Syphilis in Marion County runs about 100% higher than the US average. If you need testing after possible exposure or for routine care in Marion County, South Carolina, you'll find public clinics cost-effective, private labs prioritizing speed, and at-home kits convenient. Your options are listed below.
Available testing centers
9 testing options are listed for Marion, SC. The nearest, Health Care Partners of South Carolina, is about 1.5 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.
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.
Health Care Partners of South Carolina in Marion folds STI testing and treatment into a community health practice that also handles family planning and TB care: appointments required, sliding-scale fees apply to all, and same-visit treatment is available for bacterial infections, with Spanish-language care on staff.
The testing panel at Health Care Partners extends to herpes simplex and both hepatitis B and hepatitis C alongside the standard gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV screens: meaning a single appointment can surface infections that a narrower panel would simply miss, and treatment or management can begin from there.
Substance-use treatment runs through the same practice as STI care, which means patients managing both don't have to coordinate between separate providers. Clinical information stays connected and follow-through is easier to sustain.
Spanish-language services at Health Care Partners are delivered by staff, so clinical conversations about symptoms, treatment regimens, and follow-up schedules happen directly: no relay, no delay between question and clinician answer.
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English, Spanish
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Listing verified Oct 2025 · Source: CDC NPIN + HRSA
South Carolina Department of Public Health in Mullins tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV on a sliding-scale fee open to everyone, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections; an appointment is required, and prevention tools including PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP are all available here.
South Carolina Department of Public Health in Mullins prescribes PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP under one roof, meaning a patient's prevention strategy can shift over time without rebuilding a clinical relationship from scratch each time circumstances change.
Many clinics identify a hepatitis C infection and send patients elsewhere to manage it, South Carolina Department of Public Health in Mullins carries treatment on-site, so a confirmed diagnosis leads directly to care rather than to a separate provider search.
Herpes frequently goes untested because clinics limit their panel to gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV. South Carolina Department of Public Health in Mullins adds herpes to that list, giving a more complete picture of sexual health in a single visit.
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Listing verified Mar 2026 · Source: CDC NPIN
CareSouth Carolina in Latta requires an appointment and covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, rapid and conventional HIV, and hepatitis C testing in a single visit, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, sliding-scale fees for everyone, and hepatitis A and B vaccines available.
CareSouth Carolina offers Spanish directly and interpretation for other languages, which means clinical conversations (about results, treatment, and next steps) happen in the language you use to make decisions. That continuity keeps nothing lost between the appointment and the follow-through.
CareSouth Carolina tests for hepatitis C in addition to gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, so a single appointment covers viral and bacterial exposures together. Catching hepatitis C at the same visit means treatment can be set in motion without a separate specialist detour.
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English, Interpretation Services Available for Non-English Languages, Spanish
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Listing verified Nov 2025 · Source: CDC NPIN + HRSA
HopeHealth in Florence tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and hepatitis C, all on a sliding scale with free HIV testing available: bacterial infections treated same visit, vaccines offered, and an appointment is required.
For anyone navigating STI care without a primary physician to coordinate billing or absorb costs, HopeHealth's across-the-board no-fee structure means the full scope of services (testing, treatment, and vaccines) is available without a financial ceiling attached to any line item.
People without a regular provider who need hepatitis C screening alongside gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV testing will find HopeHealth covers all five in one appointment. An expanded panel that handles the fuller picture of bloodborne and sexually transmitted infection risk together.
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Listing verified May 2026 · Source: CDC NPIN + HRSA
CareSouth Carolina Dillon Center, in Dillon, earns its federally qualified designation partly by tying fees to income. No one is turned away because they can't pay full price. Walk-ins are welcome for STI screening covering syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia.
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Free tool · not a clinic
Testing too soon can miss an infection. Enter the date of possible exposure to see the earliest a test can reliably detect each 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.
Typical out-of-pocket ranges by option, actual cost depends on which tests you need.
Public / community clinic
Free HIV testing is common
Private lab (self-pay)
Never billed to insurance
At-home kit
Mailed to your door, private
Doctor / urgent care
Often $0 preventive with insurance
No centers match those filters. Clear the service-type filter or the opening-hours filters to see every center.
Every other option
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
The nearest testing center is about 2 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Marion, 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.
In-home collection
$79 & up
Best range: couples & full panels
$79 & up
Best value: single tests
$49 & up
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
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Marion 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.
2829 East Hwy 76, Mullins, SC 29574
CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Marion. 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
Beyond dedicated clinics, 275 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Marion. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 24 offer telehealth.
Alvin Abinsay, MD
Internal medicine · 1205 North Main Street, Marion
Sherry Ikalowych, MD
Internal medicine · 145 Palmetto Pointe Road, Marion
John Odom, MD
Family medicine · 3032 East Hwy 76, Mullins
Garrett Kent, MD
Family medicine · 511 South Main Street, Mullins
Shauna Hemingway, MD
OB-GYN · 2845 East Hwy 76, Mullins
James Carroll, MD
Family medicine · 2845 East Hwy 76, Mullins
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
No pharmacy near Marion, 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.
Professional Phcy of Marion
0.2 miBridgers Drug Store
0.3 mi
0.4 mi Specimen Collections, Courier and Ekg
1.1 miCarolina Pharmacy
1.9 miShowing the 5 closest pharmacies to Marion, SC.
Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.
Prevention & treatment
Testing is one step. For residents of Marion, 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.
Visit from $0 insured
Telehealth STI treatment and sexual-health care, delivered or to your pharmacy
$0 with most insurance
Free online PrEP & DoxyPEP: HIV prevention, home lab kits, no in-person visit
From $0 insured
Telehealth PrEP & DoxyPEP with at-home testing and ongoing monitoring
Visit from $39
Online STI treatment & DoxyPEP: same-day prescriptions to your pharmacy
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
How reported STI rates in Marion County, the county that includes Marion, compare with South Carolina 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.
#4 of 46 South Carolina counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 91% of the state
| Infection | Marion County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia | 1164.6 332 cases ▲ 90% | 612.1 | 492.2 |
| Gonorrhea | 399.9 114 cases ▲ 80% | 222.4 | 179.5 |
| Syphilis (P&S) | 31.6 9 cases ▲ 83% | 17.3 | 15.8 |
| Syphilis (early) | 24.6 7 cases ▲ 31% | 18.8 | 16 |
| Syphilis (late/unknown) | 10.5 3 cases ▼ 10% | 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.
Between 2020 and 2023 in Marion County, chlamydia has risen from 1052 to 1164.6 per 100,000 (11%), gonorrhea has fallen from 486.6 to 399.9 per 100,000 (18%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 27.4 to 31.6 per 100,000 (15%).
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
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 Marion County.
Local HIV snapshot
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.
Marion County HIV care continuum (2023)
Marion County recorded 37.1 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 18.3 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Marion County residents living with HIV, 82.1% are in care · 69.6% 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 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.
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 Marion County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
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Local context
Marion's majority-renter status, more than half the city's households pay monthly rent rather than hold a deed, tells you something real about financial flexibility here. At $550 a month, that rent is low by most comparisons, but it lands against a job market where a significant share of working-age adults sit outside the labor force entirely, and unemployment runs well above national norms. When money is counted carefully and work is uncertain, a clinic visit can feel like one more competing expense, even when the cost is modest.
That reality matters most for the younger adults moving through their late teens and twenties along North Main Street and out toward US 501 Business: the crowd for whom STI rates nationally are sharpest, and for whom an inconvenient or costly appointment is simply one that gets skipped. The average household in Marion runs closer to three and a half people than to two, and only about a third of adults are married: meaning many people are navigating relationships, shared housing, and limited incomes simultaneously. Screening quietly fits that life best when the option is close to the Museum of Marion County end of town or along East Liberty Street, requiring neither a long drive nor an afternoon off work.
Getting there
At 5.66/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Marion 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.
ZIP 29571 snapshot
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 29571 area around Marion: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Marion alone.
Marion sits in Marion County, ZIP 29571. Local context that shapes where residents test:
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Nearby cities & towns
Just outside Marion? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
Reference
Everything to know before you test in Marion 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.
Based on current CDC screening recommendations.
| Group | Tests | How 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 |
Testing too early can return a false negative, confirm timing with a Marion-area provider.
| Infection | Earliest reliable test | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
These are the federal Medicare reference prices for processing each lab test. Public clinics and the community health centers serving Marion 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.
| Test | Reference price | CPT / 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.
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).
In South Carolina, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.
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 CarolinaSource: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.
Good to Know
Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.
The closest is Health Care Partners of South Carolina (1.5 mi); 6 options are within 30 miles.
Medicaid generally covers STD testing, and public clinics test for free regardless of coverage.
Yes, HopeHealth (15.1 mi) offers free testing, and public clinics serve the uninsured.
Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Rapid HIV, a full panel covers the common ones.
About 1,165 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), above the South Carolina average.
PrEP (HIV-prevention medicine for HIV-negative people) is available locally, any provider can prescribe it.
In South Carolina, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.
Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.
Likely yes, if you were past the window period; otherwise retest, and keep up routine screening with new partners.
A urine sample or a swab (genital, throat, or rectal) detects gonorrhea, often tested alongside chlamydia.
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