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STD Testing in Utica, MO: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

In Livingston County, the reported gonorrhea rate runs about 43% lower than the US average. Whether you need testing after a possible exposure or as part of routine care in Utica, Missouri, consider that visiting a clinic lets a provider answer questions and start treatment, while an at-home kit lets you collect a sample on your own schedule and mail it in. See the options below.

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STD testing near Utica, MO

4 testing options are listed for Utica, MO. The nearest, Northwest Health Services, is about 4.5 miles away. Compare 2 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 4.5 miles

Northwest Health Services

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Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 14 reviews

Northwest Health Services in Chillicothe runs on scheduled appointments, so a single booked visit covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, plus TB: with sliding-scale fees, same-visit bacterial treatment, and all services available at no cost.

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Seven Tests Run From One Appointment

Northwest Health Services tests for herpes simplex and all three hepatitis strains (A, B, and C) alongside the standard bacterial and HIV workup. Each test is ordered through the same clinical staff who handle your results, so nothing gets triaged to a separate lab order you have to chase down.

PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP Prescribed Here Directly

Without on-site access to PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP, a gap in prevention coverage often means a separate specialist, a delayed prescription, and out-of-pocket costs before a single dose is filled. Northwest Health Services writes and manages all three at the same clinic, no separate referral, no second intake, no waiting for a prescription to route through another provider.

No-Fee Care Runs Through Existing Clinical Infrastructure

The no-fee floor at Northwest Health Services isn't a carve-out for a single test: it's built into how the sliding-scale is administered across every service the clinic offers, from the full diagnostic panel to HIV/AIDS medical treatment and prevention prescriptions. Staff apply the fee schedule during scheduling, so cost is resolved before the appointment, not at checkout.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP DoxyPEP
Address
300 Bus US 36, Chillicothe, MO 64601
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Community health center 6.5 miles

The Saint Lukes Hospital of Chillico

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A safety-net rural health clinic about 7 miles from Utica. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
2791 North Washington Street, Chillicothe, MO 64601
Website
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Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 7 reviews
Address
316 West US Highway 40, Odessa, MO 64076 54.0 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 – 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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Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 176 reviews
Address
9151 Northeast 81st Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64158 56.7 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • 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 Utica, MO

Beyond the dedicated testing centers above: at-home kits by mail, hospital labs certified for STI testing, local clinicians who can order a panel during a regular visit, pharmacies for self-test kits and prescriptions, and online PrEP & treatment.

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At-home STD testing in Utica, MO

The nearest testing center is about 5 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Utica, 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 Utica, MO

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

  • Hedrick Medical Center

    2799 North Washington Street, Chillicothe, MO 64601

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 27 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Utica. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 2 offer telehealth.

  • Amanda Booth, MD

    Family medicine · 2601 Fair Street, Chillicothe

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  • Yulia Peniston, DO

    OB-GYN · 861 Fairway Drive, Chillicothe

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  • James Suchsland, DO

    Family medicine · 2791 North Washington Street, Chillicothe

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  • Afsheen Abdullah Patel, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 2799 North Washington Street, Chillicothe

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  • Brian Knowles, DO

    Family medicine · 101 East Hayward Street, Meadville

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  • Larry Dickinson

    Family medicine · 100 East Johnson Street, Gallatin

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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 Utica, MO

No pharmacy near Utica, MO 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 4.4 mi
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  • Chillicothe Family Pharmacy

    4.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Northwest Health Services

    4.8 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • LTC Hometown Pharmacy

    5.2 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Hometown Pharmacy

    5.2 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Utica, MO.

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 Utica, 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 Livingston County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Livingston County, the county that includes Utica, compare with Missouri and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~9% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#24 of 115 Missouri counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 79% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Livingston County vs Missouri vs U.S.

Livingston County Missouri U.S. ▲▼ = Livingston County vs the state average
Infection Livingston County Missouri United States
Chlamydia
357.2 52 cases ▼ 28%
498.6 492.2
Gonorrhea
103 15 cases ▼ 49%
201.9 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
27.5 4 cases ▲ 28%
21.5 15.8
Syphilis (early)
13.7 2 cases ▲ 10%
12.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
13.7 2 cases ▼ 59%
33.8 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 Livingston County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 5% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 200 400 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Livingston County, chlamydia has fallen from 371 to 357.2 per 100,000 (4%), gonorrhea has risen from 96.2 to 103 per 100,000 (7%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 6.8 to 27.5 per 100,000 (304%).

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 Utica, MO

Adults uninsured
7.5%
No routine checkup
20.9%
No transportation
7.4%
Binge drinking
16.3%
Frequent mental distress
18%
Depression
25.4%
Below poverty line
6.3%
Primary-care ratio
1,341 : 1
Livingston County
  • Primary-care shortage score 16 / 26
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 31st 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 Livingston County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Livingston County (2023)

Federal priority area: Missouri is one of the U.S. jurisdictions prioritized under the Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative: targeted federal funding to expand local HIV testing, PrEP, and prevention.

People living with HIV
170 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
32

Livingston County HIV care continuum (2022)

Livingston County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 10.6 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Livingston County residents living with HIV, 88.9% are in care · 88.9% 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 Livingston County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Utica, MO

That drive is worth understanding alongside Utica's cost reality: home values here are modest, and ownership runs extraordinarily deep, meaning most households have chosen to stay and put down roots rather than rent and move on. That rooted character shows up everywhere in the local profile. Nearly seven in ten adults here are married, households tend to be small, and well under half the population is actively in the workforce. A pattern that shapes when and how people can realistically schedule a health appointment.

Young adults in their late teens and twenties make up a small slice of Utica, yet that's precisely the life stage when STI rates climb and when a straightforward path to screening (clear hours, manageable cost, no need to navigate a complicated system) matters most. The options listed here provide that path even when the drive from Shale Hill takes some planning. For households juggling a single income or a tight schedule, knowing exactly what's available and where before leaving the driveway is half the work.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Utica, MO

Walkability 2.7 / 20 · Least walkable

At 2.7/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Utica 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 4 STD & STI testing locations in Utica, Missouri, EasySTD

ZIP 64686 snapshot

Residents
199
Median age
52.1
Median income
$75,000

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 64686 area around Utica: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Utica alone.

Utica sits in Livingston County, ZIP 64686. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Shale Hill

Major routes

  • Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

Reference

STD testing in Utica, MO: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Missouri 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 Missouri, 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)

Missouri 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 Missouri

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 Utica, MO

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Chillicothe, MO instead?

Possibly, Chillicothe, MO is close; compare it by distance against Northwest Health Services.

What does STD testing cost around Utica, MO?

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

Can I get tested in Utica, MO without insurance?

Yes, community and public clinics test the uninsured, with sliding-scale fees.

Which tests are offered near Utica, MO?

Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Herpes, Trichomoniasis, a full panel covers the common ones.

How common is chlamydia in Livingston County?

About 357 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Missouri average.

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

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

Where do I get PrEP around Utica, MO?

PrEP (HIV-prevention medicine for HIV-negative people) is available locally, any provider can prescribe it.

How long do results take near Utica, MO?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

When is a gonorrhea test accurate?

Roughly 1–2 weeks after exposure gives a dependable gonorrhea result.

I had unprotected sex, should I get tested?

Yes, test after the window period, and if HIV exposure is a concern, ask about PEP within 72 hours.

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