mountain

Reference

STD testing in Lyerly, GA: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Georgia 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 Georgia, 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)

Georgia 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 Georgia

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 Lyerly, GA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get same-day or walk-in testing near Lyerly, GA?

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

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

Medicaid generally covers STD testing, and public clinics test for free regardless of coverage.

Is there free STD testing near Lyerly, GA?

Yes, Georgia Department of Public Health (7.2 mi) offers free testing, and public clinics serve the uninsured.

Which tests are offered near Lyerly, GA?

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 Chattooga County?

About 226 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Georgia average.

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

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

Clinic or at-home test, which is better near Lyerly, GA?

A clinic offers same-day answers and on-site treatment; an at-home kit trades that for privacy and convenience, both use real lab testing.

Should I get tested for STDs while pregnant?

Yes, the CDC recommends STI screening early in pregnancy, since untreated infections can affect the baby.

What is expedited partner therapy?

Expedited partner therapy lets a provider treat a partner without an exam, where state law allows.

How do I prepare for an STD test near Lyerly, GA?

Just note your exposure dates and symptoms; for urine tests, hold off urinating ~1 hour before.

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