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STD Testing in Tompkinsville, KY: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Syphilis cases in Monroe County run about 44% lower than the national average. Whether you're getting your first STI test or having a routine screening in Tompkinsville, Kentucky, you can weigh options. Community and public clinics usually are low-cost or free, but private labs often give faster results and more flexible scheduling.

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STD testing near Tompkinsville, KY

7 testing options are listed for Tompkinsville, KY. The nearest, Monroe County Health Department, is about 0.3 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.

Highest rated 0.3 miles

Monroe County Health Department

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 4 reviews

Monroe County Health Department in Tompkinsville runs STI and family planning care by appointment, with gonorrhea, chlamydia, and HIV testing covered on a sliding scale accepted by Medicaid and Medicare: same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and HPV, hepatitis A, and hepatitis B vaccines available on-site, with care delivered in Spanish.

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Spanish Care Prevents the Untreated Gap

When a clinic can't carry a visit through in Spanish, the practical result is deferred follow-up. Questions unasked, instructions half-understood, treatment delayed. At Monroe County Health Department, Spanish-language care runs through the full visit, so nothing critical falls into that gap.

Family Planning Confidentiality Minors Can Actually Use

Many public clinics provide family planning in name but route minors through processes that require parental involvement. Monroe County Health Department holds Title X designation, which legally protects the confidentiality of family planning services for minors. A meaningful structural difference from standard public health practice.

Tests & treats Title X Sliding-scale
Address
452 East 4th Street, Tompkinsville, KY 42167
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 0.3 miles

Monroe Medical Foundation

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Rated 3 out of 5 from 30 reviews

A community safety-net rural health clinic in Tompkinsville. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
604 North Main Street, Tompkinsville, KY 42167
Website
Community health center 0.5 miles

Living Well Healthcare

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Rated 3.6 out of 5 from 10 reviews

A safety-net rural health clinic in Tompkinsville. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
801 North Main Street, Tompkinsville, KY 42167
Website
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Labcorp

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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 33 reviews
Address
1080 Neal Street, Cookeville, TN 38501 40.1 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 8:00 AM – 5:00 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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Address
268 Rolling Hills Boulevard, Monticello, KY 42633 48.1 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 3:00 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 3.2 out of 5 from 115 reviews
Address
115 Winwood Drive, Lebanon, TN 37087 49.0 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 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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Labcorp at Walgreens

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Rated 2.8 out of 5 from 14 reviews
Address
206 Crossing Lane, Mount Juliet, TN 37122 58.3 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 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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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 Tompkinsville, KY

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 Tompkinsville, KY

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

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.

  • Monroe County MED Center

    529 Cap Harlan Road, Tompkinsville, KY 42167

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 118 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Tompkinsville. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 17 offer telehealth.

  • Anthony Carter, MD

    Internal medicine · 604 North Main Street, Tompkinsville

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  • Jerry Bean, MD

    Family medicine · 901 North Main Street, Tompkinsville

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  • Timothy Hume, MD

    Family medicine · 477 Capp Harlan Road, Tompkinsville

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  • Kimberly Eakle, MD

    Family medicine · 529 Capp Harlan Road, Tompkinsville

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  • Laura Inabnitt, DO

    Family medicine · 1515 Edmonton Road, Tompkinsville

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  • Martha Moore, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 120 Pitcock Lane, Celina

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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 Tompkinsville, KY

No pharmacy near Tompkinsville, KY 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.

  • Harrison Pharmacy

    0.3 mi
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  • Bushong Family Pharmacy

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  • Med-Coe

    0.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Tompkinsville Drugs

    1.6 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 2.0 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Gamaliel Drug

    7.2 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Tompkinsville, KY.

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 Tompkinsville, 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 Monroe County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Monroe County, the county that includes Tompkinsville, compare with Kentucky and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~23% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#59 of 120 Kentucky counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 51% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Monroe County vs Kentucky vs U.S.

Monroe County Kentucky U.S. ▲▼ = Monroe County vs the state average
Infection Monroe County Kentucky United States
Chlamydia
230 26 cases ▼ 40%
381.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
150.4 17 cases ▲ 12%
134.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
8.8 1 cases ▼ 38%
14.1 15.8
Syphilis (early)
8.8 1 cases ▼ 39%
14.5 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — no data 18.9 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 Monroe County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 74% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 125 250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Monroe County, chlamydia has risen from 211.7 to 230 per 100,000 (9%), gonorrhea has fallen from 158.8 to 150.4 per 100,000 (5%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 8.8 to 8.8 per 100,000.

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 Tompkinsville, KY

Adults uninsured
8.1%
Monroe County
Below poverty line
22.8%
Primary-care ratio
2,247 : 1
Monroe County
  • Primary-care shortage score 20 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 62
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 71st 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 Monroe County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Monroe County (2023)

Federal priority area: Kentucky 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.

New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
128

Monroe County HIV care continuum (2023)

Monroe County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 10.4 statewide and 13.7 nationally. 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 Monroe County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Tompkinsville, KY

Old Mulkey State Historic Site anchors the southern edge of Monroe County the way family ties anchor daily life in Tompkinsville itself, quietly and with real weight. Nearly half of adults here are married, households run close to three people on average, and health decisions in that kind of setup rarely get made in isolation. Whether someone schedules a screening often depends on whether a partner, a parent, or a shift schedule makes room for it. That last piece matters more here than in most places.

Rent here is low enough that cost isn't the dominant barrier it is in larger markets, but time and transportation still ask something real of residents. The options listed on this page cover a range of schedules and fee structures worth checking before assuming a visit is out of reach. Monroe County's STI figures reflect what holds true across rural Kentucky: young adults in their late teens and twenties face the steepest exposure risk, and that risk doesn't pause for circumstance. Staying current on screening is, for someone living here, simply a way of knowing where things stand, and the county's numbers make that knowledge worth having.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Tompkinsville, KY

Walkability 5.12 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.12/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Tompkinsville 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 7 STD & STI testing locations in Tompkinsville, Kentucky, EasySTD

ZIP 42167 snapshot

Residents
8,393
Median age
40.8
Median income
$45,388

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 42167 area around Tompkinsville: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Tompkinsville alone.

Tompkinsville sits in Monroe County, ZIP 42167. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Monroe County Historical Society Museum
  • Old Mulkey State Historic Site

Major routes

  • KY 375 (North Main Street)
  • KY 100 (North Magnolia Street)

Reference

STD testing in Tompkinsville, KY: screening, costs & privacy

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 Kentucky 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 Tompkinsville-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 Tompkinsville 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 Kentucky

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

Two things that actually depend on Kentucky 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 Kentucky, 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)

Kentucky 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 Kentucky

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 Tompkinsville, KY

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Tompkinsville, KY?

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

Does insurance cover STD testing near Tompkinsville, KY?

Usually yes, it can be billed to insurance, or paid out of pocket at a flat rate.

Where can I get tested for free near Tompkinsville, KY?

Public health clinics nearby provide free testing.

What's included in a full panel near Tompkinsville, KY?

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

How common is chlamydia in Monroe County?

Monroe County reported ~230 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Kentucky average.

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

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

What samples are used for STD testing near Tompkinsville, KY?

Usually urine or a swab for chlamydia/gonorrhea, and blood for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis.

What should I do after sexual assault?

Go to an ER or call RAINN (800-656-4673); they provide testing, PEP, and support right away.

When is a chlamydia test accurate?

Wait roughly 1–2 weeks after exposure for a reliable chlamydia result.

Should I get tested for herpes near Tompkinsville, KY?

Herpes isn't in standard panels unless you have symptoms, a sore can be swabbed, or a blood test discussed with a provider.

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