Fulton reports about 39 syphilis cases per 100,000 residents, well above the US average. If you live in Shake Rag, Georgia and want to get tested whether you need testing after a possible exposure or as part of routine care, clinics offer immediate support while at-home kits provide convenience. Options are listed below.
12 testing centers serve Shake Rag, GA — the nearest, Quest Diagnostics, about 2.0 miles away. Compare 8 community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.
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2.5 miles
Southeast Medical Group
★★★★★4.6(41 reviews)?
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Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 41 reviews
About 3 miles northwest of Shake Rag in Suwanee: Southeast Medical Group screens for HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, hepatitis B and C, herpes, and TB—treating bacterial infections on the spot and managing viral ones with ongoing care. It's built for anyone seeking thorough STI testing plus prevention tools like PrEP and vaccines.
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Broad screening with same-visit treatment
Southeast Medical Group tests for the full range: HIV (rapid and conventional), chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis B and C, and TB. Bacterial STIs like chlamydia and gonorrhea are treated the same visit. Hepatitis B and C treatment is managed on-site, as is HIV care once diagnosed.
Prevention from vaccines to PrEP
If you're negative and want to stay that way, the clinic offers PrEP (HIV prevention medication), mpox and HPV vaccines at no charge, hepatitis A and B vaccines, and free condoms. Counseling on prevention and medication adherence is part of the visit.
Sliding-scale fees, insurance welcome
HIV testing is free. Other tests and services run on a sliding scale; Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance are all accepted, so your actual cost depends on coverage and income.
Appointment required, Spanish available
You'll need to book ahead. Interpretation services are available for non-English speakers, and Spanish-language support is on staff.
Tests & treatsPrEP
4235 Johns Creek Parkway, Suite A Suwanee, GA 30024
About 3 miles west of Shake Rag in Duluth: Gwinnett Clinic requires an appointment but offers a full visit in one trip—testing, treatment, and prevention all available the same day. It's built for anyone who needs STI screening, HIV testing, or vaccines and has insurance or Medicaid.
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Book ahead for a complete visit
Gwinnett Clinic operates by appointment, so call or schedule online before you go. A single visit covers testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, hepatitis B and C, herpes, and TB, plus on-site treatment for bacterial infections and vaccines if you need them.
Same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs
If you test positive for chlamydia, gonorrhea, or syphilis, you can be treated the same day. The clinic also offers HIV counseling with testing, hepatitis prevention education, and STI prevention education to help you stay healthy after you leave.
PrEP and vaccines available
If you want to prevent HIV, ask about PrEP—a daily pill for people at ongoing risk. The clinic stocks HPV vaccine, hepatitis A vaccine, and adult hepatitis B vaccine, so you can protect yourself against those infections during your visit.
Insurance and Medicaid cover the cost
Gwinnett Clinic accepts Medicaid and most insurance plans. If you're uninsured, expect a standard visit fee. Bring your insurance card or Medicaid number to keep costs clear.
About 7 miles south of Shake Rag in Duluth: Positive Impact Health Centers is a community clinic serving people with HIV, those at risk, and anyone needing STI care—offering testing, treatment, and prevention all in one visit, with free HIV testing and sliding-scale fees for the rest.
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A clinic built around HIV care and prevention
Positive Impact Health Centers treats HIV and manages hepatitis C on-site, pairs testing with counseling, and offers PrEP for anyone who needs it—uninsured or not. The clinic also screens for chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, and syphilis, treating bacterial infections the same visit. If you're starting or staying on HIV treatment, medication adherence counseling and harm reduction support are built into your care.
Prevention and vaccination in the same appointment
Beyond testing and treatment, the clinic distributes condoms, teaches STI and HIV prevention, and offers HPV and hepatitis A vaccines. If you're uninsured and interested in PrEP, the clinic covers the cost; if you have insurance or Medicaid, those are billed instead.
Free HIV testing; sliding scale for everything else
HIV testing is free. All other services—STI tests, vaccines, treatment, and PrEP—run on a sliding scale; Medicaid, Medicare, and insurance are accepted. You'll need an appointment to come in.
Best for people managing HIV or building prevention
This clinic shines if you're living with HIV and need ongoing care, starting PrEP, or want STI screening bundled with counseling and prevention education. Spanish interpretation is available.
Tests & treatsSliding-scalePrEP
3350 Breckinridge Boulevard, Suite 200 Duluth, GA 30096
About 8 miles west of Shake Rag in Alpharetta: Fulton County Board of Health welcomes walk-ins for STI testing and treatment without requiring an advance appointment. It's ideal for anyone needing quick access to HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, hepatitis B and C screening, plus vaccines and same-visit bacterial treatment.
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Walk in anytime—no appointment needed
You can show up without calling ahead, making this clinic practical for a quick visit during lunch or after work. A single visit covers testing, treatment for bacterial infections like chlamydia and gonorrhea, and vaccines like HPV and hepatitis A, so you're not juggling multiple appointments.
Screens for HIV, hepatitis, and bacterial STIs
The clinic tests for HIV (rapid and conventional), hepatitis B and C, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. Bacterial STIs are treated on the spot; HIV and hepatitis B or C are managed with referral to specialist care. You'll also find TB testing and education on STI and HIV prevention.
Sliding scale based on what you can pay
There is a standard fee for visits, but the clinic uses a sliding scale so you pay based on income. Medicaid, Medicare, and insurance are all accepted, making it accessible whether you're uninsured or covered.
Spanish interpretation available
If you speak Spanish, interpretation is offered so language won't slow you down.
About 9 miles southeast of Shake Rag in Lawrenceville: Northside Hospital offers STD testing and PrEP through a hospital-based clinic where you'll need an appointment. It's best for anyone with insurance or Medicaid, or those able to pay a standard visit fee.
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Insurance, Medicaid, or a standard fee
Northside Hospital accepts Medicaid and most insurance plans; if you're uninsured, expect a standard hospital visit fee. This isn't a free or sliding-scale clinic, so cost will be higher than a public health department, but your coverage may reduce what you owe at the visit.
Tests for bacterial and viral STIs
The clinic screens for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis B and C, and HIV. Bacterial infections like chlamydia and gonorrhea can be treated on the same visit; HIV and hepatitis results require follow-up, and the clinic can connect you to ongoing care.
PrEP and condoms on site
If you're at risk for HIV, you can start PrEP (a daily pill that prevents infection) at Northside, and condoms are available to take home. This makes it easy to address prevention and testing in one appointment.
Appointment required
You'll need to call ahead and schedule; walk-ins are not accepted. Plan a few days in advance, especially if you need time to arrange coverage or payment.
PrEP
665 Duluth Highway, Suite 401 Lawrenceville, GA 30046
About 9 miles southeast of Shake Rag in Lawrenceville: Planned Parenthood Southeast offers STI testing, same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, and PrEP—all on a sliding scale, with appointments required. It's built for anyone seeking affordable sexual health care without insurance barriers.
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Testing and treatment in one visit
Planned Parenthood Southeast screens for HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. If you test positive for chlamydia, gonorrhea, or syphilis, treatment is available the same day. The clinic also offers HIV test counseling to help you understand your results and next steps.
Prevention built into your care
Beyond testing, this clinic prescribes PrEP for HIV prevention if you're at ongoing risk, and administers HPV and hepatitis B vaccines. You'll also receive condoms and education on preventing STIs and HIV—practical tools alongside medical care.
Sliding scale means you pay what you can
There's no single fee; instead, costs slide based on your income, and Medicaid and insurance are accepted. Spanish interpretation is available, so language won't block access to care.
Plan ahead with an appointment
This clinic requires an appointment, so call or book online before you go. That structure keeps wait times short and ensures a provider is ready for your visit.
About 9 miles southwest of Shake Rag in Norcross: Georgia Harm Reduction Coalition is a harm-reduction clinic that offers free HIV and hepatitis C testing alongside treatment for bacterial STIs, PrEP, and vaccines—all without an appointment. It's built for anyone navigating substance use who needs testing, prevention, or care without barriers.
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Walk in for testing and treatment, no appointment needed
Georgia Harm Reduction Coalition operates on a drop-in basis, so you can get tested for HIV, hepatitis C, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis whenever it fits your schedule. If you test positive for a bacterial STI, treatment happens the same visit. The clinic also offers doxy-PEP, an antibiotic that prevents STI transmission after potential exposure, and full HIV and hepatitis C care once diagnosed.
Prevention tools built into the visit
Beyond testing, the clinic dispenses condoms, offers needle exchange and cleaning services, and can start you on PrEP (HIV prevention for those at ongoing risk) or hepatitis A and HPV vaccines on the spot. If you're uninsured, PrEP is available through the clinic's support. Substance abuse treatment is also available, connecting testing and prevention to the care you actually need.
Free testing; sliding scale for everything else
HIV and hepatitis C tests are free. All other services—including STI treatment, vaccines, and PrEP—run on a sliding scale; Medicaid, Medicare, and insurance are accepted. If you're paying out of pocket, you'll pay based on what you can afford.
Best for people navigating substance use who need no-barrier care
This clinic is designed around harm reduction, meaning it meets you where you are without judgment. If you use drugs or alcohol and need testing, prevention, or treatment without the friction of appointments or high upfront costs, this is the place.
Tests & treatsSliding-scalePrEPDoxyPEP
6055 Atlantic Boulevard, Suite E2 Norcross, GA 30071
Needle Cleaning, Needle Exchange or Needle Distribution
HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education
HIV Test Counseling
Hepatitis Prevention/Education
Harm Reduction
Condom Distribution
Fees & payment
Medicaid Accepted
Sliding Scale
PrEP for uninsured
Medicare Accepted
Fee
Insurance Accepted
Free HIV Test
Free Hepatitis C Test
Most reviewed
9.6 miles
Gwinnett Newton And Rockdale County Health Departments
★★★★☆4.4(238 reviews)?
Review sources
EasySTD reviews238
Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 238 reviews
About 10 miles south of Shake Rag in Norcross: Gwinnett Newton and Rockdale County Health Departments offers testing and treatment on a sliding-scale fee structure, with Medicaid and Medicare accepted; best for anyone seeking affordable STI screening, HIV care, or prevention services without insurance barriers.
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Sliding scale means you pay what fits your budget
Testing and treatment here run on a sliding-scale fee, and Medicaid and Medicare are accepted; if you're uninsured, PrEP is available at no cost. You'll pay based on income, not a fixed rate, making it realistic for people managing tight finances.
Tests for HIV, hepatitis, and bacterial STIs with same-visit treatment
The clinic screens for HIV (rapid and conventional tests), hepatitis A, B, and C, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, and TB. Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis can be treated the same visit; HIV and hepatitis B and C are managed through follow-up care. HPV and hepatitis A vaccines are on-site, and PrEP is available for prevention.
Appointments required; interpretation available in Spanish and Vietnamese
You'll need to schedule ahead rather than walk in. If English isn't your first language, interpretation services are available in Spanish and Vietnamese, removing a common barrier to getting tested.
Right for uninsured or low-income people seeking preventive care
This is the place if you're paying out of pocket and want transparent, income-based pricing—or if you're on Medicaid and need a public clinic that handles testing, treatment, and prevention all together. The emphasis on partner notification and prevention education makes it solid for anyone managing an active infection or building a prevention plan.
Shake Rag, GA (Fulton County) STD testing locations
12 testing centers serving Shake Rag and Fulton County — screening for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Rapid HIV, Conventional HIV, TB, Hepatitis C Rapid, Mobile Testing Services.
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
Editor's pick
Results in 1–2 days
★★★★★4.8(194 reviews)?
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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 194 reviews
3925 Johns Creek CT, Suwanee, GA, 30024
2.0 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.
Southeast Medical Group
Best for free testing
★★★★★4.6(41 reviews)?
Review sources
EasySTD reviews41
Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 41 reviews
About 3 miles northwest of Shake Rag in Suwanee: Southeast Medical Group screens for HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, hepatitis B and C, herpes, and TB—treating bacterial infections on the spot and managing viral ones with ongoing care. It's built for anyone seeking thorough STI testing plus prevention tools like PrEP and vaccines.
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Broad screening with same-visit treatment
Southeast Medical Group tests for the full range: HIV (rapid and conventional), chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis B and C, and TB. Bacterial STIs like chlamydia and gonorrhea are treated the same visit. Hepatitis B and C treatment is managed on-site, as is HIV care once diagnosed.
Prevention from vaccines to PrEP
If you're negative and want to stay that way, the clinic offers PrEP (HIV prevention medication), mpox and HPV vaccines at no charge, hepatitis A and B vaccines, and free condoms. Counseling on prevention and medication adherence is part of the visit.
Sliding-scale fees, insurance welcome
HIV testing is free. Other tests and services run on a sliding scale; Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance are all accepted, so your actual cost depends on coverage and income.
Appointment required, Spanish available
You'll need to book ahead. Interpretation services are available for non-English speakers, and Spanish-language support is on staff.
PrEP
4235 Johns Creek Parkway, Suite A Suwanee, GA 30024
2.5 miles away
Family Planning · Medication Adherence Education and Counseling · Mpox Vaccine · STI Treatment · Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV) · Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) · HIV/AIDS Medical Treatment · Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) · Hepatitis C Treatment · Hepatitis B 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
About 3 miles west of Shake Rag in Duluth: Gwinnett Clinic requires an appointment but offers a full visit in one trip—testing, treatment, and prevention all available the same day. It's built for anyone who needs STI screening, HIV testing, or vaccines and has insurance or Medicaid.
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Book ahead for a complete visit
Gwinnett Clinic operates by appointment, so call or schedule online before you go. A single visit covers testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, hepatitis B and C, herpes, and TB, plus on-site treatment for bacterial infections and vaccines if you need them.
Same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs
If you test positive for chlamydia, gonorrhea, or syphilis, you can be treated the same day. The clinic also offers HIV counseling with testing, hepatitis prevention education, and STI prevention education to help you stay healthy after you leave.
PrEP and vaccines available
If you want to prevent HIV, ask about PrEP—a daily pill for people at ongoing risk. The clinic stocks HPV vaccine, hepatitis A vaccine, and adult hepatitis B vaccine, so you can protect yourself against those infections during your visit.
Insurance and Medicaid cover the cost
Gwinnett Clinic accepts Medicaid and most insurance plans. If you're uninsured, expect a standard visit fee. Bring your insurance card or Medicaid number to keep costs clear.
PrEP
10600 Medlock Bridge Road, Duluth, GA 30097
3.3 miles away
About 7 miles south of Shake Rag in Duluth: Positive Impact Health Centers is a community clinic serving people with HIV, those at risk, and anyone needing STI care—offering testing, treatment, and prevention all in one visit, with free HIV testing and sliding-scale fees for the rest.
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A clinic built around HIV care and prevention
Positive Impact Health Centers treats HIV and manages hepatitis C on-site, pairs testing with counseling, and offers PrEP for anyone who needs it—uninsured or not. The clinic also screens for chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, and syphilis, treating bacterial infections the same visit. If you're starting or staying on HIV treatment, medication adherence counseling and harm reduction support are built into your care.
Prevention and vaccination in the same appointment
Beyond testing and treatment, the clinic distributes condoms, teaches STI and HIV prevention, and offers HPV and hepatitis A vaccines. If you're uninsured and interested in PrEP, the clinic covers the cost; if you have insurance or Medicaid, those are billed instead.
Free HIV testing; sliding scale for everything else
HIV testing is free. All other services—STI tests, vaccines, treatment, and PrEP—run on a sliding scale; Medicaid, Medicare, and insurance are accepted. You'll need an appointment to come in.
Best for people managing HIV or building prevention
This clinic shines if you're living with HIV and need ongoing care, starting PrEP, or want STI screening bundled with counseling and prevention education. Spanish interpretation is available.
PrEP
3350 Breckinridge Boulevard, Suite 200 Duluth, GA 30096
7.1 miles away
About 8 miles west of Shake Rag in Alpharetta: Fulton County Board of Health welcomes walk-ins for STI testing and treatment without requiring an advance appointment. It's ideal for anyone needing quick access to HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, hepatitis B and C screening, plus vaccines and same-visit bacterial treatment.
Read full overviewShow less
Walk in anytime—no appointment needed
You can show up without calling ahead, making this clinic practical for a quick visit during lunch or after work. A single visit covers testing, treatment for bacterial infections like chlamydia and gonorrhea, and vaccines like HPV and hepatitis A, so you're not juggling multiple appointments.
Screens for HIV, hepatitis, and bacterial STIs
The clinic tests for HIV (rapid and conventional), hepatitis B and C, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. Bacterial STIs are treated on the spot; HIV and hepatitis B or C are managed with referral to specialist care. You'll also find TB testing and education on STI and HIV prevention.
Sliding scale based on what you can pay
There is a standard fee for visits, but the clinic uses a sliding scale so you pay based on income. Medicaid, Medicare, and insurance are all accepted, making it accessible whether you're uninsured or covered.
Spanish interpretation available
If you speak Spanish, interpretation is offered so language won't slow you down.
4700 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30022
7.8 miles away
About 9 miles southeast of Shake Rag in Lawrenceville: Northside Hospital offers STD testing and PrEP through a hospital-based clinic where you'll need an appointment. It's best for anyone with insurance or Medicaid, or those able to pay a standard visit fee.
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Insurance, Medicaid, or a standard fee
Northside Hospital accepts Medicaid and most insurance plans; if you're uninsured, expect a standard hospital visit fee. This isn't a free or sliding-scale clinic, so cost will be higher than a public health department, but your coverage may reduce what you owe at the visit.
Tests for bacterial and viral STIs
The clinic screens for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis B and C, and HIV. Bacterial infections like chlamydia and gonorrhea can be treated on the same visit; HIV and hepatitis results require follow-up, and the clinic can connect you to ongoing care.
PrEP and condoms on site
If you're at risk for HIV, you can start PrEP (a daily pill that prevents infection) at Northside, and condoms are available to take home. This makes it easy to address prevention and testing in one appointment.
Appointment required
You'll need to call ahead and schedule; walk-ins are not accepted. Plan a few days in advance, especially if you need time to arrange coverage or payment.
PrEP
665 Duluth Highway, Suite 401 Lawrenceville, GA 30046
9.3 miles away
About 9 miles southeast of Shake Rag in Lawrenceville: Planned Parenthood Southeast offers STI testing, same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, and PrEP—all on a sliding scale, with appointments required. It's built for anyone seeking affordable sexual health care without insurance barriers.
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Testing and treatment in one visit
Planned Parenthood Southeast screens for HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. If you test positive for chlamydia, gonorrhea, or syphilis, treatment is available the same day. The clinic also offers HIV test counseling to help you understand your results and next steps.
Prevention built into your care
Beyond testing, this clinic prescribes PrEP for HIV prevention if you're at ongoing risk, and administers HPV and hepatitis B vaccines. You'll also receive condoms and education on preventing STIs and HIV—practical tools alongside medical care.
Sliding scale means you pay what you can
There's no single fee; instead, costs slide based on your income, and Medicaid and insurance are accepted. Spanish interpretation is available, so language won't block access to care.
Plan ahead with an appointment
This clinic requires an appointment, so call or book online before you go. That structure keeps wait times short and ensures a provider is ready for your visit.
Title XPrEP
355 Phillip Boulevard, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
9.3 miles away
Family Planning · Medication Adherence Education and Counseling · STI Treatment · Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV) · Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) · Adult Hepatitis B Vaccine
Prevention services
STI Prevention/Education · HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education · HIV Test Counseling · Hepatitis Prevention/Education · Condom Distribution
About 9 miles southwest of Shake Rag in Norcross: Georgia Harm Reduction Coalition is a harm-reduction clinic that offers free HIV and hepatitis C testing alongside treatment for bacterial STIs, PrEP, and vaccines—all without an appointment. It's built for anyone navigating substance use who needs testing, prevention, or care without barriers.
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Walk in for testing and treatment, no appointment needed
Georgia Harm Reduction Coalition operates on a drop-in basis, so you can get tested for HIV, hepatitis C, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis whenever it fits your schedule. If you test positive for a bacterial STI, treatment happens the same visit. The clinic also offers doxy-PEP, an antibiotic that prevents STI transmission after potential exposure, and full HIV and hepatitis C care once diagnosed.
Prevention tools built into the visit
Beyond testing, the clinic dispenses condoms, offers needle exchange and cleaning services, and can start you on PrEP (HIV prevention for those at ongoing risk) or hepatitis A and HPV vaccines on the spot. If you're uninsured, PrEP is available through the clinic's support. Substance abuse treatment is also available, connecting testing and prevention to the care you actually need.
Free testing; sliding scale for everything else
HIV and hepatitis C tests are free. All other services—including STI treatment, vaccines, and PrEP—run on a sliding scale; Medicaid, Medicare, and insurance are accepted. If you're paying out of pocket, you'll pay based on what you can afford.
Best for people navigating substance use who need no-barrier care
This clinic is designed around harm reduction, meaning it meets you where you are without judgment. If you use drugs or alcohol and need testing, prevention, or treatment without the friction of appointments or high upfront costs, this is the place.
PrEPDoxyPEP
6055 Atlantic Boulevard, Suite E2 Norcross, GA 30071
9.4 miles away
Doxy PEP · Substance Abuse 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
STI Prevention/Education · Needle Cleaning, Needle Exchange or Needle Distribution · HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education · HIV Test Counseling · Hepatitis Prevention/Education · Harm Reduction · Condom Distribution
Fees & payment
Medicaid Accepted · Sliding Scale · PrEP for uninsured · Medicare Accepted · Fee · Insurance Accepted · Free HIV Test · Free Hepatitis C Test
Gwinnett Newton And Rockdale County Health Departments
Most reviewed
★★★★☆4.4(238 reviews)?
Review sources
EasySTD reviews238
Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 238 reviews
About 10 miles south of Shake Rag in Norcross: Gwinnett Newton and Rockdale County Health Departments offers testing and treatment on a sliding-scale fee structure, with Medicaid and Medicare accepted; best for anyone seeking affordable STI screening, HIV care, or prevention services without insurance barriers.
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Sliding scale means you pay what fits your budget
Testing and treatment here run on a sliding-scale fee, and Medicaid and Medicare are accepted; if you're uninsured, PrEP is available at no cost. You'll pay based on income, not a fixed rate, making it realistic for people managing tight finances.
Tests for HIV, hepatitis, and bacterial STIs with same-visit treatment
The clinic screens for HIV (rapid and conventional tests), hepatitis A, B, and C, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, and TB. Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis can be treated the same visit; HIV and hepatitis B and C are managed through follow-up care. HPV and hepatitis A vaccines are on-site, and PrEP is available for prevention.
Appointments required; interpretation available in Spanish and Vietnamese
You'll need to schedule ahead rather than walk in. If English isn't your first language, interpretation services are available in Spanish and Vietnamese, removing a common barrier to getting tested.
Right for uninsured or low-income people seeking preventive care
This is the place if you're paying out of pocket and want transparent, income-based pricing—or if you're on Medicaid and need a public clinic that handles testing, treatment, and prevention all together. The emphasis on partner notification and prevention education makes it solid for anyone managing an active infection or building a prevention plan.
PrEP
5030 Georgia Belle CT, Norcross, GA 30093
9.6 miles away
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Fulton 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.
Pediatric Associates Of Johns Creek
Suwanee, GA
4310 Johns Creek Parkway, Suite 150, Suwanee, GA, 30024
Showing the 6 closest CLIA-certified labs in Fulton 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 Shake Rag. 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 Shake Rag, GA
The nearest testing center is about 2 miles away — if you'd rather skip the
trip, an at-home kit ships to Shake Rag, 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 Shake Rag who can order STD testing
Beyond dedicated clinics, 3,904 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease
and other clinicians practice within 30 miles of Shake Rag — any of them can order a confidential STD panel as
part of a regular visit, and 1,270 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 Shake Rag, GA
Many households speak limited English, making bilingual care valuable. Shake Rag (Fulton, Georgia) is a larger city. The nearest town over is Warsaw, and the jobless rate sits near 4.1%. Clinics are around but often booked, so at-home kits and telehealth speed things up.
ZIP 30024 snapshot
Inside Shake Rag's ZIP code
These ZIP-level Census figures show the demographics that shape testing demand in Shake Rag.
Residents
85,106
Median age
39.9
Median income
$139,918
Getting there
How residents reach testing in Shake Rag
Walkability6.52 / 20 · Below average
At 6.52/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Shake Rag 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.
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Nearby cities & towns
STD testing near Shake Rag in Fulton County
Just outside Shake Rag? These nearby Fulton County communities have their own testing guides — clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
Here's how reported STI rates in Fulton County — the county that includes Shake Rag — compare with Georgia and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data.
An estimated ~23% of Fulton 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 6% of the state's 159 counties (ranked #11)
Reported STD rates per 100,000 — Fulton County vs Georgia vs U.S.
Fulton CountyGeorgiaU.S.
Infection
Fulton County
Georgia
United States
Chlamydia
998.410,774 cases▲ 54%
646.4
492.2
Gonorrhea
577.16,227 cases▲ 110%
274.8
179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
39.4425 cases▲ 97%
20
15.8
Syphilis (early)
59.2639 cases▲ 222%
18.4
16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
82.7892 cases▲ 131%
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 Fulton County over time (per 100,000)
Chlamydia ▼ 2% vs 2022
Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Syphilis (P&S)
Between 2020 and 2023 in Fulton County, chlamydia has risen from 790.4 to 998.4 per 100,000 (26%), gonorrhea has risen from 371.4 to 577.1 per 100,000 (55%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 48.1 to 39.4 per 100,000 (18%).
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 Shake Rag
Adults uninsured
8.5%
No routine checkup
21.6%
No transportation
5.5%
Binge drinking
13.4%
Frequent mental distress
12.8%
Depression
15.1%
Below poverty line
5.3%
Primary-care ratio
891 : 1
Fulton County
Primary-care shortage score 24 / 26
Medically Underserved Area · IMU 56.7
Social Vulnerability Index · 66th 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 Fulton County.
Local HIV snapshot
HIV in Fulton County (2023)
Federal priority area: Fulton County is one of 48 U.S. counties prioritized under the Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative — targeted federal funding to expand local HIV testing, PrEP, and prevention.
People living with HIV
1714 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
445
On PrEP (coverage)
29.9%
Fulton County HIV care continuum (2023)
Fulton County recorded 48.1 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 25.5 statewide and 13.7 nationally.
Among Fulton County residents living with HIV, 86% know their status · 76.4% are in care · 64.5% 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 Fulton County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
Compiled and checked by EasySTD's editorial team against CDC and public-health sources. This is educational information, not a substitute for advice from a licensed clinician. Our editorial guidelines →
Two quick references for getting tested in Fulton 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 Shake Rag 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 Shake Rag-area provider.
These are the federal Medicare reference prices for processing each lab test. Public clinics and the
community health centers serving Shake Rag 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 Shake Rag, 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 Shake Rag 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 Shake Rag, GA
Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.
Is walk-in STD testing available near Shake Rag?
Yes — several local labs offer same-day walk-in testing; best to call first.
How much does STD testing cost near Shake Rag?
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 Shake Rag 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?
Fulton County reported ~998 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above the Georgia average.
How is herpes tested?
Herpes isn't in standard panels unless you have symptoms — a sore can be swabbed, or a blood test discussed with a provider.
What's the test for trich?
A urine test or swab finds trichomoniasis, one of the most treatable STIs.
How soon after sex should I get tested?
Chlamydia and gonorrhea show up about 1–2 weeks after exposure, syphilis 3–6 weeks, and HIV 2–6 weeks depending on the test.
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.
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.
