In Bath County, Kentucky, the reported syphilis rate is 51% lower than the US average. If you've had a recent risk or simply test on a regular schedule in Sharpsburg, Kentucky, you can choose from clinics that may bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees, as well as private labs with flat self-pay prices. See your options below.
Available testing centers
7 testing options are listed for Sharpsburg, KY. The nearest, Meadowview Regional Medical Group, is about 0.1 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.
Meadowview Regional Medical Group in Sharpsburg tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, and treats bacterial infections the same visit. Fees are charged on a sliding scale, with Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance all accepted. An appointment is required.
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Listing verified Nov 2025 · Source: CDC NPIN
A safety-net rural health clinic about 9 miles from Sharpsburg. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.
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Sterling Health Care - Mt. Sterling, a federally qualified health center in Mount Sterling, welcomes walk-ins for STI screening without an appointment. A single visit can cover syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing, with fees scaled to income so the cost adjusts to what each patient can afford.
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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 Sharpsburg, 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 value: single tests
$49 & 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.
Local clinicians
Beyond dedicated clinics, 121 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Sharpsburg. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 20 offer telehealth.
Ray Terrell, MD
Urology · 227 Falcon Drive, Mt Sterling
Richard Hall, MD
Internal medicine · 635 North Maysville Street, Mount Sterling
Apurva Subbaswamy, MD
Internal medicine · 103 Commonwealth Drive, Mount Sterling
Brianna Kendrick, DO
Family medicine · 805 Alexa Drive, Mt Sterling
Taufik Kassis, MD
Internal medicine · 125 Foxglove Drive, Mount Sterling
Makayla Lewis, MD
Family medicine · 44 Water Street, Owingsville
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 Sharpsburg, KY 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.
Sterling Health Pharmacy
8.9 mi
9.3 mi Hopkins Drug
9.4 miCarlisle Drugs
9.4 miWhitaker Pharmacy
9.5 miSopers Family Drug
9.5 miShowing the 6 closest pharmacies to Sharpsburg, KY.
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 Sharpsburg, 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.
Visit from $39
Online STI treatment & DoxyPEP: same-day prescriptions to your pharmacy
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
$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 Bath County, the county that includes Sharpsburg, compare with Kentucky 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.
#20 of 120 Kentucky counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 83% of the state
| Infection | Bath County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia | 346.8 45 cases ▼ 9% | 381.9 | 492.2 |
| Gonorrhea | 7.7 1 cases ▼ 94% | 134.4 | 179.5 |
| Syphilis (P&S) | 7.7 1 cases ▼ 45% | 14.1 | 15.8 |
| Syphilis (early) | 23.1 3 cases ▲ 59% | 14.5 | 16 |
| Syphilis (late/unknown) | 23.1 3 cases ▲ 22% | 18.9 | 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 Bath County, chlamydia has risen from 196.1 to 346.8 per 100,000 (77%), gonorrhea has fallen from 109.8 to 7.7 per 100,000 (93%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 7.8 to 7.7 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
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 Bath County.
Local HIV snapshot
Federal priority area: Kentucky 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.
Bath County HIV care continuum (2023)
Bath County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 10.4 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Bath County residents living with HIV, 75% 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.
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 Bath County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
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Local context
The County Quad Point marks the geographical heart of Sharpsburg, and it's fitting that health care choices radiate outward from there too. Testing clinics and providers in and around Sharpsburg serve people who need straightforward, discreet screening without fanfare. Whether someone is newly sexually active, in a relationship, or simply making routine health a priority, the testing sites listed on this page reflect what matters most: getting results without delay and without anyone else's knowledge. Young adults in Sharpsburg, those in their late teens through their thirties, often find themselves at moments when a quick screening answers real questions. A recent partner, a routine checkup before a new relationship, or peace of mind after an uncertain encounter all land differently when you live in a place where word travels.
Confidentiality here is not a courtesy; it's the foundation that lets people act on their health. Testing locations accessible from Sharpsburg keep appointments simple: no long waits, no complicated referrals, no assumption that you'll loop in anyone else. The providers understand that STI screening belongs to you alone, and results stay locked to that same standard. Whether you choose a clinic minutes away or one slightly further out, the emphasis stays on your privacy and your timeline.
Getting there
At 3.04/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Sharpsburg 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 40374 snapshot
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 40374 area around Sharpsburg: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Sharpsburg alone.
Sharpsburg sits in Bath County, ZIP 40374. Local context that shapes where residents test:
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Just outside Sharpsburg? 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 Bath County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Kentucky 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 Sharpsburg-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 Sharpsburg 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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.
Kentucky 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 KentuckySource: 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.
Yes, several local labs offer same-day walk-in testing; best to call first.
Private labs run about $24 for one test and $139 for a full panel; at-home kits are $49+.
Public clinics serve people without insurance, often on a sliding scale.
A full panel typically covers chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis B and C.
Bath County reported ~347 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Kentucky average.
In Kentucky, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.
Telling recent partners lets them test and treat; many health departments offer confidential partner-notification help.
Little prep is needed, bring an ID and insurance if you have it, and note your exposure dates and any symptoms; for a urine test, avoid peeing for about an hour beforehand.
Clinics give immediate care and treatment; home kits win on convenience and discretion. Either works.
Pregnancy screening is standard; ask about an early-pregnancy STI panel.
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