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STD Testing in Tyrone, GA: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Chlamydia cases in Fayette County run about 27% lower than the US average. If you've had a recent risk or simply test on a regular schedule in Tyrone, Georgia, then you can choose between community clinics, which are often low-cost or free, and private labs which may offer faster results and more flexible scheduling. Options are listed below.

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STD testing near Tyrone, GA

9 testing options are listed for Tyrone, GA. The nearest, Quest Diagnostics, is about 3.6 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.

5.2 miles

Atlanta ID Group

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Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 14 reviews

Atlanta ID Group in Fayetteville brings infectious disease specialist depth to STI care: HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and full hepatitis panels are tested on a fee-and-insurance model, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and PrEP and PEP available by appointment.

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Tenofovir-Based Prevention Built Into Ongoing Care

Atlanta ID Group prescribes both PrEP, typically tenofovir-based daily oral regimens, and PEP within the same infectious disease practice that handles testing and treatment. That integration means monitoring labs, prescription management, and clinical follow-up stay with one provider rather than being split across separate referrals.

Hepatitis C Diagnosed and Treated at the Same Address

Many clinics run a hepatitis C antibody test and send patients elsewhere for the antivirals that actually clear the infection. Atlanta ID Group treats hepatitis C on-site: direct-acting antiviral therapy managed by the same specialist who ordered the test, without a hand-off to a separate gastroenterology or hepatology practice.

Hepatitis A, B, and C Testing Alongside the Core Panel

For anyone without an established primary care provider or specialist, Atlanta ID Group's panel covers hepatitis A, B, and C testing alongside HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. A scope that matters when a single appointment needs to answer questions across multiple infection categories rather than triggering separate lab orders elsewhere.

Tests & treats PrEP
Address
1265 Ga 54, Suite 500 C Fayetteville, GA 30214
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 5.3 miles

YourTown Health

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Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 105 reviews

YourTown Health in Palmetto runs entirely without cost to patients (every service, every visit) and covers HIV (rapid and self-test), syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and no appointment required.

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Every Service Runs on a Zero-Balance Model

YourTown Health sustains a fully no-cost structure by operating on a sliding scale that bottoms out at zero for everyone: Medicaid, uninsured, and insured patients alike. The clinic's billing and intake are built around that floor, so no service is tiered, deferred, or conditioned on payment capacity.

Spanish and Interpretation Built Into the Clinical Encounter

YourTown Health provides care directly in Spanish and through interpretation services for other languages, which means clinical conversations (symptom history, treatment options, medication instructions) happen in real time without a lag, and nothing gets lost between a staff member and a third-party line.

PrEP and PEP Prescribed and Managed Here

YourTown Health prescribes and manages both PrEP and PEP in-house: especially useful for someone paying cash, without an established primary care provider, or needing medication access without a separate referral chain. PrEP for uninsured patients is covered, and the clinic handles ongoing monitoring alongside the prescription.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
643 Main Street, Palmetto, GA 30268
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 – 12:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
8.2 miles

Georgia Department of Public Health

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Georgia Department of Public Health in Fayetteville accepts walk-ins, so a single visit covers rapid and conventional HIV testing, a full bacterial and viral panel, same-visit treatment for gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis, plus HPV and hepatitis vaccines. All on a sliding scale, with HIV testing free.

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No Fee Applies to Any Service Here

All services at this clinic are provided at no charge, which means the decision to come back for follow-up care, a second vaccine dose, or a partner's test isn't weighed against a bill.

Spanish Is a Full Clinical Language Here

Spanish-language care at this clinic extends across the entire visit (testing, counseling, and treatment) so every clinical detail, from a syphilis diagnosis to a hepatitis vaccine schedule, is communicated directly and completely.

Herpes and Hepatitis Tested Alongside the Core Four

This clinic tests for herpes and hepatitis A, B, and C in addition to gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, giving a single visit the scope to catch infections that a narrower panel would leave unexamined.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
140 West Stonewall Avenue, Suite 107 Fayetteville, GA 30214
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
Community health center 13.5 miles

Southside Medical Center

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Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 454 reviews

Southside Medical Center in Riverdale sees patients without an appointment for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV testing, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, HPV and hepatitis B vaccines, and PrEP: all on a sliding-scale fee, and all services provided at no cost.

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Every Visit Settled Before You Leave

When cost follows a diagnosis, people delay treatment, skip follow-up, or walk away from PrEP. At Southside Medical Center, every service (testing, treatment, vaccines, PrEP) carries no fee, so nothing between a visit and a prescription is left unresolved.

Spanish and Interpretation On-Site, Not Scheduled Separately

A missed nuance in a treatment plan (a dosing schedule misunderstood, a symptom not fully described) can undo an otherwise complete visit. Southside Medical Center provides care directly in Spanish and through interpretation services for other languages, keeping every clinical exchange precise.

Ryan White Funding Carries HIV Care Past the Test

Ryan White Program funding at Southside Medical Center means HIV care doesn't stop at a confirmed result, it extends into ongoing treatment and medication adherence counseling, with the program absorbing costs for eligible patients so the continuum of care stays intact.

Tests & treats Ryan White HIV care Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
116 Upper Riverdale Road, Riverdale, GA 30274
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
14.6 miles

Fulton County Board of Health

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Fulton County Board of Health in College Park runs the full STI panel (HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis B and C, and TB) on a sliding-scale fee with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, no appointment required, and clinical services in Spanish.

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Spanish Is the Clinical Language Here

Spanish-language care at Fulton County Board of Health isn't routed through a secondary channel: it is the direct clinical interaction, from intake through counseling and treatment. That means nuance, dosing instructions, and prevention planning all land in Spanish without a layer of translation in between.

DoxyPEP Alongside PrEP and PEP

Many prevention programs stock PrEP and leave it there. Fulton County Board of Health prescribes all three evidence-based prevention regimens (PrEP for ongoing HIV risk reduction, PEP, and DoxyPEP for post-exposure bacterial STI prevention) making it one of the few county health sites where a single visit can address multiple prevention needs at once.

Hepatitis B and C Testing Included in the Panel

Beyond the standard four, Fulton County Board of Health tests for both hepatitis B and hepatitis C, meaning chronic viral infections that often run silently alongside bacterial STIs are caught in the same visit. On-site hepatitis A and B vaccination extends that coverage into active prevention.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP DoxyPEP
Address
1920 John Wesley Avenue, College Park, GA 30337
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 – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Sunday Closed
Website

Free tool · not a clinic

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 Tyrone, GA

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.

At-home STD testing in Tyrone, GA

The nearest testing center is about 4 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Tyrone, 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.

Other CLIA-certified labs near Tyrone, GA

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

  • Epiphany Dermatology of Georgia

    874 West Lanier Avenue, Suite 270, Fayetteville, GA 30214

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • Fayette Area Dermatology

    450 Lanier Ave West, Fayetteville, GA 30214

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • Northside Hospital INC - GCS/Fayetteville

    132 Old Norton Road, Suite 200, Fayetteville, GA 30214

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Tyrone. 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.

Clinicians near Tyrone, GA who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 2,464 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Tyrone. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 694 offer telehealth.

  • Elizabeth Moore, MD Telehealth

    OB-GYN · 190 Handley Road, Tyrone

  • Patrice Thompson, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 1401 Georgian Park, Peachtree City

  • William Adcox, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 100 Genevieve Court, Peachtree City

  • Erinne Graham, MD

    OB-GYN · 488 Northgate Parkway, Newnan

  • Robert Mobley, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 3200 Shakerag Hl, Peachtree City

  • Catherine Emeruwa, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 7794 Ella Lane, Fairburn

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.

Pharmacies near Tyrone, GA

No pharmacy near Tyrone, GA 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 0.4 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Publix Pharmacy 1.1 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Precision Pharmaceuticals

    1.1 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • CVS Pharmacy 1.1 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Tyrone, GA.

Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.

PrEP, prevention & online treatment

Testing is one step. For residents of Tyrone, 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.

STDs & HIV in Fayette County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Fayette County, the county that includes Tyrone, compare with Georgia and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~19% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#122 of 159 Georgia counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 23% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Fayette County vs Georgia vs U.S.

Fayette County Georgia U.S. ▲▼ = Fayette County vs the state average
Infection Fayette County Georgia United States
Chlamydia
359.1 443 cases ▼ 44%
646.4 492.2
Gonorrhea
120 148 cases ▼ 56%
274.8 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
7.3 9 cases ▼ 63%
20 15.8
Syphilis (early)
4.1 5 cases ▼ 78%
18.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
13 16 cases ▼ 64%
35.8 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 Fayette County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 11% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 200 400 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Fayette County, chlamydia has risen from 286.9 to 359.1 per 100,000 (25%), gonorrhea has risen from 78 to 120 per 100,000 (54%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 5 to 7.3 per 100,000 (46%).

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 Tyrone, GA

Adults uninsured
8%
No routine checkup
19.2%
No transportation
5.7%
Binge drinking
14.5%
Frequent mental distress
13.8%
Depression
17.9%
Below poverty line
2.5%
Primary-care ratio
893 : 1
Fayette County
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 17th 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 Fayette County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Fayette County (2023)

People living with HIV
256 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
15cases countywide
On PrEP (coverage)
41.9%

Fayette County HIV care continuum (2023)

Fayette County recorded 14.2 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 25.5 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Fayette County residents living with HIV, 85.1% are in care · 74.5% 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 Fayette County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Tyrone, GA

Testing for STDs in Tyrone means accepting that the town itself offers limited on-site options, the reality of a smaller community where residents often drive to nearby Fayetteville or Atlanta for specialized care. That distance is part of the calculation, especially for people working full-time jobs or juggling family schedules. Many in Tyrone are homeowners with deep ties to the area, and that stability comes with a trade-off: the kind of walk-in clinic or dedicated testing center you'd find in a larger city simply isn't here. Young adults in their late teens through thirties, a meaningful portion of Tyrone's population, are the ones most likely to seek routine confidential screening, and they've learned to plan ahead. The clinics and providers listed on this page reflect what's available in and around Tyrone, with some requiring appointments booked days in advance.

For those who value discretion, that advance notice can actually be a comfort: you control the timing, you know what to expect, and there's no chance encounter at the waiting room door. What matters most is that screening happens. Whether you live in Valleywood Corners, Briarwood Acres, or anywhere else in town, sexual health doesn't pause for geography. The testing available nearby gives you a straightforward way to stay on top of it.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Tyrone, GA

Walkability 7.76 / 20 · Below average

At 7.76/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Tyrone 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 9 STD & STI testing locations in Tyrone, Georgia, EasySTD

ZIP 30290 snapshot

Residents
9,083
Median age
46.6
Median income
$122,738

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 30290 area around Tyrone: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Tyrone alone.

Tyrone sits in Fayette County, ZIP 30290. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Shamrock Park
  • Tyrone Museum
  • Fabon Brown Park
  • Dorthea Redwine
  • Handley Park
  • Southampton Green

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Valleywood Corners
  • Tyrone Acres
  • Brookwood
  • Briarwood Acres
  • Graceland
  • Magnolia Farms
  • Briarhill
  • Timberidge

Major routes

  • GA 74 (Joel Cowan Parkway)

STD testing in Tyrone, GA: screening, costs & privacy

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

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 Tyrone 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 Georgia

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

Two things that actually depend on Georgia 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 Georgia, 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)

Georgia 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 Georgia

Source: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.

STD testing FAQs for Tyrone, GA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Tyrone, GA?

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

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

Yes, Medicaid typically covers it, and public clinics are free either way.

Is there free HIV testing near Tyrone, GA?

Yes, free HIV testing is available at public clinics in the area.

What's included in a full panel near Tyrone, GA?

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

How common is chlamydia in Fayette County?

Fayette County reported ~359 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Georgia average.

Can I get PrEP near Tyrone, GA?

Yes, PrEP, a daily pill that helps prevent HIV in HIV-negative people, is available in the area.

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

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

What does a reactive HIV test mean?

A reactive screen is a preliminary positive that must be confirmed with a follow-up test; if confirmed, treatment is highly effective.

How is HPV tested near Tyrone, GA?

For people with a cervix, HPV is screened via Pap/HPV testing; no standard screening test exists for men.

Where can teens get STD testing near Tyrone, GA?

Teen and campus health clinics and public health departments offer youth-friendly, low-cost testing.

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