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STD Testing in Sicily Island, LA: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Gonorrhea reports in Catahoula Parish run about 13% higher than the US average. Whether it's your first STI test or routine screening in Sicily Island, Louisiana some clinics accept walk-ins for same-day testing, while labs and at-home kits offer more scheduling flexibility. We list your options below.

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STD testing near Sicily Island, LA

7 testing options are listed for Sicily Island, LA. The nearest, Catahoula Parish Hospital Sevice District No 2 Administrative Service Site, is about 0.1 miles away. Compare 3 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 0.1 miles

Catahoula Parish Hospital Sevice District No 2 Administrative Service Site

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Catahoula Parish Hospital Service District No 2 Administrative Service Site in Sicily Island carries federal community health center standing, which ties STI screening costs directly to each patient's income. Syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing are available on a sliding-scale basis, with no appointment needed to get started.

Sliding-scale
Address
710 Chisum Street, Sicily Island, LA 71368
Website
Community health center 0.2 miles

Island Medical & Dental

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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 15 reviews

A public safety-net federally qualified health center in Sicily Island. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Sliding-scale
Address
307 Chisum Street, Sicily Island, LA 71368
Website
Community health center 9.1 miles

Caldwell Memorial Hospital

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A community safety-net rural health clinic about 9 miles from Sicily Island. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
3286 Oak Street, Wisner, LA 71378
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Clinical Pathology Labs

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Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 10 reviews
Address
300 South 6th St Monroe, Monroe, LA 71201 52.3 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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Labcorp

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Address
2600 Tower Drive, Monroe, LA 71201 53.5 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 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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Labcorp

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Rated 2.6 out of 5 from 46 reviews
Address
109 Circle Drive, West Monroe, LA 71291 54.3 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 – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
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  • Conventional HIV
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Clinical Pathology Labs

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 4 reviews
Address
2273 Arkansas Road, West Monroe, LA 71291 56.4 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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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 Sicily Island, LA

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 Sicily Island, LA

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

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

  • Jonesville Medical Clinic

    904 1st Street, Jonesville, LA 71343

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

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Showing the nearest 1 CLIA-certified labs.

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 40 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Sicily Island. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 3 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 Sicily Island, LA

No pharmacy near Sicily Island, LA 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.

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Sicily Island, LA.

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 Sicily Island, 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 Catahoula Parish: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Catahoula Parish, the parish that includes Sicily Island, compare with Louisiana and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~23% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#40 of 64 Louisiana counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 38% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Catahoula Parish vs Louisiana vs U.S.

Catahoula Parish Louisiana U.S. ▲▼ = Catahoula Parish vs the state average
Infection Catahoula Parish Louisiana United States
Chlamydia
653.7 55 cases ▼ 18%
792.4 492.2
Gonorrhea
202 17 cases ▼ 30%
288.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
11.9 1 cases ▼ 54%
26.1 15.8
Syphilis (early)
11.9 1 cases ▼ 39%
19.6 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
23.8 2 cases ▼ 55%
52.6 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 Catahoula Parish over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 30% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 350 700 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Catahoula Parish, chlamydia has risen from 550.2 to 653.7 per 100,000 (19%), gonorrhea has fallen from 359.3 to 202 per 100,000 (44%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 11.2 to 11.9 per 100,000 (6%).

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 Sicily Island, LA

Adults uninsured
10.1%
No routine checkup
16.9%
No transportation
13.2%
Binge drinking
14.3%
Frequent mental distress
19.8%
Depression
25.8%
Below poverty line
34.9%
Primary-care ratio
8,805 : 1
Catahoula Parish
  • Primary-care shortage score 18 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 58.5
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 86th 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 Catahoula Parish.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Catahoula Parish (2023)

People living with HIV
504 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
98

Catahoula Parish HIV care continuum (2023)

Among Catahoula Parish residents living with HIV, 75% are in care · 69.4% 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 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 Catahoula Parish tests for syphilis.

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

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About Sicily Island, LA

Fishing and timber work anchor Sicily Island's economy, trades that keep people moving across water and through forests, often away from home for stretches. That rhythm means health care doesn't always fit neatly into a day off, and routine screening can slip down a list of priorities. STI testing in and around Sicily Island is available through clinics listed on this page, and the confidentiality built into that process means a result stays between you and your provider. No gossip, no paper trail that follows you into town.

Young adults here, from late teens through their thirties, have particular reason to make testing part of their regular health habits. Whether you're settling into a relationship, between partners, or simply staying informed, screening catches infections early, when they're easiest to treat. The providers serving Sicily Island understand that this kind of visit matters, and they've built their practices around keeping it straightforward and discreet. Access is real.

You can reach a testing site without announcing your business to anyone, without waiting weeks, and without cost becoming a barrier. That matters in a place where people know one another and where a health decision is nobody's but your own.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Sicily Island, LA

Walkability 4.99 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.99/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Sicily Island 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 7 STD & STI testing locations in Sicily Island, Louisiana, EasySTD

ZIP 71368 snapshot

Residents
1,313
Median age
40.9
Median income
$33,036

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 71368 area around Sicily Island: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Sicily Island alone.

Sicily Island sits in Catahoula Parish, ZIP 71368. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Major routes

  • Chisum Street
  • LA 8 (Newman Avenue)
  • State Rte 15

Reference

STD testing in Sicily Island, LA: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Catahoula Parish: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Louisiana 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 Sicily Island-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 Sicily Island 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 Louisiana

Minor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately

Two things that actually depend on Louisiana 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 Louisiana, 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)

Louisiana 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 Louisiana

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 Sicily Island, LA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Ferriday, LA instead?

Possibly, Ferriday, LA is close; compare it by distance against Catahoula Parish Hospital Sevice District No 2 Administrative Service Site.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Sicily Island, LA?

Most plans cover STD screening; a clinic or lab can bill insurance, or you can pay a flat self-pay price.

Can I get tested in Sicily Island, LA without insurance?

Yes, community and public clinics test the uninsured, with sliding-scale fees.

Which tests are offered near Sicily Island, LA?

Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Herpes, Trichomoniasis, a full panel covers the common ones.

How common is chlamydia in Catahoula Parish?

About 654 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Louisiana average.

Can someone under 18 get tested in Louisiana without a parent?

In Louisiana, 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.

How do at-home STD kits work near Sicily Island, LA?

You self-collect a sample at home, mail it in, and view results online, no clinic visit needed.

Is drug-resistant gonorrhea a concern?

Resistance is rising, which is why the CDC advises a particular treatment; don't self-treat, get tested and treated correctly.

I tested negative, am I fully in the clear?

Likely yes, if you were past the window period; otherwise retest, and keep up routine screening with new partners.

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