HIV diagnoses in Maury County run about 53% lower than the US average. If you've had a recent risk or simply test on a regular schedule in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee, consider the trade-off between visiting a clinic, where a provider can answer questions and start treatment, or using an at-home kit to collect a sample on your own schedule and mail it. There are options below.
Available testing centers
9 testing options are listed for Mount Pleasant, TN. The nearest, Tennessee Department of Health, is about 5.9 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.
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.
Tennessee Department of Health in Columbia tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, and hepatitis C, all at no charge, on a sliding-scale that covers every service, with appointments required and same-visit treatment available for bacterial infections.
The no-cost model at Tennessee Department of Health Columbia isn't selective: HIV testing, hepatitis C testing, STI treatment, PrEP prescribing, DoxyPEP, and HIV/AIDS medical management are each covered under the same fee-free framework, with sliding-scale applied universally across the full service menu.
Spanish is a primary language of service delivery at Tennessee Department of Health Columbia: medication adherence counseling, HIV test counseling, and prevention education are each conducted directly in Spanish, meaning clinical nuance in those sessions is never compressed by translation delay.
Prevention prescribing at many clinics begins and ends with PrEP. Tennessee Department of Health Columbia adds both PEP and DoxyPEP to that offering (DoxyPEP for post-exposure bacterial STI prevention, PrEP for ongoing HIV suppression) giving patients a fuller pharmacological prevention toolkit managed by a single provider.
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English, Spanish
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Care services
Prevention services
Fees & payment
Listing verified Dec 2025 · Source: CDC NPIN
PrimeCare, Columbia, carries federal qualification that anchors its sliding-scale fee structure: charges adjust to your income, and inability to pay is never a barrier. Walk-ins are welcome for STI screening covering syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia.
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Fees & payment
Pregnancy Centers of Middle Tennessee in Columbia sees STI patients by appointment, allowing a single scheduled visit to address syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening. Services are provided free of charge, making cost no barrier regardless of income.
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English
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Prevention services
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Listing verified Nov 2025 · Source: CDC NPIN
A public safety-net rural health clinic about 19 miles from Mount Pleasant. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.
Tests offered
Lewis Health Center in Hohenwald earns its federal qualification partly by tying fees to each patient's income, no one is turned away for inability to pay. Walk-in STI screening covers syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, with costs scaled to what you actually earn.
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Free tool · not a clinic
Testing too soon can miss an infection. Enter the date of possible exposure to see the earliest a test can reliably detect each 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.
Typical out-of-pocket ranges by option, actual cost depends on which tests you need.
Public / community clinic
Free HIV testing is common
Private lab (self-pay)
Never billed to insurance
At-home kit
Mailed to your door, private
Doctor / urgent care
Often $0 preventive with insurance
No centers match those filters. Clear the service-type filter or the opening-hours filters to see every center.
Every other option
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
The nearest testing center is about 6 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Mount Pleasant, 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.
In-home collection
$79 & up
Best value: single tests
$49 & up
Best for simplicity & support
$89 & up
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
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Maury 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.
1224 Trotwood Avenue, Columbia, TN 38401
CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists
1602 Hatcher Lane, Columbia, TN 38401
CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists
808 South James Campbell Boulevard, Suite A, Columbia, TN 38401
CMS-certified lab
1600 Nashville Highway, Columbia, TN 38401
CMS-certified lab
100 Blythewood Dr Suite A, Columbia, TN 38401
CMS-certified lab
Showing the nearest 5 CLIA-certified labs.
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Mount Pleasant. 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
Beyond dedicated clinics, 149 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Mount Pleasant. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 25 offer telehealth.
Anna Markus Telehealth
Family medicine · 401 1st Avenue, Mt Pleasant
Gibran Naddy, MD Telehealth
Internal medicine · 1202 South James Campbell Boulevard, Columbia
Harrison Gray, MD
Family medicine · 1512 Hatcher Lane, Columbia
Rodney Dorand
Internal medicine · 808 South James M Campbell Boulevard, Columbia
Steven Smith, MD
Internal medicine · 1224 Trotwood Avenue, Columbia
Shilpa Salpekar, MD
Internal medicine · 1224 North Trotwood Avenue, Columbia
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
No pharmacy near Mount Pleasant, TN 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.
0.8 mi Kinzer Pharmacy
1.5 mi
7.7 mi Hollands Pharmacy
7.9 miShowing the 4 closest pharmacies to Mount Pleasant, TN.
Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.
Prevention & treatment
Testing is one step. For residents of Mount Pleasant, 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.
Visit from $0 insured
Telehealth STI treatment and sexual-health care, delivered or to your pharmacy
$0 with most insurance
Free online PrEP & DoxyPEP: HIV prevention, home lab kits, no in-person visit
Visit from $39
Online STI treatment & DoxyPEP: same-day prescriptions to your pharmacy
From $0 insured
Telehealth PrEP & DoxyPEP with at-home testing and ongoing monitoring
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
How reported STI rates in Maury County, the county that includes Mount Pleasant, compare with Tennessee and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~28% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.
#20 of 95 Tennessee counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 79% of the state
| Infection | Maury County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia | 426.1 472 cases ▼ 18% | 517.4 | 492.2 |
| Gonorrhea | 126.4 140 cases ▼ 32% | 186.4 | 179.5 |
| Syphilis (P&S) | 10.8 12 cases ▼ 27% | 14.8 | 15.8 |
| Syphilis (early) | 6.3 7 cases ▼ 45% | 11.5 | 16 |
| Syphilis (late/unknown) | 8.1 9 cases ▼ 69% | 26.4 | 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.
Between 2020 and 2023 in Maury County, chlamydia has fallen from 470.4 to 426.1 per 100,000 (9%), gonorrhea has fallen from 338.7 to 126.4 per 100,000 (63%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 12.9 to 10.8 per 100,000 (16%).
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
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 Maury County.
Local HIV snapshot
Maury County HIV care continuum (2023)
Maury County recorded 6.5 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 14.8 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Maury County residents living with HIV, 84.7% are in care · 80.4% 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.
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 Maury County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
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Local context
The town's name reflects the rolling terrain that frames Mount Pleasant, where Institute Hill and Reservoir Hill anchor the landscape. That geography, and the affordability that drew families here, shapes how health care reaches residents today. STI testing in and around Mount Pleasant sits within a community where economic realities matter: clinics listed on this page understand that cost and access are real concerns, and several offer sliding-scale fees or no-cost screening for those without insurance. Young adults make up a visible part of Mount Pleasant's population, and many seek testing as a straightforward health practice rather than a crisis response. The confidentiality these visits receive is not incidental; it is foundational.
A test result stays with you alone unless you choose otherwise, and that assurance often makes the difference between someone scheduling an appointment and letting uncertainty linger. Finding a testing site close enough to visit without logistical strain matters in a town this size. Clinics and urgent-care facilities throughout the area offer rapid testing and, when needed, treatment referrals. Whether you are establishing care in a new phase of life or checking in on your health as routine, the providers available locally know how to handle these visits with directness and respect.
Getting there
At 6.1/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Mount Pleasant 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.
ZIP 38401 snapshot
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 38401 area around Mount Pleasant: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Mount Pleasant alone.
Mount Pleasant sits in Maury County, ZIP 38401. Local context that shapes where residents test:
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Nearby cities & towns
Just outside Mount Pleasant? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
Reference
Everything to know before you test in Maury County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Tennessee law. If you have symptoms right now, our confidential symptom checker maps them to the tests worth considering.
Based on current CDC screening recommendations.
| Group | Tests | How 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 |
Testing too early can return a false negative, confirm timing with a Mount Pleasant-area provider.
| Infection | Earliest reliable test | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
These are the federal Medicare reference prices for processing each lab test. Public clinics and the community health centers serving Mount Pleasant 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.
| Test | Reference price | CPT / 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.
Two things that actually depend on Tennessee 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).
In Tennessee, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.
Tennessee 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 TennesseeSource: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.
Good to Know
Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.
There are 9 options within a 30-mile drive.
Yes, Medicaid typically covers it, and public clinics are free either way.
Yes, free HIV testing is available at public clinics in the area.
A full panel typically covers chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis B and C.
Maury County reported ~426 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Tennessee average.
At-home kits mail to 38401: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.
Yes, PrEP, a daily pill that helps prevent HIV in HIV-negative people, is available in the area.
In Tennessee, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.
Reassuring if you tested after the window, just retest if it was early, and screen again with new partners.
Yes, site matters; oral/anal exposure needs a throat or rectal swab, which urine testing won't catch.
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