STD Testing in Cairo, IL
9 places to get tested — 9 clinics and testing sites near Cairo, and no partner lab. The nearest one is out of town, so an at-home kit is usually the quicker route.
- 2free clinics
- 6sliding scale
- 1insurance or fee
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CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens and Walmart sell over-the-counter test kits near Cairo. 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 · 23.9 mi5 storesWalgreens
Nearest branch · 23.9 mi4 storesWalmart
Nearest branch · 24.8 mi3 stores
Clinics and testing sites near Cairo
No free or low-cost clinic is addressed in Cairo itself, so the nearest are listed below, closest first. 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.
- Public health department10.5 mi away
Mississippi County Health Department
Charleston Clinic
1200 E Marshall St, Charleston, MO, 63834
HoursMon-Thu 8:00am-5:30pm
AppointmentsWalk-ins acceptedFeesFree STI testing listed- HIV & STI testing
- Treats STIs
- Medicaid accepted
- Spanish spoken
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · Hepatitis C · TB
Treatments STI treatment · Family planning · HPV vaccine · Hep B vaccine · Free condoms
Languages English · Spanish
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source August 12, 2026. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- Clinic23.9 mi away
Saint Francis Healthcare
Ferguson Medical Group
1012 N Main St, Sikeston, MO, 63801
HoursMon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm
AppointmentsAppointment requiredFeesInsurance accepted- HIV & STI testing
- Treats STIs
- Medicaid accepted
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · Hepatitis B · Hepatitis C · Hepatitis A · TB
Treatments STI treatment · Family planning · HPV vaccine · Hep B vaccine · Free condoms · PrEP navigation · Case management
Languages English
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source March 18, 2026. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- Public health department24.5 mi away
Scott County Health Department
102 Groves Estates Ct, Sikeston, MO, 63801
HoursMon-Fri 8:00am-4:00pm
AppointmentsWalk-ins acceptedFeesFree STI testing listed- HIV & STI testing
- PrEP
- Treats STIs
- Medicaid accepted
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · Hepatitis B · Hepatitis C · Hepatitis A · TB
Treatments STI treatment · PrEP · Family planning · HPV vaccine · Hep B vaccine · Free condoms · PrEP navigation
Languages English · Spanish · interpreter available
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source April 16, 2026. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
Explore testing locations in and near Cairo
Nearest partner lab
No partner lab operates in Cairo. 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.
Labcorp
27 mi awayIn Paducah, not Cairo
Alexander County STD rates
Reported cases per 100,000 residents. Change shown against the year before.
Chlamydia
▲ 3.5%766.8per 100k
36 reported cases · 2023
Gonorrhea
▲ 91%511.2per 100k
24 reported cases · 2023
Syphilis
0.0per 100k
0 reported cases · 2023
HIV
0new diagnoses
2020 · rate not published
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 release · Alexander County, IL
There were 0 new HIV diagnoses in Alexander County in 2020. 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.
Alexander County reported 36 chlamydia cases in 2023, a rate of 766.8 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 Cairo by video visit, prescribed by clinicians licensed in Illinois.
- 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 Cairo, answered
Where can I find free or sliding-scale STD testing near Cairo?
Among the 9 clinics listed near Cairo, 2 list free testing for at least one infection and 6 list sliding-scale fees. Confirm eligibility and charges before visiting. Free testing is listed at Mississippi County Health Department, Scott County Health Department.
How much does STD testing cost near Cairo?
Among the 9 clinics listed near Cairo, 2 list free testing for at least one infection and 6 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 near Cairo?
None of the 9 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 Cairo?
In 2023, Alexander County reported 36 chlamydia cases — a rate of 766.8 per 100,000 residents. Gonorrhea was 511.2 per 100,000. There were also 0 new HIV diagnoses in 2020.
Is testing available in Spanish near Cairo?
5 of the 9 listed clinics indicate that Spanish-language services are available, and 3 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 2020
Testing near Cairo
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