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STD Testing in Yemassee, SC: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Syphilis diagnoses in Hampton County are nearly 40% higher than the US average. Whether you're seeking a one-time check or repeated screenings in Yemassee, South Carolina, weigh the pros and cons of community clinics and private labs. The list below outlines all your testing options.

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STD testing near Yemassee, SC

6 testing options are listed for Yemassee, SC. The nearest, Beaufort Jasper Hampton Comprehensive Health Services, is about 6.9 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.

Community health center 6.9 miles

Beaufort Jasper Hampton Comprehensive Health Services

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Beaufort Jasper Hampton Comprehensive Health Services in Seabrook tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV on a sliding-scale fee accepted alongside Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance; bacterial infections treated same visit, with appointments required.

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Ryan White Funding Keeps HIV Care Continuous

Ryan White Program funding at Beaufort Jasper Hampton means a positive HIV result doesn't close a loop, it opens one. Clinicians here prescribe and monitor antiretroviral therapy, track adherence through dedicated counseling, and coordinate ongoing care, all within the same practice rather than parceled across separate providers.

PrEP Is Prescribed and Managed On-Site

Beaufort Jasper Hampton prescribes and manages PrEP directly, along with PEP when needed, which means a patient leaving a prevention conversation can have a prescription in hand the same day rather than waiting on an outside referral to move.

Tests & treats Ryan White HIV care Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
211 Paige Point Road, Seabrook, SC 29940
Booking
Appointment required
Website
14.9 miles

South Carolina Department of Public Health

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South Carolina Department of Public Health in Ridgeland tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C on a sliding-scale fee, with insurance and Medicaid accepted; an appointment is required, and bacterial STIs are treated the same visit, with DoxyPEP available for prevention.

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DoxyPEP Prescribed Here Without a Standing Provider

For anyone paying out of pocket or without a primary care relationship, getting DoxyPEP typically means finding a provider willing to prescribe it: South Carolina Department of Public Health in Ridgeland carries it directly, so the prescription and the clinical conversation happen in the same appointment, on the same sliding-scale fee structure.

Hepatitis C Treatment Stays In-House After Diagnosis

South Carolina Department of Public Health in Ridgeland treats hepatitis C on-site, which means a confirmed diagnosis moves into a treatment plan within the same clinic rather than waiting on an external specialist's schedule.

Hepatitis B and C Added to the Core STI Panel

The panel at South Carolina Department of Public Health in Ridgeland runs testing for hepatitis B and hepatitis C alongside gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV: each hepatitis test ordered, resulted, and, in the case of hepatitis C, managed through treatment by the same clinical staff during the same appointment cycle.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale DoxyPEP
Address
651 Grays Highway, Ridgeland, SC 29936
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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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 Yemassee, SC

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 Yemassee, SC

The nearest testing center is about 7 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Yemassee, 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 Yemassee, SC

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

  • Hampton Regional Medical Center

    595 West Carolina Avenue, Varnville, SC 29944

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 221 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Yemassee. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 56 offer telehealth.

  • Robert Thomas, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 300 Ruby Street, Walterboro

  • Yohannes Negash, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 109 Old Salem Road, Beaufort

  • Matthew Cusano, MD

    Internal medicine · 101 North Hermitage Road, Beaufort

  • David Castor, MD

    Family medicine · 1000 Pine Street West, Varnville

  • Jeffrey Jarin, MD

    Family medicine · 955 Ribaut Road, Beaufort

  • Patrick Meehan, MD

    Family medicine · 955 Ribaut Road, Beaufort

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 Yemassee, SC

No pharmacy near Yemassee, SC 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.

  • Bjhchs Sheldon Pharmacy

    6.9 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Preferred Pharmacy

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Walgreens 15 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Publix Pharmacy 18 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Yemassee, SC.

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 Yemassee, 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 Hampton County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Hampton County, the county that includes Yemassee, compare with South Carolina 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.

#10 of 46 South Carolina counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 78% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Hampton County vs South Carolina vs U.S.

Hampton County South Carolina U.S. ▲▼ = Hampton County vs the state average
Infection Hampton County South Carolina United States
Chlamydia
927 168 cases ▲ 51%
612.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
281.4 51 cases ▲ 27%
222.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
22.1 4 cases ▲ 28%
17.3 15.8
Syphilis (early)
22.1 4 cases ▲ 18%
18.8 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
16.6 3 cases ▲ 42%
11.7 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.

Reported STD rates in Hampton County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 6% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 475 950 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Hampton County, chlamydia has risen from 786.6 to 927 per 100,000 (18%), gonorrhea has fallen from 387.9 to 281.4 per 100,000 (27%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 5.5 to 22.1 per 100,000 (302%).

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 Yemassee, SC

Adults uninsured
14.1%
No routine checkup
15.9%
No transportation
13.4%
Binge drinking
11.7%
Frequent mental distress
17.1%
Depression
18.8%
Below poverty line
21.7%
Primary-care ratio
3,030 : 1
Hampton County
  • Primary-care shortage score 21 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 49.6
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 96th 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 Hampton County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Hampton County (2023)

Federal priority area: South Carolina 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
558 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
84

Hampton County HIV care continuum (2023)

Among Hampton County residents living with HIV, 74.4% are in care · 58.1% 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 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 Hampton County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Yemassee, SC

Moore's Park sits at the quiet center of Yemassee's social geography: a place where the pace feels unhurried, the neighborhoods like Fennell Hill and Lanewood Estates spread out low and residential, and Castle Hall Road cuts through without much urgency. But that same settled sprawl means reaching any medical service requires a car, a free window in the workday, and fuel. None of which come automatically when nearly one in eleven residents is out of work and the labor force itself is smaller than average. That economic tightness shapes how sexual health care fits into real decisions here.

With most residents owning their homes at values well below state norms, household budgets tend to be stretched thin, and the roughly one in three who rent do so at some of the lowest rents in the region, which usually signals constrained income rather than comfort. Larger average households mean schedules are negotiated, not individual. For younger adults still building careers and relationships, the group most likely to benefit from routine screening, the clinics and testing options listed on this page sit at a distance that takes planning, not just intention. That distance matters most for residents without coverage or with high-deductible plans: options listed here offer sliding-scale or no-cost visits, which can mean the difference between a $0 appointment and one that never gets scheduled at all.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Yemassee, SC

Walkability 4.61 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.61/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Yemassee generally mean driving: plan on a car or rideshare to reach a clinic, and check each listing's hours and phone before you go.

Source: EPA National Walkability Index 2021.

Map of 6 STD & STI testing locations in Yemassee, South Carolina, EasySTD

ZIP 29945 snapshot

Residents
3,652
Median age
48.8
Median income
$48,371

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 29945 area around Yemassee: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Yemassee alone.

Yemassee sits in Hampton County, ZIP 29945. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Moore's Park

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Yemassee Heights
  • Fennell Hill
  • Black Bottom
  • Terry Hill
  • Lanewood Estates
  • Ponderosa
  • Griffin Hill
  • Lane Street Commercial District

Major routes

  • Frampton Road
  • Castle Hall Road
  • US 17 (Trask Parkway)

STD testing in Yemassee, SC: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on South Carolina 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 South Carolina, 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)

South Carolina 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 South Carolina

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

STD testing FAQs for Yemassee, SC

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Yemassee, SC?

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

Does insurance cover STD testing near Yemassee, SC?

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

Is there free HIV testing near Yemassee, SC?

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

What's included in a full panel near Yemassee, SC?

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

How common is chlamydia in Hampton County?

Hampton County reported ~927 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above the South Carolina average.

Is there an at-home STD test for Yemassee, SC?

At-home kits mail to 29945: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.

How long do results take near Yemassee, SC?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

Can I get PrEP near Yemassee, SC?

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 South Carolina without a parent?

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

How is chlamydia tested near Yemassee, SC?

Chlamydia is checked with a simple urine sample or a swab; lab results usually come back in a day or two.

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