STD Testing in Obion, TN: Free, Same-Day & Confidential
If you are concerned about chlamydia or other sexually transmitted infections, know that Obion, Tennessee, is 15% lower than the US average in reported chlamydia. Whether you have symptoms or just want peace of mind in Obion County, Tennessee, you have options. Visiting a clinic allows for immediate consultation and treatment, whereas an at-home kit offers flexibility in sample collection. The choices below can help you decide.
6 testing options are listed for Obion, TN. The nearest, Citizens of Lake County Health Care, is about 5.4 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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Community health center 5.4 miles
Citizens of Lake County Health Care
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Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 13 reviews
Citizens of Lake County Health Care in Troy anchors STI care within a community health framework, pairing the standard bacterial and HIV panel with hepatitis B and C testing and TB screening. Walk-in appointments are welcome, fees run on a sliding scale, and gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis can be treated the same visit.
Tennessee Department of Health in Union City, a public health department where STI care sits alongside TB, family planning, and hepatitis programs: meaning gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, HIV, and all hepatitis strains are tested and treated on a sliding scale, with appointments required and all services at no fee.
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Every Service Runs Without a Patient Bill
The Tennessee Department of Health in Union City is funded and structured so that HIV testing, STI treatment, hepatitis care, PrEP, and vaccines, including HPV and hepatitis A and B, are each delivered without a charge to the patient. Medicaid and Medicare are accepted, and the sliding scale covers anyone else, collapsing the fee entirely rather than reducing it.
Interpretation Services Extend Across Every Clinical Encounter
Interpretation services are available for non-English languages across the department's full range of care: meaning HIV counseling, TB treatment discussions, PrEP initiation, and STI follow-up are all accessible in the patient's language without rerouting to a separate appointment or service point.
No Gap Between Prevention Need and Prescription
Without on-site PrEP and PEP access, a patient leaves a testing visit with a gap between a confirmed risk and actual prevention. That gap is where exposure happens. Tennessee Department of Health in Union City prescribes and manages both directly, so prevention begins at the same appointment where risk is assessed.
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.
The nearest testing center is about 5 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Obion, 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
Panel:
8-infection panel incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis, hepatitis & herpes: single tests too
Sample:
Quest Mobile: a phlebotomist collects your sample at home
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 Obion, TN
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Obion 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.
Baptist Memorial Hospital Union City
1201 Bishop Street, Union City, TN 38261
CMS-certified labAccredited · College of American Pathologists
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Obion. 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 Obion, TN who may help arrange STD testing
Beyond dedicated clinics, 111 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Obion. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 12 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 Obion, TN
No pharmacy near Obion, 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.
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 Obion, 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.
Online treatment
Visit from $39
Online STI treatment & DoxyPEP: same-day prescriptions to your pharmacy
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 Obion County: the local picture
How reported STI rates in Obion County, the county that includes Obion, compare with Tennessee and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~26% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.
#22
#22 of 95 Tennessee counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 77% of the state
Reported STD rates per 100,000, Obion County vs Tennessee vs U.S.
Obion CountyTennesseeU.S.▲▼ = Obion County vs the state average
Infection
Obion County
Tennessee
United States
Chlamydia
417.6127 cases▼ 19%
517.4
492.2
Gonorrhea
19459 cases▲ 4%
186.4
179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
— no data
14.8
15.8
Syphilis (early)
— no data
11.5
16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
9.93 cases▼ 62%
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.
Reported STD rates in Obion County over time (per 100,000)
Chlamydia ▼ 4% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
Between 2020 and 2023 in Obion County, chlamydia has fallen from 581.4 to 417.6 per 100,000 (28%), gonorrhea has fallen from 516.5 to 194 per 100,000 (62%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 3.3 to 9.9 per 100,000 (200%).
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 Obion, TN
Adults uninsured
12.8%
No routine checkup
22.5%
Binge drinking
13.8%
Frequent mental distress
20.6%
Depression
30.9%
Below poverty line
18.4%
Primary-care ratio
2,344 : 1
Obion County
Primary-care shortage score 17 / 26
Medically Underserved Area · IMU 52
Social Vulnerability Index · 61st 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 Obion County.
Local HIV snapshot
HIV in Obion County (2023)
People living with HIV
117 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
39
Obion County HIV care continuum (2022)
Obion County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 14.8 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Obion County residents living with HIV, 90% are in care · 73.3% 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 Obion County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
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That distance lands differently depending on your week. With unemployment running notably high and barely half the adult population currently in the workforce, schedules here aren't always nine-to-five, but they're also not always flexible. A household pulling in rent at the low end of the regional scale has less cushion for a half-day trip across county lines, especially when that trip means gas, missed hours, or arranging a ride. Larger-than-average households and a meaningful share of single or unpartnered adults mean more people navigating those logistics on their own.
For younger adults in their late teens and twenties, a real presence in Obion, the combination of tight budgets and distance can quietly eat up the intention to get screened before it ever becomes a drive. The options listed on this page include extended and weekend hours at locations, which matters most here precisely because the drive itself is the commitment. Choosing a site open on a Saturday means one less workday disrupted, and for Obion, that detail is often the whole equation.
Getting there
How residents reach STD testing in Obion, TN
Walkability3.83 / 20 · Least walkable
At 3.83/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Obion 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 38240 snapshot
Residents
1,760
Median age
47.2
Median income
$58,468
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 38240 area around Obion: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Obion alone.
Obion sits in Obion County, ZIP 38240. Local context that shapes where residents test:
Local landmarks
Obion City Park
Full Throttle Distillery
Nearby cities & towns
Nearby cities and towns near Obion, TN
Just outside Obion? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
STD testing in Obion, TN: screening, costs & privacy
Everything to know before you test in Obion 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.
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.
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
When to test: STD detection windows
Testing too early can return a false negative, confirm timing with an Obion-area provider.
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 Obion 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.
Confidentiality & consent in Tennessee
Minor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately
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).
Can a minor consent on their own?
In Tennessee, 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)
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.
