STD Testing in LaCenter, KY

9 places to get tested — 2 partner labs that need no appointment, and 7 clinics and testing sites near LaCenter.

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  • 2free clinics
  • 5sliding scale

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Partner labs near LaCenter

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  • Labcorp

    15.4 mi awayNo appointment

    2385 New Holt Road, Paducah, KY 42001 · Mon-Fri 7:30 am to 5:00 pm · nearby in Paducah

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  • Labcorp

    19.0 mi awayNo appointment

    408 S 28th Street, Suite B, Paducah, KY 42003 · Mon-Fri 7:30 am to 4:30 pm · nearby in Paducah

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Explore testing locations in and near LaCenter

Partner lab · 2Clinic · 7every partner lab in LaCenter, plus the clinics listed on this page, within 23 miles

Clinics and testing sites near LaCenter

No free or low-cost clinic is addressed in LaCenter 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 2 partner labs in LaCenter need no appointment and return results in 1–2 days.

  • Public health department0.4 mi away

    Purchase District Health Department

    Ballard County Health Center

    198 Blue Grass Dr, LaCenter, KY, 42056

    Hours
    Mon-Thu 7:30am-4:30pm+1Fri 7:30am-11:00pm
    AppointmentsAppointment required
    FeesSliding scale listed
    • HIV & STI testing
    • Treats STIs
    • Medicaid accepted
    • Spanish spoken
    CallWebsiteDirections
    View services

    Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · Herpes · 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 December 8, 2025. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.

  • Community health center4.4 mi away

    ARcare

    Barlow Medical 4th Street

    120 N 4th St, Barlow, KY, 42024

    Hours
    Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm
    AppointmentsAppointment required
    FeesSliding scale listed
    • HIV & STI testing
    • PrEP & PEP
    • Treats STIs
    • Medicaid accepted
    CallWebsiteDirections
    View services

    Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · Herpes · Hepatitis B · Hepatitis C · Hepatitis A · TB

    Treatments STI treatment · PrEP · PEP · HIV care · Hep C treatment · HPV vaccine · Hep B vaccine · Free condoms · PrEP navigation · Case management

    Languages English · interpreter available

    CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source June 30, 2026. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.

  • Public health department13.5 mi away

    Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services

    Purchase District Health Department

    62 John Roberts Dr, Bardwell, KY, 42023

    Hours
    Mon-Thu 7:30am-4:30pm+1Fri 7:30am-11:00am
    AppointmentsAppointment required
    FeesSliding scale listed
    • HIV & STI testing
    • Treats STIs
    • Medicaid accepted
    • Interpretation listed
    CallWebsiteDirections
    View services

    Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · Herpes · TB

    Treatments STI treatment · Family planning · HPV vaccine · Hep B vaccine · Free condoms · PrEP navigation · Case management

    Languages English · interpreter available

    CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source December 5, 2025. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.

  • Clinic19.5 mi away

    LivWell Community Health Services

    LivWell Community Health Services Clinic

    1903 Broadway St, Paducah, KY, 42001

    Hours
    Mon-Thu 8:00am-5:00pm+1Fri 8:00am-12:00pm
    AppointmentsAppointment required
    FeesFree HIV testing listed
    • HIV & STI testing
    • PrEP & PEP
    • Treats STIs
    • Medicaid accepted
    CallWebsiteDirections
    View services

    Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · Herpes · Hepatitis C

    Treatments STI treatment · PrEP · PEP · HIV care · 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 May 19, 2026. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.

  • Public health department12.3 mi away

    Southern 7 Health Department

    Alexander County Clinic

    3014 Elm St, Cairo, IL, 62914

    Hours
    Mon-Wed 8:30am-4:30pm
    AppointmentsAppointment required
    FeesSliding scale listed
    • HIV & STI testing
    • Treats STIs
    • Medicaid accepted
    • Spanish spoken
    CallWebsiteDirections
    View services

    Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · TB

    Treatments STI treatment · HPV vaccine · Hep B vaccine · Free condoms · Case management

    Languages English · Spanish

    CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source June 30, 2026. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.

  • Community health center12.6 mi away

    CHESI

    Cairo Megaclinic

    13245 Kessler Rd, Cairo, IL, 62914

    Hours
    Mon 8:00am-6:00pm+1Tue-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm
    AppointmentsAppointment required
    FeesSliding scale listed
    • HIV & STI testing
    • PrEP
    • Treats STIs
    • Medicaid accepted
    CallWebsiteDirections
    View services

    Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · Hepatitis C · TB

    Treatments STI treatment · PrEP · HPV vaccine · Hep B vaccine · PrEP navigation · Case management

    Languages English

    CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source May 28, 2026. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.

  • Public health department22.6 mi away

    Mississippi County Health Department

    Charleston Clinic

    1200 E Marshall St, Charleston, MO, 63834

    Hours
    Mon-Thu 8:00am-5:30pm
    AppointmentsWalk-ins accepted
    FeesFree STI testing listed
    • HIV & STI testing
    • Treats STIs
    • Medicaid accepted
    • Spanish spoken
    CallWebsiteDirections
    View 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.

Buy an at-home STD test near LaCenter

Walgreens sells over-the-counter test kits near LaCenter. 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.

Ballard County STD rates

Reported cases per 100,000 residents. Change shown against the year before.

Chlamydia

▼ 29.8%

211.0per 100k

16 reported cases · 2023

Gonorrhea

▲ 34.7%

52.8per 100k

4 reported cases · 2023

Syphilis

0.0per 100k

0 reported cases · 2023

HIV

0new diagnoses

2021 · rate not published

Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 release · Ballard County, KY

There were 0 new HIV diagnoses in Ballard County in 2021. 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.

Ballard County reported 16 chlamydia cases in 2023, a rate of 211.0 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.

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 LaCenter by video visit, prescribed by clinicians licensed in Kentucky.

  • 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.

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  • 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 LaCenter, answered

Where can I find free or sliding-scale STD testing near LaCenter?

Among the 7 clinics listed near LaCenter, 2 list free testing for at least one infection and 5 list sliding-scale fees. Confirm eligibility and charges before visiting. Free testing is listed at LivWell Community Health Services, Mississippi County Health Department.

How much does STD testing cost near LaCenter?

Among the 7 clinics listed near LaCenter, 2 list free testing for at least one infection and 5 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 LaCenter?

None of the 7 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 LaCenter?

In 2023, Ballard County reported 16 chlamydia cases — a rate of 211.0 per 100,000 residents. Gonorrhea was 52.8 per 100,000. There were also 0 new HIV diagnoses in 2021.

Is testing available in Spanish near LaCenter?

3 of the 7 listed clinics indicate that Spanish-language services are available, and 3 list PrEP.

Data and sources
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 2021
Services, eligibility and hours can change. Contact the location before visiting. This page is informational and is not medical advice.

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