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STD Testing in Sumner, MS: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Tallahatchie County has about 51 syphilis cases per 100,000 residents, well above the US average. If you live in Sumner, Mississippi and need STD testing for a one-time concern or regular check-ups, consider that some clinics take walk-ins for same-day testing, while labs and at-home kits let you plan around your own time. Check your options below.

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STD testing near Sumner, MS

2 testing options are listed for Sumner, MS. The nearest, Mississippi State Department of Health, is about 0.1 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.

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Mississippi State Department of Health

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Mississippi State Department of Health in Sumner tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, treating bacterial infections the same visit when results call for it. Fees follow a sliding scale, with Medicaid and private insurance also accepted. An appointment is required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
142 Jailhouse Street, Sumner, MS 38957
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday Closed
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Address
1300 Sunset Drive, Grenada, MS 38901 34.1 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 Closed
  • 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 Sumner, MS

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 Sumner, MS

The nearest testing center is less than a mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Sumner, 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 Sumner, MS

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

  • Tallahatchie General Hospital

    141 Dr T T Lewis Circle, Charleston, MS 38921

    CMS-certified lab

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 32 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Sumner. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 2 offer telehealth.

  • James Wilde, MD

    Family medicine · 141 Dr T T Lewis Circle, Charleston

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  • Mary Frank-Tarsi, MD

    Family medicine · 141 Dr Tt Lewis Circle, Charleston

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  • Joseph Kordsmeier, DO

    Internal medicine · 141 Dr Tt Lewis Circle, Charleston

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  • Delphia Hord, MD

    OB-GYN · 1970 Hospital Drive, Clarksdale

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  • Derek Miles, MD

    Urology · 785 Ohio Avenue, Clarksdale

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  • William Booker, MD

    Family medicine · 800 Ohio Avenue, Clarksdale

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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 Sumner, MS

No pharmacy near Sumner, MS 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.

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Sumner, MS.

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 Sumner, 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 Tallahatchie County: the local picture

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

#22 of 82 Mississippi counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 73% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Tallahatchie County vs Mississippi vs U.S.

Tallahatchie County Mississippi U.S. ▲▼ = Tallahatchie County vs the state average
Infection Tallahatchie County Mississippi United States
Chlamydia
870.2 103 cases ▲ 24%
700.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
261.9 31 cases ▲ 4%
251.1 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
50.7 6 cases ▲ 68%
30.1 15.8
Syphilis (early)
42.2 5 cases ▲ 159%
16.3 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
42.2 5 cases ▼ 35%
64.8 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 Tallahatchie County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 7% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 475 950 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Tallahatchie County, chlamydia has fallen from 912.3 to 870.2 per 100,000 (5%), gonorrhea has fallen from 306.7 to 261.9 per 100,000 (15%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 31.5 to 50.7 per 100,000 (61%).

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 Sumner, MS

Adults uninsured
14.4%
No routine checkup
14.7%
No transportation
18.3%
Binge drinking
9.1%
Frequent mental distress
18%
Depression
19.2%
Below poverty line
28.1%
Primary-care ratio
12,366 : 1
Tallahatchie County
  • Primary-care shortage score 23 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 30.1
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 91st 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 Tallahatchie County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Tallahatchie County (2023)

Federal priority area: Mississippi 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
382 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
49

Tallahatchie County HIV care continuum (2022)

Tallahatchie County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 21.3 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Tallahatchie County residents living with HIV, 62.2% are in care · 54.1% 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 Tallahatchie County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Sumner, MS

Confidentiality in a small town carries weight: people know each other, and that reality shapes how residents approach health decisions. STD testing in Sumner reflects that awareness. The clinics and health services listed on this page understand the value of privacy and treat every visit with the discretion that matters when you're navigating screening in a place where familiarity runs deep. Young adults in Sumner, many in their late teens through mid-thirties, have access to confidential STI screening in and around town. Routine testing is straightforward and judgment-free, whether you're seeking results after a new relationship, as part of regular health maintenance, or because symptoms warrant attention.

The providers serving the area keep patient information secure and separate from everyday social circles. Testing locations near Sumner can answer questions about what screening involves, how long results take, and what happens next. Reaching out to schedule an appointment, by phone or in person, starts the process without fanfare. Knowing what's available locally removes one barrier to care that residents in small towns sometimes face.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Sumner, MS

Walkability 4.72 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.72/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Sumner 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 2 STD & STI testing locations in Sumner, Mississippi, EasySTD

ZIP 38957 snapshot

Residents
411
Median age
32.4
Median income
$54,750

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 38957 area around Sumner: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Sumner alone.

Sumner sits in Tallahatchie County, ZIP 38957. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Emmett Till Interpretive Center
  • Tallahatchie County Second District Courthouse

Major routes

  • MS 32 (Main Street)

Reference

STD testing in Sumner, MS: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Mississippi 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 Mississippi, 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)

Mississippi 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 Mississippi

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 Sumner, MS

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Tutwiler, MS instead?

Possibly, Tutwiler, MS is close; compare it by distance against Mississippi State Department of Health.

What does STD testing cost around Sumner, MS?

Public clinics are free; private labs ~$24–$139, at-home kits $49+.

Is there free STD testing near Sumner, MS?

Yes, public clinics in the area offer free or low-cost testing.

Which tests are offered near Sumner, MS?

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 Tallahatchie County?

About 870 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), above the Mississippi average.

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

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

How do at-home STD kits work near Sumner, MS?

You self-collect a sample at home, mail it in, and view results online, no clinic visit needed.

Should both partners test for chlamydia?

Yes, partners should test and be treated together to avoid passing it back and forth.

Can oral herpes spread to the genitals?

Yes, HSV-1 from the mouth can spread to the genital area through oral sex.

Can trich be treated?

It's cured with antibiotics; treating partners together prevents reinfection.

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