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

Adams County, Mississippi, has chlamydia rates 75% higher than the US average. Whether you need a routine screen or a one-time test in Morgantown, Mississippi, different options fit your schedule: some clinics let you walk in for quick testing, while labs and at-home kits let you test more flexibly. See the listings below.

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STD testing near Morgantown, MS

4 testing options are listed for Morgantown, MS. The nearest, Mississippi State Department of Health, is about 0.9 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.

Highest rated 0.9 miles

Mississippi State Department of Health

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 9 reviews

Mississippi State Department of Health in Natchez tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV on a sliding-scale fee, with HIV and STI testing free; an appointment is required, and bacterial STIs are treated the same visit.

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Free Applies to Every Service Here

Sliding-scale fees still leave a balance for plenty of people, a co-pay, a lab charge, something. At Mississippi State Department of Health in Natchez, no service carries a cost: testing, treatment, vaccines, counseling, and partner notification are all provided at no charge, full stop.

Spanish Care Delivered Without Extra Steps

When a clinic can't serve a patient in Spanish, that patient leaves with less. Less clarity about results, less understanding of treatment instructions, a higher chance the follow-through doesn't happen. Mississippi State Department of Health in Natchez delivers care directly in Spanish, so nothing gets lost between the visit and what comes after.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
415 Hwy 61 North, Natchez, MS 39120
Booking
Appointment required
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
Website
Community health center 3.0 miles

Pediatric & Adolescent Clinic

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A community safety-net rural health clinic about 3 miles from Morgantown. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
107 North Martin Luther King Jr Street, Natchez, MS 39120
Website
Community health center 3.3 miles

Jefferson Comprehensive Health Center

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Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 21 reviews

Jefferson Comprehensive Health Center in Natchez tests for gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, and HIV on a sliding scale open to all, with appointments required and same-visit treatment available for bacterial infections alongside HPV, hepatitis A, and hepatitis B vaccines.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
145 Homochitto Street, Natchez, MS 39120
Booking
Appointment required
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 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed
Website

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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 Morgantown, 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.

At-home STD testing in Morgantown, MS

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

Other CLIA-certified labs near Morgantown, MS

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

  • Hubcare Pathology - Merit Health Natchez

    54 Seargent South Prentiss Dr 2nd Floor, Natchez, MS 39120

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
  • Merit Health Natchez

    54 Seargent South Prentiss Drive, Natchez, MS 39120

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
  • Natchez Pathology Laboratory

    5 Stahlman Street, Natchez, MS 39120

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • Natchez After Hours Clinic

    46 Seargent Prentiss Drive Suite 101, Natchez, MS 39120

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • Natchez Pediatric Clinic

    136 Jefferson Davis Blvd Suite A, Natchez, MS 39120

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing

Showing the nearest 5 CLIA-certified labs.

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Morgantown. 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.

Clinicians near Morgantown, MS who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 28 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Morgantown. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 3 offer telehealth.

  • Kenneth Drane, MD

    Internal medicine · 329 Highland Boulevard, Natchez

  • Charles Borum, MD

    Family medicine · 131 Jefferson Davis Boulevard, Natchez

  • James Wootton, MD

    Family medicine · 145 Homochitto Street, Natchez

  • Duncan Guedon, MD

    OB-GYN · 46 Seargent Drive, Natchez

  • Andrea Collins, MD

    Family medicine · 54 Sergeant Prentiss Drive, Natchez

  • Murray Whitaker, MD

    Internal medicine · 54 Sergeant Prentiss Drive, Natchez

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.

Pharmacies near Morgantown, MS

No pharmacy near Morgantown, 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.

  • CVS Pharmacy 0.7 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Orenthal James Carter

    1.1 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Winn Enterprises Pharmacy Consulting Division

    1.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Walgreens 1.3 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Morgantown, MS.

Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.

PrEP, prevention & online treatment

Testing is one step. For residents of Morgantown, 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.

STDs & HIV in Adams County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Adams County, the county that includes Morgantown, compare with Mississippi and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~16% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#23 of 82 Mississippi counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 72% of the state

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

Adams County Mississippi U.S. ▲▼ = Adams County vs the state average
Infection Adams County Mississippi United States
Chlamydia
862.7 248 cases ▲ 23%
700.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
320 92 cases ▲ 27%
251.1 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
38.3 11 cases ▲ 27%
30.1 15.8
Syphilis (early)
3.5 1 cases ▼ 79%
16.3 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
87 25 cases ▲ 34%
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 Adams County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 8% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 475 950 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Adams County, chlamydia has risen from 799 to 862.7 per 100,000 (8%), gonorrhea has risen from 250.5 to 320 per 100,000 (28%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 6.8 to 38.3 per 100,000 (463%).

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 Morgantown, MS

Adults uninsured
14.3%
No routine checkup
16.4%
No transportation
16%
Binge drinking
11.1%
Frequent mental distress
17.6%
Depression
17.7%
Below poverty line
27.5%
Primary-care ratio
1,306 : 1
Adams County
  • Primary-care shortage score 19 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 51.3
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 97th 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 Adams County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Adams 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
588 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
16cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
98 · PnR 1.5

Adams County HIV care continuum (2023)

Adams County recorded 64.9 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 21.3 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Adams County residents living with HIV, 50% are in care · 39.4% 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 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 Adams County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Morgantown, MS

Incomes are on the modest side. Morgantown (Adams County, Mississippi) is a mid-size, suburban community. The job market is tighter, unemployment near 11%, and most residents work without a four-year degree (about 15.5% hold one). Demand can outpace local providers, making at-home testing and telehealth a convenient way to skip the wait.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Morgantown, MS

Walkability 6.1 / 20 · Below average

At 6.1/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Morgantown 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 Morgantown, Mississippi, EasySTD

ZIP 39120 snapshot

Residents
29,212
Median age
42.5
Median income
$40,586

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 39120 area around Morgantown: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Morgantown alone.

Morgantown sits in Adams County, ZIP 39120. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Natchez National Historical Park - Fort Rosalie
  • Elizabeth Female Academy
  • Liberty Ball Park
  • Foster Mounds
  • Natchez National Historical Park - Melrose site

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Natchez
  • Natchez Historic District

Major routes

  • MS 930 (Devereaux Drive)
  • Natchez Trace Parkway
  • Seargent Prentiss Drive
  • Liberty Road
  • St Catherine Street

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

Everything to know before you test in Adams 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 Morgantown-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

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 Morgantown 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.

STD testing FAQs for Morgantown, MS

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

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

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

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

Yes, Medicaid typically covers it, and public clinics are free either way.

Is there free HIV testing near Morgantown, MS?

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

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

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

How common is chlamydia in Adams County?

Adams County reported ~863 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above the Mississippi average.

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.

How long do results take near Morgantown, MS?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

How is trichomoniasis tested near Morgantown, MS?

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

Should I get tested for herpes near Morgantown, MS?

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

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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