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STD Testing in North Augusta, SC: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Aiken County reports about 160 gonorrhea cases per 100,000 residents, near the US average. If you live in North Augusta, South Carolina, and are considering STI testing whether you have symptoms or just want peace of mind, you have options like same-day testing locations or labs and at-home kits that fit your schedule.

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Available testing centers

STD testing near North Augusta, SC

9 testing options are listed for North Augusta, SC. The nearest, Christ Community Health, is about 3.7 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.

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Clinical Pathology Labs

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Address
2824 Hillcreek Drive, Augusta, GA 30909 8.4 miles away
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

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Rated 2.5 out of 5 from 197 reviews
Address
1219 West Wheeler Parkway, Augusta, GA 30909 8.9 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Community health center 3.7 miles

Christ Community Health

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 96 reviews

Christ Community Health in Augusta is a community health center where STI care runs on a fee-and-insurance model with donations accepted. Appointments are required, and the panel extends beyond gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV to include herpes, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C, with same-visit treatment available for bacterial infections.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
127 Telfair Street, Augusta, GA 30901
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 3.8 miles

Christ Community Health: Medical District CHC (Pediatrics)

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 14 reviews

Christ Community Health: Medical District CHC (Pediatrics) in Augusta runs its STI services under federal health center certification, meaning fees slide with your income and no one is turned away for cost. Walk-ins are welcome for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening.

Sliding-scale
Address
1238 D'Antignac, Augusta, GA 30901
Website
Community health center 3.8 miles

Christ Community Health: Medical District CHC

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Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 71 reviews

Christ Community Health: Medical District CHC in Augusta welcomes walk-ins for STI screening without an appointment. Federally qualified standing funds the sliding-scale fee structure, so cost adjusts to income. A single visit can cover syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing in one stop.

Sliding-scale
Address
1226 Dantignac Street, Augusta, GA 30901
Website
Community health center 3.8 miles

Rural Health Services

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Rural Health Services in Beech Island tests for HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis A, B, and C on a sliding scale accepted alongside Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance, appointment required, with same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs and care delivered in Spanish.

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Hepatitis A, B, and C All Tested On-Site

Where many testing sites limit viral hepatitis work to a single antibody screen, Rural Health Services runs all three (A, B, and C) as part of a panel that also covers TB. Hepatitis C carries its own treatment pathway managed through the clinic, and hepatitis A and B vaccines are available for prevention.

Both PrEP and PEP Prescribed Here, Not Coordinated Elsewhere

Prevention prescribing tends to drop off at clinics focused narrowly on testing: PrEP in particular gets routed to primary care, adding appointments and delay. Rural Health Services issues both PrEP and PEP prescriptions directly, keeping HIV prevention and testing under the same clinical roof in Beech Island.

Spanish-Language Care Is a Clinical Capability, Not an Add-On

Spanish at Rural Health Services functions as a direct clinical language: meaning medical history, test counseling, treatment decisions, and PrEP conversations all happen in Spanish without mediation. That capacity shapes what a patient can actually communicate about symptoms, partners, and adherence, which affects clinical accuracy.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
4645 Augusta Road, Beech Island, SC 29842
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 3.8 miles

MAP @ 1580 Walton Way

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MAP @ 1580 Walton Way in Augusta meets patients where they are (whether between providers, paying cash, or working without insurance coverage) through its federally qualified structure that anchors sliding-scale fees to income. Syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening are available without an appointment.

Sliding-scale
Address
1580 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
Website
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Labcorp at Walgreens

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Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 29 reviews
Address
4470 Columbia Road, Augusta, GA 30907 10.8 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 – 5:00 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

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Rated 3.6 out of 5 from 84 reviews
Address
4469 Washington Road, Evans, GA 30809 10.9 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 – 4:00 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 North Augusta, SC

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 North Augusta, SC

The nearest testing center is about 4 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to North Augusta, 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 North Augusta, SC

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

  • ER AT Sweetwater, AN Extension of Aiken

    160 Austin Graybill Road, North Augusta, SC 29860

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
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  • Augusta Oncologyassociates

    150 Bluff Avenue, North Augusta, SC 29841

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • Center for Primary Care - North Augusta

    105 Hugh Street, North Augusta, SC 29841

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near North Augusta. 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 North Augusta, SC who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 554 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of North Augusta. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 110 offer telehealth.

  • John Velky, MD

    Family medicine · 309 West Avenue, North Augusta

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  • Kashif Naseem, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 1200 Talisman Drive, North Augusta

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  • John Thurmond, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 509 West Martintown Road, North Augusta

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  • Rochelle Hammett, MD

    Internal medicine · 326 East Martintown Road, North Augusta

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  • Faheem Nusrat, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 325 Georgia Avenue, North Augusta

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  • Scott Rice, DO Telehealth

    Family medicine · 325 Georgia Avenue, North Augusta

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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 North Augusta, SC

No pharmacy near North Augusta, SC 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 0.1 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Kroger Pharmacy 1.1 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Rite Aid 1.2 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 1.3 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to North Augusta, SC.

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 North Augusta, 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 Aiken County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Aiken County, the county that includes North Augusta, compare with South Carolina and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~21% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#38 of 46 South Carolina counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 17% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Aiken County vs South Carolina vs U.S.

Aiken County South Carolina U.S. ▲▼ = Aiken County vs the state average
Infection Aiken County South Carolina United States
Chlamydia
443.7 786 cases ▼ 28%
612.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
159.8 283 cases ▼ 28%
222.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
11.9 21 cases ▼ 31%
17.3 15.8
Syphilis (early)
3.4 6 cases ▼ 82%
18.8 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
19.2 34 cases ▲ 64%
11.7 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 Aiken County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 8% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 275 550 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Aiken County, chlamydia has fallen from 517.7 to 443.7 per 100,000 (14%), gonorrhea has fallen from 242.9 to 159.8 per 100,000 (34%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 10.1 to 11.9 per 100,000 (18%).

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 North Augusta, SC

Adults uninsured
8.8%
No routine checkup
18.7%
No transportation
6.1%
Binge drinking
17.1%
Frequent mental distress
14.9%
Depression
22%
Below poverty line
4.6%
Primary-care ratio
2,944 : 1
Aiken County
  • Primary-care shortage score 18 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 54.63
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 63rd 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 Aiken County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Aiken County (2023)

Federal priority area: South Carolina 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
340 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
24cases countywide
On PrEP (coverage)
16.9%

Aiken County HIV care continuum (2023)

Aiken County recorded 16 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 18.3 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Aiken County residents living with HIV, 67% are in care · 54.1% 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 Aiken County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About North Augusta, SC

Georgia Avenue runs through North Augusta carrying the kind of steady, workaday traffic that defines a city where most adults hold jobs and most households are rooted: over two-thirds of residents own their homes, and that stability shapes everything from neighborhood character to how people think about routine healthcare. For younger adults still sorting out relationships, careers, and what regular self-care even looks like, that settled backdrop can actually obscure how much STI risk accumulates quietly during exactly these years. The rental side of the market tells a different story. With a typical rent around $810 a month, renters in areas like Pine Valley or Summer Hill aren't living with a lot of slack in the budget, and a six-percent unemployment rate means some households are actively managing income gaps.

The clinics listed on this page span different fee structures for exactly that reason. Workforce schedules add another layer: a labor-force participation rate just above six in ten means many residents work non-standard hours or patch together multiple jobs. Evening and weekend availability at listed clinics means a person coming off a shift on Edgefield Road doesn't have to choose between a paycheck and an appointment.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in North Augusta, SC

Walkability 5.52 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.52/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in North Augusta 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 9 STD & STI testing locations in North Augusta, South Carolina, EasySTD

ZIP 29841 snapshot

Residents
32,409
Median age
41.7
Median income
$72,811

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 29841 area around North Augusta: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not North Augusta alone.

North Augusta sits in Aiken County, ZIP 29841. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Georgia Avenue-Butler Avenue Historic District
  • Meriwether Monument
  • Poverty Hill
  • Bunting Park
  • Col. LeRoy Hammond Park
  • Old Edgefield Park

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Rose Hill
  • Pine Valley
  • Summer Hill
  • Bradleyville
  • Audubon Homes
  • Edgefield Heights
  • Carolina Terrace
  • Greenfield

Major routes

  • Knox Avenue
  • US 25 Business (Georgia Avenue)
  • Edgefield Road
  • I 520 (Palmetto Parkway)
  • East Martintown Road

Reference

STD testing in North Augusta, SC: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Aiken County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under South Carolina 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 North Augusta-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 North Augusta 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 South Carolina

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

Two things that actually depend on South Carolina 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 South Carolina, 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)

South Carolina 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 South Carolina

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 North Augusta, SC

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near North Augusta, SC?

There are 9 options within a 30-mile drive.

How much does STD testing cost near North Augusta, SC?

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

Can I get tested in North Augusta, SC without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near North Augusta, SC?

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

How common is chlamydia in Aiken County?

Aiken County reported ~444 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the South Carolina average.

Can someone under 18 get tested in South Carolina without a parent?

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

Can I get PrEP near North Augusta, SC?

Yes, PrEP, a daily pill that helps prevent HIV in HIV-negative people, is available in the area.

What samples are used for STD testing near North Augusta, SC?

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

Will an early test be wrong?

It can: too soon and a real infection may not show yet. Retest after the window to be sure.

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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