STD Testing in Barnwell, SC
4 places to get tested — 4 clinics and testing sites in and near Barnwell, and no partner lab. The nearest one is out of town, so an at-home kit is usually the quicker route.
- 3free clinics
- 1sliding scale
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CVS Pharmacy and Walmart sell over-the-counter test kits near Barnwell. You collect the sample at home and mail it to a lab. Stock varies by branch — call ahead or check online before making the trip.
CVS Pharmacy
Nearest branch · 0.5 mi1 storeWalmart
Nearest branch · 2.0 mi1 store
Clinics and testing sites in and near Barnwell
4 clinics are listed below, closest first — including 3 that list free testing and 1 that lists sliding-scale fees. Public clinics generally take longer to return results than a private lab, and several test on set days only, so it is worth calling ahead. If you would rather not wait or give your details at a public clinic, an at-home collection kit posts back to a lab and needs no local appointment at all.
- Community health center0.7 mi away
Low Country Health Care System
Barnwell Family Medicine
86 Wren St, Barnwell, SC, 29812
HoursMon 8:00am-8:00pm+1
Tue-Fri 8:00am-5:00pmAppointmentsAppointment requiredFeesFree HIV testing listed- HIV & STI testing
- PrEP
- Treats STIs
- Medicaid accepted
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV
Treatments STI treatment · PrEP · HIV care · Family planning · HPV vaccine · Hep B vaccine · Free condoms
Languages English
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source October 8, 2025. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- Public health department1.4 mi away
South Carolina Department of Public Health
Barnwell County Health Department
11015 Ellenton St, Barnwell, SC, 29812
HoursMon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm
AppointmentsAppointment requiredFeesFree HIV testing listed- HIV & STI testing
- Treats STIs
- Medicaid accepted
- Spanish spoken
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · Herpes · Hepatitis C · TB
Treatments STI treatment · Family planning · Ryan White · HPV vaccine · Hep B vaccine · Free condoms
Languages English · Spanish
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source July 23, 2026. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- Community health center24.3 mi away
Rural Health Services Incorporated
Family Health Care
120 Darlington Dr, Aiken, SC, 29803
HoursMon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm
AppointmentsAppointment requiredFeesFree HIV testing listed- HIV & STI testing
- PrEP & PEP
- Treats STIs
- Medicaid accepted
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · Hepatitis B · Hepatitis C · Hepatitis A · TB
Treatments STI treatment · PrEP · PEP · Family planning · HPV vaccine · Hep B vaccine
Languages English · Spanish
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source October 30, 2025. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
Explore testing locations in and near Barnwell
Nearest partner lab
No partner lab operates in Barnwell. The closest one is listed below — for most readers here an at-home kit is the quicker option, but the lab is there if you would rather give a sample in person.
Quest Diagnostics
28 mi awayIn Aiken, not Barnwell
Barnwell County STD rates
Reported cases per 100,000 residents. Change shown against the year before.
Chlamydia
▲ 2.2%836.3per 100k
171 reported cases · 2023
Gonorrhea
▼ 14.6%288.6per 100k
59 reported cases · 2023
Syphilis
▲ 300%19.6per 100k
4 reported cases · 2023
HIV
▼ 0%5new diagnoses
2023 · rate not published
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 release · Barnwell County, SC
There were 5 new HIV diagnoses in Barnwell County in 2023. HIV is the one infection where how soon you test changes which test you need — an RNA test detects it far earlier than a standard antibody test.
Barnwell County reported 171 chlamydia cases in 2023, a rate of 836.3 per 100,000 residents. That is above the national average, which is why routine testing matters here more than it does in most of the country — and most people who have chlamydia or gonorrhea have no symptoms at all, so waiting for something to feel wrong is not a strategy.
Prevention & treatment
PrEP, DoxyPEP & Online Treatment
A test result is the start, not the end. If you are negative and want to stay that way, PrEP and DoxyPEP cut the risk of a future infection. If you are positive, most STIs can be treated without setting foot in a clinic. Both are available to people in Barnwell by video visit, prescribed by clinicians licensed in South Carolina.
- Treatment & DoxyPEP
Wisp
STI treatment $39 · DoxyPEP from $22
Treatment for an STI, and DoxyPEP, prescribed online. The prescription goes to your pharmacy the same day.
Visit Wisp - HIV PrEP & DoxyPEP
Q Care Plus
$0 for most insured patients
PrEP and DoxyPEP by video visit, with test kits posted to you and follow-up bloodwork tracked between refills.
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MISTR
$0 with or without insurance
HIV prevention handled entirely from home: PrEP and the lab work that goes with it, no appointment.
Visit MISTR
Prices depend on your insurance and change frequently — check the provider’s own site before ordering. None of these replace emergency care.
STD testing in Barnwell, answered
Where can I find free or sliding-scale STD testing in Barnwell?
Among the 4 clinics listed in Barnwell, 3 list free testing for at least one infection and 1 lists sliding-scale fees. Confirm eligibility and charges before visiting. Free testing is listed at Low Country Health Care System, South Carolina Department of Public Health, Rural Health Services Incorporated.
How much does STD testing cost in Barnwell?
Among the 4 clinics listed in Barnwell, 3 list free testing for at least one infection and 1 charge on a sliding scale based on income. Private lab testing is a flat price paid up front — no insurance is filed, so nothing appears on an explanation of benefits.
Can I get tested on a weekend in Barnwell?
None of the 4 listed clinics publish weekend hours, so testing here means a weekday visit. An at-home collection kit is the alternative if weekdays are difficult.
How common are STDs in Barnwell?
In 2023, Barnwell County reported 171 chlamydia cases — a rate of 836.3 per 100,000 residents. Gonorrhea was 288.6 per 100,000. There were also 5 new HIV diagnoses in 2023.
Is testing available in Spanish in Barnwell?
2 of the 4 listed clinics indicate that Spanish-language services are available, and 2 list PrEP.
- Partner labs
- Quest and Labcorp location directories · checked August 2026
- Public clinics
- CDC GetTested / NPIN directory · retrieved September 4, 2026
- Retailers
- Retailer store directories · updated September 2026
- Statistics
- CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus · reporting year 2023
- HIV diagnoses
- CDC HIV Surveillance · reporting year 2023
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