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STD Testing in South Salem, OH: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

This fall, Ross County, Ohio reported gonorrhea cases 69% lower than the national rate. If you're looking to get tested in South Salem, Ohio before starting a new relationship or as part of ongoing care, you might use a clinic that bills insurance, or prefer a private lab's flat self-pay rate. We list both in South Salem.

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STD testing near South Salem, OH

6 testing options are listed for South Salem, OH. The nearest, Highland Health Providers - Greenfield Medical Services, is about 5.0 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 5.0 miles

Highland Health Providers - Greenfield Medical Services

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 11 reviews

Highland Health Providers - Greenfield Medical Services, in Greenfield, carries federal FQHC designation, meaning fees slide with your income and no one is turned away for inability to pay. Walk-ins are welcome for STI screening covering syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia.

Sliding-scale
Address
1092 Jefferson Street, Greenfield, OH 45123
Website
Community health center 13.4 miles

Highland Health Providers - Rocky Fork Medical Center

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Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 17 reviews

Highland Health Providers - Rocky Fork Medical Center in Hillsboro earned federal qualification precisely because gaps exist: people between providers, paying cash, or working without coverage need somewhere to land. Sliding-scale fees adjust to income, and STI screening for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia is part of that promise.

Sliding-scale
Address
11130 North Shore Drive, Hillsboro, OH 45133
Website
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Address
869 North Bridge Street, Chillicothe, OH 45601 17.8 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 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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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 3 out of 5 from 9 reviews
Address
1434 Circleville Plaza Drive, Circleville, OH 43113 25.6 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 3:45 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 3:45 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 3:45 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 3:45 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 3:45 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Rated 3 out of 5 from 13 reviews
Address
600 North Pickaway Street, Circleville, OH 43113 27.3 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 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • 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 12 reviews
Address
116 Morris Road, Circleville, OH 43113 27.7 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 Salem, OH

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 South Salem, OH

The nearest testing center is about 5 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to South Salem, 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 Salem, OH

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

  • Oakview Dermatology

    80 Star Drive, Chillicothe, OH 45601

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Adena Dermatology

    272 Hospital Road, Adena Health Pavilion, Pvg15, Chillicothe, OH 45601

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Adena Regional MED CTR LAB

    272 Hospital Road, Chillicothe, OH 45601

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 146 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of South Salem. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 29 offer telehealth.

  • Allen Shaw, MD

    Family medicine · 550 Mirabeau Street, Greenfield

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  • Christopher Buckley, DO

    OB-GYN · 550 Mirabeau Street, Greenfield

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  • Mark Hodges, MD

    Internal medicine · 310 Washington Square, Washington Court House

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  • Dane Black, DO

    Family medicine · 55 Centennial Boulevard, Chillicothe

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  • Beverly Yamour, MD

    Internal medicine · 312 East Market Street, Washington Court House

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  • Shivaprakash Kudlapur, MD

    Internal medicine · 1049 Western Avenue, Chillicothe

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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 Salem, OH

No pharmacy near South Salem, OH 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.

  • Rite Aid 4.0 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Corner Pharmacy

    4.2 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Olakers Apothecary

    4.9 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 3 closest pharmacies to South Salem, OH.

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 Salem, 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 Ross County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Ross County, the county that includes South Salem, compare with Ohio and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~32% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#36 of 88 Ohio counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 59% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Ross County vs Ohio vs U.S.

Ross County Ohio U.S. ▲▼ = Ross County vs the state average
Infection Ross County Ohio United States
Chlamydia
260.1 199 cases ▼ 44%
461.7 492.2
Gonorrhea
54.9 42 cases ▼ 67%
168 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
9.2 7 cases ▼ 44%
16.3 15.8
Syphilis (early)
1.3 1 cases ▼ 86%
9.2 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
11.8 9 cases ▼ 26%
16 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 Ross County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 13% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 175 350 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Ross County, chlamydia has fallen from 303.5 to 260.1 per 100,000 (14%), gonorrhea has fallen from 67.5 to 54.9 per 100,000 (19%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 3.9 to 9.2 per 100,000 (136%).

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 Salem, OH

Adults uninsured
10%
No routine checkup
22.2%
No transportation
9.9%
Binge drinking
14.5%
Frequent mental distress
20.7%
Depression
29.8%
Below poverty line
12.5%
Primary-care ratio
1,508 : 1
Ross County
  • Primary-care shortage score 18 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 58.4
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 59th 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 Ross County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Ross County (2023)

People living with HIV
167 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
69

Ross County HIV care continuum (2021)

Ross County recorded 9.2 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2021), against 8.8 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Ross County residents living with HIV, 85% are in care · 79.4% 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.

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 Ross County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About South Salem, OH

SR 28 threads through South Salem country where home values run well below state norms and monthly rents stay modest enough that many households absorb the cost without much strain, yet the unemployment picture here means a significant share of working-age residents are stretching budgets tightly, and out-of-pocket medical expenses get weighed carefully against other needs. That financial calculus matters when someone is deciding whether to schedule a screening visit. South Salem leans heavily toward homeownership, and most households are married with families averaging more than three people under one roof.

A profile that can make sexual health feel like a private matter best postponed. But young adults in their late teens and twenties live alongside those stable family units, and for them, finding a low-cost, straightforward testing option is often the practical hurdle between knowing their status and not. With Ross County's STI figures visible elsewhere on this page, the local context around Slate Hill and beyond makes that data feel less abstract.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in South Salem, OH

Walkability 2.88 / 20 · Least walkable

At 2.88/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in South Salem 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 Salem, Ohio, EasySTD

ZIP 45681 snapshot

Residents
1,440
Median age
45.9
Median income
$53,317

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 45681 area around South Salem: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not South Salem alone.

South Salem sits in Ross County, ZIP 45681. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Slate Hill
  • Asher Hill
  • Roundtop

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Thrifton

Major routes

  • Lower Twin Road
  • SR 28 (State Route 28)

Reference

STD testing in South Salem, OH: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Ohio 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 Ohio, 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)

Ohio 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 Ohio

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 Salem, OH

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Washington Court House, OH instead?

Possibly, Washington Court House, OH is close; compare it by distance against Highland Health Providers - Greenfield Medical Services.

What does STD testing cost around South Salem, OH?

Private labs ~$24–$139, at-home kits $49+.

Can I get tested in South Salem, OH without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near South Salem, OH?

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

How common is chlamydia in Ross County?

About 260 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Ohio average.

Can I test at home near South Salem, OH?

Yes, at-home kits ship to 45681; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.

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

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

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.

I tested positive, what are the next steps?

Start treatment, tell recent partners so they can test, avoid sex until cleared, and retest if advised, most STIs resolve with care.

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