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

Holmes County reports about 520 gonorrhea cases per 100,000 residents, well above the US average. If you've had a recent risk or simply test on a regular schedule in Pickens, Mississippi, consider whether you prefer visiting a clinic or an at-home kit. Use the list below to weigh options.

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STD testing near Pickens, MS

6 testing options are listed for Pickens, MS. The nearest, Dr Arenia C Mallory Community Health Center, is about 15.0 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.

Closest to you 15.0 miles

Dr Arenia C Mallory Community Health Center

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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 5 reviews

Dr Arenia C Mallory Community Health Center in Durant tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and TB, treating bacterial infections the same visit on a sliding-scale fee open to all payers. Appointments required, with care available in Spanish.

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Spanish-Language Care Without a Middleman

Spanish-speaking adults navigating STI care without a regular primary provider benefit from a clinic where the clinical encounter itself runs in Spanish: history, counseling, and treatment discussion included. That standing capability means nothing is filtered through a secondary step when decisions about testing and same-visit bacterial treatment are being made.

PrEP and PEP Prescribed On-Site in Durant

Dr Arenia C Mallory Community Health Center prescribes both PrEP and PEP directly, keeping HIV prevention medication under the same clinical roof as the monitoring labs that sustain long-term PrEP use. Ongoing PrEP management, including the required HIV and kidney-function screening, stays within the practice rather than requiring a separate prescriber.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
33795 Hwy 12 East, Durant, MS 39063
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 – 2:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Community health center 15.0 miles

Durant Clinic

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A community safety-net federally qualified health center about 15 miles from Pickens. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Sliding-scale
Address
33795 Highway 12 East, Durant, MS 39063
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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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 Pickens, 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 Pickens, MS

The nearest testing center is about 15 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Pickens, 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 Pickens, MS

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

  • Ummc - Holmes County Hospital

    239 Bowling Green Road, Lexington, MS 39095

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 38 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Pickens. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 8 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.

Pharmacies near Pickens, MS

No pharmacy near Pickens, 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.

  • Peoples Drug Store Lexington

    4.0 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Howell and Heggie Drug Company

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Bell Pharmacy

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Russells Mr Discount Drugs

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Lexington Discount Pharmacy

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Freds Pharmacy 2176

    16 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Pickens, 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 Pickens, 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 Holmes County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Holmes County, the county that includes Pickens, compare with Mississippi and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~25% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#3 of 82 Mississippi counties for chlamydia, among the very highest in the state

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

Holmes County Mississippi U.S. ▲▼ = Holmes County vs the state average
Infection Holmes County Mississippi United States
Chlamydia
1907.8 301 cases ▲ 172%
700.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
519.7 82 cases ▲ 107%
251.1 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 30.1 15.8
Syphilis (early)
12.7 2 cases ▼ 22%
16.3 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
57 9 cases ▼ 12%
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 Holmes County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 10% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 975 1950 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Holmes County, chlamydia has risen from 1376.5 to 1907.8 per 100,000 (39%), gonorrhea has fallen from 741.2 to 519.7 per 100,000 (30%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 17.6 to 24.8 per 100,000 (41%).

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 Pickens, MS

Adults uninsured
14.9%
No routine checkup
14.7%
No transportation
20.6%
Binge drinking
9.4%
Frequent mental distress
18.7%
Depression
17.4%
Below poverty line
37.1%
Primary-care ratio
1,833 : 1
Holmes County
  • Primary-care shortage score 25 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 31.9
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 99th 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 Holmes County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Holmes 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
510 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
122

Holmes County HIV care continuum (2023)

Among Holmes County residents living with HIV, 79.1% are in care · 59.7% 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 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 Holmes County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Pickens, MS

Heading into town on MS 17, you pass the familiar spots where Pickens slows into its rhythm: the places where people shop, work, and settle into their routines. For many here, life moves at a pace where personal business stays personal, and that matters when it comes to sexual health. Testing in and around Pickens listed on this page happens quietly, without fanfare or the feeling that your visit will echo through conversations at the grocery store. Clinics understand that confidentiality isn't theater; it's how people actually live here. Young adults in Pickens (whether they're establishing themselves alone, sharing a house with friends, or part of a multigenerational household) have access to straightforward STI screening without shame or pressure.

The cost of testing fits within what people can manage; affordability removes one barrier that keeps folks from getting screened when they should. What matters most is that results stay private, that appointments are quick, and that you're not made to feel like your visit is anybody's business but yours and the clinic's. Testing becomes part of ordinary self-care when it's accessible and discreet. Pickens residents can find that balance here: the ability to know their status without broadcasting it, and to move forward with the information they need to stay healthy.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Pickens, MS

Walkability 2.5 / 20 · Least walkable

At 2.5/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Pickens 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 6 STD & STI testing locations in Pickens, Mississippi, EasySTD

ZIP 39146 snapshot

Residents
3,057
Median age
36.6
Median income
$29,821

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 39146 area around Pickens: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Pickens alone.

Pickens sits in Holmes County, ZIP 39146. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Major routes

  • MS 17

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

Everything to know before you test in Holmes 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 Pickens-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 Pickens 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 Pickens, MS

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where can I get tested for STDs in Pickens, MS?

The closest is Durant Clinic (15 mi); 2 options are within 30 miles.

What does STD testing cost around Pickens, MS?

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

Is there free HIV testing near Pickens, MS?

Public clinics nearby offer free HIV testing.

Which tests are offered near Pickens, MS?

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 Holmes County?

About 1,908 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), above the Mississippi average.

Can I get PrEP near Pickens, MS?

PrEP (HIV-prevention medicine for HIV-negative people) is available locally, any provider can prescribe it.

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.

Should I get tested for STDs while pregnant?

Yes, the CDC recommends STI screening early in pregnancy, since untreated infections can affect the baby.

Clinic or at-home test, which is better near Pickens, MS?

A clinic offers same-day answers and on-site treatment; an at-home kit trades that for privacy and convenience, both use real lab testing.

How do I prepare for an STD test near Pickens, MS?

Just note your exposure dates and symptoms; for urine tests, hold off urinating ~1 hour before.

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