STD Testing in Columbus, NC
10 places to get tested — 10 clinics and testing sites near Columbus, and no partner lab. The nearest one is out of town, so an at-home kit is usually the quicker route.
- 2free clinics
- 3sliding scale
- 5insurance 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, an at-home collection kit posts back to a lab and needs no local appointment at all.
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 department14.2 mi away
Henderson County Department of Public Health
1200 Spartanburg Hwy, Hendersonville, NC, 28792
HoursMon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm
AppointmentsAppointment requiredFeesFree STI testing listed- HIV & STI testing
- Treats STIs
- Medicaid accepted
- Spanish spoken
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · Herpes · Hepatitis B · Hepatitis C · TB
Treatments STI treatment · Family planning · HPV vaccine · Hep B vaccine · Mpox vaccine · Free condoms
Languages English · Spanish
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source January 28, 2026. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- Public health department17.5 mi away
Foothills Health District
Rutherford County Health Department
221 Callahan Koon Rd, Spindale, NC, 28160
HoursMon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm
AppointmentsAppointment requiredFeesFree STI 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 · HPV vaccine · Hep B vaccine · Free condoms · Case management
Languages English · Spanish
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source August 25, 2026. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- Clinic17.9 mi away
MainStreet Family Care
Forest City Location
187 Lowes Blvd, Forest City, NC, 28043
HoursMon-Fri 8:00am-8:00pm+1
Sat-Sun 8:00am-4:00pmAppointmentsWalk-ins acceptedFeesInsurance accepted- HIV & STI testing
- PrEP & PEP
- Treats STIs
- Medicaid accepted
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · Herpes · Hepatitis B · Hepatitis C · TB
Treatments STI treatment · PrEP · PEP · Hep B vaccine · PrEP navigation
Languages English
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source October 17, 2025. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- Clinic23.1 mi away
AFC Urgent Care
South Asheville Clinic
1 Brian Blvd, Arden, NC, 28704
HoursMon-Fri 7:30am-8:00pm+1
Sat-Sun 8:00am-5:00pmAppointmentsWalk-ins acceptedFeesInsurance accepted- HIV & STI testing
- Treats STIs
- Spanish spoken
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · Herpes · Hepatitis B · Hepatitis C · Hepatitis A · TB
Treatments STI treatment
Languages English · Spanish
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source August 31, 2026. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- Clinic24.3 mi away
The Family Health Centers
Arden Office
2161 Hendersonville Rd, Arden, NC, 28704
HoursMon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm+1
Sat 9:00am-4:00pmAppointmentsAppointment requiredFeesInsurance accepted- HIV & STI testing
- PrEP
- Treats STIs
- Medicaid accepted
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · TB
Treatments STI treatment · PrEP · Family planning · HPV vaccine · Hep B vaccine · Case management
Languages English
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source November 28, 2025. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- Clinic24.5 mi away
Spartanburg Medical Center
SMC Center for Infectious Disease
853 N Church St, Spartanburg, SC, 29303
HoursMon-Thu 8:00am-5:00pm+1
Fri 8:00am-12:00pmAppointmentsAppointment requiredFeesInsurance accepted- HIV & STI testing
- PrEP & PEP
- Treats STIs
- Medicaid accepted
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · Herpes · Hepatitis B · Hepatitis C · Hepatitis A · TB
Treatments STI treatment · PrEP · PEP · HIV care · Hep C treatment · Family planning · Ryan White · HPV vaccine · Hep B vaccine · Free condoms · PrEP navigation · Case management
Languages English
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source January 30, 2026. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- Clinic24.5 mi away
Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System
SMC Center for Family Medicine
853 N Church St, Spartanburg, SC 29303
HoursMon-Thu 8:30am-5:00pm+1
Fri 8:30am-4:00pmAppointmentsAppointment 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
Languages English
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source August 10, 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 Columbus
Nearest partner lab
No partner lab operates in Columbus. 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
25 mi awayIn Spartanburg, not Columbus
Polk County STD rates
Reported cases per 100,000 residents. Change shown against the year before.
Chlamydia
▲ 29.2%174.5per 100k
35 reported cases · 2023 · 71% below the NC rate
Gonorrhea
▼ 0.4%54.8per 100k
11 reported cases · 2023 · 77% below the NC rate
Syphilis
10.0per 100k
2 reported cases · 2023 · 50% below the NC rate
HIV
0new diagnoses
2023 · rate not published
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 release · Polk County NC STD Statistics
There were 0 new HIV diagnoses in Polk 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.
Polk County reported 35 chlamydia cases in 2023, a rate of 174.5 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 North 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.
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, 2 list free testing for at least one infection and 3 list sliding-scale fees. Confirm eligibility and charges before visiting. Free testing is listed at Henderson County Department of Public Health, Foothills Health District.
How much does STD testing cost near Columbus?
Among the 10 clinics listed near Columbus, 2 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 near Columbus?
3 of the 10 listed clinics publish Saturday hours: MainStreet Family Care, AFC Urgent Care, The Family Health Centers. The partner labs are weekday only, so a Saturday visit means one of the community clinics.
How common are STDs in Columbus?
In 2023, Polk County reported 35 chlamydia cases — a rate of 174.5 per 100,000 residents. Gonorrhea was 54.8 per 100,000. There were also 0 new HIV diagnoses in 2023.
Is testing available in Spanish near Columbus?
5 of the 10 listed clinics indicate that Spanish-language services are available, and 5 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
