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STD Testing in Port Sulphur, LA: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

In Plaquemines Parish, there are around 500 chlamydia diagnoses per 100,000 residents, close to the national average: whether it's your first STI test or a routine screening in Port Sulphur, Louisiana, you have choices. Weigh in-clinic visits against at-home kits; the former lets you get support and treatment, while the latter prioritizes convenience. See your options below.

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STD testing near Port Sulphur, LA

5 testing options are listed for Port Sulphur, LA. The nearest, Plaquemines Medical Center, is about 0.8 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.

Community health center 2.4 miles

Plaquemines Primary Care

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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 41 reviews

Plaquemines Primary Care in Port Sulphur extends federally qualified sliding-scale care to cash-paying patients and those between providers, making syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening financially within reach. As a Title X grantee, it also provides legally confidential family-planning services for minors. No appointment needed.

Title X Sliding-scale
Address
27136 Highway 23, Port Sulphur, LA 70083
Website
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Plaquemines Medical Center

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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 43 reviews
Address
27136 La-23, Port Sulpher, LA 70083 0.8 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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Labcorp

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Rated 3 out of 5 from 23 reviews
Address
120 Ochsner Boulevard, Gretna, LA 70056 32.0 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 3:30 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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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 51 reviews
Address
8400 West Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, LA 70043 34.5 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 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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Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 175 reviews
Address
4700 Wichers Drive, Marrero, LA 70072 34.9 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • 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 Port Sulphur, LA

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 Port Sulphur, LA

The nearest testing center is less than a mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Port Sulphur, 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 Port Sulphur, LA

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

  • Plaquemines Medical Center

    8712 Hwy 23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
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Showing the nearest 1 CLIA-certified labs.

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 6 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Port Sulphur. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 1 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 Port Sulphur, LA

No pharmacy near Port Sulphur, LA 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.

  • Delta Drugs of Port Sulphur

    0.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • B Bayhi Enterprises

    27 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Bradley Pharmacy

    27 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Tewelde's Lafitte Drugs

    29 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Russo's Pharmacy

    30 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Port Sulphur, LA.

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 Port Sulphur, 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 Plaquemines Parish: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Plaquemines Parish, the parish that includes Port Sulphur, compare with Louisiana and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~24% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#53 of 64 Louisiana counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 17% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Plaquemines Parish vs Louisiana vs U.S.

Plaquemines Parish Louisiana U.S. ▲▼ = Plaquemines Parish vs the state average
Infection Plaquemines Parish Louisiana United States
Chlamydia
500.3 112 cases ▼ 37%
792.4 492.2
Gonorrhea
174.2 39 cases ▼ 40%
288.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
4.5 1 cases ▼ 83%
26.1 15.8
Syphilis (early)
8.9 2 cases ▼ 55%
19.6 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
17.9 4 cases ▼ 66%
52.6 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 Plaquemines Parish over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 27% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 275 550 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Plaquemines Parish, chlamydia has risen from 395.5 to 500.3 per 100,000 (26%), gonorrhea has risen from 127.6 to 174.2 per 100,000 (37%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 12.8 to 4.5 per 100,000 (65%).

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 Port Sulphur, LA

Adults uninsured
11%
No routine checkup
17.2%
No transportation
15.8%
Binge drinking
14.4%
Frequent mental distress
20.6%
Depression
24.9%
Below poverty line
6.6%
Primary-care ratio
4,661 : 1
Plaquemines Parish
  • Primary-care shortage score 12 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 49
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 65th 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 Plaquemines Parish.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Plaquemines Parish (2023)

People living with HIV
279 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
172

Plaquemines Parish HIV care continuum (2020)

Plaquemines Parish recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2020), against 22.5 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Plaquemines Parish residents living with HIV, 94.1% are in care · 74.5% 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 Plaquemines Parish tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Port Sulphur, LA

LA-23 threads through Port Sulphur like a spine, and in Nestor and the neighborhoods clustered around Plaquemines Park Project Port Sulphur, the households it connects tend to be large. Nearly four people under one roof on average, with a strong lean toward homeownership rather than renting. That stability has its own rhythms: when most adults in a community own their home and share it with extended family, a health concern can feel simultaneously private and very visible, which shapes how willing people are to seek routine screening close to home.

Just under half the adult population participates in the labor force, and unemployment here runs meaningfully above typical Louisiana urban rates. That combination means discretionary time isn't evenly distributed, some residents have more schedule flexibility than others, but cost pressure is real when fewer than one in nine households reaches six-figure income. For young adults in their late teens and twenties, a stage of life when relationship networks are still shifting, that economic reality makes low-cost options on this page worth bookmarking specifically, not just generally.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Port Sulphur, LA

Walkability 4.96 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.96/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Port Sulphur 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 Port Sulphur, Louisiana, EasySTD

ZIP 70083 snapshot

Residents
2,456
Median age
34.5
Median income
$66,250

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 70083 area around Port Sulphur: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Port Sulphur alone.

Port Sulphur sits in Plaquemines Parish, ZIP 70083. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Plaquemines Park Project Port Sulphur

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Nestor

Major routes

  • LA 23 (LA-23)

Reference

STD testing in Port Sulphur, LA: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Plaquemines Parish: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Louisiana 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 Port Sulphur-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 Port Sulphur 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 Louisiana

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

Two things that actually depend on Louisiana 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 Louisiana, 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)

Louisiana 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 Louisiana

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 Port Sulphur, LA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Port Sulphur, LA?

There are 2 options within a 30-mile drive.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

Yes, Medicaid typically covers it.

Can I get tested in Port Sulphur, LA without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near Port Sulphur, LA?

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

How common is chlamydia in Plaquemines Parish?

Plaquemines Parish reported ~500 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Louisiana average.

Is there an at-home STD test for Port Sulphur, LA?

At-home kits mail to 70083: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.

How long do results take near Port Sulphur, LA?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

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

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

How is chlamydia tested near Port Sulphur, LA?

Chlamydia is checked with a simple urine sample or a swab; lab results usually come back in a day or two.

When is HIV testing accurate after exposure?

Most HIV tests detect infection about 2–6 weeks out depending on the test type; a later retest confirms a negative.

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