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

In Hardeman County, reported gonorrhea runs about 20% higher than the US average. Whether seeking a one-time check for Saulsbury, Tennessee, or regular check-ups, consider how important it is to discuss results with a provider versus collecting samples at home. The list below has the options.

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STD testing near Saulsbury, TN

6 testing options are listed for Saulsbury, TN. The nearest, North Mississippi Primary Health Care, is about 12.8 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 12.8 miles

North Mississippi Primary Health Care

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Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 10 reviews

North Mississippi Primary Health Care in Walnut tests for HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, and hepatitis A, B, and C (with HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C tests available at no charge) on a sliding-scale fee structure, with appointments required and same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs. Every service carries no fee.

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Zero Cost Across Every Service Line

Plenty of clinics discount some services and bill for others, leaving patients to calculate what they'll owe before they walk in. At North Mississippi Primary Health Care, that calculation doesn't exist. From testing through treatment, nothing generates a bill regardless of insurance status.

Spanish and Interpretation Services Available Directly

North Mississippi Primary Health Care carries Spanish-language capacity and interpretation services for other languages as a built-in clinical resource, which means a conversation about medication adherence, hepatitis treatment, or PrEP dosing happens with full fluency. Not a condensed version filtered through scheduling delays.

PrEP and PEP Prescribed and Managed On-Site

North Mississippi Primary Health Care prescribes and manages both PrEP and PEP directly, so a patient starting or continuing HIV prevention doesn't need a separate specialist: ongoing monitoring, refills, and adherence counseling stay with one care team.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
531 Main Street, Walnut, MS 38683
Booking
Appointment required
Website
Community health center 12.8 miles

Walnut Imaging Center

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Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 10 reviews

A public safety-net federally qualified health center about 13 miles from Saulsbury. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Sliding-scale
Address
71 Mitchell Avenue, Walnut, MS 38683
Website
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Bolivar General Hospital

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 2.6 out of 5 from 43 reviews
Address
650 Nuckolls Road, Bolivar, TN 38008 15.9 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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American Esoteric Laboratories

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 16 reviews
Address
2120 Exeter Road, Germantown, TN 38138 40.4 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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Quest Diagnostics

Most reviewed Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 164 reviews
Address
2075 Exeter Road, Germantown, TN 38138 40.6 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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Labcorp at Walgreens

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3.1 out of 5 from 39 reviews
Address
7790 Wolf River Boulevard, Germantown, TN 38138 40.8 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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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 Saulsbury, 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 Saulsbury, TN

The nearest testing center is about 13 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Saulsbury, 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 Saulsbury, TN

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

  • Bolivar General Hospital

    650 Nuckolls Road/PO Box 509, Bolivar, TN 38008

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

  • The Jackson Clinic, PA Bolivar

    622 West Market Street, Bolivar, TN 38008

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 28 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Saulsbury. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 6 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 Saulsbury, TN

No pharmacy near Saulsbury, 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

    13 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 13 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
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  • Medical Arts Pharmacy

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Express Save-on Drugs

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Saulsbury, 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 Saulsbury, 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 Hardeman County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Hardeman County, the county that includes Saulsbury, compare with Tennessee and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~30% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#2 of 95 Tennessee counties for chlamydia, among the very highest in the state

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

Hardeman County Tennessee U.S. ▲▼ = Hardeman County vs the state average
Infection Hardeman County Tennessee United States
Chlamydia
954.4 244 cases ▲ 84%
517.4 492.2
Gonorrhea
215.1 55 cases ▲ 15%
186.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
11.7 3 cases ▼ 21%
14.8 15.8
Syphilis (early)
15.6 4 cases ▲ 36%
11.5 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
35.2 9 cases ▲ 33%
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 Hardeman County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 4% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 500 1000 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Hardeman County, chlamydia has risen from 930.8 to 954.4 per 100,000 (3%), gonorrhea has fallen from 514.5 to 215.1 per 100,000 (58%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 11.8 to 11.7 per 100,000 (1%).

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 Saulsbury, TN

Adults uninsured
12.1%
No routine checkup
18.3%
Binge drinking
11.4%
Frequent mental distress
19.3%
Depression
27.2%
Below poverty line
12.8%
Primary-care ratio
6,357 : 1
Hardeman County
  • Primary-care shortage score 19 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 54
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 89th 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 Hardeman County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Hardeman County (2023)

People living with HIV
186 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
100

Hardeman County HIV care continuum (2023)

Hardeman County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 14.8 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Hardeman County residents living with HIV, 90% are in care · 75% 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 Hardeman County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Saulsbury, TN

Saulsbury runs at a pace shaped by households rather than commutes, with a large share of residents outside the formal labor force and unemployment notably high, the working week here doesn't look like a nine-to-five calendar, yet free time doesn't automatically translate into easy errands. Homes in this corner of Hardeman County tend to be owner-occupied and modestly valued, so most residents have roots here; this isn't a transient population cycling through. Larger-than-average household sizes mean that when one person's health goes unattended, the ripple through the household is real. Young adults in their late teens and twenties make up a meaningful slice of Saulsbury's population, the years when STI exposure is statistically most likely and when screening can quietly prevent longer-term complications.

With very few households in the upper income brackets and typical rents low enough to reflect a tight local economy, out-of-pocket costs for any health visit carry real weight. Options listed on this page serve as the practical starting point; none may be close. That last part matters most. Knowing what's listed here, and when those sites are open, is the concrete first step that distance makes non-negotiable.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Saulsbury, TN

Walkability 3.35 / 20 · Least walkable

At 3.35/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Saulsbury 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 Saulsbury, Tennessee, EasySTD

ZIP 38067 snapshot

Residents
1,890
Median age
44.7
Median income
$55,319

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 38067 area around Saulsbury: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Saulsbury alone.

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Hardeman 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 Saulsbury-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 Saulsbury 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 Saulsbury, TN

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

What if there's no clinic right in Saulsbury, TN?

Closest is North Mississippi Primary Health Care (12.8 mi), or order an at-home kit to 38067.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

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

Is there free STD testing near Saulsbury, TN?

Yes, North Mississippi Primary Health Care (12.8 mi) offers free testing, and public clinics serve the uninsured.

Which tests are offered near Saulsbury, 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 Hardeman County?

About 954 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), above the Tennessee average.

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.

Where do I get PrEP around Saulsbury, TN?

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

What is expedited partner therapy?

Expedited partner therapy lets a provider treat a partner without an exam, where state law allows.

How do I prepare for an STD test near Saulsbury, TN?

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

Clinic or at-home test, which is better near Saulsbury, TN?

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.

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