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STD Testing in Tatum, TX: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Rusk County reported gonorrhea rates that run about 50% lower than the US average. If it's your first STI test or a routine screening in Tatum, Texas, clinics offer in-person support, while at-home kits provide flexible scheduling. See the options below.

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STD testing near Tatum, TX

6 testing options are listed for Tatum, TX. The nearest, Total Point Urgent Care, is about 14.2 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.

Most reviewed 14.2 miles

Total Point Urgent Care

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Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 157 reviews

Total Point Urgent Care in Hallsville runs its STI panel (HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and hepatitis) with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and sliding-scale fees accepted alongside Medicaid, Medicare, and insurance, with no appointment required, all delivered in Spanish.

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Spanish-Language Care Staffed Directly On-Site

Spanish is a working clinical language at Total Point Urgent Care, not a courtesy add-on: providers conduct the full intake, counseling, and treatment conversation in Spanish without a relay step. That means test results, treatment instructions, and hepatitis prevention education all move through the same fluent exchange from the first question to discharge.

Hepatitis B and C Tested Alongside the Core Four

The clinic's testing protocol includes hepatitis B and hepatitis C alongside HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. All drawn and processed in a single visit. Providers are also staffed to deliver hepatitis A and B vaccines on-site, so exposure risk and immunity gaps can be addressed in the same appointment without scheduling a separate visit.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
804 West Main Street, Hallsville, TX 75650
Opening hours
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 14.5 miles

Hope Community Medicine

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Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 12 reviews

Hope Community Medicine in Carthage tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C, treating bacterial infections the same visit when results call for it. Fees run on a sliding scale and the clinic accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance. Appointments are required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
820 West Panola Street, Carthage, TX 75633
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
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Labcorp

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Rated 2.8 out of 5 from 67 reviews
Address
815 North Fourth Street, Longview, TX 75601 18.0 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 – 12:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Today's offer: $10 off any test panel, applied automatically at checkout.

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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 14 reviews
Address
1009 North 4th Street, Longview, TX 75601 18.2 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Clinical Pathology Labs

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 52 reviews
Address
802 Medical Circle, Longview, TX 75605 19.5 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 – 12:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Clinical Pathology Labs

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 52 reviews
Address
3535 N. Fourth Street, Longview, TX 75605 20.4 miles away
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 – 12:00 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 Tatum, TX

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 Tatum, TX

The nearest testing center is about 14 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Tatum, 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 Tatum, TX

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

  • Henderson Hospital

    300 Wilson Street, Henderson, TX 75652

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 196 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Tatum. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 59 offer telehealth.

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 Tatum, TX

No pharmacy near Tatum, TX 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 13 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Brookshires Pharmacy

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 14 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Asanaco Healthcare

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • CVS Pharmacy 15 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Tatum, TX.

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 Tatum, 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 Rusk County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Rusk County, the county that includes Tatum, compare with Texas and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~24% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#83 of 254 Texas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 67% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Rusk County vs Texas vs U.S.

Rusk County Texas U.S. ▲▼ = Rusk County vs the state average
Infection Rusk County Texas United States
Chlamydia
376.8 200 cases ▼ 23%
491.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
90.4 48 cases ▼ 49%
176.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
17 9 cases ▲ 13%
15 15.8
Syphilis (early)
103.6 55 cases ▲ 292%
26.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
226.1 120 cases ▲ 410%
44.3 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 Rusk County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 4% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 200 400 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Rusk County, chlamydia has risen from 296.9 to 376.8 per 100,000 (27%), gonorrhea has fallen from 160.9 to 90.4 per 100,000 (44%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 13.3 to 17 per 100,000 (28%).

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 Tatum, TX

Adults uninsured
12.7%
No routine checkup
24.2%
Binge drinking
17.1%
Frequent mental distress
18.2%
Depression
24.2%
Below poverty line
10%
Primary-care ratio
4,395 : 1
Rusk County
  • Primary-care shortage score 17 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 49.6
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 80th 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 Rusk County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Rusk County (2023)

People living with HIV
473 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
12cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
62 · PnR 2.33

Rusk County HIV care continuum (2023)

Rusk County recorded 26.8 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 20.2 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Rusk County residents living with HIV, 81.2% are in care · 65.5% 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 Rusk County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Tatum, TX

Tatum looks, on the surface, like a place that has settled into itself: most households here own their homes, many are married, and the area around TX 43 carries the quiet rhythm of a community that isn't going anywhere. But that stability coexists with a practical reality that shapes daily health decisions: with fewer than half of residents in the active workforce, schedules aren't always built around nine-to-five availability, and TX 43 is the artery connecting people to nearly everything, including care. That road reality matters most for younger adults in Tatum, people in their late teens and twenties who are at the peak years for STI transmission and who often have the least-established routines for preventive care.

With the testing options listed on this page, the range exists; the question is which ones fit a life anchored to TX 149 rather than a city grid. Rusk County's STI landscape makes that delay worth avoiding. Knowing South Rusk Community Park sits a short stretch from TX 43 is a reminder that community infrastructure exists here, and routine screening belongs in that same category of things Tatum residents do for themselves and each other.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Tatum, TX

Walkability 3.59 / 20 · Least walkable

At 3.59/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Tatum 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 Tatum, Texas, EasySTD

ZIP 75691 snapshot

Residents
4,673
Median age
38.5
Median income
$87,361

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 75691 area around Tatum: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Tatum alone.

Tatum sits in Rusk County, ZIP 75691. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Tatum on the Santa Fe Museum
  • Eagle's Nest Park

Major routes

  • TX 43 (Johnson Street)
  • TX 149 (Hill Street)

Reference

STD testing in Tatum, TX: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Texas 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 Texas, 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)

Texas 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 Texas

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 Tatum, TX

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Tatum, TX?

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

How much does STD testing cost near Tatum, TX?

Free at public clinics. Private labs run about $24 for one test and $139 for a full panel; at-home kits are $49+.

Where can I get tested for free near Tatum, TX?

Public health clinics nearby provide free testing.

What's included in a full panel near Tatum, TX?

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

How common is chlamydia in Rusk County?

Rusk County reported ~377 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Texas average.

Is there an at-home STD test for Tatum, TX?

At-home kits mail to 75691: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.

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

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

What happens if chlamydia goes untreated?

Untreated chlamydia can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease and fertility problems, caught early, it's cured with antibiotics.

What happens after a positive result?

Get treated, notify partners, pause sex until cleared, and follow up, the infection is manageable.

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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