Gonorrhea reports in Monroe County run about 75% lower than the US average. Whether you have symptoms or want peace of mind, are in South Rockwood, Michigan, be aware that community and public clinics often deliver low-cost or free testing, while private labs may offer faster results and more flexible hours. See the list below for options.
Available testing centers
7 testing options are listed for South Rockwood, MI. The nearest, Family Medical Center, is about 5.8 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.
Family Medical Center in Carleton carries federal FQHC standing, which ties its fees to a sliding income-based scale, so patients paying cash, between providers, or without coverage can realistically afford syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening without an appointment.
Tests offered
Fees & payment
Henry Ford-GoHealth Urgent Care in Taylor delivers same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs alongside testing for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, HIV, and TB. Fees are billed to insurance or Medicaid; walk-ins are welcome, with interpretation services available for non-English languages.
Henry Ford-GoHealth Urgent Care in Taylor carries interpretation services as a standing part of care, which means anyone navigating sexual health concerns without fluency in English can communicate symptoms, ask follow-up questions, and leave with a clear treatment plan, not a partial one.
Stopping at the standard four (gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV) leaves herpes and hepatitis A, B, and C unexamined, infections that often go undetected until they escalate. Henry Ford-GoHealth Urgent Care in Taylor runs all of those under one visit, so the cost of a return appointment and the wait for answers don't compound an already stressful situation.
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English, Interpretation Services Available for Non-English Languages
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Listing verified Jul 2025 · Source: CDC NPIN
Western Wayne Family Health Centers in Taylor requires an appointment, so call ahead, but that visit covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis C testing alongside same-visit bacterial treatment, family planning, and hepatitis A and B vaccines, all on a sliding-scale fee.
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English
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Prevention services
Fees & payment
Listing verified Aug 2025 · Source: CDC NPIN + HRSA
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 about 6 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to South Rockwood, you collect the sample privately, and mail it back to a CLIA-certified lab. Results come online in days, with a clinician available if anything is positive. Same labs as a clinic, no waiting room, and you can read how accurate at-home STD tests are before you order.
Want a free option first? The CDC-supported TakeMeHome (opens in a new tab) program mails free at-home HIV self-test kits, and, in many areas, free STI kits, to your door, with no insurance or payment needed. The paid kits below add broader panels and faster turnaround.
In-home collection
$79 & up
Best for simplicity & support
$89 & up
Best value: single tests
$49 & up
Every kit uses CLIA-certified labs. At-home testing is for screening; a reactive result should be confirmed and treated by a clinician. Prices and panels shown are illustrative and change often, confirm current details on the provider's site.
Also in the area
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Monroe 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.
1314 North Macomb Street, Monroe, MI 48162
CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists
718 North Macomb Street, Monroe, MI 48162
CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists
1052 North Monroe Street, Monroe, MI 48162
CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near South Rockwood. 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, 5,525 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of South Rockwood. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 1,730 offer telehealth.
Monica Neubauer, NP
Nurse practitioner · 11777 Dixie Highway, South Rockwood
Nisreen Silmi, NP
Nurse practitioner · 31840 Tovenia Dr Brownstown, Brownstown
Colleen Browne, DO Telehealth
Family medicine · 25620 Gibraltar Road, Flat Rock
Jodi Gaglio
Nurse practitioner · 20789 Gibraltar Road, Brownstown Twp
Lauren Cieslak, NP Telehealth
Nurse practitioner · 26342 Gibraltar Road, Flat Rock
Alexandra Lucia
Physician associate · 14704 Port Creek Road, Flat Rock
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 South Rockwood, MI 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.
Perry Drug Stores and Subsidiaries
1.0 miSusans Total Care Drug Store
1.0 miRockwood Pharmacy
1.1 miRexall Rockwood Pharmacy
1.1 miFlatrock City Pharmacy
2.6 miShowing the 5 closest pharmacies to South Rockwood, MI.
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 South Rockwood, telehealth covers the rest: HIV-prevention medication (PrEP) and DoxyPEP to lower future risk, and discreet online treatment if a result comes back positive. All prescribed by licensed U.S. clinicians.
Visit from $39
Online STI treatment & DoxyPEP: same-day prescriptions to your pharmacy
From $0 insured
Telehealth PrEP & DoxyPEP with at-home testing and ongoing monitoring
Visit from $0 insured
Telehealth STI treatment and sexual-health care, delivered or to your pharmacy
$0 with most insurance
Free online PrEP & DoxyPEP: HIV prevention, home lab kits, no in-person visit
Pricing varies by insurance and changes often, confirm on the provider's site. These services are not a substitute for emergency care.
STD stats & rates
How reported STI rates in Monroe County, the county that includes South Rockwood, compare with Michigan and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~27% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.
#33 of 83 Michigan counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 60% of the state
| Infection | Monroe County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia | 219.9 341 cases ▼ 49% | 429.5 | 492.2 |
| Gonorrhea | 44.5 69 cases ▼ 71% | 152.2 | 179.5 |
| Syphilis (P&S) | 1.3 2 cases ▼ 85% | 8.4 | 15.8 |
| Syphilis (early) | 4.5 7 cases ▼ 48% | 8.7 | 16 |
| Syphilis (late/unknown) | 1.9 3 cases ▼ 85% | 13 | 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 Monroe County, chlamydia has fallen from 262.3 to 219.9 per 100,000 (16%), gonorrhea has fallen from 113.7 to 44.5 per 100,000 (61%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 0.6 to 1.3 per 100,000 (117%).
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 Monroe County.
Local HIV snapshot
Monroe County HIV care continuum (2021)
Monroe County recorded 6.8 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2021), against 8.1 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Monroe County residents living with HIV, 75.6% are in care · 64.4% 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 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 Monroe County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
Local resources & officials
Data & references
Local context
Manufacturing and trade work have long anchored South Rockwood's economy, drawing workers who value straightforward, no-nonsense service. That same directness applies to sexual health: routine STI screening is practical preventive care, especially for the young adults who make up a visible part of the community. Testing available in and around South Rockwood, listed on this page, meets that expectation with efficiency and privacy. The higher-income character of South Rockwood means many residents have health insurance and stable access to care, yet confidentiality remains essential. A person may be established in the community, employed locally, or connected through school or neighborhood networks.
Knowing that test results stay private, without automatic notification to employers, family, or others in your circle, removes a real barrier to screening. Clinics and urgent-care facilities throughout the area understand that STI testing is routine medical work. Whether you're managing routine health maintenance or following up after exposure, the providers listed here offer straightforward appointments and clear pathways to treatment if needed. Testing is available year-round, with flexible scheduling to fit work and personal commitments.
Getting there
At 4.57/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in South Rockwood 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 48179 snapshot
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 48179 area around South Rockwood: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not South Rockwood alone.
South Rockwood sits in Monroe County, ZIP 48179. Local context that shapes where residents test:
Local landmarks
Neighborhoods & communities
Major routes
Nearby cities & towns
Just outside South Rockwood? 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 Monroe County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Michigan 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 South Rockwood-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 South Rockwood 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 Michigan 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 Michigan, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.
Michigan 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 MichiganSource: 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 Family Medical Center (5.8 mi); 7 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 220 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Michigan average.
In Michigan, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.
Expedited partner therapy lets a provider treat a partner without an exam, where state law allows.
Just note your exposure dates and symptoms; for urine tests, hold off urinating ~1 hour before.
A clinic offers same-day answers and on-site treatment; an at-home kit trades that for privacy and convenience, both use real lab testing.
Yes, the CDC recommends STI screening early in pregnancy, since untreated infections can affect the baby.
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