Clinical Pathology Labs - GoMedical Labs
- Address
- 2341 Henry Clower Boulevard, Snellville, GA 30078 1.2 miles away
- Phone
- 470‑406‑6994
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
- Herpes
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Rapid HIV
- Conventional HIV
Gwinnett County reports about 29 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 residents, well above the U.S. average. If you're in Snellville, Georgia for a one-time concern or regular check-ups, consider that local clinics may bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees, while many private labs let you pay a flat self-pay price. See the listings below for options.
Available testing centers
9 testing options are listed for Snellville, GA. The nearest, Gwinnett Clinic, is about 0.9 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.
Gwinnett Clinic in Snellville takes walk-ins for a panel covering HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, sliding-scale fees, and insurance and Medicaid accepted.
Gwinnett Clinic prescribes both PrEP, daily oral medication that suppresses HIV acquisition, and PEP within the same visit, without routing either to an outside provider. Ongoing PrEP monitoring, including the required HIV and kidney-function labs, stays in-house alongside each refill cycle.
For anyone without a regular primary care provider, Gwinnett Clinic's panel is the practical answer: herpes testing and hepatitis A, B, and C screening sit alongside the standard four, so a single walk-in appointment produces a genuinely complete picture rather than a patchwork of separate orders.
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Listing verified May 2026 · Source: CDC NPIN
GNR Public Health in Lawrenceville offers all services at no charge, testing for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB, with same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs and an appointment required to be seen.
GNR Public Health charges nothing for any service it provides, which means the full panel, PrEP, PEP, vaccines, and TB treatment all land without a bill, letting patients schedule follow-up care and return visits without weighing cost against need.
GNR Public Health conducts care directly in American Sign Language, Chinese, French, and Haitian Creole, which means a patient's risk history, treatment plan, and prevention options get discussed in full. Not compressed into what an interpreter can relay in the moment.
Leaving a clinic with only a test result and no prevention prescription means a separate appointment, another provider, and a gap where risk continues unchecked. GNR Public Health in Lawrenceville prescribes both PrEP and PEP on-site, closing that gap before a patient walks out.
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American Sign Language, Chinese, English, French, Haitian Creole, Interpretation Services Available for Non-English Languages, Portuguese, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese
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Listing verified Apr 2026 · Source: CDC NPIN
MedLink Georgia in Lawrenceville is a community health center where STI testing (rapid and conventional HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and hepatitis A, B, and C) runs on a sliding-scale fee with walk-ins welcome and same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, with Spanish and interpretation services on hand.
MedLink Georgia offers Spanish-language services and interpretation for other languages directly within appointments, which means a patient's questions about their results, treatment plan, or prevention options get addressed in full, not summarized after the fact.
Many STI clinics screen for HIV but leave prevention medication to outside providers. MedLink Georgia prescribes and manages both PrEP and PEP on-site, keeping the full arc of HIV prevention, testing through medication, within the same practice.
MedLink Georgia carries hepatitis C treatment in-house alongside testing for hepatitis A, B, and C: meaning a confirmed hepatitis C case moves into antiviral management at the same clinic, without a separate specialist referral introducing delay between diagnosis and care.
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English, Interpretation Services Available for Non-English Languages, Spanish
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Listing verified Mar 2026 · Source: CDC NPIN + HRSA
Four Corners Primary Care Centers in Lawrenceville accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurance, with a sliding-scale fee for everyone else, covering gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia, herpes, and HIV testing alongside STI treatment, family planning, and PrEP. Appointments required, care delivered in Spanish.
Without herpes testing on-site, a patient walks out with a partial picture, and then faces a separate appointment, a separate bill, and more time unmanaged. Four Corners Primary Care Centers includes herpes alongside gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia, and HIV, so the full diagnostic picture comes from a single visit.
Four Corners Primary Care Centers handles PrEP from the prescription forward, including the required HIV and kidney-function monitoring that keeps someone safely on the medication long-term, and maintains PEP availability within the same practice, so prevention isn't handed off to a separate provider.
For someone whose primary language is Spanish and who lacks a regular English-speaking provider, navigating STI care through translated fragments leaves real gaps in understanding treatment plans and medication instructions. Four Corners Primary Care Centers conducts care directly in Spanish, so counseling, prescriptions, and follow-up land clearly the first time.
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English, Spanish
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Listing verified May 2026 · Source: CDC NPIN + HRSA
Georgia Department of Public Health in Loganville runs STI care through public health infrastructure, pairing gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, and rapid HIV testing with same-visit bacterial treatment and sliding-scale fees. By appointment, with every service provided at no fee.
The no-fee structure isn't a promotional offer: it's underwritten by state public health appropriations, meaning the full scope of testing, treatment, and vaccines is funded before a patient walks in. Sliding-scale eligibility extends to everyone, and Medicaid and Medicare are accepted for those who carry them.
Rather than routing substance-use concerns to a separate agency, the clinic maintains counseling and treatment capacity within the same appointment structure. Medication adherence education is also staffed on-site, so patients managing HIV or STI treatment regimens get behavioral support built into their care, not added later.
Herpes diagnostics are ordered and processed through the same clinical workflow as gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and rapid HIV. No separate referral pathway or outside lab arrangement. That means a single appointment can return results across five infections rather than four.
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Listing verified Jan 2026 · Source: CDC NPIN
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 Snellville, 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 range: couples & full panels
$79 & 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 Gwinnett 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.
1700 Medical Way, Snellville, GA 30078
CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists
2160 Fountain Drive, Snellville, GA 30078
CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists
1700 Tree Lane, Suite 490, Snellville, GA 30078
CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission
1976 Main Street East, Unit C, Snellville, GA 30078
CMS-certified lab
1700 Tree Lane Rd Suite 110, Snellville, GA 30078
CMS-certified lab
Showing the nearest 5 CLIA-certified labs.
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Snellville. 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, 3,223 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Snellville. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 986 offer telehealth.
Ashley Williams, MD
OB-GYN · 1699 Hwy 124 North, Snellville
Marie Lightbourne, MD Telehealth
Family medicine · 2356 Lenora Church Road, Snellville
Gertrude Anyakwo, MD
OB-GYN · 2311 Henry Clower Boulevard, Snellville
Raja Ram
Family medicine · 2764 West Main Street, Snellville
Sandra Jackson-Dent, MD
Family medicine · 2240 Fountain Drive, Snellville
Yvonne Scott
OB-GYN · 2200 Fountain Drive, Snellville
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 Snellville, GA 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.
Snell's Pharmacy
0.9 miShowing the 3 closest pharmacies to Snellville, GA.
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 Snellville, 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.
$0 with most insurance
Free online PrEP & DoxyPEP: HIV prevention, home lab kits, no in-person visit
Visit from $0 insured
Telehealth STI treatment and sexual-health care, delivered or to your pharmacy
From $0 insured
Telehealth PrEP & DoxyPEP with at-home testing and ongoing monitoring
Visit from $39
Online STI treatment & DoxyPEP: same-day prescriptions to your pharmacy
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 Gwinnett County, the county that includes Snellville, compare with Georgia and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~28% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.
#81 of 159 Georgia counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 49% of the state
| Infection | Gwinnett County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia | 519.9 5,113 cases ▼ 20% | 646.4 | 492.2 |
| Gonorrhea | 163.4 1,607 cases ▼ 41% | 274.8 | 179.5 |
| Syphilis (P&S) | 10.6 104 cases ▼ 47% | 20 | 15.8 |
| Syphilis (early) | 12.4 122 cases ▼ 33% | 18.4 | 16 |
| Syphilis (late/unknown) | 20.3 200 cases ▼ 43% | 35.8 | 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.
Between 2020 and 2023 in Gwinnett County, chlamydia has risen from 413.2 to 519.9 per 100,000 (26%), gonorrhea has risen from 116.9 to 163.4 per 100,000 (40%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 11.3 to 10.6 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
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 Gwinnett County.
Local HIV snapshot
Federal priority area: Gwinnett County is one of 48 U.S. counties prioritized under the Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative: targeted federal funding to expand local HIV testing, PrEP, and prevention.
Gwinnett County HIV care continuum (2023)
Gwinnett County recorded 29 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 25.5 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Gwinnett County residents living with HIV, 86.7% know their status · 80% are in care · 71.7% 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 Gwinnett County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
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Local context
Along East Main Street, residents navigate their daily routines, balancing work and family life. With a strong presence of homeowners, many have put down roots in neighborhoods like Abington Park and Hickory Hills. The typical household is a lively one, with multiple family members and a mix of parents and children.
In this community, where married couples make up nearly half of the households and many families have multiple generations living together, schedules can get complicated. Labor-force participation is high, and many residents have demanding work hours. Still, with a significant proportion of households earning higher incomes and home values substantial, there's a foundation for stability and security. T. W. Briscoe Park and South Gwinnett Park offer welcoming spaces for residents to relax and recharge.
For young adults still forming relationships and building their careers, having easy access to low-friction screening can make a big difference. In the midst of busy lives, with family and work commitments, it's essential to have straightforward options available. At James D. Mason Memorial Intersection and beyond, residents can find support for their health and well-being, including services that help them stay on top of their health, like those listed here.
Getting there
At 7.25/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Snellville 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 30078 snapshot
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 30078 area around Snellville: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Snellville alone.
Snellville sits in Gwinnett County, ZIP 30078. Local context that shapes where residents test:
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Just outside Snellville? 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 Gwinnett County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Georgia 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 Snellville-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 Snellville 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 Georgia 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 Georgia, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.
Georgia 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 GeorgiaSource: 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.
The closest is Gwinnett Clinic (0.9 mi); 9 options are within 30 miles.
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 520 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Georgia average.
PrEP (HIV-prevention medicine for HIV-negative people) is available locally, any provider can prescribe it.
In Georgia, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.
It's reassuring, but if you tested early in the window period, retest a few weeks later to be sure.
Medical records are protected under federal HIPAA law, ask the clinic how it handles your information.
Definitely worth testing; abnormal discharge often points to a treatable STI.
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