Richmond County, Georgia reports about 1221 chlamydia cases per 100,000 residents, well above the US average. As you prepare for a new relationship or maintain your health in Augusta, Georgia, know cost, speed, and convenience all vary. The list below covers public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits.
11 testing centers serve Augusta, GA — the nearest, Medical Associates Plus, about 4.6 miles away. Compare 8 community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.
Listings tagged Community health center are federally funded health centers and rural clinics that treat everyone regardless of insurance or ability to pay — required to bill on a sliding fee scale and provide confidential care, and in many states minors may consent to their own STI testing. A Title X tag flags centers funded for confidential family-planning services; confirm current participation when you call.
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Community health center
4.6 miles
Medical Associates Plus
★★★★☆4.4(172 reviews)?
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Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 172 reviews
About 5 miles north of Augusta in Augusta: Medical Associates Plus schedules appointments for STI testing and treatment, making it a solid choice if you can plan ahead. The clinic screens for HIV, hepatitis B and C, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and herpes, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and vaccines to prevent HPV and hepatitis A.
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Book ahead for a full visit
Medical Associates Plus requires an appointment, so you'll need to call or schedule online in advance. A single visit covers testing, treatment for bacterial infections like gonorrhea and chlamydia, and preventive vaccines if you need them—plus counseling on how to stay healthy going forward.
Tests for the major infections
The clinic screens for HIV, hepatitis B and C, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and herpes. Bacterial infections are treated on the same visit; if you test positive for HIV or hepatitis, the clinic will connect you with ongoing care. HPV and hepatitis A vaccines are available if you're not already protected.
Sliding-scale fees, insurance welcome
There is a fee for visits, but Medical Associates Plus uses a sliding scale based on income, and accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurance plans. Spanish interpretation is available if you need it.
Best for those who can schedule
If you have time to book an appointment and want to handle testing, treatment, and prevention vaccines in one place, this clinic makes sense. It's also a good fit if you have insurance or qualify for Medicaid and want to keep costs down.
Listing verified Jun 2026 · source: CDC NPIN + HRSA
Tests offered
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis B
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
Herpes
Chlamydia
Conventional HIV
Serves
Low Income Persons
Care services
Family Planning
STI Treatment
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV)
Hepatitis A Vaccine
Adult Hepatitis B Vaccine
Prevention services
TB Prevention/Education
STI Prevention/Education
HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education
HIV Test Counseling
Hepatitis Prevention/Education
Condom Distribution
Fees & payment
Medicaid Accepted
Sliding Scale
Medicare Accepted
Fee
Insurance Accepted
Community health center
5.2 miles
Christ Community Health
★★★★★4.5(238 reviews)?
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Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 238 reviews
About 5 miles northeast of Augusta in Augusta: Christ Community Health is a community clinic offering STI testing, treatment, and prevention in a single visit—ideal for anyone seeking affordable care without the wait of a public health department.
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A clinic built around your actual visit
Christ Community Health handles testing, same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, and prevention education all in one appointment. Whether you're coming in for chlamydia and gonorrhea screening or to discuss HPV vaccination alongside your results, the clinic treats the whole picture rather than sending you elsewhere to piece it together.
Testing and treatment under one plan
You can get tested for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis B and C, and HIV; if you test positive for chlamydia or gonorrhea, treatment happens the same visit. The clinic also offers HPV and hepatitis A vaccines, plus family planning services, so preventive care fits naturally into your appointment rather than becoming a separate trip.
Cost and how to get in
The clinic accepts insurance and Medicaid; uninsured patients can make a donation or expect a standard visit fee. You'll need to call ahead for an appointment rather than walk in, which means scheduling around your calendar but also knowing exactly when you'll be seen.
Best for people who value efficiency
If you want testing, answers, and next steps—whether that's treatment or vaccination—handled in one appointment without the bureaucracy of a health department, Christ Community Health is your move.
Tests & treatsSliding-scale
2604 Peach Orchard Road, Suite 200 Augusta, GA 30906
Listing verified Aug 2025 · source: CDC NPIN + HRSA
Tests offered
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis B
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
Herpes
Chlamydia
Conventional HIV
Care services
Family Planning
STI Treatment
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV)
Hepatitis A Vaccine
Adult Hepatitis B Vaccine
Prevention services
STI Prevention/Education
HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education
HIV Test Counseling
Hepatitis Prevention/Education
Fees & payment
Donations Accepted
Fee
Insurance Accepted
Best for free testing
8.8 miles
Georgia Department Of Public Health
★★★★★4.5(81 reviews)?
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Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 81 reviews
About 9 miles northeast of Augusta in Augusta: Georgia Department of Public Health welcomes walk-ins for testing and treatment without an appointment, making it straightforward to get screened for HIV, hepatitis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis in one visit. It's built for anyone who needs fast access—whether uninsured, on Medicaid, or paying out of pocket.
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Walk in anytime; no appointment needed
You can show up without calling ahead, which cuts the friction of planning a clinic visit. A single appointment covers testing, counseling, and treatment for bacterial STIs like chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis—all handled on-site so you're not bouncing between providers.
Tests for HIV, hepatitis, and common STIs
The clinic screens for HIV (both rapid and conventional tests), hepatitis A, B, and C, TB, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. If you test positive for a bacterial STI, treatment is available the same visit. HIV and hepatitis care is managed here too, along with PrEP for those who need it and mpox and HPV vaccination.
Free HIV testing; sliding scale for the rest
HIV testing is free. Everything else—other STI tests, vaccines, and treatment—runs on a sliding scale based on income; Medicaid and insurance are accepted. If you're uninsured, PrEP is available at no cost, removing a major barrier to prevention.
Interpretation in nine languages
Staff offer interpretation services in Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Tagalog, French, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, and American Sign Language, so language won't slow you down.
About 9 miles northeast of Augusta in Augusta: Augusta University screens for HIV, hepatitis B and C, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and TB, with treatment available on-site for bacterial infections. The clinic also offers PrEP, HPV vaccination, and hepatitis A vaccination, making it a solid choice for anyone seeking testing plus prevention in one visit.
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Testing and same-visit treatment for most STIs
Augusta University tests for HIV (rapid and conventional), hepatitis B and C, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and TB. Bacterial infections like chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis are treated on-site the same day. Hepatitis B and C treatment is managed here, though those require ongoing care beyond the first visit.
Prevention: PrEP, vaccines, and education
If you're at risk for HIV, PrEP is available. The clinic offers HPV and hepatitis A vaccination, plus condom distribution and counseling on HIV, hepatitis, TB, and STI prevention. Medication adherence education helps you stay on track with any treatment you start.
Cost: expect a fee; PrEP support for uninsured
A standard visit fee applies. Insurance is accepted. If you're uninsured and interested in PrEP, the clinic has support for that specific medication. Family planning services are also available.
Appointments required; best for structured visits
You'll need to schedule ahead. This setup works well if you want a full prevention and testing plan in one place and can plan your visit in advance.
Listing verified Mar 2026 · source: CDC NPIN + HRSA
Tests offered
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis B
TB
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
Chlamydia
Rapid HIV
Conventional HIV
Serves
Persons with HIV/AIDS
Care services
Family Planning
Medication Adherence Education and Counseling
STI Treatment
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV)
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
HIV/AIDS Medical Treatment
Hepatitis C Treatment
Hepatitis A Vaccine
Adult Hepatitis B Vaccine
Prevention services
TB Prevention/Education
STI Prevention/Education
HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education
HIV Test Counseling
Hepatitis Prevention/Education
Condom Distribution
Fees & payment
PrEP for uninsured
Fee
Insurance Accepted
13.4 miles
Rural Health Services Incorporated
★★★★☆4.4(68 reviews)?
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Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 68 reviews
Just across the SC line in Beech Island, about 13 miles northeast of Augusta: Rural Health Services Incorporated is a primary-care clinic offering STI testing, treatment, and prevention in a single visit. It's built for people seeking routine screening, PrEP, or vaccines without navigating multiple providers.
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A clinic that handles testing, treatment, and prevention together
Rural Health Services screens for HIV, hepatitis B and C, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and TB. If you test positive for a bacterial STI, treatment happens the same visit. Beyond testing, the clinic prescribes PrEP for HIV prevention, offers HPV and hepatitis A vaccines, and distributes condoms—all in one place, which cuts down on scheduling around town.
Cost slides with your income; appointment required
There's a standard visit fee, but it scales down based on what you earn. Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurance plans are accepted. You'll need to book an appointment ahead of time, and Spanish interpretation is available if you need it.
Best for anyone with insurance or income flexibility
If you have Medicaid, Medicare, or private insurance, this clinic makes sense—your copay or sliding-scale fee will likely be manageable. It's also a solid choice if you're looking to start or refill PrEP, get vaccinated, or handle a positive test result without leaving the building.
A safety-net rural health clinic about 20 miles from Augusta. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here — call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.
A safety-net rural health clinic about 20 miles from Augusta. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here — call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.
Hospital Authority Of Jefferson County And The City Of Louisville
★★★★☆4.3(98 reviews)?
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Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 98 reviews
A safety-net rural health clinic about 20 miles from Augusta. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here — call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.
Augusta, GA (Richmond County) STD testing locations
11 testing centers serving Augusta and Richmond County — screening for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Rapid HIV, Conventional HIV, TB, HIV.
Community health center
Listings tagged Community health center are federally funded health centers and rural clinics that treat everyone regardless of insurance or ability to pay — required to bill on a sliding fee scale and provide confidential care, and in many states minors may consent to their own STI testing. A Title X tag flags centers funded for confidential family-planning services; confirm current participation when you call.
Source: CMS FQHC & Rural Health Clinic enrollment files (data.cms.gov), refreshed quarterly. Title X status reflects the latest OPA grantee list.
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★★★★★4.9(125 reviews)?
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Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 125 reviews
1219 West Wheeler Parkway, Augusta, GA, 30909
7.9 miles away
Testing too soon can miss an infection. Enter the date of possible exposure to see the earliest a test can reliably detect each STI.
Infection
Earliest reliable test
Conclusive after
Guidance only — confirm timing with a clinician. A negative result before the conclusive date may need a repeat test.
Community health center
Medical Associates Plus
Closest to you
★★★★☆4.4(172 reviews)?
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Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 172 reviews
About 5 miles north of Augusta in Augusta: Medical Associates Plus schedules appointments for STI testing and treatment, making it a solid choice if you can plan ahead. The clinic screens for HIV, hepatitis B and C, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and herpes, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and vaccines to prevent HPV and hepatitis A.
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Book ahead for a full visit
Medical Associates Plus requires an appointment, so you'll need to call or schedule online in advance. A single visit covers testing, treatment for bacterial infections like gonorrhea and chlamydia, and preventive vaccines if you need them—plus counseling on how to stay healthy going forward.
Tests for the major infections
The clinic screens for HIV, hepatitis B and C, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and herpes. Bacterial infections are treated on the same visit; if you test positive for HIV or hepatitis, the clinic will connect you with ongoing care. HPV and hepatitis A vaccines are available if you're not already protected.
Sliding-scale fees, insurance welcome
There is a fee for visits, but Medical Associates Plus uses a sliding scale based on income, and accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurance plans. Spanish interpretation is available if you need it.
Best for those who can schedule
If you have time to book an appointment and want to handle testing, treatment, and prevention vaccines in one place, this clinic makes sense. It's also a good fit if you have insurance or qualify for Medicaid and want to keep costs down.
Sliding-scale
2467 Golden Camp Road, Augusta, GA 30906
4.6 miles away
Family Planning · STI Treatment · Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV) · Hepatitis A Vaccine · Adult Hepatitis B Vaccine
Prevention services
TB Prevention/Education · STI Prevention/Education · HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education · HIV Test Counseling · Hepatitis Prevention/Education · Condom Distribution
About 5 miles northeast of Augusta in Augusta: Christ Community Health is a community clinic offering STI testing, treatment, and prevention in a single visit—ideal for anyone seeking affordable care without the wait of a public health department.
Read full overviewShow less
A clinic built around your actual visit
Christ Community Health handles testing, same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, and prevention education all in one appointment. Whether you're coming in for chlamydia and gonorrhea screening or to discuss HPV vaccination alongside your results, the clinic treats the whole picture rather than sending you elsewhere to piece it together.
Testing and treatment under one plan
You can get tested for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis B and C, and HIV; if you test positive for chlamydia or gonorrhea, treatment happens the same visit. The clinic also offers HPV and hepatitis A vaccines, plus family planning services, so preventive care fits naturally into your appointment rather than becoming a separate trip.
Cost and how to get in
The clinic accepts insurance and Medicaid; uninsured patients can make a donation or expect a standard visit fee. You'll need to call ahead for an appointment rather than walk in, which means scheduling around your calendar but also knowing exactly when you'll be seen.
Best for people who value efficiency
If you want testing, answers, and next steps—whether that's treatment or vaccination—handled in one appointment without the bureaucracy of a health department, Christ Community Health is your move.
Sliding-scale
2604 Peach Orchard Road, Suite 200 Augusta, GA 30906
5.2 miles away
About 9 miles northeast of Augusta in Augusta: Georgia Department of Public Health welcomes walk-ins for testing and treatment without an appointment, making it straightforward to get screened for HIV, hepatitis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis in one visit. It's built for anyone who needs fast access—whether uninsured, on Medicaid, or paying out of pocket.
Read full overviewShow less
Walk in anytime; no appointment needed
You can show up without calling ahead, which cuts the friction of planning a clinic visit. A single appointment covers testing, counseling, and treatment for bacterial STIs like chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis—all handled on-site so you're not bouncing between providers.
Tests for HIV, hepatitis, and common STIs
The clinic screens for HIV (both rapid and conventional tests), hepatitis A, B, and C, TB, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. If you test positive for a bacterial STI, treatment is available the same visit. HIV and hepatitis care is managed here too, along with PrEP for those who need it and mpox and HPV vaccination.
Free HIV testing; sliding scale for the rest
HIV testing is free. Everything else—other STI tests, vaccines, and treatment—runs on a sliding scale based on income; Medicaid and insurance are accepted. If you're uninsured, PrEP is available at no cost, removing a major barrier to prevention.
Interpretation in nine languages
Staff offer interpretation services in Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Tagalog, French, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, and American Sign Language, so language won't slow you down.
PrEP
950 Laney-Walker Boulevard, Augusta, GA 30901
8.8 miles away
Family Planning · Mpox Vaccine · TB Treatment · STI Treatment · Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV) · Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) · HIV/AIDS Medical Treatment · Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) · Hepatitis C Treatment · Hepatitis A Vaccine · Adult Hepatitis B Vaccine
Prevention services
TB Prevention/Education · STI Prevention/Education · HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education · HIV Test Counseling · Hepatitis Prevention/Education · Condom Distribution
Fees & payment
Free Mpox Vaccine · Medicaid Accepted · Sliding Scale · PrEP for uninsured · Fee · Insurance Accepted · Free HIV Test
LanguagesAmerican Sign Language, Chinese, English, French, Haitian Creole, Interpretation Services Available for Non-English Languages, Portuguese, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese
About 9 miles northeast of Augusta in Augusta: Augusta University screens for HIV, hepatitis B and C, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and TB, with treatment available on-site for bacterial infections. The clinic also offers PrEP, HPV vaccination, and hepatitis A vaccination, making it a solid choice for anyone seeking testing plus prevention in one visit.
Read full overviewShow less
Testing and same-visit treatment for most STIs
Augusta University tests for HIV (rapid and conventional), hepatitis B and C, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and TB. Bacterial infections like chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis are treated on-site the same day. Hepatitis B and C treatment is managed here, though those require ongoing care beyond the first visit.
Prevention: PrEP, vaccines, and education
If you're at risk for HIV, PrEP is available. The clinic offers HPV and hepatitis A vaccination, plus condom distribution and counseling on HIV, hepatitis, TB, and STI prevention. Medication adherence education helps you stay on track with any treatment you start.
Cost: expect a fee; PrEP support for uninsured
A standard visit fee applies. Insurance is accepted. If you're uninsured and interested in PrEP, the clinic has support for that specific medication. Family planning services are also available.
Appointments required; best for structured visits
You'll need to schedule ahead. This setup works well if you want a full prevention and testing plan in one place and can plan your visit in advance.
Sliding-scalePrEP
1447 Harper Street, Augusta, GA 30912
8.8 miles away
Family Planning · Medication Adherence Education and Counseling · STI Treatment · Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV) · Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) · HIV/AIDS Medical Treatment · Hepatitis C Treatment · Hepatitis A Vaccine · Adult Hepatitis B Vaccine
Prevention services
TB Prevention/Education · STI Prevention/Education · HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education · HIV Test Counseling · Hepatitis Prevention/Education · Condom Distribution
Fees & payment
PrEP for uninsured · Fee · Insurance Accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Listing verified Mar 2026 · source: CDC NPIN + HRSA
Just across the SC line in Beech Island, about 13 miles northeast of Augusta: Rural Health Services Incorporated is a primary-care clinic offering STI testing, treatment, and prevention in a single visit. It's built for people seeking routine screening, PrEP, or vaccines without navigating multiple providers.
Read full overviewShow less
A clinic that handles testing, treatment, and prevention together
Rural Health Services screens for HIV, hepatitis B and C, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and TB. If you test positive for a bacterial STI, treatment happens the same visit. Beyond testing, the clinic prescribes PrEP for HIV prevention, offers HPV and hepatitis A vaccines, and distributes condoms—all in one place, which cuts down on scheduling around town.
Cost slides with your income; appointment required
There's a standard visit fee, but it scales down based on what you earn. Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurance plans are accepted. You'll need to book an appointment ahead of time, and Spanish interpretation is available if you need it.
Best for anyone with insurance or income flexibility
If you have Medicaid, Medicare, or private insurance, this clinic makes sense—your copay or sliding-scale fee will likely be manageable. It's also a solid choice if you're looking to start or refill PrEP, get vaccinated, or handle a positive test result without leaving the building.
PrEP
4645 Augusta Road, Beech Island, SC 29842
13.4 miles away
A safety-net rural health clinic about 20 miles from Augusta. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here — call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.
A safety-net rural health clinic about 20 miles from Augusta. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here — call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.
Hospital Authority Of Jefferson County And The City Of Louisville
★★★★☆4.3(98 reviews)?
Review sources
EasySTD reviews98
Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 98 reviews
A safety-net rural health clinic about 20 miles from Augusta. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here — call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Richmond County — each lab's town is shown on its card below. Many
test through a doctor's order or by appointment rather than walk-in, so call ahead to
confirm STD/STI testing and availability before visiting.
Showing the 6 closest CLIA-certified labs in Richmond County.
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records, filtered to active labs
certified for moderate-to-high-complexity testing — the level chlamydia/gonorrhea NAAT and syphilis serology
require — near Augusta. Any star rating is the CMS Hospital Compare overall rating where the lab is a rated
hospital. Inclusion is not an endorsement and doesn't confirm a facility offers STD testing — always call to verify.
Test from home
At-home STD testing in Augusta, GA
The nearest testing center is about 5 miles away — if you'd rather skip the
trip, an at-home kit ships to Augusta, you collect the sample privately, and mail it back to a CLIA-certified
lab. Results come online in days, with a clinician available if anything is positive. Same labs as a clinic,
no waiting room — and you can read how accurate at-home STD tests are before you order.
Want a free option first? The CDC-supported
TakeMeHome
program mails free at-home HIV self-test kits — and, in many areas, free STI kits — to your door, with no insurance or payment needed. The paid kits below add broader panels and faster turnaround.
Best range — couples & full panels
myLAB Box
$79 & up
Screens for:
Up to 14 infections — incl. HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis & herpes
Every kit uses CLIA-certified labs. At-home testing is for screening; a reactive result should be confirmed and
treated by a clinician. Prices and panels shown are illustrative and change often — confirm current details on
the provider's site.
Local clinicians
Doctors near Augusta who can order STD testing
Beyond dedicated clinics, 604 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease
and other clinicians practice within 30 miles of Augusta — any of them can order a confidential STD panel as
part of a regular visit, and 120 offer telehealth.
These are licensed clinicians who can order STD testing during a visit — not dedicated STD-testing clinics.
Confirm services and availability before booking. Source: CMS Doctors & Clinicians (Medicare-enrolled providers).
Local context
About Augusta, GA
The nearest town over is Windsor Spring. Augusta (Richmond, Georgia) is a large city. It anchors the surrounding area, and most residents work without a four-year degree (about 21.6% hold one). With appointments in demand, mail-in kits and telehealth offer a quicker, private route.
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Getting there
How residents reach testing in Augusta
Walkability10.57 / 20 · Above average
Augusta scores 10.57/20 on the EPA walkability index, so many trips are walkable or a short ride — though a car still gives you the widest choice of testing centers.
Source: EPA National Walkability Index 2021.
Have symptoms?
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Use our confidential symptom checker to see which STDs match your symptoms — and which tests are recommended near Augusta.
Pharmacies stock FDA-authorized at-home STI and HIV self-tests and fill prescriptions for treatment. Locations via OpenStreetMap.
Nearby cities & towns
STD testing near Augusta in Richmond County
Just outside Augusta? These nearby Richmond County communities have their own testing guides — clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
Here's how reported STI rates in Richmond County — the county that includes Augusta — compare with Georgia and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data.
An estimated ~-1999999998% of Richmond County residents are aged 15–34 (ACS) — the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally, which is why local screening access matters here.
Lower chlamydia rate than 3% of the state's 159 counties (ranked #5)
Reported STD rates per 100,000 — Richmond County vs Georgia vs U.S.
Richmond CountyGeorgiaU.S.
Infection
Richmond County
Georgia
United States
Chlamydia
1220.92,508 cases▲ 89%
646.4
492.2
Gonorrhea
516.51,061 cases▲ 88%
274.8
179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
43.389 cases▲ 117%
20
15.8
Syphilis (early)
20.943 cases▲ 14%
18.4
16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
46.796 cases▲ 30%
35.8
29.5
Rates per 100,000 population, 2023. Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county, state & U.S., all-ages basis). Population figures: U.S. Census Bureau ACS. County figures are the latest available surveillance estimates. Bars are scaled to the highest rate shown.
Reading these numbers: reported case rates only count infections that were actually tested for and diagnosed, so they track local screening effort as much as true spread — a higher rate can reflect more testing, a lower one less. Either way, most STIs cause no symptoms, so treat the figures above as context rather than a verdict, and test on the CDC's schedule regardless of how your area looks.
Reported STD rates in Richmond County over time (per 100,000)
Chlamydia ▲ 7% vs 2022
Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Syphilis (P&S)
Between 2020 and 2023 in Richmond County, chlamydia has fallen from 1280.7 to 1220.9 per 100,000 (5%), gonorrhea has fallen from 553.7 to 516.5 per 100,000 (7%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 59.5 to 43.3 per 100,000 (27%).
The 2020 dip reflects reduced pandemic-era screening, not lower transmission. Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county, state & U.S., all-ages basis).
Community health context
What shapes testing access in and around Augusta
Adults uninsured
12.4%
Richmond County
No routine checkup
20.2%
Richmond County
Primary-care ratio
1,124 : 1
Richmond County
Primary-care shortage score 21 / 26
Medically Underserved Area · IMU 36.6
Social Vulnerability Index · 95th percentile nationally
Sources: CDC PLACES (ZIP), County Health Rankings, CDC/ATSDR SVI, HRSA HPSA, HRSA MUA/P, Neighborhood Atlas ADI. Lower insurance coverage, fewer routine checkups, and a thin primary-care ratio all raise the value of low-cost public clinics and at-home testing in Richmond County.
Local HIV snapshot
HIV in Richmond County (2023)
People living with HIV
945 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
62
On PrEP (coverage)
43.7%
Richmond County HIV care continuum (2023)
Richmond County recorded 36 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 25.5 statewide and 13.7 nationally.
Among Richmond County residents living with HIV, 62.5% are in care · 48.8% are virally suppressed.
Early, routine testing is what moves these numbers — it is the entry point to PrEP, treatment, and viral suppression.
Sources: AIDSVu (Emory/Gilead) · CDC AHEAD · CDC AtlasPlus · CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county care continuum). The CDC recommends everyone aged 13–64 test for HIV at least once — every lab and clinic listed above offers HIV testing, and free rapid HIV testing is available at the county health department.
Pregnant or planning to be?
Congenital syphilis — passed from parent to baby in pregnancy — is the fastest-rising STI in the country.
U.S. cases climbed from 2,163 in 2020 to 3,882 in 2023.
It is almost entirely preventable: the CDC recommends a syphilis test at the first prenatal visit, and every clinic and lab listed for Richmond County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
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Two quick references for getting tested in Richmond County: the CDC's screening schedule (who should test, and how often) and the detection "window" for each infection (the earliest a test can reliably detect it). Select any infection to open its in-depth testing guide — every clinic and lab listed above for Augusta screens for them.
Who should get tested, and how often
Based on current CDC screening recommendations.
Group
Tests
How often
Everyone aged 13–64
HIV
At least once
Sexually active women under 25
Chlamydia, gonorrhea
Every year
Women 25+ with new or multiple partners
Chlamydia, gonorrhea
Every year
Pregnant people
HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B & C, chlamydia
Early in pregnancy
Gay & bisexual men (MSM)
Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV
Every 3–6 months
Anyone who shares injection equipment
HIV, hepatitis B & C
At least yearly
All adults at least once
Hepatitis C
At least once
When to test: STD detection windows
Testing too early can return a false negative — confirm timing with a Augusta-area provider.
These are the federal Medicare reference prices for processing each lab test. Public clinics and the
community health centers serving Augusta often test free or on a sliding scale; private labs and at-home kits
bundle several tests into one fee. Use this as a per-test benchmark before you pay out of pocket, or see the full
guide to STD test costs for insurance, free, and at-home options.
Test
Reference price
CPT / HCPCS
Chlamydia (NAAT)
$47.80
87491
Gonorrhea (NAAT)
$47.80
87591
Trichomoniasis (NAAT)
$47.76
87661
HIV-1/2 antigen/antibody
$79.20
87389
HIV-1/2 antibody
$22.44
86703
Syphilis (RPR/VDRL)
$5.61
86592
Syphilis (treponemal antibody)
$17.49
86780
Herpes (HSV NAAT)
$47.76
87529
Hepatitis B surface antigen
$15.33
87340
Hepatitis C antibody
$29.16
86803
Source: Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule, CMS — 2025 rates (data.cms.gov). Reference rate for the lab assay only — a clinic visit, sample collection, or a
bundled multi-test panel may cost more. Medicaid and most insurers cover STD screening at no out-of-pocket cost.
Prevention & treatment
PrEP, prevention & online treatment
Testing is one step. For residents of Augusta, telehealth covers the rest of the picture — HIV-prevention
medication (PrEP) and DoxyPEP to lower future risk, and discreet online treatment if a result comes back
positive. All prescribed by licensed U.S. clinicians.
Prevent (PrEP & DoxyPEP)
Daily or on-demand medication that prevents HIV — and DoxyPEP, which lowers the risk of syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhea.
Mistr
Free online PrEP & DoxyPEP — HIV prevention, home lab kits, no in-person visit
Pricing varies by insurance and changes often — confirm on the provider's site. These services are not a
substitute for emergency care.
Privacy
Confidentiality & consent in Georgia
The questions Augusta residents ask most before testing, answered under Georgia law — which sets confidentiality and consent the same way statewide. Prefer to keep your name off the record? See our guide to anonymous STD testing.
Can a minor consent?
In Georgia, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own — no parental permission is required. A physician is permitted (but not required) to inform a parent.
Will it show on my insurance?
If you use health insurance, an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) may be mailed to the policyholder. Under HIPAA you can ask your insurer in writing to send communications confidentially. To keep a test fully private, choose a self-pay private lab, an at-home kit, or a public health clinic — none of these bill your insurance.
Anonymous & no-insurance options
Public health clinics and at-home kits let you test without involving insurance or your regular doctor. Many Georgia health departments offer free or low-cost STI testing, and several sites provide anonymous HIV testing.
Can my partner be treated too?
Yes. Georgia permits Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT): if you test positive for chlamydia or gonorrhea, your provider can give you medication to pass to your partner — no separate exam or appointment needed for them.
Source: Guttmacher Institute — Minors' Access to STI Services; HIPAA 45 CFR 164.522; CDC — Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy (last updated Jul 2025). General information, not legal advice.
Good to Know
STD testing FAQs for Augusta, GA
Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.
Is walk-in STD testing available near Augusta?
Yes — several local labs offer same-day walk-in testing; best to call first.
Can I use Medicaid for testing?
Yes — Medicaid typically covers it, and public clinics are free either way.
Is there free HIV testing near Augusta?
Yes — free HIV testing is available at public clinics in the area.
What does a full STD panel cover?
A full panel typically covers chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis B and C.
What's the local chlamydia rate?
Richmond County reported ~1221 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above the Georgia average.
Is STD testing a blood test or a urine test?
Usually urine or a swab for chlamydia/gonorrhea, and blood for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis.
What should I do after sexual assault?
Go to an ER or call RAINN (800-656-4673); they provide testing, PEP, and support right away.
When is HIV testing accurate after exposure?
Most HIV tests detect infection about 2–6 weeks out depending on the test type; a later retest confirms a negative.
What's the test for trich?
A urine test or swab finds trichomoniasis, one of the most treatable STIs.
Is herpes curable?
Herpes isn't curable, but daily or as-needed antiviral medicine controls outbreaks and lowers the chance of passing it on.
