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

Chlamydia diagnosis in Kemper County runs about 30% higher than the national average. Whether you have symptoms or just want peace of mind in Scooba, Mississippi, some clinics accept walk-ins for same-day testing, while labs and at-home kits offer flexible scheduling. See your options below.

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STD testing near Scooba, MS

5 testing options are listed for Scooba, MS. The nearest, Greater Meridian Health Clinic, is about 0.3 miles away. Compare 2 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 0.3 miles

Greater Meridian Health Clinic

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Greater Meridian Health Clinic in Scooba tests for HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, and hepatitis A, B, and C on a sliding-scale fee accepted by Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurers; an appointment is required, and bacterial infections can be treated the same visit. With services delivered in Spanish.

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Herpes, Hepatitis A, B, and C Added to the Panel

Greater Meridian's panel extends to herpes simplex and all three hepatitis strains (A, B, and C) on top of HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. That breadth means conditions often screened only on request are included as standard, with vaccination for hepatitis A and B available at the same appointment.

Substance-Use Treatment Sits Within the Same Clinic

Greater Meridian carries substance-use treatment as a named program alongside its STI services, a pairing that matters because substance use is a documented driver of STI transmission risk. Having both programs within the clinic means a single provider relationship can address both without separate enrollment or scheduling tracks.

Clinical Services Available in Spanish

Spanish-language care at Greater Meridian is a direct clinical capacity, not a supplemental service, meaning the full scope of testing, treatment counseling, and prevention education runs in Spanish. For patients whose primary language is Spanish, every clinical exchange from intake to follow-up care plan is conducted without a language gap.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
927 Kemper Street, Scooba, MS 39358
Booking
Appointment required
Website
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Mississippi State Department of Health

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Mississippi State Department of Health in De Kalb tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV on a sliding-scale fee, including free STI and HIV testing, with HPV and hepatitis A and B vaccines available; an appointment is required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
14431 Hwy 16 West, De Kalb, MS 39328
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday Closed
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Labcorp

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Rated 3.1 out of 5 from 17 reviews
Address
3543 Bluecutt Road, Columbus, MS 39705 47.6 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 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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American Esoteric Laboratories

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Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 14 reviews
Address
2625 5th Street North, Columbus, MS 39705 48.2 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 1:30 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 4.2 out of 5 from 6 reviews
Address
141 Medical Center Drive, West Point, MS 39773 52.9 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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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 Scooba, 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.

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At-home STD testing in Scooba, MS

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

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

  • Ochsner Stennis Hospital

    14365 Hwy 16W, De Kalb, MS 39328

    CMS-certified lab

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 9 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Scooba. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 2 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 Scooba, MS

No pharmacy near Scooba, 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.

  • Stennis Community Pharmacy

    11 mi
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  • CVS Pharmacy 19 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
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  • Mills Discount Pharmacy

    19 mi
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  • Macon City Drug Store

    20 mi
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  • Boones Pharmacy

    24 mi
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  • Livingston Drug

    24 mi
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Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Scooba, MS.

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 Scooba, 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 Kemper County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Kemper County, the county that includes Scooba, compare with Mississippi and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~69% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#41 of 82 Mississippi counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 50% of the state

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

Kemper County Mississippi U.S. ▲▼ = Kemper County vs the state average
Infection Kemper County Mississippi United States
Chlamydia
640.7 55 cases ▼ 9%
700.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
209.7 18 cases ▼ 16%
251.1 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
23.3 2 cases ▼ 23%
30.1 15.8
Syphilis (early)
11.6 1 cases ▼ 29%
16.3 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
23.3 2 cases ▼ 64%
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 Kemper County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 23% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 425 850 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Kemper County, chlamydia has fallen from 801.1 to 640.7 per 100,000 (20%), gonorrhea has fallen from 344.9 to 209.7 per 100,000 (39%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 11.1 to 23.3 per 100,000 (110%).

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 Scooba, MS

Adults uninsured
13.8%
No routine checkup
19.7%
No transportation
18.7%
Binge drinking
12.9%
Frequent mental distress
20.9%
Depression
19.3%
Below poverty line
30.4%
Primary-care ratio
8,829 : 1
Kemper County
  • Primary-care shortage score 21 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 22
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 95th 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 Kemper County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Kemper 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
264 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
66

Kemper County HIV care continuum (2020)

Kemper County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2020), against 21.3 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Kemper County residents living with HIV, 60% are in care · 50% 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 Kemper County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Scooba, MS

Johnson Street cuts through the heart of Scooba, and most of the people living along its side roads and nearby blocks are renters, not owners, sharing households that average just over three people. That living arrangement, often a few adults splitting a modest place on a tight budget, shapes daily life in ways that matter for health decisions. With typical rents well under four hundred dollars, cost pressures still land hard when fewer than half of working-age residents are currently in the labor force and only a small fraction of households bring in six-figure incomes. Discretionary spending on anything, including a clinic visit, gets weighed carefully.

The population here skews dramatically young, and that concentration of people in their late teens and twenties means Kemper County's STI rates are directly relevant to the daily social lives of a large share of Scooba residents. Most adults are unmarried and living in shared or multi-person homes, which reflects real relationship variety and makes routine screening genuinely useful rather than precautionary in the abstract. Knowing which option is closest before you need it, and confirming its hours fit around a split schedule or second job, is what actually closes the gap between intending to get tested and doing it.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Scooba, MS

Walkability 5.29 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.29/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Scooba 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 Scooba, Mississippi, EasySTD

ZIP 39358 snapshot

Residents
1,123
Median age
21.4
Median income
$45,982

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 39358 area around Scooba: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Scooba alone.

Scooba sits in Kemper County, ZIP 39358. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Major routes

  • MS 16 (Johnson Street)

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Kemper 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 Scooba-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 Scooba 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.

Good to Know

STD testing FAQs for Scooba, MS

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Scooba, MS?

There are 2 options within a 30-mile drive.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

Yes, Medicaid typically covers it, and public clinics are free either way.

Can I get tested in Scooba, MS without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near Scooba, MS?

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

How common is chlamydia in Kemper County?

Kemper County reported ~641 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Mississippi average.

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.

How do at-home STD kits work near Scooba, MS?

A kit ships to your address; you collect a urine, swab, or finger-stick sample, mail it to the lab, and get results online in a few days.

How is chlamydia tested near Scooba, MS?

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

What samples are used for STD testing near Scooba, MS?

Usually urine or a swab for chlamydia/gonorrhea, and blood for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis.

What should I do after sexual assault?

Go to an ER or call RAINN (800-656-4673); they provide testing, PEP, and support right away.

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