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STD Testing in South Fork, MO: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Your risk of chlamydia in Howell County is reported about 51% lower than the US average. Whether you have symptoms or just want peace of mind in South Fork, Missouri, you'll need to weigh whether you'd like the personal support of a clinic visit or the convenience of an at-home test.

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STD testing near South Fork, MO

6 testing options are listed for South Fork, MO. The nearest, Howell County Health Department, is about 8.2 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.

Closest to you 8.2 miles

Howell County Health Department

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Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 15 reviews

Howell County Health Department in West Plains runs STI care by appointment, covering HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis A, B, and C, herpes, and TB: with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, sliding-scale fees for all, and every STI and HIV test provided at no cost.

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Every Test and Visit Carries Zero Cost

When cost is the reason someone delays testing or skips follow-up treatment, the gap between knowing and acting widens. At Howell County Health Department, every test and every clinical service carries no fee, so the appointment that surfaces a result and the visit that treats it cost the same: nothing.

Spanish-Language Care Runs the Full Clinical Visit

Howell County Health Department conducts STI care in Spanish, not as a workaround, but as a standing clinical capability. For someone without a regular provider who needs to discuss symptoms, understand a treatment plan, or ask about vaccines, that conversation happens directly, in the exam room, in Spanish.

Herpes and Hepatitis Testing Beyond the Standard Four

Clinics running only gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV leave herpes and hepatitis untested and undetected. Howell County Health Department closes that gap: herpes, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C are all on the panel, so a single appointment surfaces a fuller picture of what's actually present.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
180 South Kentucky Avenue, West Plains, MO 65775
Booking
Appointment required
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
Website
Community health center 8.2 miles

Ozarks Medical Center

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A public safety-net rural health clinic about 8 miles from South Fork. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
312 North Kentucky Avenue, West Plains, MO 65775
Website
Community health center 8.6 miles

Burton Creek Rural Clinic

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 919 reviews

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

Address
805 Kentucky Avenue, West Plains, MO 65775
Website
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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
3443 Harrison Street, Batesville, AR 62.6 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 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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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
800 State Highway 248, Branson, MO 70.4 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 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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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
1200 Mclain Street, Newport, AR 80.7 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 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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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 Fork, MO

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 Fork, MO

The nearest testing center is about 8 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to South Fork, 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 Fork, MO

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

  • Ozarks Healthcare

    1100 Kentucky Avenue, West Plains, MO 65775

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
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  • Ozarks Healthcare Dermatology

    1210 North Kentucky Avenue, West Plains, MO 65775

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
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  • Burton Creek Rural Clinic

    805 Kentucky Street, West Plains, MO 65775

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • VA Outpatient Clinic - West Plains

    1211 Missouri Avenue, West Plains, MO 65775

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 53 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of South Fork. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 6 offer telehealth.

  • Druery Dixon, MD

    Family medicine · 311 Pine Street, West Plains

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  • Jeffrey Roylance, MD

    Family medicine · 805 North Kentucky Avenue, West Plains

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  • Kulbir Ghuman

    Internal medicine · 1100 North Kentucky Avenue, West Plains

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  • Oluwafunmilola Alabi, MD

    Internal medicine · 1100 North Kentucky Avenue, West Plains

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  • Dana Kinney, MD

    Internal medicine · 1100 North Kentucky Avenue, West Plains

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  • Edward Henegar, DO

    Family medicine · 1210 North Kentucky Avenue, West Plains

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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 Fork, MO

No pharmacy near South Fork, MO 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 7.6 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 7.6 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • RPCS

    8.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Taylor Pharmacies

    8.9 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • RKJ RX

    9.1 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to South Fork, MO.

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 Fork, 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 Howell County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Howell County, the county that includes South Fork, compare with Missouri and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data.

#54 of 115 Missouri counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 53% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Howell County vs Missouri vs U.S.

Howell County Missouri U.S. ▲▼ = Howell County vs the state average
Infection Howell County Missouri United States
Chlamydia
240.6 98 cases ▼ 52%
498.6 492.2
Gonorrhea
73.6 30 cases ▼ 64%
201.9 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
4.9 2 cases ▼ 77%
21.5 15.8
Syphilis (early)
2.5 1 cases ▼ 80%
12.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
17.2 7 cases ▼ 49%
33.8 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.

Reported STD rates in Howell County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 6% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 175 350 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Howell County, chlamydia has fallen from 317 to 240.6 per 100,000 (24%), gonorrhea has risen from 67.9 to 73.6 per 100,000 (8%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 2.5 to 4.9 per 100,000 (96%).

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 Fork, MO

Adults uninsured
10.8%
No routine checkup
21.2%
No transportation
10.8%
Binge drinking
14.1%
Frequent mental distress
19.6%
Depression
27.1%
Below poverty line
21.3%
Primary-care ratio
1,142 : 1
Howell County
  • Primary-care shortage score 21 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 61.5
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 77th 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 Howell County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Howell County (2023)

Federal priority area: Missouri 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.

People living with HIV
59 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
53

Howell County HIV care continuum (2023)

Howell County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 10.6 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Howell County residents living with HIV, 80% are in care · 80% 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 Howell County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About South Fork, MO

South Fork, with its sprawling rural landscape, demands a reliable ride for everyday errands. For young adults navigating the ups and downs of new careers and relationships, getting to a testing site can be a challenge that can't be put off.

The community here is built around long-term roots, with most folks owning their homes and many households anchored by married couples. It's a place where family life is common, with small but stable households. Given the local economy is strong, with a high level of workforce participation and many households earning well above average, the pressure to balance work and personal life is real.

For those with a busy schedule and a steady income, the cost of taking time off for health check-ups can be a concern. Residents with high-end health insurance plans or employee benefits may find that their coverage makes testing more accessible, but those with more limited financial buffers may still face hurdles. In this community, where stability and security are paramount, making time for health checks can be a matter of finding a convenient window in a busy life.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in South Fork, MO

Walkability 6 / 20 · Below average

At 6/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in South Fork 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 Fork, Missouri, EasySTD

ZIP 65775 snapshot

Residents
24,950
Median age
39.3
Median income
$48,854

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 65775 area around South Fork: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not South Fork alone.

Reference

STD testing in South Fork, MO: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Missouri 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 Missouri, 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)

Missouri 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 Missouri

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 Fork, MO

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

There's no clinic in South Fork, MO, what now?

Nearest is Howell County Health Department, about 8.2 mi away; 3 are within 30 miles. An at-home kit shipped to 65775 also works.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

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

Is there free HIV testing near South Fork, MO?

Yes, free HIV testing is available at public clinics in the area.

What's included in a full panel near South Fork, MO?

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

How common is chlamydia in Howell County?

Howell County reported ~241 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Missouri average.

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

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

How is chlamydia tested near South Fork, MO?

Chlamydia is checked with a simple urine sample or a swab; lab results usually come back in a day or two.

Are at-home STD tests accurate?

Reputable kits use the same lab methods as clinics; any positive should be confirmed and treated by a provider.

Does the test site matter for gonorrhea?

Yes, site matters; oral/anal exposure needs a throat or rectal swab, which urine testing won't catch.

Does a negative test mean I'm safe?

Reassuring if you tested after the window, just retest if it was early, and screen again with new partners.

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