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

Gonorrhea cases in Bolivar County run about 23% higher than the US average. If you live in Merigold, Mississippi, and are wondering about STI testing whether you have symptoms or just want peace of mind, clinics may bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees, while many private labs let you pay a flat self-pay price. See options below.

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STD testing near Merigold, MS

4 testing options are listed for Merigold, MS. The nearest, Delta Health Center, is about 2.7 miles away. Compare 3 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 2.7 miles

Delta Health Center

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 253 reviews

Delta Health Center in Mound Bayou tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, and HIV on a sliding-scale fee open to everyone; bacterial STIs can be treated the same visit, and an appointment is required to be seen.

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Herpes Testing Closes the Diagnostic Gap

Stopping at the standard four infections can leave herpes undiagnosed and unmanaged, a gap that compounds over time. Delta Health Center includes herpes testing in its panel, so one appointment in Mound Bayou covers the infection that a narrower workup would have missed entirely.

PrEP and PEP Prescribed Here Directly

Delta Health Center prescribes both PrEP and PEP on-site, meaning prevention medication is written by the same clinical team rather than deferred elsewhere. That continuity keeps dosing timelines intact and ties the prescription to ongoing care at one address.

Ryan White Funding Carries HIV Care Past the Test

Ryan White funding at Delta Health Center means a reactive HIV result doesn't terminate the clinical relationship, it extends it. The same center that runs the rapid or conventional test also manages ongoing HIV/AIDS medical treatment, keeping the care continuous rather than fractured across providers.

Tests & treats Ryan White HIV care Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
702 Martin Luther King Road, Building B Mound Bayou, MS 38762
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Best for free testing 6.1 miles

Mississippi State Department of Health

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Mississippi State Department of Health in Cleveland operates through the public health infrastructure, meaning gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis testing sit alongside TB screening, family planning, and partner notification in a single appointment-based clinic. All on a sliding scale, with HIV testing free.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
711 3rd Street, Cleveland, MS 38732
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday Closed
  • 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
Website
Community health center 6.5 miles

East-End Family Medical Clinic

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 7 reviews

A public safety-net rural health clinic about 7 miles from Merigold. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
140 North Street, Cleveland, MS 38732
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American Esoteric Laboratories

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Address
1300 Sunset Drive, Grenada, MS 38901 52.1 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 Closed
  • 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 Merigold, MS

Beyond the dedicated testing centers above: at-home kits by mail, hospital labs certified for STI testing, local clinicians who can order a panel during a regular visit, pharmacies for self-test kits and prescriptions, and online PrEP & treatment.

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At-home STD testing in Merigold, MS

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

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

  • Family Medical Clinic

    803 1st Street, Cleveland, MS 38732

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Bolivar Physician's Practices

    907 East Sunflower Rd Suite 102, Cleveland, MS 38732

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Cleveland Medical Clinic

    810 East Sunflower Road Suite 100-A, Cleveland, MS 38732

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 29 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Merigold. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 1 offer telehealth.

  • Frank Brown, MD

    Internal medicine · 702 Martin Luther King Street, Mound Bayou

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  • Mark Spence, MD

    OB-GYN · 702 Martin Luther King Street, Mound Bayou

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  • Mark Blackwood, MD

    OB-GYN · 803 1st Street, Cleveland

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  • Aaron Amos, MD

    Family medicine · 901 East Sunflower Road, Cleveland

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  • Charles Brock, MD

    Family medicine · 905 East Sunflower Road, Cleveland

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  • Bradley Baugh, MD

    OB-GYN · 907 East Sunflower Road, Cleveland

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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 Merigold, MS

No pharmacy near Merigold, MS publishes an STD-related service or holds a current CLIA testing certificate, so these are simply the closest. Contact a location directly to confirm counter hours, services, prices, and availability before visiting.

  • Delta Health Center

    2.9 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Pharmedium Services

    5.4 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 5.8 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Kroger Pharmacy 6.0 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Haire Drug Center

    6.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 6.3 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Merigold, MS.

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 Merigold, 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 Bolivar County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Bolivar County, the county that includes Merigold, compare with Mississippi and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~48% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#25 of 82 Mississippi counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 70% of the state

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

Bolivar County Mississippi U.S. ▲▼ = Bolivar County vs the state average
Infection Bolivar County Mississippi United States
Chlamydia
821.6 238 cases ▲ 17%
700.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
220.9 64 cases ▼ 12%
251.1 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
17.3 5 cases ▼ 43%
30.1 15.8
Syphilis (early)
3.5 1 cases ▼ 79%
16.3 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
62.1 18 cases ▼ 4%
64.8 29.5

Rates per 100,000 population, 2023. Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county, state & U.S., all-ages basis). Population figures: U.S. Census Bureau ACS. These figures are the latest available surveillance estimates. Bars are scaled to the highest rate shown.

Reading these numbers: reported case rates only count infections that were actually tested for and diagnosed, so they track local screening effort as much as true spread: a higher rate can reflect more testing, a lower one less. Either way, most STIs cause no symptoms, so treat the figures above as context rather than a verdict, and test on the CDC's schedule regardless of how your area looks.

Reported STD rates in Bolivar County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 21% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 550 1100 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Bolivar County, chlamydia has fallen from 1097.3 to 821.6 per 100,000 (25%), gonorrhea has fallen from 545.4 to 220.9 per 100,000 (59%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 9.9 to 17.3 per 100,000 (75%).

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 Merigold, MS

Adults uninsured
14.8%
No routine checkup
17.6%
No transportation
14.7%
Binge drinking
12.2%
Frequent mental distress
18.3%
Depression
20.7%
Below poverty line
10.6%
Primary-care ratio
2,021 : 1
Bolivar County
  • Primary-care shortage score 25 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 34
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 99th 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 Bolivar County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Bolivar County (2023)

Federal priority area: Mississippi is one of the U.S. jurisdictions prioritized under the Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative: targeted federal funding to expand local HIV testing, PrEP, and prevention.

People living with HIV
488 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
71

Bolivar County HIV care continuum (2021)

Bolivar County recorded 36.2 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2021), against 21.3 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Bolivar County residents living with HIV, 71.9% are in care · 51.8% 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 Bolivar County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Merigold, MS

Merigold sits in the fertile Delta, where the seasons turn the landscape from green to gold and back again, and where young adults make up a visible part of the working and student population. Routine STI screening fits naturally into health habits here: the kind of care you arrange alongside a physical or dental visit, without fanfare or delay. Testing clinics and health providers in and around Merigold listed on this page offer confidential screening on a straightforward schedule, with results that stay between you and your provider. The Mound Bayou Museum of African American Culture and History anchors local pride in the region's deep roots, and that same spirit of community self-determination extends to how people approach their own health decisions. Young adults in Merigold know that early detection of treatable infections prevents complications and protects partners; there's no shame in asking for a test or in walking into a clinic for one.

Confidentiality isn't negotiable, it's built into how these services work. Access to testing means you don't have to travel far or wait weeks for an appointment. Whether you're between jobs, settling into a new relationship, or simply keeping yourself healthy, screening is straightforward and affordable. The providers available here understand that this care matters, and they treat it with the directness and respect it deserves.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Merigold, MS

Walkability 4.52 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.52/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Merigold 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 4 STD & STI testing locations in Merigold, Mississippi, EasySTD

ZIP 38759 snapshot

Residents
1,409
Median age
43.8
Median income
$72,841

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 38759 area around Merigold: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Merigold alone.

Merigold sits in Bolivar County, ZIP 38759. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Mound Bayou Museum of African American Culture and History

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Bolivar County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Mississippi law. If you have symptoms right now, our confidential symptom checker maps them to the tests worth considering.

Who should test, and when

CDC screening schedule + each infection's detection window

Who should get tested, and how often

Based on current CDC screening recommendations.

GroupTestsHow often
Everyone aged 13–64 HIV At least once
Sexually active women under 25 Chlamydia, gonorrhea Every year
Women 25+ with new or multiple partners Chlamydia, gonorrhea Every year
Pregnant people HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B & C, chlamydia Early in pregnancy
Gay & bisexual men (MSM) Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV Every 3–6 months
Anyone who shares injection equipment HIV, hepatitis B & C At least yearly
All adults at least once Hepatitis C At least once

When to test: STD detection windows

Testing too early can return a false negative, confirm timing with a Merigold-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 Merigold often test free or on a sliding scale; private labs and at-home kits bundle several tests into one fee. Use this as a per-test benchmark before you pay out of pocket, or see the full guide to STD test costs for insurance, free, and at-home options.

TestReference priceCPT / HCPCS
Chlamydia (NAAT) $47.80 87491
Gonorrhea (NAAT) $47.80 87591
Trichomoniasis (NAAT) $47.76 87661
HIV-1/2 antigen/antibody $26.87 87389
HIV-1/2 antibody $22.44 86703
Syphilis (RPR/VDRL) $5.61 86592
Syphilis (treponemal antibody) $17.49 86780
Herpes (HSV NAAT) $47.76 87529
Hepatitis B surface antigen $15.33 87340
Hepatitis C antibody $29.16 86803

Source: Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule, CMS, 2025 rates (data.cms.gov). Reference rate for the lab assay only: a clinic visit, sample collection, or a bundled multi-test panel may cost more. Medicaid and most insurers cover STD screening at no out-of-pocket cost.

Confidentiality & consent in Mississippi

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

Two things that actually depend on Mississippi law: who can consent, and whether partners can be treated without their own visit. Everything else about testing privately is the same nationwide (see below).

Can a minor consent on their own?

In Mississippi, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

Mississippi permits Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT): if you test positive for chlamydia or gonorrhea, your provider can give you medication (or a prescription) to pass to your partner, no separate exam or appointment needed for them.

Keeping a test private works the same in every state. Whether an STD test shows on insurance (the EOB), how to test anonymously, and self-pay options that leave no insurance trail don’t change by location.

Learn more about confidential STD testing in Mississippi

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

Good to Know

STD testing FAQs for Merigold, MS

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

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

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

How much does STD testing cost near Merigold, MS?

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

Can I get tested in Merigold, MS without insurance?

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

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

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

How common is chlamydia in Bolivar County?

Bolivar County reported ~822 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above the Mississippi average.

Can I get PrEP near Merigold, MS?

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 Mississippi without a parent?

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

Should I get tested for herpes near Merigold, MS?

Herpes isn't in standard panels unless you have symptoms, a sore can be swabbed, or a blood test discussed with a provider.

How is trichomoniasis tested near Merigold, MS?

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

What should I do after sexual assault?

Go to an ER or call RAINN (800-656-4673); they provide testing, PEP, and support right away.

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