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STD Testing in Montier, MO: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Gonorrhea in Shannon County is reported at about 92% lower than the US average. If you are looking for a one-time concern or regular check-ups in Montier, Missouri, consider that community and public clinics are often low-cost or free, while private labs tend to offer faster results and more flexible scheduling. Weigh these options when exploring the list below.

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STD testing near Montier, MO

6 testing options are listed for Montier, MO. The nearest, Mercy, is about 4.7 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 4.7 miles

Mercy

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 9 reviews

Mercy in Birch Tree accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurance, with sliding-scale fees and donations accepted for those paying out of pocket: covering gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, rapid and conventional HIV, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB, with same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs. Appointments are required.

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DoxyPEP Prescribed Here, No Outside Referral

Mercy carries DoxyPEP as a standing service: meaning anyone without a regular prescribing provider, or someone paying out of pocket on a sliding scale, can access the medication directly here rather than navigating a separate specialty appointment. That makes Birch Tree's Mercy a practical first stop for doxycycline-based bacterial STI prevention.

Herpes and Three Hepatitis Types Tested On-Site

Beyond the core four, Mercy's panel runs hepatitis A, B, and C antibody tests alongside herpes testing: each drawn, processed, and interpreted within the same clinical visit. Hepatitis A and B vaccines are stocked on-site, so a reactive hepatitis result can move directly into a vaccination conversation without scheduling a separate encounter.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale DoxyPEP
Address
9138 O Banion Street, Birch Tree, MO 65438
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 7.0 miles

Ozarks Medical Center

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 116 reviews

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

Address
220 North Elm Street, Mt. View, MO 65548
Website
Community health center 7.2 miles

Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 44 reviews

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

Address
104 East Highway 60, Mountain View, MO 65548
Website
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American Esoteric Laboratories

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
936 Ida Street, Poplar Bluff, MO 66.1 miles away
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
1605 Martin Springs Drive, Rolla, MO 67.3 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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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
100 Hospital Drive, Lebanon, MO 75.7 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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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 Montier, MO

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 Montier, MO

The nearest testing center is about 5 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Montier, 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.

Local clinicians

Clinicians near Montier, MO 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 Montier. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 2 offer telehealth.

  • Druery Dixon, MD

    Family medicine · 220 North Elm Street, Mountain View

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  • Victoria Godwin, MD

    Family medicine · 100 West US Hwy 60, Mountain View

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  • Derek Morrison, DO Telehealth

    Family medicine · 857 East Main Street, Willow Springs

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  • Deborah Sheehan, DO

    Family medicine · 1202 East Main Street, Willow Springs

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  • Edward Henegar, DO

    Family medicine · 1013 North College Street, West Plains

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  • Carrie Finke, MD

    Internal medicine · 1137 Independence Drive, West Plains

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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 Montier, MO

No pharmacy near Montier, MO 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.

  • Walgreens 7.1 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
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  • Walmart Pharmacy 7.2 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
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  • Liberty Pharmacy

    8.0 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Lexis Medicine

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • C&P Alton Ventures

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Mike Stuart Enterprises

    20 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Montier, MO.

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 Montier, 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 Shannon County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Shannon County, the county that includes Montier, compare with Missouri and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~36% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#91 of 115 Missouri counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 21% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Shannon County vs Missouri vs U.S.

Shannon County Missouri U.S. ▲▼ = Shannon County vs the state average
Infection Shannon County Missouri United States
Chlamydia
152 11 cases ▼ 70%
498.6 492.2
Gonorrhea
13.8 1 cases ▼ 93%
201.9 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 21.5 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 12.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
13.8 1 cases ▼ 59%
33.8 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 Shannon County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 9% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 100 200 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Shannon County, chlamydia has risen from 113.8 to 152 per 100,000 (34%), gonorrhea has fallen from 14.2 to 13.8 per 100,000 (3%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 13.9 to 13.9 per 100,000.

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 Montier, MO

Adults uninsured
10.1%
No routine checkup
20.7%
No transportation
8.9%
Binge drinking
14.4%
Frequent mental distress
18.1%
Depression
24.9%
Below poverty line
21.1%
Primary-care ratio
7,106 : 1
Shannon County
  • Primary-care shortage score 17 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 52.2
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 44th 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 Shannon County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Shannon County (2023)

Federal priority area: Missouri 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
115 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
66

Shannon County HIV care continuum (2023)

Shannon County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 10.6 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Shannon County residents living with HIV, 100% are in care · 100% 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 Shannon County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Montier, MO

A trip to Creekside Park on a weekend or a weekday afternoon around Montier draws people outdoors, and it's during those ordinary moments that health questions surface. Especially for young adults navigating the years when sexual health screening becomes part of regular care. STI testing in and around Montier is available through the providers listed on this page, each offering the confidentiality that allows you to get answers without broadcasting your business to the whole county. The combination of a tight-knit setting and genuine privacy during a test creates a straightforward path: you schedule, you show up, you move forward with results that stay yours alone. Young adults in Montier (whether they've recently moved, started a relationship, or simply want baseline health information) find that testing here doesn't require a long wait or an explanation to anyone else.

Clinics and health services within reach understand that confidentiality isn't a courtesy; it's the foundation that makes screening actually happen. You control when you test, what you share afterward, and how you use the results. The landscape around Jeny Ridge and Angel Ridge reflects a community where people know one another, yet the health providers serving Montier respect the boundary between your personal care and your public life. That separation matters most when you're making decisions about your sexual health.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Montier, MO

Walkability 4.88 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.88/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Montier 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 Montier, Missouri, EasySTD

ZIP 65438 snapshot

Residents
2,616
Median age
51
Median income
$52,333

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 65438 area around Montier: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Montier alone.

Montier sits in Shannon County, ZIP 65438. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Jeny Ridge
  • Angel Ridge
  • Creekside Park

Reference

STD testing in Montier, MO: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Shannon County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Missouri 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 Montier-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 Montier 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 Missouri

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

Two things that actually depend on Missouri 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 Missouri, 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)

Missouri 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 Missouri

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 Montier, MO

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where can I get tested for STDs in Montier, MO?

The closest is Mercy (4.7 mi); 3 options are within 30 miles.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

Medicaid generally covers STD testing.

Can I get tested in Montier, MO without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Montier, MO?

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

How common is chlamydia in Shannon County?

About 152 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Missouri average.

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

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

Can I trust an at-home result?

Yes, from a reputable lab, confirm any positive with a clinician for treatment.

Can chlamydia have no symptoms?

Yes, most chlamydia infections cause no symptoms, so screening is the only reliable way to catch it.

What samples are used for STD testing near Montier, MO?

It depends: a blood draw covers HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis, while urine or a swab covers chlamydia and gonorrhea.

I had unprotected sex, should I get tested?

Yes, test after the window period, and if HIV exposure is a concern, ask about PEP within 72 hours.

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