STD Testing in Petal, MS
8 places to get tested — 2 partner labs that need no appointment, and 6 clinics and testing sites near Petal.
- 2partner labs
- 3free clinics
- 1sliding scale
- 2insurance or fee
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Clinics and testing sites near Petal
No free or low-cost clinic is addressed in Petal 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 Petal need no appointment and return results in 1–2 days.
How we chose these 6 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 6 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
- Community health center4.4 mi away
Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative
Hattiesburg High School and Community Clinic
605 Stadium Dr, Hattiesburg, MS, 39401
HoursMon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm
AppointmentsWalk-ins acceptedFeesFree HIV testing listed- HIV & STI testing
- PrEP
- Treats STIs
- Medicaid accepted
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · Herpes · Hepatitis B · Hepatitis C · TB
Treatments STI treatment · PrEP · Family planning · Ryan White · HPV vaccine · Hep B vaccine · Mpox vaccine · Case management
Languages English · Spanish
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source March 23, 2026. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- Clinic5.0 mi away
Open Arms Healthcare Center
Hattiesburg Clinic
1711 Hardy St, Hattiesburg, MS, 39401
HoursMon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm
AppointmentsAppointment requiredFeesFree STI testing listed- HIV & STI testing
- PrEP & PEP
- Treats STIs
- Medicaid accepted
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · Hepatitis B · Hepatitis A · TB
Treatments STI treatment · PrEP · PEP · HIV care · Family planning · PrEP navigation · Case management
Languages English · Spanish
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source June 14, 2026. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- Public health department5.7 mi away
Mississippi State Department of Health
Forrest County Health Department
5008 Old Hwy 42, Hattiesburg, MS, 39401
HoursMon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm
AppointmentsAppointment requiredFeesFree HIV testing listed- HIV & STI testing
- Treats STIs
- Medicaid accepted
- Spanish spoken
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · 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 May 11, 2026. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- Clinic11.3 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.
- Clinic23.9 mi away
South Central Medicine and Urgent Care
1430 Jefferson St, Laurel, MS, 39440
HoursMon-Fri 7:00am-5:00pm
AppointmentsAppointment requiredFeesInsurance accepted- HIV & STI testing
- PrEP
- Treats STIs
- Medicaid accepted
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV
Treatments STI treatment · PrEP · HPV vaccine · Hep B vaccine · PrEP navigation
Languages English
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source June 8, 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 Petal and online
Walmart and Walgreens sell over-the-counter test kits near Petal, 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 · 0.4 mi1 storeWalgreens
Nearest branch · 1.7 mi1 storemyLAB Box
Online · ships nationwideMail-in kit
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Forrest County STD rates
Reported cases per 100,000 residents. Change shown against the year before.
Chlamydia
▲ 5.6%1,079.2per 100k
844 reported cases · 2023 · 54% above the MS rate
Gonorrhea
▼ 19.4%396.4per 100k
310 reported cases · 2023 · 58% above the MS rate
Syphilis
▼ 20.6%99.7per 100k
78 reported cases · 2023 · 231% above the MS rate
HIV
▲ 52.6%29new diagnoses
2023 · rate not published
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 release · Forrest County MS STD Statistics
There were 29 new HIV diagnoses in Forrest 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.
Forrest County reported 844 chlamydia cases in 2023, a rate of 1,079.2 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.
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 Petal 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 Petal, answered
Where can I find free or sliding-scale STD testing near Petal?
Among the 6 clinics listed near Petal, 3 list free testing for at least one infection and 1 lists sliding-scale fees. Confirm eligibility and charges before visiting. Free testing is listed at Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative, Open Arms Healthcare Center, Mississippi State Department of Health.
How much does STD testing cost near Petal?
Among the 6 clinics listed near Petal, 3 list free testing for at least one infection and 1 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 Petal?
1 of the 6 listed clinics publish Saturday hours: Family Health Center Incorporated. The partner labs are weekday only, so a Saturday visit means one of the community clinics.
How common are STDs in Petal?
In 2023, Forrest County reported 844 chlamydia cases — a rate of 1,079.2 per 100,000 residents. Gonorrhea was 396.4 per 100,000. There were also 29 new HIV diagnoses in 2023.
Is testing available in Spanish near Petal?
4 of the 6 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
