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STD Testing in Rutherford, TN: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Chlamydia cases in Gibson County run about 12% higher than the US average. If you have symptoms or just want peace of mind in Rutherford, Tennessee, you can weigh low-cost community and public clinics against private labs, which offer quicker results and more scheduling flexibility. See your options below.

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STD testing near Rutherford, TN

5 testing options are listed for Rutherford, TN. The nearest, Tennessee Department of Health, is about 12.3 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 12.3 miles

Tennessee Department of Health

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Tennessee Department of Health in Trenton tests for HIV, gonorrhea, syphilis, and chlamydia, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, on a sliding-scale fee open to everyone, by appointment, with all services provided at no fee.

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Zero-Fee Care Runs Through Medicaid, Medicare, and Insurance

The clinic accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance, routing payment through those systems so that out-of-pocket cost lands at zero regardless of coverage status. A sliding scale covers anyone who falls outside those programs, and HIV testing carries no fee as a standalone line item.

Spanish Is a Clinical Language Here, Not a Bridge

Spanish is listed as a service language at the Trenton location, meaning clinical conversations (risk assessment, treatment instructions, follow-up guidance) happen directly in Spanish. That keeps accuracy intact at every step where a misunderstood dosing instruction would otherwise matter.

Hepatitis C Treatment Happens at This Address

The Tennessee Department of Health in Trenton carries hepatitis C treatment on-site, so a confirmed diagnosis moves directly into a managed care plan without requiring a separate specialist. Patients leave with treatment already initiated rather than a timeline built around an outside appointment.

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Address
1250 South Manufacturers Row, Trenton, TN 38382
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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Labcorp

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Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 58 reviews
Address
159 North Star Drive, Jackson, TN 38305 30.3 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 31.6 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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American Esoteric Laboratories

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Rated 2.3 out of 5 from 4 reviews
Address
641 Rb Wilson Drive, Huntingdon, TN 38344 33.1 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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Med Ctr Lab Jackson Madison Co Gen Hosp

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Address
620 Skyline Drive, Jackson, TN 38301 34.9 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 4:00 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 Rutherford, 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.

Test from home

At-home STD testing in Rutherford, TN

The nearest testing center is about 12 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Rutherford, 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 Rutherford, TN

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

  • Dermatology and Skin Cancer Consultants

    701 Medical Park Drive, Humboldt, TN 38343

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Southern Health and Wellness Clinic

    3519 Chere Carol Road, Humboldt, TN 38343

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Milan Medical Center

    6041 Telecom Drive, Milan, TN 38358

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 142 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Rutherford. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 15 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 Rutherford, TN

No pharmacy near Rutherford, 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.

  • Duncan's Pharmacy

    4.0 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Kenton Drug Company

    5.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Duncan's Express Pharmacy

    13 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Main Street Vital Care

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Rutherford, 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 Rutherford, 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 Gibson County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Gibson County, the county that includes Rutherford, compare with Tennessee and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~28% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#13 of 95 Tennessee counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 86% of the state

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

Gibson County Tennessee U.S. ▲▼ = Gibson County vs the state average
Infection Gibson County Tennessee United States
Chlamydia
552.5 282 cases ▲ 7%
517.4 492.2
Gonorrhea
150.8 77 cases ▼ 19%
186.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
5.9 3 cases ▼ 60%
14.8 15.8
Syphilis (early)
19.6 10 cases ▲ 70%
11.5 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
21.5 11 cases ▼ 19%
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 Gibson County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 7% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 300 600 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Gibson County, chlamydia has fallen from 585 to 552.5 per 100,000 (6%), gonorrhea has fallen from 404.5 to 150.8 per 100,000 (63%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 15.9 to 5.9 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 Rutherford, TN

Adults uninsured
11.8%
No routine checkup
21%
Binge drinking
13.1%
Frequent mental distress
19.7%
Depression
28.6%
Below poverty line
8.8%
Primary-care ratio
2,527 : 1
Gibson County
  • Primary-care shortage score 16 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 61
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 78th 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 Gibson County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Gibson County (2023)

People living with HIV
229 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
6cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
61 · PnR 4.33

Gibson County HIV care continuum (2023)

Gibson County recorded 14.1 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 14.8 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Gibson County residents living with HIV, 86.8% are in care · 72.5% 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 Gibson County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Rutherford, TN

US 45W stretches out of Rutherford with few cross-streets and no sidewalks, and the nearest testing option listed on this page is a real drive from town, which matters when a car, a schedule, and a half-day off work are all required before a routine screening can even begin. With unemployment notably elevated and just over half the adult population in the labor force, discretionary time is not a given, and at $650 a month the rent-paying quarter of residents are already trimming wherever they can. Gibson County's STI figures carry the weight they do partly because the years when people are most likely to encounter a new partner, late teens through the mid-thirties, are also the years when cost, distance, and inconvenience tend to win.

What grounds the picture, though, is that Rutherford skews toward stability: a strong majority of residents own their homes, households here are larger than the national average, and more than half of adults are married. Testing fits into that life texture the same way any other routine health decision does: something the household plans for, not something it stumbles into.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Rutherford, TN

Walkability 4.74 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.74/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Rutherford 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 Rutherford, Tennessee, EasySTD

ZIP 38369 snapshot

Residents
1,636
Median age
44.3
Median income
$50,690

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 38369 area around Rutherford: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Rutherford alone.

Rutherford sits in Gibson County, ZIP 38369. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • David Crockett Cabin
  • David Robinson Park

Major routes

  • US 45W (Kenton Highway)

Reference

STD testing in Rutherford, TN: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Gibson 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 Rutherford-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 Rutherford 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 Rutherford, TN

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where can I get tested for STDs in Rutherford, TN?

The closest is Tennessee Department of Health (12.3 mi); 1 option is within 30 miles.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

Medicaid generally covers STD testing, and public clinics test for free regardless of coverage.

Is there free HIV testing near Rutherford, TN?

Public clinics nearby offer free HIV testing.

Which tests are offered near Rutherford, 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 Gibson County?

About 553 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), above the Tennessee average.

Can I test at home near Rutherford, TN?

Yes, at-home kits ship to 38369; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.

How long do results take near Rutherford, 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.

Should both partners test for chlamydia?

Yes, partners should test and be treated together to avoid passing it back and forth.

I tested positive, what are the next steps?

Start treatment, tell recent partners so they can test, avoid sex until cleared, and retest if advised, most STIs resolve with care.

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