STD Testing in Buffalo, MO
6 places to get tested — 6 clinics and testing sites in and near Buffalo, and no partner lab. The nearest one is out of town, so an at-home kit is usually the quicker route.
- 1free clinic
- 3sliding scale
- 2insurance or fee
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Clinics and testing sites in and near Buffalo
6 clinics are listed below, closest first — including 1 that lists free testing and 3 that list 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.
How we chose these 6 clinics
- Every one is on the CDC’s GetTested locatorThe wider CDC directory we draw from has over 16,000 entries. Only the ones GetTested also lists can appear here, and all 6 clinics below do.
- Listings that name fewer than three tests are left outEven on GetTested, 527 listings name fewer than three tests. We don’t show them anywhere.
- Unverified pregnancy centers are never shownThe CDC lists some pregnancy centers whose STD testing we couldn’t verify. We don’t list them anywhere.
- Cost is stated the way the CDC lists itFree, sliding scale or insurance accepted, as each clinic reports it to the CDC. We don’t estimate prices, and if the listing says nothing, the card says “Fees not listed.”
Directory retrieved September 4, 2026. Open “View services” on any card to see when that clinic last updated its listing. All sources
- Public health department0.5 mi away
Dallas County Health Department
901 Main St, Buffalo, MO, 65622
HoursMon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm
AppointmentsAppointment requiredFeesFees not listed- HIV & STI testing
- Treats STIs
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · TB
Treatments STI treatment · Family planning · HPV vaccine · Hep B vaccine
Languages English
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source October 27, 2025. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- Public health department18.3 mi away
Polk County Health Center
1317 W Broadway, Bolivar, MO, 65613
HoursMon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm
AppointmentsAppointment requiredFeesInsurance accepted- HIV & STI testing
- Treats STIs
- Medicaid accepted
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · TB
Treatments STI treatment · Family planning · HPV vaccine · Hep B vaccine · Free condoms
Languages English
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source August 30, 2026. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- Public health department22.4 mi away
Hickory County Health Department
24885 Hwy 254, Hermitage, MO, 65668
HoursMon-Thu 7:30am-5:00pm
AppointmentsWalk-ins acceptedFeesFree STI testing listed- HIV & STI testing
- Treats STIs
- Medicaid accepted
- Interpretation listed
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · Hepatitis C · TB
Treatments STI treatment · HPV vaccine · Hep B vaccine · Free condoms
Languages English · interpreter available
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source April 24, 2026. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
Testing privacy
Anonymous vs. confidential testing
Most clinics test confidentially. Some also offer anonymous testing, usually for HIV. Availability varies by testing site, so ask when you call.
Confidential
- You give your name, and the result goes in your medical record.
- Results are not available to the public.
- Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV are reportable in every state, so a positive result is reported to the health department. Those reports are kept confidential.
Anonymous
- You don’t give your name.
- You receive a number and use it, not your name, to get your result.
- Not every site offers it. Ask before your visit.
Source: NIH HIVinfo, HIV Testing · CDC, STI Reporting and Confidentiality
Explore testing locations in and near Buffalo
Nearest partner lab
No partner lab operates in Buffalo. 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
34 mi awayIn Springfield, not Buffalo
Dallas County STD rates
Reported cases per 100,000 residents. Change shown against the year before.
Chlamydia
▲ 27.9%275.8per 100k
49 reported cases · 2023 · 45% below the MO rate
Gonorrhea
▼ 38.1%28.1per 100k
5 reported cases · 2023 · 86% below the MO rate
Syphilis
▼ 40.5%16.9per 100k
3 reported cases · 2023 · 21% below the MO rate
HIV
0new diagnoses
2022 · rate not published
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 release · Dallas County MO STD Statistics
There were 0 new HIV diagnoses in Dallas County in 2022. 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.
Dallas County reported 49 chlamydia cases in 2023, a rate of 275.8 per 100,000 residents. Most people who have chlamydia or gonorrhea have no symptoms at all, so waiting for something to feel wrong is not a strategy.
HIV 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 Buffalo by video visit, prescribed by clinicians licensed in Missouri.
- 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.
Visit Q Care Plus - HIV PrEP & DoxyPEP
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 Buffalo, answered
Where can I find free or sliding-scale STD testing in Buffalo?
Among the 6 clinics listed in Buffalo, 1 lists free testing for at least one infection and 3 list sliding-scale fees. Confirm eligibility and charges before visiting. Free testing is listed at Hickory County Health Department.
How much does STD testing cost in Buffalo?
Among the 6 clinics listed in Buffalo, 1 list free testing for at least one infection and 3 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 Buffalo?
None of the 6 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 Buffalo?
In 2023, Dallas County reported 49 chlamydia cases — a rate of 275.8 per 100,000 residents. Gonorrhea was 28.1 per 100,000. There were also 0 new HIV diagnoses in 2022.
- 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 2022
