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STD Testing in South Carthage, TN: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Smith County reports chlamydia about 43% lower than the US average. With local clinics and at-home kits available in South Carthage, Tennessee, choose based on whether you prefer to visit a provider in person for guidance or collect a sample at home on your own schedule.

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STD testing near South Carthage, TN

6 testing options are listed for South Carthage, TN. The nearest, Tennessee Department of Health, is about 1.4 miles away. Compare 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 1.4 miles

Tennessee Department of Health

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Rated 4 out of 5 from 10 reviews

Tennessee Department of Health in Carthage pairs the standard bacterial panel (gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, hepatitis A, B, and C, and HIV) with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections; sliding-scale fees apply to all, and every service is provided at no charge.

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Zero-Cost Care With Real Clinical Reach

Every test, vaccine, and treatment visit runs at no charge, which means the hepatitis C treatment course, partner notification support, and STI counseling that follow a diagnosis are covered on the same terms as the initial appointment. Nothing shifts to a fee tier mid-care.

Spanish Is a Full Clinical Language Here

Spanish operates across the full scope of services at this location: counseling, prevention education, and treatment discussion included. That reach means a Spanish-speaking patient accesses hepatitis C treatment conversations and TB prevention education in the same language, without a separate intake track.

Hepatitis C Treatment Prescribed and Managed On-Site

The clinic moves past diagnosis into direct-acting antiviral prescribing and ongoing monitoring within the same department: the physician or advanced practice staff who orders the hepatitis C test also manages the treatment course, so there is no gap between confirmation and the start of care.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
251 Joy Alford Way, Carthage, TN 37030
Booking
Appointment required
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
Website
Community health center 1.5 miles

Sumner Physician Practices

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A safety-net rural health clinic about 2 miles from South Carthage. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
133 Hospital Dr Suite 500, Carthage, TN 37030
Website
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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 115 reviews
Address
115 Winwood Drive, Lebanon, TN 37087 21.2 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 3:30 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 3.4 out of 5 from 33 reviews
Address
1080 Neal Street, Cookeville, TN 38501 27.3 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 at Walgreens

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Rated 2.8 out of 5 from 14 reviews
Address
206 Crossing Lane, Mount Juliet, TN 37122 30.9 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 4.4 out of 5 from 8 reviews
Address
625 North Highland Avenue, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 36.0 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:15 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:15 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:15 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:15 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:15 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 South Carthage, TN

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

At-home STD testing in South Carthage, TN

The nearest testing center is about 1 mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to South Carthage, 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 South Carthage, TN

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

  • Highpoint Health

    158 Hospital Drive, Carthage, TN 37030

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 137 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of South Carthage. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 48 offer telehealth.

  • Ginger Smith, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 21 Dixon Springs Hwy D, Carthage

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  • Morlee Burgess, DO

    Family medicine · 133 Hospital Drive, Carthage

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  • Michael Pippin, MD

    OB-GYN · 133 Hospital Drive, Carthage

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  • Angela Moss, MD

    Family medicine · 126 Jmz Drive, Gordonsville

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  • Joseph Iobst, MD

    OB-GYN · 453 Spring Creek Lane, Lebanon

    Directions

  • Douglas Dycus, MD

    Internal medicine · 3698 South Grundy Quarles Highway, Gainesboro

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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 South Carthage, TN

No pharmacy near South Carthage, TN 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.

  • Walmart Pharmacy 0.9 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Smith County Drug Center

    1.8 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Hacketts Discount Drugs

    2.0 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Gordonsville Drugs

    4.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Watertown Drugs

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to South Carthage, TN.

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 South Carthage, 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 Smith County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Smith County, the county that includes South Carthage, compare with Tennessee and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~29% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#45 of 95 Tennessee counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 53% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Smith County vs Tennessee vs U.S.

Smith County Tennessee U.S. ▲▼ = Smith County vs the state average
Infection Smith County Tennessee United States
Chlamydia
282.4 58 cases ▼ 45%
517.4 492.2
Gonorrhea
48.7 10 cases ▼ 74%
186.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
4.9 1 cases ▼ 67%
14.8 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 11.5 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — no data 26.4 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 Smith County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 45% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 175 350 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Smith County, chlamydia has fallen from 331.6 to 282.4 per 100,000 (15%), gonorrhea has fallen from 140.7 to 48.7 per 100,000 (65%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 4.9 to 4.9 per 100,000.

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 South Carthage, TN

Adults uninsured
11.7%
No routine checkup
22.8%
Binge drinking
14.7%
Frequent mental distress
20.3%
Depression
30.3%
Below poverty line
14.8%
Primary-care ratio
2,522 : 1
Smith County
  • Primary-care shortage score 13 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 60
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 41st 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 Smith County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Smith County (2023)

People living with HIV
139 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
145

Smith County HIV care continuum (2023)

Smith County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 14.8 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Smith County residents living with HIV, 81.8% are in care · 81.8% 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 Smith County tests for syphilis.

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

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About South Carthage, TN

US 70N threads through a town where home values sit well below state norms and nearly half of all households rent, at monthly rents that leave little buffer for discretionary spending like clinic visits. That financial texture matters when it comes to sexual health screening, because the cost of a test or the copay conversation can be enough to delay one indefinitely. Smith County's STI picture is already visible elsewhere on this page, and South Carthage's sizable share of young adults, people in their late teens and twenties still navigating new relationships and new living situations, are the ones for whom early, routine testing carries the most practical weight.

With a household structure that skews toward families of nearly three people and just over half of adults married, this is a community where one person's undetected infection can move quickly through a shared life. For the nearly four in ten residents outside the labor force, and for those working the kinds of schedules that don't flex easily, that drive needs to be planned like any other appointment. Knowing which clinic along the Cookeville Highway corridor fits both the schedule and the budget is the practical first step.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in South Carthage, TN

Walkability 6.58 / 20 · Below average

At 6.58/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in South Carthage 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 6 STD & STI testing locations in South Carthage, Tennessee, EasySTD

ZIP 37030 snapshot

Residents
7,889
Median age
43.5
Median income
$57,510

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 37030 area around South Carthage: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not South Carthage alone.

South Carthage sits in Smith County, ZIP 37030. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Battery Knob
  • Locust Knob
  • Tater Knob
  • The Eads Museum
  • Smith County Heritage Museum
  • Carthage Junction Depot

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Carthage

Major routes

  • US 70N (Cookeville Highway)
  • Carthage Bridge
  • US 70N (Lebanon Highway)
  • TN 25 (Gordonsville Highway)

Reference

STD testing in South Carthage, TN: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Smith County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Tennessee 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 South Carthage-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 South Carthage 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 Tennessee

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

Two things that actually depend on Tennessee 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 Tennessee, 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)

Tennessee 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 Tennessee

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 South Carthage, TN

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near South Carthage, TN?

Yes, several local labs offer same-day walk-in testing; best to call first.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

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

Where can I get tested for free near South Carthage, TN?

Tennessee Department of Health, about 1.4 mi away, provides free testing.

What's included in a full panel near South Carthage, TN?

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

How common is chlamydia in Smith County?

Smith County reported ~282 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Tennessee average.

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

In Tennessee, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.

Can young people get tested confidentially?

Teen and campus health clinics and public health departments offer youth-friendly, low-cost testing.

Can you tell if someone has an STD by looking?

No, most STIs have no visible signs, so the only way to know is to test.

Are there LGBTQ-friendly testing options?

Public and community clinics test everyone; several provide LGBTQ-affirming services.

What does a reactive HIV test mean?

A reactive screen is a preliminary positive that must be confirmed with a follow-up test; if confirmed, treatment is highly effective.

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