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STD Testing in Parker's Crossroads, TN: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

In Henderson County, there are about 463 chlamydia cases per 100,000 residents, near the US average. If you live in Parker's Crossroads, Tennessee, whether for a one-time concern or regular check-ups, you can choose between walk-in clinics for same-day testing or labs and at-home kits to fit your schedule. Look over the list below to weigh your options.

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STD testing near Parker's Crossroads, TN

5 testing options are listed for Parker's Crossroads, TN. The nearest, Tennessee Department of Health, is about 11.1 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.

Closest to you 11.1 miles

Tennessee Department of Health

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Tennessee Department of Health in Lexington tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis C, and TB on a sliding-scale fee, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections available by appointment, and hepatitis C care that goes beyond the test.

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Hepatitis C Treatment Happens Here, Start to Finish

Direct-acting antiviral therapy for hepatitis C is prescribed and managed at this location, meaning the treatment relationship stays with the same clinical team that ran the test. Patients with a confirmed infection don't need to seek a specialist elsewhere to begin a cure-course.

The Panel Includes Hepatitis C and TB

Beyond the core bacterial and viral STI panel, testing here covers hepatitis C and TB, so a single appointment can surface infections that a narrower screen would miss entirely, affecting how quickly someone learns they need treatment.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
90 Rush Street, Lexington, TN 38351
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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American Esoteric Laboratories

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Rated 2.3 out of 5 from 4 reviews
Address
641 Rb Wilson Drive, Huntingdon, TN 38344 16.2 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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Camden General

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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 113 reviews
Address
175 Hospital Drive, Camden, TN 38320 24.2 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 0:00 AM – 11:59 PM
  • Tuesday 0:00 AM – 11:59 PM
  • Wednesday 0:00 AM – 11:59 PM
  • Thursday 0:00 AM – 11:59 PM
  • Friday 0:00 AM – 11:59 PM
  • Saturday 0:00 AM – 11:59 PM
  • Sunday 0:00 AM – 11:59 PM
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

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Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 58 reviews
Address
159 North Star Drive, Jackson, TN 38305 26.7 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 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

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Address
24 Physicians Drive, Jackson, TN 38305 26.8 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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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 Parker's Crossroads, TN

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.

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At-home STD testing in Parker's Crossroads, TN

The nearest testing center is about 11 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Parker's Crossroads, 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 Parker's Crossroads, TN

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

  • Lexington Hospital

    200 West Church Street, Lexington, TN 38351

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Parker's Crossroads. 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 Parker's Crossroads, TN who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 197 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Parker's Crossroads. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 19 offer telehealth.

  • Robert Day, MD

    Family medicine · 9550 Hwy 412 West, Lexington

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  • Leah Gilliam, MD

    Family medicine · 83 South Main Street, Lexington

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  • Charlene Browne, MD

    Family medicine · 5175 Hwy 412 West, Lexington

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  • Phillip Coy, DO Telehealth

    Family medicine · 22 2nd Avenue, Huntingdon

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  • Wyman Gilmore, MD

    Internal medicine · 631 R B Wilson Drive, Huntingdon

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  • Thomas Evans, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 631 Rb Wilson Drive, Huntingdon

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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 Parker's Crossroads, TN

No pharmacy near Parker's Crossroads, 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.

  • Freds Pharmacy 2184

    9.2 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Walgreens 9.2 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
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  • Walmart Pharmacy 9.2 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
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  • Henderson County Community Pharmacy

    9.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Family Pharmacy

    9.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Parker's Crossroads, TN.

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 Parker's Crossroads, 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 Henderson County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Henderson County, the county that includes Parker's Crossroads, compare with Tennessee and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~22% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#16 of 95 Tennessee counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 83% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Henderson County vs Tennessee vs U.S.

Henderson County Tennessee U.S. ▲▼ = Henderson County vs the state average
Infection Henderson County Tennessee United States
Chlamydia
463.1 130 cases ▼ 10%
517.4 492.2
Gonorrhea
103.3 29 cases ▼ 45%
186.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
10.7 3 cases ▼ 28%
14.8 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 11.5 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
10.7 3 cases ▼ 59%
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 Henderson County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 19% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 250 500 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Henderson County, chlamydia has fallen from 495.7 to 463.1 per 100,000 (7%), gonorrhea has fallen from 334 to 103.3 per 100,000 (69%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 28.7 to 10.7 per 100,000 (63%).

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 Parker's Crossroads, TN

Adults uninsured
14.6%
No routine checkup
22.3%
Binge drinking
13.1%
Frequent mental distress
22.5%
Depression
30.3%
Below poverty line
18.3%
Primary-care ratio
5,591 : 1
Henderson County
  • Primary-care shortage score 17 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 60.3
  • 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 Henderson County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Henderson County (2023)

People living with HIV
143 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
5cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
63 · PnR 3

Henderson County HIV care continuum (2023)

Henderson County recorded 21.1 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 14.8 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Henderson County residents living with HIV, 80% are in care · 76.7% 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 Henderson County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Parker's Crossroads, TN

Parker's Crossroads Civil War Battlefield anchors this small Henderson County community in a way that feels permanent and unhurried, but that settled character also means the nearest testing option listed on this page is a real drive, not a short errand. With nearly three in four households owner-occupied and a labor-force participation rate that reflects a community where many adults are outside traditional nine-to-five employment, the rhythm of daily life here runs on different logic than a commuter city. For young adults in their late teens and twenties, that can cut two ways: fewer structured workplace schedules to work around, but also less exposure to employer-sponsored health coverage that might make routine screening feel financially straightforward.

Knowing ahead of time which option listed here accepts sliding-scale fees or accepts Medicaid can save a wasted trip down the highway. Cost is the detail that tends to separate residents who follow through from those who don't. Parker's Crossroads has a modest share of higher-earning households, and for the majority earning well below that threshold, a visit that carries an unexpected out-of-pocket charge lands differently when rent is already stretching a tight monthly budget.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Parker's Crossroads, TN

Walkability 3.39 / 20 · Least walkable

At 3.39/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Parker's Crossroads 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 5 STD & STI testing locations in Parker's Crossroads, Tennessee, EasySTD

ZIP 38388 snapshot

Residents
1,427
Median age
45.3
Median income
$61,917

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 38388 area around Parker's Crossroads: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Parker's Crossroads alone.

Parker's Crossroads sits in Henderson County, ZIP 38388. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Parker's Crossroads Civil War Battlefield
  • Parker's Crossroad City Park

Reference

STD testing in Parker's Crossroads, TN: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Henderson 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.

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 Parker's Crossroads-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 Parker's Crossroads 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 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.

Learn more about confidential STD testing in Tennessee

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 Parker's Crossroads, TN

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Lexington, TN instead?

Possibly, Lexington, TN is close; compare it by distance against Tennessee Department of Health.

What does STD testing cost around Parker's Crossroads, TN?

Public clinics are free; private labs ~$24–$139, at-home kits $49+.

Where's free HIV testing around Parker's Crossroads, TN?

Public clinics nearby offer free HIV testing.

Which tests are offered near Parker's Crossroads, TN?

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 Henderson County?

About 463 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Tennessee average.

How long do results take near Parker's Crossroads, TN?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

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

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

Can I test at home near Parker's Crossroads, TN?

Yes, at-home kits ship to 38388; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.

Is my health information protected when I test?

Medical records are protected under federal HIPAA law, ask the clinic how it handles your information.

Should I test again after being treated?

A retest around 3 months after treatment is recommended for chlamydia and gonorrhea.

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