Gonorrhea rates in Pottawatomie County are 25% lower than the US average. If you're considering STI testing in Tecumseh, Oklahoma, whether for a potential exposure or routine care, you'll need to weigh getting quick answers and treatment at a clinic versus testing at home on your own schedule. For both of these, and more, see the list below.
Available testing centers
9 testing options are listed for Tecumseh, OK. The nearest, Community Health Centers of Oklahoma, is about 0.4 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.
Community Health Centers of Oklahoma in Shawnee folds gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV testing into the same continuous-care model that handles TB and family planning: sliding-scale fees apply across services, bacterial STIs are treated same-visit, and appointments are required.
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Listing verified May 2026 · Source: CDC NPIN
Oklahoma State Department of Health in Shawnee tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, treating bacterial infections the same visit when results warrant it: all on a sliding scale, with free HIV and STI testing available, by appointment.
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Listing verified Jan 2026 · Source: CDC NPIN
Citizen Potawatomi Nation Health Clinic in Shawnee accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance, with a sliding-scale fee for those paying otherwise. Appointments are required for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and conventional HIV testing, plus hepatitis A and B vaccines and TB testing and treatment.
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Listing verified Apr 2026 · Source: CDC NPIN + HRSA
Central Oklahoma Family Medical Center - Seminole II, in Seminole, earned its federally qualified designation by serving patients regardless of ability to pay: the uninsured, cash-paying, and those between providers all qualify for sliding-scale fees. STI screening covers syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, with no appointment needed.
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The Clinic at Central Oklahoma Family Medical Center in Seminole tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, and HIV on a sliding-scale fee accepted by Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurance. Bacterial infections treated at the same visit, with appointments required.
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Listing verified Jan 2026 · 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 less than a mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Tecumseh, 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 range: couples & full panels
$79 & up
Best for simplicity & support
$89 & 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 Pottawatomie 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.
2029 South Gordon Cooper Drive, Building 17, Shawnee, OK 74801
CMS-certified lab
2307 South Gordon Cooper Drive, Suite N91-Lab, Shawnee, OK 74801
CMS-certified lab
1102 West Macarthur Street, Shawnee, OK 74804
CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Tecumseh. 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, 133 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Tecumseh. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 38 offer telehealth.
Michael Goddard, MD
Family medicine · 130 North Broadway Avenue, Shawnee
Monika Durska-Keller, MD
Family medicine · 2029 Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee
Braden Parmer, MD
Family medicine · 2307 Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee
Dena Moreman, MD
Internal medicine · 3315 Kethley Road, Shawnee
Rodney Mccrory, DO Telehealth
Family medicine · 2400 North Harrison Street, Shawnee
Keith Conaway, MD
Family medicine · 2508 North Harrison Street, Shawnee
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 Tecumseh, OK 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.
Tecumseh Medical Clinic Pharmacy
0.2 miRalphs Pharmacy
0.4 miCPN Mail Order Pharmacy
2.1 miRichards Drug
4.5 miShawnee Discount Drug
4.8 miShawnee Drug
5.3 miShowing the 6 closest pharmacies to Tecumseh, OK.
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 Tecumseh, 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.
From $0 insured
Telehealth PrEP & DoxyPEP with at-home testing and ongoing monitoring
$0 with most insurance
Free online PrEP & DoxyPEP: HIV prevention, home lab kits, no in-person visit
Visit from $39
Online STI treatment & DoxyPEP: same-day prescriptions to your pharmacy
Visit from $0 insured
Telehealth STI treatment and sexual-health care, delivered or to your pharmacy
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 Pottawatomie County, the county that includes Tecumseh, compare with Oklahoma and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~30% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.
#25 of 77 Oklahoma counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 68% of the state
| Infection | Pottawatomie County | Oklahoma | United States |
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| Chlamydia | 410.6 303 cases ▼ 13% | 471.3 | 492.2 |
| Gonorrhea | 135.5 100 cases ▼ 20% | 170.3 | 179.5 |
| Syphilis (P&S) | 13.6 10 cases ▼ 51% | 27.7 | 15.8 |
| Syphilis (early) | 16.3 12 cases ▼ 5% | 17.1 | 16 |
| Syphilis (late/unknown) | 80 59 cases ▲ 102% | 39.7 | 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 Pottawatomie County, chlamydia has fallen from 459.6 to 410.6 per 100,000 (11%), gonorrhea has fallen from 266.4 to 135.5 per 100,000 (49%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 17.9 to 13.6 per 100,000 (24%).
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 Pottawatomie County.
Local HIV snapshot
Federal priority area: Oklahoma 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.
Pottawatomie County HIV care continuum (2023)
Pottawatomie County recorded 9.7 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 11.4 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Pottawatomie County residents living with HIV, 65.2% are in care · 43.8% 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 Pottawatomie County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
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Local context
A trip to Slick Humphrey Park or an errand along East Walnut Street gives you a feel for Tecumseh's steady rhythm: a place where people tend to stay, build lives, and know the landscape intimately. That rootedness extends to how folks approach their health. STI testing in and around Tecumseh reflects what the community values: straightforward care that doesn't require a journey to a distant city, handled with the discretion any honest health decision deserves. Young adults in their late teens through thirties make up a meaningful presence here, and many approach sexual health screening as routine maintenance, not crisis response. Testing venues listed on this page accommodate that practical outlook: appointments that fit into a normal week, results handled confidentially, and no unnecessary complications.
The modest cost of living that defines Tecumseh also means testing fees don't create a barrier for those who want to know their status. Confidentiality isn't performative in a small community, it's the baseline. Clinic staff understand that a person's medical history stays theirs alone, and that clarity matters when you're deciding whether to get tested. Whether you're establishing baseline health, checking after a specific concern, or simply staying informed, testing resources are accessible without fanfare or the feeling of being watched.
Getting there
At 7.25/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Tecumseh 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 74801 snapshot
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 74801 area around Tecumseh: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Tecumseh alone.
Tecumseh sits in Pottawatomie County, ZIP 74801. Local context that shapes where residents test:
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Just outside Tecumseh? 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 Pottawatomie County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Oklahoma 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 Tecumseh-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 Tecumseh 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 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.
Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT) is potentially allowable in Oklahoma: it is not expressly authorized, but not prohibited either. Ask your provider whether they will prescribe treatment for a partner without a separate visit.
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 OklahomaSource: 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.
Possibly, Shawnee, OK is close; compare it by distance against Community Health Centers of Oklahoma.
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 411 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Oklahoma average.
Yes, at-home kits ship to 74801; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.
In Oklahoma, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.
Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.
Start treatment, tell recent partners so they can test, avoid sex until cleared, and retest if advised, most STIs resolve with care.
Likely yes, if you were past the window period; otherwise retest, and keep up routine screening with new partners.
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