STD Testing in Columbia, MS
4 places to get tested — 4 clinics and testing sites in and near Columbia, and no partner lab. The nearest one is out of town, so an at-home kit is usually the quicker route.
- 1free clinic
- 2sliding scale
- 1insurance or fee
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Walmart and Walgreens sell over-the-counter test kits near Columbia. 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.
Walmart
Nearest branch · 1.1 mi1 storeWalgreens
Nearest branch · 1.3 mi1 store
Clinics and testing sites in and near Columbia
4 clinics are listed below, closest first — including 1 that lists free testing and 2 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.
- Public health department0.8 mi away
Mississippi State Department of Health
Marion County Health Department
908 Sumrall Rd, Columbia, MS, 39429
HoursTue-Wed 8:00am-5:00pm+1
Fri 8:00am-5:00pmAppointmentsWalk-ins acceptedFeesFree STI testing listed- HIV & STI testing
- Treats STIs
- Medicaid accepted
- Spanish spoken
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · TB
Treatments STI treatment · HPV vaccine · Hep B vaccine · Free condoms · PrEP navigation · Case management
Languages English · Spanish
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source June 18, 2026. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- Clinic23.7 mi away
Southern Medical Care
6600 US Hwy 98, Hattiesburg, MS, 39402
HoursMon-Thu 8:00am-5:00pm+1
Fri 8:00am-2:00pmAppointmentsAppointment requiredFeesInsurance accepted- HIV & STI testing
- PrEP
- Treats STIs
- Medicaid accepted
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV
Treatments STI treatment · PrEP · Family planning · HPV vaccine · Hep B vaccine · PrEP navigation
Languages English
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source June 7, 2026. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
Explore testing locations in and near Columbia
Nearest partner lab
No partner lab operates in Columbia. 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
33 mi awayIn Bogalusa, not Columbia
Marion County STD rates
Reported cases per 100,000 residents. Change shown against the year before.
Chlamydia
▲ 3.5%701.8per 100k
170 reported cases · 2023
Gonorrhea
▼ 38.4%222.9per 100k
54 reported cases · 2023
Syphilis
▲ 17.9%78.4per 100k
19 reported cases · 2023
HIV
▼ 100%0new diagnoses
2023 · rate not published
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 release · Marion County, MS
There were 0 new HIV diagnoses in Marion 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.
Marion County reported 170 chlamydia cases in 2023, a rate of 701.8 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 Columbia by video visit, prescribed by clinicians licensed in Mississippi.
- 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 Columbia, answered
Where can I find free or sliding-scale STD testing in Columbia?
Among the 4 clinics listed in Columbia, 1 lists free testing for at least one infection and 2 list sliding-scale fees. Confirm eligibility and charges before visiting. Free testing is listed at Mississippi State Department of Health.
How much does STD testing cost in Columbia?
Among the 4 clinics listed in Columbia, 1 list free testing for at least one infection and 2 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 Columbia?
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 Columbia?
In 2023, Marion County reported 170 chlamydia cases — a rate of 701.8 per 100,000 residents. Gonorrhea was 222.9 per 100,000. There were also 0 new HIV diagnoses in 2023.
Is testing available in Spanish in Columbia?
3 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
Testing near Columbia
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