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

Chlamydia cases in Charleston County run about 17% higher than the US average. Whether it's your first STI test or a routine screening in Meggett, South Carolina, consider whether you'd benefit more from in-person guidance and immediate treatment or the convenience of self-collecting a sample at home. This directory lists your options below.

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STD testing near Meggett, SC

6 testing options are listed for Meggett, SC. The nearest, Fetter Health Care Network, is about 3.2 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.

Highest rated 3.2 miles

Fetter Health Care Network

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Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 16 reviews

A public STD-testing location about 3 miles from Meggett.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
5225 State Hwy 165, Hollywood, SC 29449
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 3.2 miles

Hollywood Family Health Center

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Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 16 reviews

Hollywood Family Health Center in Hollywood welcomes walk-ins for STI screening, so no appointment stands between a patient and same-day testing for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. Federal qualification anchors its sliding-scale fees to household income, making a single visit financially realistic across a wide range of budgets.

Sliding-scale
Address
5225 Highway 165, Hollywood, SC 29449
Website
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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3.1 out of 5 from 60 reviews
Address
1941 Savage Road, Charleston, SC 29407 16.1 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 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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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 2.8 out of 5 from 101 reviews
Address
8 Farmfield Avenue, Charleston, SC 29407 17.1 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 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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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 2.8 out of 5 from 111 reviews
Address
3825 Faber Place Drive, North Charleston, SC 29405 18.1 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 2.8 out of 5 from 178 reviews
Address
105A Harth Place, Summerville, SC 29485 19.6 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 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 Meggett, 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 Meggett, SC

The nearest testing center is about 3 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Meggett, 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 Meggett, SC

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

  • Trident Dermatology

    9295 Medical Plaza Drive, Suite A, North Charleston, SC 29406

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Coastal Fertility Specialists

    1375 Hospital Drive, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

  • Roper Emergency Service-Northwoods LAB

    7832 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29406

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 685 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Meggett. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 236 offer telehealth.

  • Dennis Besong, MD

    Family medicine · 5225 Hwy 165, Hollywood

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  • George Book, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 1003 Landfall Way, Johns Island

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  • Sarah Relyea-Logan, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 345 Freshfields Drive, Johns Island

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  • Allahna Coggins, MD

    OB-GYN · 3627 Maybank Highway, Johns Island

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  • Kevin Hinson, DO

    Internal medicine · 501 Hayes Park Boulevard, Johns Island

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  • Brittney Rodriguez, MD

    Internal medicine · 3351 Maybank Highway, Johns Island

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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 Meggett, SC

No pharmacy near Meggett, 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.

  • Delta Pharmacy & Medical Supply

    3.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Piggly Wiggly Pharmacy

    3.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Vincents Drug Store

    9.6 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • CVS Pharmacy 11 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Kerr Drug 613

    11 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Meggett, 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 Meggett, 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 Charleston County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Charleston County, the county that includes Meggett, compare with South Carolina and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~7% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#26 of 46 South Carolina counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 43% of the state

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

Charleston County South Carolina U.S. ▲▼ = Charleston County vs the state average
Infection Charleston County South Carolina United States
Chlamydia
577.3 2,450 cases ▼ 6%
612.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
192.8 818 cases ▼ 13%
222.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
18.9 80 cases ▲ 9%
17.3 15.8
Syphilis (early)
16.5 70 cases ▼ 12%
18.8 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
14.4 61 cases ▲ 23%
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 Charleston County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 21% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 400 800 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Charleston County, chlamydia has fallen from 695.9 to 577.3 per 100,000 (17%), gonorrhea has fallen from 330.9 to 192.8 per 100,000 (42%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 18.6 to 18.9 per 100,000 (2%).

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 Meggett, SC

Adults uninsured
11.5%
No routine checkup
16.8%
No transportation
9.9%
Binge drinking
16.2%
Frequent mental distress
14.9%
Depression
20%
Below poverty line
14%
Primary-care ratio
807 : 1
Charleston County
  • Primary-care shortage score 19 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 55.6
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 43rd 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 Charleston County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Charleston 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
465 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
78cases countywide
On PrEP (coverage)
44.2%

Charleston County HIV care continuum (2023)

Charleston County recorded 21.3 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 18.3 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Charleston County residents living with HIV, 76.8% are in care · 50.8% 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 Charleston County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Meggett, SC

Manor Park and Pineland Park anchor a community where most households have put down roots: nearly nine in ten residents own their homes, and the majority are married adults making health decisions as part of a shared life rather than on their own. That coupled stability shapes how people here think about routine care: conversations about testing tend to happen between partners, or get folded into the rhythms of a household already managing work, property, and family schedules together. With more than half the adult population outside the labor force, many likely retired or semi-retired, the younger adults living here represent a smaller slice of daily life than in most South Carolina towns.

Yet people in their late teens and twenties carry disproportionate exposure to STIs precisely because those are the years when relationships are still forming. Charleston County's STI figures reflect trends common across coastal South Carolina, and staying current on screening means not letting the quiet remove of a place like Meggett become a reason to let that lapse. Because the county's numbers apply just as much to someone driving home past Meggett County Park as to anyone in the city itself.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Meggett, SC

Walkability 10.45 / 20 · Below average

At 10.45/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Meggett 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 Meggett, South Carolina, EasySTD

ZIP 29449 snapshot

Residents
7,761
Median age
48.4
Median income
$67,250

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 29449 area around Meggett: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Meggett alone.

Meggett sits in Charleston County, ZIP 29449. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Meggett County Park
  • Meggett Park & Playground
  • Manor Park
  • Pineland Park

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Charleston 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 Meggett-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 Meggett 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 Meggett, SC

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Meggett, SC?

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

How much does STD testing cost near Meggett, SC?

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

Is there free HIV testing near Meggett, SC?

Yes, free HIV testing is available at public clinics in the area.

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

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

How common is chlamydia in Charleston County?

Charleston County reported ~577 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the South Carolina average.

Can I get PrEP near Meggett, SC?

Yes, PrEP, a daily pill that helps prevent HIV in HIV-negative people, is available in the area.

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.

How long do results take near Meggett, SC?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

How is trichomoniasis tested near Meggett, SC?

A urine test or swab finds trichomoniasis, one of the most treatable STIs.

Is herpes curable?

Herpes isn't curable, but daily or as-needed antiviral medicine controls outbreaks and lowers the chance of passing it on.

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