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

Concordia Parish reports about 33 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 residents, well above the US average. Whether you need testing after a possible exposure in Monterey, Louisiana, or as part of routine care there, you'll find that clinics may bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees, while many private labs let you pay a flat self-pay price. See the list below for appropriate services.

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STD testing near Monterey, LA

5 testing options are listed for Monterey, LA. The nearest, Louisiana Department of Health, is about 13.8 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.

Closest to you 13.8 miles

Louisiana Department of Health

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 4 reviews

Louisiana Department of Health in Jonesville takes walk-ins for testing covering HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and herpes, with same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs and hepatitis A and B vaccines available on a sliding-scale. All services provided at no fee.

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Every Service Here Carries Zero Cost

Whether you're paying out of pocket, between insurance plans, or without a regular provider, Louisiana Department of Health in Jonesville charges nothing for any service on its menu: testing, treatment, vaccines, and counseling alike. Sliding-scale fees apply to the structure, but the floor is zero.

Herpes Testing Included, No Second Trip

Leaving herpes off a panel means a gap that often only surfaces later, another appointment, another cost, another wait for an answer you needed the first time. Louisiana Department of Health in Jonesville tests for herpes alongside HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, so one visit closes the full picture.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
200 3rd Street, Jonesville, LA 71343
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Community health center 14.3 miles

Delta Med Clinic

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 28 reviews

A public safety-net rural health clinic about 14 miles from Monterey. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
1305 Fourth St Suite A, Jonesville, LA 71343
Website
Community health center 14.3 miles

Jonesville Medical Clinic

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Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 10 reviews

Jonesville Medical Clinic in Jonesville welcomes walk-ins for STI screening, no appointment needed. Federally qualified status means fees slide with income, so a single visit covering syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing fits a wide range of budgets without advance planning.

Sliding-scale
Address
904 First Street, Jonesville, LA 71343
Website
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Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 64 reviews
Address
5615-C Jackson Street, Alexandria, LA 71303 46.8 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
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  • Conventional HIV
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Address
5326 Oak Street, Saint Francisville, LA 70775 49.6 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 4:30 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 Monterey, 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.

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At-home STD testing in Monterey, LA

The nearest testing center is about 14 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Monterey, 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 Monterey, LA

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

  • Trinity Medical Clinical Laboratory

    6569 Hwy 84, Ferriday, LA 71334

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Fairbanks Orthopedic Center

    107 Front Street, Suite 2134, Vidalia, LA 71373

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
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  • Riverbridge Specialty Hospital

    209 Front Street, Vidalia, LA 71373

    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 Monterey. 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 Monterey, LA who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 36 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Monterey. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 3 offer telehealth.

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 Monterey, LA

No pharmacy near Monterey, 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.

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Monterey, 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 Monterey, 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 Concordia Parish: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Concordia Parish, the parish that includes Monterey, compare with Louisiana and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~29% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#19 of 64 Louisiana counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 70% of the state

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

Concordia Parish Louisiana U.S. ▲▼ = Concordia Parish vs the state average
Infection Concordia Parish Louisiana United States
Chlamydia
865 153 cases ▲ 9%
792.4 492.2
Gonorrhea
401.4 71 cases ▲ 39%
288.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
56.5 10 cases ▲ 116%
26.1 15.8
Syphilis (early)
17 3 cases ▼ 13%
19.6 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
90.5 16 cases ▲ 72%
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 Concordia Parish over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 14% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 450 900 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Concordia Parish, chlamydia has risen from 615.4 to 865 per 100,000 (41%), gonorrhea has fallen from 406.7 to 401.4 per 100,000 (1%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 26.8 to 56.5 per 100,000 (111%).

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 Monterey, LA

Adults uninsured
9.9%
No routine checkup
19.1%
No transportation
12.4%
Binge drinking
15.9%
Frequent mental distress
21.8%
Depression
31.1%
Below poverty line
40.4%
Primary-care ratio
4,594 : 1
Concordia Parish
  • Primary-care shortage score 17 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 50.8
  • 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 Concordia Parish.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Concordia Parish (2023)

People living with HIV
316 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
94

Concordia Parish HIV care continuum (2020)

Concordia Parish recorded 32.6 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2020), against 22.5 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Concordia Parish residents living with HIV, 66.7% are in care · 61.9% 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 Concordia Parish tests for syphilis.

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

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About Monterey, LA

Monterey, with its rural Concordia Parish backdrop, presents a unique challenge for young adults in their late teens and twenties who are still forming relationships and navigating their careers. Many residents here live in a household with multiple family members, and nearly half of the adult population is married.

The local workforce is characterized by a relatively low labor-force participation rate, and those who are employed often work non-traditional hours. With a significant portion of households earning higher incomes, there is a notable economic stability in the area. However, this stability is contrasted with a higher unemployment rate, which may impact the financial security of some residents. Given the rural spread of Concordia Parish, getting to the nearest clinic can be a considerable undertaking, especially for those with busy schedules or limited transportation options.

For residents who call Monterey home, taking care of one's health can be a challenge. With many homeowners and large households, daily life can be busy. For young adults, having convenient access to low-friction screening matters. The options listed on this page can help.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Monterey, LA

Walkability 3.1 / 20 · Least walkable

At 3.1/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Monterey 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 5 STD & STI testing locations in Monterey, Louisiana, EasySTD

ZIP 71354 snapshot

Residents
1,382
Median age
38.4
Median income
$44,961

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 71354 area around Monterey: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Monterey alone.

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Concordia 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 Monterey-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 Monterey 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 Monterey, LA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where can I get tested for STDs in Monterey, LA?

The closest is Louisiana Department of Health (13.8 mi); 3 options are within 30 miles.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

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

Can I get tested in Monterey, LA without insurance?

Yes, community and public clinics test the uninsured, with sliding-scale fees.

Which tests are offered near Monterey, LA?

Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Herpes, Trichomoniasis, a full panel covers the common ones.

How common is chlamydia in Concordia Parish?

About 865 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), above the Louisiana average.

Can I test at home near Monterey, LA?

Yes, at-home kits ship to 71354; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.

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.

I tested negative, am I fully in the clear?

Likely yes, if you were past the window period; otherwise retest, and keep up routine screening with new partners.

Is drug-resistant gonorrhea a concern?

Resistance is rising, which is why the CDC advises a particular treatment; don't self-treat, get tested and treated correctly.

I tested positive, what are the next steps?

Start treatment, tell recent partners so they can test, avoid sex until cleared, and retest if advised, most STIs resolve with care.

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