Gwinnett County reports about 29 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 residents, well above the US average. Whether you plan to start a new relationship or as part of ongoing care in Rest Haven, Georgia, consider clinics for same-day testing or at-home kits to suit your schedule. Find your options below.
Available testing centers
7 testing options are listed for Rest Haven, GA. The nearest, GHMS Buford Family Health Center, is about 1.8 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.
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.
GHMS Buford Family Health Center in Buford meets patients where they are (uninsured, between providers, or paying out of pocket) through its federally qualified standing, which ties fees directly to household income. Sliding-scale STI screening covers syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, with no appointment needed.
Tests offered
Fees & payment
Gwinnett Clinic in Sugar Hill accepts Medicaid and most insurance, with fee-based services on a sliding scale, covering gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, herpes, and hepatitis A, B, and C. No appointment required, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections.
Prevention medications, both PrEP for ongoing HIV exposure risk and PEP for after-exposure intervention, rarely get prescribed at STI clinics; most direct patients to primary care or infectious disease specialists to obtain them. Gwinnett Clinic closes that gap, issuing both in-house so prevention doesn't stall at a handoff.
Gwinnett Clinic tests for herpes alongside hepatitis A, B, and C in addition to the core bacterial and HIV panel, which means infections that might otherwise go undetected get caught in the same visit. Giving a more complete picture of what's actually circulating.
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Listing verified May 2026 · Source: CDC NPIN
Southeast Medical Group in Buford covers HIV (rapid and conventional), syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB. With same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and sliding-scale fees for all. Every service here carries no charge.
Southeast Medical Group charges nothing for any service it provides: testing, treatment, vaccines, PrEP, PEP, hepatitis B and C management included. That means a patient managing an ongoing condition or starting a prevention regimen never faces a cost barrier mid-course.
Spanish is available directly at Southeast Medical Group in Buford, and interpretation services extend to additional languages beyond that. A patient discussing PrEP adherence, hepatitis C treatment milestones, or TB prevention in Spanish engages with clinical staff in that language. Not through a secondary channel.
Many STI clinics counsel on HIV prevention without having the infrastructure to prescribe and manage it. Southeast Medical Group prescribes both PrEP and PEP on-site, so prevention isn't a recommendation that leaves with the patient unfulfilled, but a treatment path that starts at the same appointment.
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English, Interpretation Services Available for Non-English Languages, Spanish
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Listing verified Apr 2026 · Source: CDC NPIN
Free tool · not a clinic
Testing too soon can miss an infection. Enter the date of possible exposure to see the earliest a test can reliably detect each 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.
Typical out-of-pocket ranges by option, actual cost depends on which tests you need.
Public / community clinic
Free HIV testing is common
Private lab (self-pay)
Never billed to insurance
At-home kit
Mailed to your door, private
Doctor / urgent care
Often $0 preventive with insurance
No centers match those filters. Clear the service-type filter or the opening-hours filters to see every center.
Every other option
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
The nearest testing center is about 2 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Rest Haven, 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
Best for simplicity & support
$89 & up
Best range: couples & full panels
$79 & up
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
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Gwinnett 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.
4445 South Lee Street, Suite 107, Buford, GA 30518
CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists
4095 South Lee Street, Buford, GA 30518
CMS-certified lab
4700 Nelson Brogdon Boulevard, Suite 180, Sugar Hill, GA 30518
CMS-certified lab
1839 Buford Highway, Northeast, Suite 100, Buford, GA 30518
CMS-certified lab
5005 Lanier Island Pkwy Suite 100, Buford, GA 30518
CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Rest Haven. 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
Beyond dedicated clinics, 1,741 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Rest Haven. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 604 offer telehealth.
Folake Aminu, MD
Family medicine · 2914 Vinson Court, Buford
Peaesha Houston, DO
Family medicine · 4889 Golden Parkway, Buford
Margaret Schutte, MD Telehealth
Family medicine · 4445 South Lee Street, Buford
Carlos Lucero, MD
Family medicine · 4445 South Lee Street, Buford
Maria Munoz-Bramhall, MD Telehealth
Family medicine · 4445 South Lee Street, Buford
Blair Funk, MD Telehealth
Family medicine · 1525 Buford Highway, Buford
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
No pharmacy near Rest Haven, GA 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.
Anglin's Drug Store
1.6 miJohnsons Hometown Pharmacy
1.6 mi
1.7 mi Osprey Pharmacy RX
2.0 mi
2.5 mi Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Rest Haven, GA.
Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.
Prevention & treatment
Testing is one step. For residents of Rest Haven, 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.
From $0 insured
Telehealth PrEP & DoxyPEP with at-home testing and ongoing monitoring
Visit from $39
Online STI treatment & DoxyPEP: same-day prescriptions to your pharmacy
$0 with most insurance
Free online PrEP & DoxyPEP: HIV prevention, home lab kits, no in-person visit
Visit from $0 insured
Telehealth STI treatment and sexual-health care, delivered or 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
How reported STI rates in Gwinnett County, the county that includes Rest Haven, compare with Georgia and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~35% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.
#81 of 159 Georgia counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 49% of the state
| Infection | Gwinnett County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia | 519.9 5,113 cases ▼ 20% | 646.4 | 492.2 |
| Gonorrhea | 163.4 1,607 cases ▼ 41% | 274.8 | 179.5 |
| Syphilis (P&S) | 10.6 104 cases ▼ 47% | 20 | 15.8 |
| Syphilis (early) | 12.4 122 cases ▼ 33% | 18.4 | 16 |
| Syphilis (late/unknown) | 20.3 200 cases ▼ 43% | 35.8 | 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.
Between 2020 and 2023 in Gwinnett County, chlamydia has risen from 413.2 to 519.9 per 100,000 (26%), gonorrhea has risen from 116.9 to 163.4 per 100,000 (40%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 11.3 to 10.6 per 100,000 (6%).
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
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 Gwinnett County.
Local HIV snapshot
Federal priority area: Gwinnett County is one of 48 U.S. counties prioritized under the Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative: targeted federal funding to expand local HIV testing, PrEP, and prevention.
Gwinnett County HIV care continuum (2023)
Gwinnett County recorded 29 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 25.5 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Gwinnett County residents living with HIV, 86.7% know their status · 80% are in care · 71.7% 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.
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 Gwinnett County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
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Local context
Rest Haven's name reflects what drew people here generations ago, a quieter refuge within Gwinnett's growth. That same appeal to newcomers and long-term residents continues today, bringing together young adults in their late teens through thirties who value privacy alongside access to straightforward health care. STD testing in and around Rest Haven serves that need directly, with clinics and providers listed on this page offering confidential screening without requiring you to navigate far from neighborhoods like Pebble Brook or Woodbriar East. Testing happens without ceremony or delay. A person can walk in, get screened, and leave knowing results will be handled as their own business: not discussed with employers, partners, or anyone else unless they choose otherwise.
For young adults establishing themselves in new jobs or new chapters, that separation between health care and the rest of life matters. The clinics available in and around Rest Haven understand that routine screening is straightforward prevention, not drama. Whether you're checking in after a change in your life or simply making it part of regular health maintenance, the process is quick and the confidentiality genuine. That combination, ease plus real privacy, is what makes testing accessible here.
Getting there
At 7.54/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Rest Haven 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 30518 snapshot
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 30518 area around Rest Haven: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Rest Haven alone.
Rest Haven sits in Gwinnett County, ZIP 30518. Local context that shapes where residents test:
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Nearby cities & towns
Just outside Rest Haven? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
Reference
Everything to know before you test in Gwinnett County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Georgia law. If you have symptoms right now, our confidential symptom checker maps them to the tests worth considering.
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 |
Testing too early can return a false negative, confirm timing with a Rest Haven-area provider.
| Infection | Earliest reliable test | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
These are the federal Medicare reference prices for processing each lab test. Public clinics and the community health centers serving Rest Haven 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.
Two things that actually depend on Georgia 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).
In Georgia, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.
Georgia 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 GeorgiaSource: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.
Good to Know
Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.
There are 7 options within a 30-mile drive.
Usually yes, it can be billed to insurance, or paid out of pocket at a flat rate.
Yes, free HIV testing is available at public clinics in the area.
A full panel typically covers chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis B and C.
Gwinnett County reported ~520 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Georgia average.
Yes, PrEP, a daily pill that helps prevent HIV in HIV-negative people, is available in the area.
In Georgia, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.
At-home kits mail to 30518: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.
Pregnancy screening is standard; ask about an early-pregnancy STI panel.
Clinics give immediate care and treatment; home kits win on convenience and discretion. Either works.
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