STD Testing in Columbus, KS
14 places to get tested — 4 partner labs that need no appointment, and 10 clinics and testing sites near Columbus.
- 4partner labs
- 3free clinics
- 6sliding scale
- 1insurance or fee
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Clinics and testing sites near Columbus
No free or low-cost clinic is addressed in Columbus 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, the 4 partner labs in Columbus need no appointment and return results in 1–2 days.
How we chose these 10 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 10 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 department0.2 mi away
Cherokee County Health Department
110 E Walnut St, Columbus, KS, 66725
HoursMon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm
AppointmentsAppointment requiredFeesFree STI testing listed- HIV & STI testing
- Medicaid accepted
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · Hepatitis B · Hepatitis C · TB
Treatments HPV vaccine · Free condoms
Languages English
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source December 8, 2025. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- Clinic18.4 mi away
Mercy-GoHealth Urgent Care
Stones Corner
6055 N Main St Rd, Webb City, MO, 64870
HoursMon-Fri 8:00am-8:00pm+1
Sat-Sun 9:00am-5:00pmAppointmentsWalk-ins acceptedFeesInsurance accepted- STI testing
- Treats STIs
- Medicaid accepted
- Interpretation listed
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Herpes · Hepatitis B · Hepatitis C · Hepatitis A · TB
Treatments STI treatment
Languages English · interpreter available
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source December 16, 2025. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- Public health department18.8 mi away
Oklahoma State Department of Health
Ottawa County Health Department
1930 N Elm, Miami, OK, 74354
HoursMon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm
AppointmentsAppointment requiredFeesFree STI testing listed- 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 · Case management
Languages English
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source December 30, 2025. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- Public health department19.2 mi away
Joplin City Health Department
321 E 4th St, Joplin, MO, 64801
HoursMon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm
AppointmentsAppointment requiredFeesFree STI testing listed- HIV & STI testing
- Treats STIs
- Medicaid accepted
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · TB
Treatments STI treatment · HPV vaccine · Hep B vaccine · Free condoms · Case management
Languages English
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source January 12, 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
Buy an at-home STD test near Columbus and online
Walmart, Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy and Target sell over-the-counter test kits near Columbus, and myLAB Box ships one to your door. 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 · 17.1 mi11 storesWalgreens
Nearest branch · 19.3 mi8 storesCVS Pharmacy
Nearest branch · 19.8 mi2 storesTarget
Nearest branch · 21.2 mi1 storemyLAB Box
Online · ships nationwideMail-in kit
We earn a commission if you order a myLAB Box kit through the link above. It does not change what you pay, and it does not decide which pharmacies are listed — those are the chains with branches near Columbus.
Cherokee County STD rates
Reported cases per 100,000 residents. Change shown against the year before.
Chlamydia
▼ 18.2%257.2per 100k
49 reported cases · 2023 · 43% below the KS rate
Gonorrhea
▼ 51.4%84.0per 100k
16 reported cases · 2023 · 42% below the KS rate
Syphilis
▼ 66.6%10.5per 100k
2 reported cases · 2023 · 22% below the KS rate
HIV
0new diagnoses
2023 · rate not published
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 release · Cherokee County KS STD Statistics
There were 0 new HIV diagnoses in Cherokee 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.
Cherokee County reported 49 chlamydia cases in 2023, a rate of 257.2 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 Columbus by video visit, prescribed by clinicians licensed in Kansas.
- 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 Columbus, answered
Where can I find free or sliding-scale STD testing near Columbus?
Among the 10 clinics listed near Columbus, 3 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 Cherokee County Health Department, Oklahoma State Department of Health, Joplin City Health Department.
How much does STD testing cost near Columbus?
Among the 10 clinics listed near Columbus, 3 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 Columbus?
2 of the 10 listed clinics publish Saturday hours: Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas, Mercy-GoHealth Urgent Care. Some partner labs also open on Saturday — the cards above show which.
How common are STDs in Columbus?
In 2023, Cherokee County reported 49 chlamydia cases — a rate of 257.2 per 100,000 residents. Gonorrhea was 84.0 per 100,000. There were also 0 new HIV diagnoses in 2023.
Is testing available in Spanish near Columbus?
2 of the 10 listed clinics indicate that Spanish-language services are available.
- 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
