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STD Testing in Merryville, LA: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Syphilis reports in Beauregard Parish run about 83% lower than the US average. If you live in Merryville, Louisiana and need STI testing for a one-time concern or regular check-ups, consider that community and public clinics are often low-cost or free, while private labs tend to offer faster results and more flexible scheduling. We've listed your options below.

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STD testing near Merryville, LA

6 testing options are listed for Merryville, LA. The nearest, Iberia Comprehensive Community Health Center, is about 0.8 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.

How to read these listings

Listings tagged Community health center are federally funded health centers and rural clinics that treat everyone regardless of insurance or ability to pay: required to bill on a sliding fee scale and provide confidential care, and in many states minors may consent to their own STI testing. A Title X tag flags centers funded for confidential family-planning services; confirm current participation when you call.

Source: CMS FQHC & Rural Health Clinic enrollment files (data.cms.gov), refreshed quarterly. Title X status reflects the latest OPA grantee list.

Community health center 0.8 miles

Iberia Comprehensive Community Health Center

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 167 reviews

Iberia Comprehensive Community Health Center, in Fields, roots STI care inside its broader community health mission: gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia, and HIV testing paired with treatment and family planning, on a sliding-scale fee with insurance and Medicaid accepted. An appointment is required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
567 Walker Street, Fields, LA 70653
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 7:00 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 – 2:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 15.0 miles

Hospital Service District No 2 of Parish of Beauregard State of la

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Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 357 reviews

A public safety-net rural health clinic about 15 miles from Merryville. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
495 West 8th Street, Deridder, LA 70634
Website
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Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 40 reviews
Address
305 West 7th Street, Deridder, LA 70634 15.1 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 29 reviews
Address
231 East Milam Street, Jasper, TX 75951 30.4 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 – 1:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 32 reviews
Address
4070 Nelson Road, Lake Charles, LA 70605 42.8 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 – 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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Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 57 reviews
Address
3729 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA 70605 43.3 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 6:00 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 Merryville, LA

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 Merryville, LA

The nearest testing center is less than a mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Merryville, 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 Merryville, LA

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

  • Beauregard Memorial Hospital

    600 South Pine Street, Deridder, LA 70634

    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 Merryville. 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 Merryville, LA who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 43 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Merryville. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 19 offer telehealth.

  • Flynn Taylor, MD

    Family medicine · 1332 Blankenship Drive, Deridder

    Directions

  • Steven Farquhar, MD

    Internal medicine · 495 West 8th Street, Deridder

    Call Directions

  • Jonathon Sossamon, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 403 West 8th Street, Deridder

    Call Directions

  • Jose Ochoa, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 600 South Pine Street, Deridder

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  • Helen Makinde-Ajayi, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 600 South Pine Street, Deridder

    Call Directions

  • Marla Kelly, MD

    OB-GYN · 600 South Pine Street, Deridder

    Directions

These are registry-listed clinicians, not dedicated STD-testing clinics. CMS records do not independently verify current licensure, testing services, availability, price, or new-patient status. Confirm each detail before booking. Source: CMS Doctors & Clinicians.

Nearby pharmacies

Pharmacies near Merryville, LA

No pharmacy near Merryville, LA 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.

  • Brookshire Brothers Pharmacy

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Thrifty Way Pharmacy

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Newton Family Pharmacy

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 16 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Merryville, LA.

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 Merryville, 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 Beauregard Parish: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Beauregard Parish, the parish that includes Merryville, compare with Louisiana and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~30% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#64 of 64 Louisiana counties for chlamydia, among the lowest in the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Beauregard Parish vs Louisiana vs U.S.

Beauregard Parish Louisiana U.S. ▲▼ = Beauregard Parish vs the state average
Infection Beauregard Parish Louisiana United States
Chlamydia
274.3 101 cases ▼ 65%
792.4 492.2
Gonorrhea
78.7 29 cases ▼ 73%
288.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
2.7 1 cases ▼ 90%
26.1 15.8
Syphilis (early)
2.7 1 cases ▼ 86%
19.6 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
21.7 8 cases ▼ 59%
52.6 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 Beauregard Parish over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 21% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 175 350 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Beauregard Parish, chlamydia has fallen from 279.1 to 274.3 per 100,000 (2%), gonorrhea has risen from 73.9 to 78.7 per 100,000 (6%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 5.5 to 2.7 per 100,000 (51%).

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 Merryville, LA

Adults uninsured
9%
No routine checkup
18.8%
No transportation
10.4%
Binge drinking
16.6%
Frequent mental distress
20.7%
Depression
30%
Below poverty line
14.4%
Primary-care ratio
2,287 : 1
Beauregard Parish
  • Primary-care shortage score 15 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 49.3
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 55th 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 Beauregard Parish.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Beauregard Parish (2023)

People living with HIV
160 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
93

Beauregard Parish HIV care continuum (2023)

Among Beauregard Parish residents living with HIV, 77.8% are in care · 64.4% are virally suppressed. Early, routine testing is what moves these numbers: it is the entry point to PrEP, treatment, and viral suppression.

Sources: AIDSVu (Emory/Gilead) · CDC AHEAD · CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county care continuum). The CDC recommends everyone aged 13–64 test for HIV at least once: every lab and clinic listed above offers HIV testing, and free rapid HIV testing is available at a local health department.

Pregnant or planning to be?

Congenital syphilis is the fastest-rising STI: what to test, and when

Congenital syphilis, passed from parent to baby in pregnancy, is the fastest-rising STI in the country. U.S. cases climbed from 2,163 in 2020 to 3,882 in 2023. It is almost entirely preventable: the CDC recommends a syphilis test at the first prenatal visit, and every clinic and lab listed for Beauregard Parish tests for syphilis.

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

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About Merryville, LA

Merryville's name carries the spirit of early settlers who found reason to celebrate in this corner of Beauregard Parish, and that same resilience marks how the town approaches health today. The Merryville Historical Society and Museum reflects a community rooted in its past, while residents, ranging from young adults establishing themselves to extended families living under one roof, navigate present-day realities with practical awareness. STI testing in and around Merryville serves people at life stages when a confidential health check becomes routine: moving into new relationships, starting fresh chapters, or simply staying informed. The town's modest cost of living means that affordability matters when choosing where to get tested.

Merryville's mix of single households and multigenerational homes means testing needs are as varied as the people who live here. A young adult in their twenties might seek screening after a new partnership; an older family member might do the same as part of annual care. What binds these decisions is the expectation that what happens during a test stays private, a baseline for any clinic worth trusting. Testing providers listed on this page understand Merryville's rhythms.

Residents here tend to know their community well, which is precisely why discretion and professional confidentiality aren't luxuries but requirements. Results remain between you and your healthcare provider, with no surprises shared beyond that boundary.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Merryville, LA

Walkability 3.7 / 20 · Least walkable

At 3.7/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Merryville 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 Merryville, Louisiana, EasySTD

ZIP 70653 snapshot

Residents
3,297
Median age
38.3
Median income
$60,625

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 70653 area around Merryville: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Merryville alone.

Merryville sits in Beauregard Parish, ZIP 70653. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Merryville Historical Society and Museum

Reference

STD testing in Merryville, LA: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Beauregard Parish: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Louisiana 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 Merryville-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 Merryville 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 Louisiana

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

Two things that actually depend on Louisiana 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 Louisiana, 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)

Louisiana 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 Louisiana

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 Merryville, LA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Merryville, LA?

There are 3 options within a 30-mile drive.

How much does STD testing cost near Merryville, LA?

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

Can I get tested in Merryville, LA without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near Merryville, LA?

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

How common is chlamydia in Beauregard Parish?

Beauregard Parish reported ~274 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Louisiana average.

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

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

How long do results take near Merryville, LA?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

How is trichomoniasis tested near Merryville, LA?

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

Should I get tested for herpes near Merryville, LA?

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

What samples are used for STD testing near Merryville, LA?

Usually urine or a swab for chlamydia/gonorrhea, and blood for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis.

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