Gonorrhea rates in Jefferson run about 89% higher than the US average. Living in Louisville, Kentucky, whether you need testing after a possible exposure or as part of routine care, you have options. A local clinic can address your questions and potentially start treatment, but an at-home kit lets you collect a sample on your own time and mail it in. Find choices below.
11 testing centers serve Louisville, KY — the nearest, Nulease Medical Solutions, about 1.9 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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Nulease Medical Solutions
★★★★★4.7(112 reviews)?
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Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 112 reviews
About 2 miles south of Louisville in Louisville: NuLease Medical Solutions accepts Medicaid and insurance, making testing and treatment affordable for those with coverage; walk-in visits mean you can get screened for HIV, hepatitis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis without advance planning, plus access PrEP or doxy-PEP if you need prevention.
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Insurance and Medicaid cover most costs
NuLease Medical Solutions accepts Medicaid and insurance, so if you have coverage, your testing and treatment are paid through your plan. Those without insurance should ask about fees when you call or arrive; the clinic can discuss what a visit costs and what payment options exist.
Tests for the major STIs and hepatitis
You can get screened for HIV (rapid or conventional), chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, and hepatitis A, B, and C in one visit. If you test positive for chlamydia, gonorrhea, or syphilis, treatment is available on site; hepatitis B and C treatment is managed through the clinic as well.
Prevention options: PrEP and doxy-PEP
If you're HIV-negative and at ongoing risk, NuLease offers PrEP (a daily pill to prevent HIV infection). For recent potential exposure to STIs, doxy-PEP—an antibiotic taken after sex—is also available, along with counseling to help you stay protected.
Walk-in testing, Spanish interpretation available
No appointment needed; you can walk in during clinic hours. Spanish interpretation is offered, so language won't be a barrier to getting tested or discussing prevention.
About 2 miles north of Louisville in Louisville: Park DuValle Community Health Center uses a sliding-scale fee structure—Medicaid and insurance cover costs, uninsured patients pay what they can—making STI testing and treatment accessible regardless of ability to pay. It's ideal for anyone seeking affordable, same-visit care for gonorrhea, chlamydia, or syphilis, plus HIV and syphilis screening.
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Sliding scale means you pay fairly
Park DuValle accepts Medicaid and insurance, and uninsured patients are charged on a sliding scale tied to income—you won't face a flat fee you can't afford. A standard visit fee applies if you're paying out of pocket, but the clinic works with you on what's realistic.
Same-visit testing and treatment for bacterial STIs
You can walk in for gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis testing and receive treatment the same day if needed. HIV and syphilis screening are also available, along with hepatitis A and B vaccines and HPV vaccination if you're interested in prevention.
PrEP and counseling for prevention
If you're at ongoing risk for HIV, the clinic offers PrEP—the daily pill that prevents infection—plus HIV test counseling and education on STI and hepatitis prevention to help you stay healthy.
Book ahead; Spanish interpretation available
Appointments are required, so call to schedule rather than dropping in. Spanish interpretation is available if you need it, making the visit accessible regardless of your primary language.
About 5 miles east of Louisville in Jeffersontown: Specialist MAT is a substance abuse treatment clinic that integrates STI testing and care into addiction recovery—ideal for anyone managing both conditions who needs treatment and prevention in one place.
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Substance abuse treatment with integrated STI care
Specialist MAT combines medication-assisted treatment for addiction with on-site STI screening and management. A single visit can address both your recovery needs and sexual health: you'll get counseling on medication adherence alongside education on STI and HIV prevention, plus condom distribution.
Testing and treatment for the full range
The clinic screens for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, and offers both rapid and conventional HIV tests. Bacterial STIs (chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis) and hepatitis C can be treated on-site; HIV counseling and prevention education are part of every visit.
Cost: Medicaid, insurance, and standard fees
Medicaid and insurance are accepted. Uninsured patients pay a standard visit fee. Walk-in appointments are welcome—no advance booking required.
Best for people in substance abuse recovery
If you're in or pursuing addiction treatment and need STI testing or care without a separate trip, Specialist MAT removes that barrier. The staff understand the overlap between recovery and sexual health.
About 6 miles west of Louisville in Louisville: Family Health Centers Incorporated is a primary-care clinic offering STI testing, same-visit treatment, and prevention services alongside family planning and vaccines. It's built for anyone seeking affordable care with flexible payment options and appointment availability.
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A primary-care clinic with STI services built in
Family Health Centers Incorporated treats STI testing and treatment as part of routine health care, not a separate visit. You'll get screened for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis B and C, TB, and HIV, with same-visit treatment available for bacterial infections. Prevention matters here too—the clinic offers mpox and HPV vaccines, condom distribution, and counseling on STI and HIV risk.
Testing, treatment, and prevention in one appointment
If you test positive for chlamydia, gonorrhea, or syphilis, treatment happens the same day. HIV testing includes counseling to help you understand your result. The clinic also stocks mpox and HPV vaccines, hepatitis A and B vaccines, and provides condom distribution and STI-prevention education during your visit.
Sliding scale means cost fits your situation
Mpox vaccine is free. For everything else—testing, treatment, and other vaccines—the clinic uses a sliding scale based on income; Medicaid, Medicare, and insurance all accepted. If you're uninsured and paying out of pocket, expect a standard fee, but the sliding scale ensures it adjusts to what you can afford.
Appointment required; Spanish and interpretation available
You'll need to book an appointment ahead of time. Spanish-language services and interpretation for other languages are available, so language won't block access to care.
About 7 miles northwest of Louisville in Louisville: Solutions Health is a full-service sexual health clinic where you can test, treat, and prevent infections in one visit—no appointment needed. It's built for anyone seeking fast, affordable care, from free HIV and hepatitis C screening to on-site treatment and prevention like PrEP.
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A clinic built for real access
Solutions Health treats testing and prevention as a single conversation, not separate visits. Walk in without an appointment, get screened for HIV, hepatitis B and C, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and herpes, and if you test positive for a bacterial STI, treatment happens the same day. The clinic also offers PrEP for HIV prevention and doxy-PEP to prevent bacterial STIs after unprotected sex—both managed on-site with counseling to help you stay on track.
HIV and hepatitis screening costs nothing
Your HIV test and hepatitis C test are free. Medicaid and insurance cover the rest of your visit; if you're uninsured, the clinic operates on a sliding-scale fee for other services. Either way, cost won't stop you from getting tested and treated.
Best for anyone who needs it fast
Whether you're paying out of pocket, covered by insurance, or on Medicaid, Solutions Health removes the friction—no appointment, no wait to find out your status, no separate trip for treatment. It's the clinic to choose when you need answers and care on the same day.
Tests & treatsPrEPDoxyPEP
1620 Arthur Street, Suite 119 Louisville, KY 40203
Louisville Metro Department Of Public Health And Wellness
★★★★★4.5(164 reviews)?
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Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 164 reviews
About 7 miles northwest of Louisville in Louisville: Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness tests for HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and hepatitis C, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and mpox vaccination on-site. It's the right choice if you need free HIV testing, sliding-scale fees, and Spanish-language support.
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Testing and treatment in one visit
The clinic screens for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, hepatitis C, and HIV. Bacterial STIs are treated the same day; HIV results come back with counseling, and hepatitis C management is arranged. You'll also get education on preventing infection and notifying partners if needed.
Prevention built into your visit
Mpox vaccination is free. The clinic distributes condoms and offers HIV/AIDS and hepatitis prevention education tailored to your situation, so you leave with tools to stay healthy.
Free HIV test, sliding scale for the rest
HIV testing is free. Mpox vaccine is free. Other services use a sliding scale; Medicaid, Medicare, and insurance are accepted, so cost adjusts to what you can pay.
Appointment required; Spanish available
You'll need to book ahead. Spanish interpretation is offered, making it accessible if that's your preferred language.
A safety-net ryan white hiv care about 8 miles from Louisville. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here — call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.
Ryan White HIV careSliding-scale
501 East Broadway, Suite 140A Louisville, KY 40202
Listing verified Mar 2026 · source: CDC NPIN + HRSA
Tests offered
Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
HIV
Serves
Low Income Persons
Persons with HIV
Prevention services
HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education
Fees & payment
Donations Accepted
Medicaid Accepted
Sliding Scale
Medicare Accepted
Fee
Insurance Accepted
7.7 miles
Music City Prep Clinic
★★★★☆4.2(243 reviews)?
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Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 243 reviews
About 8 miles northwest of Louisville in Louisville: Music City PrEP Clinic offers free HIV testing and sliding-scale fees for other services, accepting Medicaid and insurance; it's built for anyone starting or staying on PrEP, plus those seeking STI screening and treatment in one visit.
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Free HIV testing, sliding-scale for the rest
HIV testing costs nothing at Music City PrEP Clinic. Other services—STI screening, treatment, and prevention care—run on a sliding scale; Medicaid and insurance are accepted, and uninsured patients can access PrEP through the clinic's support. Cost won't block you from walking in the door.
Screens for six STIs, treats them same visit
The clinic tests for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, hepatitis A, B, and C, and conventional HIV. Bacterial infections (chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis) are treated on-site the same day; HIV and hepatitis results are managed through counseling and ongoing care. You also get condoms and prevention education before you leave.
PrEP is the centerpiece here
This clinic exists to get people on and keep them on PrEP. Medication adherence counseling, HIV prevention education, and PEP (for post-exposure situations) round out the prevention toolkit. If you're uninsured and interested in PrEP, the clinic has a pathway for you.
Appointments required; no walk-ins
You'll need to book ahead—this clinic doesn't take walk-ins. Plan your visit in advance, and you'll have a dedicated slot for testing, counseling, and any treatment or prevention services you need.
Tests & treatsSliding-scalePrEP
1101 East Washington Street, Suite A Louisville, KY 40206
Louisville, KY (Jefferson County) STD testing locations
11 testing centers serving Louisville and Jefferson 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.
How we rank: vetted partner labs (clearly marked Sponsored) appear first; every other center is listed free and ordered by verified review score, then distance.
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Quest Diagnostics
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Results in 1–2 days
★★★★★4.8(194 reviews)?
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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 194 reviews
6400 Dutchmans Parkway, Louisville, KY, 40205
4.3 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.
Nulease Medical Solutions
Closest to you
★★★★★4.7(112 reviews)?
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Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 112 reviews
About 2 miles south of Louisville in Louisville: NuLease Medical Solutions accepts Medicaid and insurance, making testing and treatment affordable for those with coverage; walk-in visits mean you can get screened for HIV, hepatitis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis without advance planning, plus access PrEP or doxy-PEP if you need prevention.
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Insurance and Medicaid cover most costs
NuLease Medical Solutions accepts Medicaid and insurance, so if you have coverage, your testing and treatment are paid through your plan. Those without insurance should ask about fees when you call or arrive; the clinic can discuss what a visit costs and what payment options exist.
Tests for the major STIs and hepatitis
You can get screened for HIV (rapid or conventional), chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, and hepatitis A, B, and C in one visit. If you test positive for chlamydia, gonorrhea, or syphilis, treatment is available on site; hepatitis B and C treatment is managed through the clinic as well.
Prevention options: PrEP and doxy-PEP
If you're HIV-negative and at ongoing risk, NuLease offers PrEP (a daily pill to prevent HIV infection). For recent potential exposure to STIs, doxy-PEP—an antibiotic taken after sex—is also available, along with counseling to help you stay protected.
Walk-in testing, Spanish interpretation available
No appointment needed; you can walk in during clinic hours. Spanish interpretation is offered, so language won't be a barrier to getting tested or discussing prevention.
PrEPDoxyPEP
5722 Outer Loop, Louisville, KY 40219
1.9 miles away
Doxy PEP · Family Planning · Medication Adherence Education and Counseling · STI Treatment · Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) · HIV/AIDS Medical Treatment · Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) · Hepatitis C Treatment · Hepatitis B Treatment
Prevention services
STI Prevention/Education · HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education · HIV Test Counseling · Hepatitis Prevention/Education
About 2 miles north of Louisville in Louisville: Park DuValle Community Health Center uses a sliding-scale fee structure—Medicaid and insurance cover costs, uninsured patients pay what they can—making STI testing and treatment accessible regardless of ability to pay. It's ideal for anyone seeking affordable, same-visit care for gonorrhea, chlamydia, or syphilis, plus HIV and syphilis screening.
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Sliding scale means you pay fairly
Park DuValle accepts Medicaid and insurance, and uninsured patients are charged on a sliding scale tied to income—you won't face a flat fee you can't afford. A standard visit fee applies if you're paying out of pocket, but the clinic works with you on what's realistic.
Same-visit testing and treatment for bacterial STIs
You can walk in for gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis testing and receive treatment the same day if needed. HIV and syphilis screening are also available, along with hepatitis A and B vaccines and HPV vaccination if you're interested in prevention.
PrEP and counseling for prevention
If you're at ongoing risk for HIV, the clinic offers PrEP—the daily pill that prevents infection—plus HIV test counseling and education on STI and hepatitis prevention to help you stay healthy.
Book ahead; Spanish interpretation available
Appointments are required, so call to schedule rather than dropping in. Spanish interpretation is available if you need it, making the visit accessible regardless of your primary language.
PrEP
3828 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40218
2.0 miles away
Family Planning · STI Treatment · Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV) · Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) · 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
About 5 miles east of Louisville in Jeffersontown: Specialist MAT is a substance abuse treatment clinic that integrates STI testing and care into addiction recovery—ideal for anyone managing both conditions who needs treatment and prevention in one place.
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Substance abuse treatment with integrated STI care
Specialist MAT combines medication-assisted treatment for addiction with on-site STI screening and management. A single visit can address both your recovery needs and sexual health: you'll get counseling on medication adherence alongside education on STI and HIV prevention, plus condom distribution.
Testing and treatment for the full range
The clinic screens for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, and offers both rapid and conventional HIV tests. Bacterial STIs (chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis) and hepatitis C can be treated on-site; HIV counseling and prevention education are part of every visit.
Cost: Medicaid, insurance, and standard fees
Medicaid and insurance are accepted. Uninsured patients pay a standard visit fee. Walk-in appointments are welcome—no advance booking required.
Best for people in substance abuse recovery
If you're in or pursuing addiction treatment and need STI testing or care without a separate trip, Specialist MAT removes that barrier. The staff understand the overlap between recovery and sexual health.
3310 Ruckriegel Parkway, Jeffersontown, KY 40299
5.4 miles away
About 6 miles west of Louisville in Louisville: Family Health Centers Incorporated is a primary-care clinic offering STI testing, same-visit treatment, and prevention services alongside family planning and vaccines. It's built for anyone seeking affordable care with flexible payment options and appointment availability.
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A primary-care clinic with STI services built in
Family Health Centers Incorporated treats STI testing and treatment as part of routine health care, not a separate visit. You'll get screened for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis B and C, TB, and HIV, with same-visit treatment available for bacterial infections. Prevention matters here too—the clinic offers mpox and HPV vaccines, condom distribution, and counseling on STI and HIV risk.
Testing, treatment, and prevention in one appointment
If you test positive for chlamydia, gonorrhea, or syphilis, treatment happens the same day. HIV testing includes counseling to help you understand your result. The clinic also stocks mpox and HPV vaccines, hepatitis A and B vaccines, and provides condom distribution and STI-prevention education during your visit.
Sliding scale means cost fits your situation
Mpox vaccine is free. For everything else—testing, treatment, and other vaccines—the clinic uses a sliding scale based on income; Medicaid, Medicare, and insurance all accepted. If you're uninsured and paying out of pocket, expect a standard fee, but the sliding scale ensures it adjusts to what you can afford.
Appointment required; Spanish and interpretation available
You'll need to book an appointment ahead of time. Spanish-language services and interpretation for other languages are available, so language won't block access to care.
4805 Southside Drive, Louisville, KY 40214
6.3 miles away
Family Planning · Medication Adherence Education and Counseling · Mpox Vaccine · 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 · Condom Distribution
About 7 miles northwest of Louisville in Louisville: Solutions Health is a full-service sexual health clinic where you can test, treat, and prevent infections in one visit—no appointment needed. It's built for anyone seeking fast, affordable care, from free HIV and hepatitis C screening to on-site treatment and prevention like PrEP.
Read full overviewShow less
A clinic built for real access
Solutions Health treats testing and prevention as a single conversation, not separate visits. Walk in without an appointment, get screened for HIV, hepatitis B and C, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and herpes, and if you test positive for a bacterial STI, treatment happens the same day. The clinic also offers PrEP for HIV prevention and doxy-PEP to prevent bacterial STIs after unprotected sex—both managed on-site with counseling to help you stay on track.
HIV and hepatitis screening costs nothing
Your HIV test and hepatitis C test are free. Medicaid and insurance cover the rest of your visit; if you're uninsured, the clinic operates on a sliding-scale fee for other services. Either way, cost won't stop you from getting tested and treated.
Best for anyone who needs it fast
Whether you're paying out of pocket, covered by insurance, or on Medicaid, Solutions Health removes the friction—no appointment, no wait to find out your status, no separate trip for treatment. It's the clinic to choose when you need answers and care on the same day.
PrEPDoxyPEP
1620 Arthur Street, Suite 119 Louisville, KY 40203
6.9 miles away
Louisville Metro Department Of Public Health And Wellness
★★★★★4.5(164 reviews)?
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Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 164 reviews
About 7 miles northwest of Louisville in Louisville: Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness tests for HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and hepatitis C, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and mpox vaccination on-site. It's the right choice if you need free HIV testing, sliding-scale fees, and Spanish-language support.
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Testing and treatment in one visit
The clinic screens for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, hepatitis C, and HIV. Bacterial STIs are treated the same day; HIV results come back with counseling, and hepatitis C management is arranged. You'll also get education on preventing infection and notifying partners if needed.
Prevention built into your visit
Mpox vaccination is free. The clinic distributes condoms and offers HIV/AIDS and hepatitis prevention education tailored to your situation, so you leave with tools to stay healthy.
Free HIV test, sliding scale for the rest
HIV testing is free. Mpox vaccine is free. Other services use a sliding scale; Medicaid, Medicare, and insurance are accepted, so cost adjusts to what you can pay.
Appointment required; Spanish available
You'll need to book ahead. Spanish interpretation is offered, making it accessible if that's your preferred language.
Title X
914 East Broadway, Suite 102 Louisville, KY 40204
7.2 miles away
STI Prevention/Education · Partner Notification · HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education · HIV Test Counseling · Hepatitis Prevention/Education · Condom Distribution
A safety-net ryan white hiv care about 8 miles from Louisville. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here — call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.
Ryan White HIV care
501 East Broadway, Suite 140A Louisville, KY 40202
7.6 miles away
About 8 miles northwest of Louisville in Louisville: Music City PrEP Clinic offers free HIV testing and sliding-scale fees for other services, accepting Medicaid and insurance; it's built for anyone starting or staying on PrEP, plus those seeking STI screening and treatment in one visit.
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Free HIV testing, sliding-scale for the rest
HIV testing costs nothing at Music City PrEP Clinic. Other services—STI screening, treatment, and prevention care—run on a sliding scale; Medicaid and insurance are accepted, and uninsured patients can access PrEP through the clinic's support. Cost won't block you from walking in the door.
Screens for six STIs, treats them same visit
The clinic tests for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, hepatitis A, B, and C, and conventional HIV. Bacterial infections (chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis) are treated on-site the same day; HIV and hepatitis results are managed through counseling and ongoing care. You also get condoms and prevention education before you leave.
PrEP is the centerpiece here
This clinic exists to get people on and keep them on PrEP. Medication adherence counseling, HIV prevention education, and PEP (for post-exposure situations) round out the prevention toolkit. If you're uninsured and interested in PrEP, the clinic has a pathway for you.
Appointments required; no walk-ins
You'll need to book ahead—this clinic doesn't take walk-ins. Plan your visit in advance, and you'll have a dedicated slot for testing, counseling, and any treatment or prevention services you need.
PrEP
1101 East Washington Street, Suite A Louisville, KY 40206
7.7 miles away
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Jefferson 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.
Associates In Dermatology
Louisville, KY
3810 Springhurst Boulevard, Suite Ll, Louisville, KY, 40241
Showing the 6 closest CLIA-certified labs in Jefferson 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 Louisville. 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 Louisville, KY
The nearest testing center is about 2 miles away — if you'd rather skip the
trip, an at-home kit ships to Louisville, 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 Louisville who can order STD testing
Beyond dedicated clinics, 1,163 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease
and other clinicians practice within 30 miles of Louisville — any of them can order a confidential STD panel as
part of a regular visit, and 265 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 Louisville, KY
The nearest town over is Hollow Creek. Louisville (Jefferson, Kentucky) is a large city. It anchors the surrounding area, and about 29.9% of adults hold a college degree. With appointments in demand, mail-in kits and telehealth offer a quicker, private route.
ZIP 40177 snapshot
Inside Louisville's ZIP code
These ZIP-level Census figures show the demographics that shape testing demand in Louisville.
Residents
1,627
Median age
41.2
Median income
$47,500
Getting there
How residents reach testing in Louisville
Walkability5.89 / 20 · Below average
At 5.89/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Louisville generally mean driving — plan on a car or rideshare to reach a clinic, and check each listing's hours and phone before you go.
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 Louisville.
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 Louisville in Jefferson County
Just outside Louisville? These nearby Jefferson County communities have their own testing guides — clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
Here's how reported STI rates in Jefferson County — the county that includes Louisville — compare with Kentucky and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data.
An estimated ~19% of Jefferson 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 120 counties (ranked #4)
Reported STD rates per 100,000 — Jefferson County vs Kentucky vs U.S.
Jefferson CountyKentuckyU.S.
Infection
Jefferson County
Kentucky
United States
Chlamydia
679.35,245 cases▲ 78%
381.9
492.2
Gonorrhea
339.42,621 cases▲ 153%
134.4
179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
28.9223 cases▲ 105%
14.1
15.8
Syphilis (early)
32.8253 cases▲ 126%
14.5
16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
38.5297 cases▲ 104%
18.9
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 Jefferson County over time (per 100,000)
Chlamydia ▼ 8% vs 2022
Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Syphilis (P&S)
Between 2020 and 2023 in Jefferson County, chlamydia has fallen from 721.5 to 679.3 per 100,000 (6%), gonorrhea has fallen from 362.8 to 339.4 per 100,000 (6%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 25 to 28.9 per 100,000 (16%).
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 Louisville
Adults uninsured
6.3%
Jefferson County
Below poverty line
24.9%
Primary-care ratio
1,093 : 1
Jefferson County
Primary-care shortage score 22 / 26
Medically Underserved Area · IMU 48.8
Social Vulnerability Index · 62th 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 Jefferson County.
Local HIV snapshot
HIV in Jefferson County (2023)
Federal priority area: Kentucky is one of the U.S. jurisdictions prioritized under the Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative — targeted federal funding to expand local HIV testing, PrEP, and prevention.
People living with HIV
567 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
183
On PrEP (coverage)
21.7%
Jefferson County HIV care continuum (2023)
Jefferson County recorded 28.1 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 10.4 statewide and 13.7 nationally.
Among Jefferson County residents living with HIV, 82.8% are in care · 71.9% 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 Louisville 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 Louisville-area provider.
These are the federal Medicare reference prices for processing each lab test. Public clinics and the
community health centers serving Louisville 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 Louisville, 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 Kentucky
The questions Louisville residents ask most before testing, answered under Kentucky 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 Kentucky, 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 Kentucky health departments offer free or low-cost STI testing, and several sites provide anonymous HIV testing.
Can my partner be treated too?
Yes. Kentucky 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 Louisville, KY
Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.
Is walk-in STD testing available near Louisville?
Yes — several local labs offer same-day walk-in testing; best to call first.
How much does STD testing cost near Louisville?
Free at public clinics. Private labs run about $24 for one test and $139 for a full panel; at-home kits are $99–209.
Can I get tested in Louisville without insurance?
Public clinics serve people without insurance, often on a sliding scale.
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?
Jefferson County reported ~679 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above the Kentucky average.
What happens if chlamydia goes untreated?
Untreated chlamydia can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease and fertility problems — caught early, it's cured with antibiotics.
How do at-home STD kits work near Louisville?
A kit ships to your address; you collect a urine, swab, or finger-stick sample, mail it to the lab, and get results online in a few days.
What happens after a positive result?
Get treated, notify partners, pause sex until cleared, and follow up — the infection is manageable.
Does a negative test mean I'm safe?
Reassuring if you tested after the window — just retest if it was early, and screen again with new partners.
Can gonorrhea have no symptoms?
Often, yes — especially throat and rectal infections, which is why site-specific testing matters.
