Gonorrhea in Randolph County runs about 39% lower than the US average. If you're needing an STI test in Seagrove, North Carolina, whether it's your first time or a routine screening, you can choose between clinics offering same-day testing and labs or at-home kits that fit your schedule.
Available testing centers
7 testing options are listed for Seagrove, NC. The nearest, Seagrove Medical Clinic, is about 0.6 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.
A public safety-net rural health clinic in Seagrove. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.
Tests offered
Randolph County Public Health Department in Asheboro tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C, treating bacterial STIs at the same visit, and every test and treatment carries no fee, with appointments required.
Testing, treatment, and vaccines here carry no fee, which means a positive gonorrhea result gets treated the same day without a billing conversation attached to the care decision.
Spanish is a working clinical language at Randolph County Public Health, covering everything from test counseling to medication adherence education, so instruction on treatment timing and follow-up lands with the precision that care requires.
The panel at Randolph County runs hepatitis B and hepatitis C antibody testing alongside gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV. Staffed and processed on-site, so hepatitis status is confirmed rather than deferred.
Languages
English, Spanish
Tests offered
Serves
Care services
Prevention services
Fees & payment
Listing verified Mar 2026 · Source: CDC NPIN
Goshen Medical Center - Star, located in Star, carries federal qualification as a community health center, which means STI screening costs scale to each patient's income rather than a fixed rate. Walk-ins are welcome for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing. No appointment needed to get started.
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Fees & payment
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 less than a mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Seagrove, 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 value: single tests
$49 & up
Best for simplicity & support
$89 & 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 Randolph 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.
360 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro, NC 27203
CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists
364 White Oak Street, Asheboro, NC 27203
CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission
550 White Oak Street, Asheboro, NC 27203
CMS-certified lab
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Seagrove. 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, 159 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Seagrove. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 36 offer telehealth.
Ernani Morais Pereira Filho, MD
Family medicine · 138 Dublin Square Road, Asheboro
Keung Lee, MD Telehealth
Internal medicine · 138 Dublin Square Road, Asheboro
Rowena Sistasis, MD
Family medicine · 147 East Academy Street, Asheboro
Greg Grisso, MD
Internal medicine · 327 Rock Crusher Road, Asheboro
Kayana Ward, MD
OB-GYN · 136 South Park Street, Asheboro
Cris Richardson, MD
OB-GYN · 375 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro
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 Seagrove, NC 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.
Seagrove Associates
0.4 miGMC Pharmacy at Star
10 mi
10 mi Zoo City Drug Ii
11 mi
11 mi Zoo City Drug
11 miShowing the 6 closest pharmacies to Seagrove, NC.
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 Seagrove, 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 $0 insured
Telehealth STI treatment and sexual-health care, delivered or to your pharmacy
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
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 Randolph County, the county that includes Seagrove, compare with North Carolina and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~8% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.
#63 of 100 North Carolina counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 37% of the state
| Infection | Randolph County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia | 351.3 518 cases ▼ 42% | 607.9 | 492.2 |
| Gonorrhea | 109.2 161 cases ▼ 55% | 243.2 | 179.5 |
| Syphilis (P&S) | 10.2 15 cases ▼ 49% | 19.9 | 15.8 |
| Syphilis (early) | 10.2 15 cases ▼ 35% | 15.8 | 16 |
| Syphilis (late/unknown) | 14.2 21 cases ▼ 41% | 24 | 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 Randolph County, chlamydia has fallen from 404.4 to 351.3 per 100,000 (13%), gonorrhea has fallen from 158.8 to 109.2 per 100,000 (31%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 1.4 to 10.2 per 100,000 (629%).
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 Randolph County.
Local HIV snapshot
Randolph County HIV care continuum (2023)
Randolph County recorded 6.4 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 15.1 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Randolph County residents living with HIV, 78.6% are in care · 74.4% 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 Randolph County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
Local resources & officials
Data & references
Local context
Seagrove's reputation as the pottery capital of North Carolina runs deep: kilns have fired here for generations, and that tradition of craft and care extends to how the town approaches health. Testing for sexually transmitted infections is available in and around Seagrove through the providers listed on this page, and the confidentiality built into that process reflects the same respect for personal dignity that defines this close-knit community. When someone decides screening matters, they'll find that discretion isn't performative here; it's woven into how local clinics operate. Young adults in their late teens through their thirties make up a significant part of Seagrove's population, and many recognize that routine STI testing belongs in regular health care. Not as a crisis response, but as straightforward preventive work.
The testing sites and clinics serving the area understand this shift in thinking and welcome the kind of quiet, judgment-free approach that lets people move forward without fanfare. What matters most is knowing where to start. The directory on this page maps out testing locations within reach, hours, and what each site offers, so you can choose what fits your schedule and comfort level. A quick call ahead often smooths the process, and most providers will answer questions about what to expect before you arrive.
Getting there
At 2.87/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Seagrove 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 27341 snapshot
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 27341 area around Seagrove: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Seagrove alone.
Seagrove sits in Randolph County, ZIP 27341. Local context that shapes where residents test:
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Nearby cities & towns
Just outside Seagrove? 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 Randolph County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under North Carolina 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 Seagrove-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 Seagrove 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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.
North Carolina 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 North CarolinaSource: 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.
Possibly, Asheboro, NC is close; compare it by distance against Seagrove Medical Clinic.
Medicaid generally covers STD testing, and public clinics test for free regardless of coverage.
Yes, community and public clinics test the uninsured, with sliding-scale fees.
Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Rapid HIV, a full panel covers the common ones.
About 351 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the North Carolina average.
Yes, at-home kits ship to 27341; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.
Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.
In North Carolina, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.
Yes, partners should test and be treated together to avoid passing it back and forth.
It's cured with antibiotics; treating partners together prevents reinfection.
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