STD testing in Louisville
The Specialty Clinic of the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, on East Broadway, offers walk-in STI testing on weekdays and calls its services low cost, and Volunteers of America Mid-States offers free HIV testing on West Broadway.
Hours and services change. Call ahead or check the clinic's own page before you go.
Free and low-cost STD testing in Louisville
Specialty Clinic (Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness)
Free or low cost914 E. Broadway, Suite 102, Louisville, KY 40204
Services
- Walk-in testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, HIV, syphilis and hepatitis C
- Exams and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, by appointment
- Herpes testing when symptoms are present
- Genital wart treatment
- Free condoms
- Cost
- Health department clinic. Its page calls its services low cost and says most insurance is accepted. Your insurance is billed; if it doesn't cover the visit, or you have no insurance, the page lists the most you'll be charged for Fast Track/Express testing (testing only), an office visit with exam, testing and treatment, and other services. A co-payment made at the visit is subtracted from these fees.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Walk in for testing; no appointment needed. Exams and treatment are by appointment, and the clinic says next-day appointments are usually available. For questions, call 502-574-6699.
- Hours
- Walk-in testing: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Good to know
- The clinic's page is in English and Spanish. It is on the #23 Broadway, #21 Chestnut St. and #43 Portland-Poplar Level TARC bus routes, with free parking. Herpes testing is done only if you have symptoms; the page says no herpes blood test is available. If you must bring a child, the clinic asks you to bring an adult to care for the child during your exam.
Source: louisvilleky.gov (opens in a new tab) and louisvilleky.gov (opens in a new tab)
Harm Reduction Outreach Services (Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness)
Free or low cost400 E. Gray St., Louisville, KY 40202
Services
- HIV and viral hepatitis screening, with linkage to care
- Naloxone and overdose prevention education
- Linkage to substance use treatment and referrals to other services
- Cost
- Free, the department says.
- Walk-in or appointment
- The page lists service hours at 400 E. Gray St. and doesn't mention appointments. For questions, call 502-574-8800.
- Hours
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Wednesday, 1 to 6 p.m.
- Good to know
- A harm reduction service for people who use drugs, run with the Kentucky Harm Reduction Coalition. Its page lists HIV and viral hepatitis screening; it doesn't list other STD tests. Its outreach team also visits other places in Louisville on set days, listed on the same page.
Source: louisvilleky.gov (opens in a new tab) and louisvilleky.gov (opens in a new tab)
Volunteers of America Mid-States: Free HIV Testing
Free or low cost2820 W. Broadway, Suite 600, Louisville, KY 40211
Services
- Free HIV testing with a rapid finger-prick test
- HIV education and counseling
- A second, confirming test and linkage to HIV care after a positive result
- Testing for couples
- Cost
- Free and confidential, Volunteers of America says.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Appointments preferred but not required. Schedule online from VOA's HIV testing page or call (502) 635-4506. VOA also tests at venues across Kentuckiana and can test you at home.
- Hours
- Main office testing: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. VOA posts calendar changes and closings on its VOA Health Facebook page.
- Good to know
- Its page lists HIV testing only; it doesn't list other STD tests.
Source: voamid.org (opens in a new tab) and voamid.org (opens in a new tab)
Family Health Centers: East Broadway
Free or low cost834 E Broadway, Louisville, KY 40204
Services
- STI testing, including HIV testing, at immediate care
- PEP after a possible HIV exposure
- On-site pharmacy
- Cost
- Family Health Centers offers a sliding fee discount on services and prescriptions based on household size and income; to get it, show proof of income within 30 days of your first visit. It accepts all forms of Kentucky Medicaid and most Medicare and private plans, and it can help you apply for free or low-cost insurance.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Walk in to immediate care, first come, first served, or call 502-774-8631 for a same-day appointment. Established patients can also book online.
- Hours
- Walk-in immediate care: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Medical: Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All sites open at 10 a.m. on the second Friday of the month.
- Good to know
- Immediate care here is for adults only. Family Health Centers lists STI testing among its adult immediate care services. Its Women's Health service, offered here, also lists sexually transmitted infection testing and care.
Source: fhclouisville.org (opens in a new tab) and fhclouisville.org (opens in a new tab)
Family Health Centers: Portland
Free or low cost2215 Portland Ave., Louisville, KY 40212
Services
- STI testing, including HIV testing, at immediate care
- PEP after a possible HIV exposure
- On-site pharmacy
- Cost
- Family Health Centers offers a sliding fee discount on services and prescriptions based on household size and income; to get it, show proof of income within 30 days of your first visit. It accepts all forms of Kentucky Medicaid and most Medicare and private plans, and it can help you apply for free or low-cost insurance.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Walk in to immediate care, first come, first served, or call 502-774-8631 for a same-day appointment. Established patients can also book online.
- Hours
- Walk-in immediate care: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Medical: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon. All sites open at 10 a.m. on the second Friday of the month.
- Good to know
- Immediate care here sees children 12 and older and adults. Family Health Centers lists STI testing among its adult immediate care services. Its Women's Health service, offered here, also lists sexually transmitted infection testing and care.
Source: fhclouisville.org (opens in a new tab) and fhclouisville.org (opens in a new tab)
Family Health Centers: Iroquois Pharmacy and Immediate Care
Free or low cost4112 Taylor Blvd., Louisville, KY 40215
Services
- STI testing, including HIV testing, at immediate care
- PEP after a possible HIV exposure
- On-site pharmacy
- Cost
- Family Health Centers offers a sliding fee discount on services and prescriptions based on household size and income; to get it, show proof of income within 30 days of your first visit. It accepts all forms of Kentucky Medicaid and most Medicare and private plans, and it can help you apply for free or low-cost insurance.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Walk in to immediate care, first come, first served, or call 502-774-8631 for a same-day appointment. Established patients can also book online.
- Hours
- Immediate care: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All sites open at 10 a.m. on the second Friday of the month.
- Good to know
- Immediate care here sees children 18 months and older and adults. Family Health Centers lists STI testing among its adult immediate care services. The Iroquois primary care clinic is next door, at 4100 Taylor Blvd.
Source: fhclouisville.org (opens in a new tab) and fhclouisville.org (opens in a new tab)
Park DuValle Community Health Center at Wilson
Free or low cost3015 Wilson Ave, Louisville, KY 40211
Services
- Confidential HIV testing
- STI testing and treatment
- HIV medical care, counseling and support groups
- Cost
- Park DuValle says no one will be denied access to services due to inability to pay, and it has a discounted sliding fee schedule based on family size and income. Self-pay patients must bring proof of income within 30 days of their first self-pay visit to qualify; otherwise they are billed in full, it says.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Its pages don't say whether STI testing needs an appointment; call the main office at 502-774-4401.
- Hours
- The locations page lists Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon, with a note that adult health is open until 8 p.m. on some days; call to confirm.
- Good to know
- This is Park DuValle's main center. Its sexual health page doesn't say which of its centers offer STI testing; its other Louisville centers include Russell (1425 W Broadway) and Newburg (3828 Bardstown Rd).
Source: pdchc.org (opens in a new tab) and pdchc.org (opens in a new tab)
Planned Parenthood in Louisville
What a visit costs depends on the health center, your income and your coverage. What Planned Parenthood charges for STD testing
Planned Parenthood: Louisville Health Center
842 South 7th Street, Louisville, KY 40203
Services
- Testing and treatment for chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, syphilis, trichomoniasis and genital warts
- Rapid HIV testing, with results in 10 to 40 minutes
- HIV services
- HPV vaccine and condoms
- Cost
- Insurance not required. Accepts Medicaid, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, United Healthcare and other plans. Call the center for STD testing prices. If you're uninsured, you may qualify for financial assistance: call (800) 769-0045. Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawaiʻi, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky says income-based discounts are available on many services for those who qualify, and payment plans if you pay half at the visit. Payment is due at the visit unless you've made other arrangements.
- Walk-in or appointment
- STD testing is by appointment: book online or call 800-769-0045. You can also walk in any time the center is open to make an appointment or ask for a same-day visit; if you can wait, the center says it will try to fit you in.
- Hours
- Monday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Wednesday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Good to know
- Bring a photo ID, a pay stub, proof of residence and your birth certificate if you have them. Telehealth visits are also available. Closed on the holidays listed on its page.
Source: plannedparenthood.org (opens in a new tab) and plannedparenthood.org (opens in a new tab)
Urgent care and retail clinics in Louisville
Walk-in clinics that say they test for STDs. Expect a visit fee on top of lab fees if you pay yourself. Urgent care STD testing: cost and results time
Norton Prompt Care: Arena Plaza
1 Arena Plaza, Louisville, KY 40202
Services
- Rapid lab tests, including STI/STD and HIV
- STI screening and treatment
- Cost
- Accepts Medicare, Medicaid and most commercial plans; the page lists Kentucky Medicaid and several Kentucky Medicaid plans. Self-pay options, payment plans and financial assistance are available. Payment is due at the visit.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Same-day appointments. Norton says an appointment isn't required but highly recommends one: call (502) 446-5555 or book online.
- Good to know
- Norton's list of Prompt Care services marks STI screening and rapid HIV testing "ages 18 and older"; call if you're younger. Bring a valid ID, your insurance card if you have one and a form of payment; without them, Norton says, the visit is rescheduled.
Source: nortonhealthcare.com (opens in a new tab) and nortonhealthcare.com (opens in a new tab)
Norton Prompt Care at Walgreens: Dixie
5100 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY 40216
Services
- Rapid lab tests, including STI/STD and HIV
- STI screening and treatment
- Cost
- Accepts Medicare, Medicaid and most commercial plans; the page lists Kentucky Medicaid and several Kentucky Medicaid plans. Self-pay options, payment plans and financial assistance are available. Payment is due at the visit.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Same-day appointments. Norton says an appointment isn't required but highly recommends one: call (502) 446-5555 or book online.
- Good to know
- Norton's list of Prompt Care services marks STI screening and rapid HIV testing "ages 18 and older"; call if you're younger. Bring a valid ID, your insurance card if you have one and a form of payment; without them, Norton says, the visit is rescheduled.
Source: nortonhealthcare.com (opens in a new tab) and nortonhealthcare.com (opens in a new tab)
Other clinics that test for STDs
Campus Health Services, Cardinal Station (University of Louisville)
215 Central Avenue, Suite 110, Louisville, KY 40208
Services
- Testing for all STIs, including HIV
- HPV vaccine (Gardasil), by prescription
- Free condoms in the waiting rooms
- Cost
- Campus Health asks you to call for pricing on specific tests.
- Walk-in or appointment
- By appointment: call 502-852-6479. Testing is available during regular clinic hours.
- Hours
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Good to know
- For University of Louisville students. Campus Health also tests at its Health Sciences Center office, 401 East Chestnut Street, Suite 110 (502-852-6446), with the same hours.
Source: campushealth.louisville.edu (opens in a new tab) and campushealth.louisville.edu (opens in a new tab)
Order a private STD test in Louisville
You order and pay online, then give a sample at a lab near you or use a home kit. The table shows offers sold in Kentucky, lowest price first.
Showing providers that sell in Kentucky. Prices are the same in every state unless a note says otherwise, and some providers confirm availability at checkout.
| Provider | What's included | Price | Route | Results time | Same-day? | HSA/FSA | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best valueSTDcheck.com | Included in Essential Protection (10 Test Panel)10 tests as the provider counts them
HIV test is 4th-generation antigen/antibody; also includes hepatitis A. A $6 physician fee is added per order at checkout; orders at New York labs add a 35% New York compliance fee. | $139 | Lab visit | 1 to 2 days | Yes | Yes | Order (opens in a new tab) |
| Everlywell | Included in STD Screening Panel - Expanded
Sample collected at a Quest location; all fees included; results in about 1–2 days. | $189 | Lab visit | 1 to 2 days | Yes | Yes | Order (opens in a new tab) |
| Rapid STD Testing | Included in RapidSTD Test Panel10 tests as the provider counts them
Also called the 10-Test STD Panel: ten tests for nine infections. Hepatitis A, trichomoniasis and Mycoplasma genitalium are separate tests. | $249 | Lab visit | 1 to 2 days | Yes | Yes | Order (opens in a new tab) |
| Priority STD Testing | Included in 10-Panel STD Test10 tests as the provider counts them
HIV test is 4th-generation. Trichomoniasis ($89) and Mycoplasma genitalium ($99) can be added at checkout. | $249 | Lab visit | 1 to 3 days | Yes | Yes | Order (opens in a new tab) |
| Wisp | Included in 9-Panel STI Test9 tests as the provider counts them
Includes HSV-1 and HSV-2. HIV is an included oral rapid antibody self-test; a positive needs confirmation elsewhere. Telehealth consult included if positive; medication is paid at the pharmacy. Free shipping both ways. | $249 | Home kit | 3 to 5 days | No | Yes | Order (opens in a new tab) |
| Quest DiagnosticsNot available in AZ, HI, PR | Included in STD Screening Test Panel – Expanded
Results in 2–3 business days; positive HIV and syphilis results are confirmed at no extra cost. A $6 physician service fee is added per order. | $282 | Lab visit | 2 to 3 days | Yes | Yes | Order (opens in a new tab) |
| myLAB Box | Included in Total Box (14-panel)14 tests as the provider counts them
Kit without the optional HPV add-on ($409 with HPV, women 30+). HIV is a rapid at-home self-test included in the box. Free physician consultation if positive. Ships free (orders of $150 or more). | $379 | Home kit | 2 to 8 days | No | Yes | Order (opens in a new tab) |
| Labcorp OnDemand | Included in Complete STI Test
Blood and urine; results 1–4 days after the lab receives the sample. Price includes the ordering provider's fee and sample collection. | $489 | Lab visit | 1 to 4 days | No | Yes | Order (opens in a new tab) |
- Best value
Included in Essential Protection (10 Test Panel)10 tests as the provider counts them
$139- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
+4 more
- HIV
- Herpes
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Route
- Lab visit
- Results time
- 1 to 2 days
- Same-day?
- Yes
- HSA/FSA
- Yes
HIV test is 4th-generation antigen/antibody; also includes hepatitis A. A $6 physician fee is added per order at checkout; orders at New York labs add a 35% New York compliance fee.
Order at STDcheck.com (opens in a new tab) Included in STD Screening Panel - Expanded
$189- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
+4 more
- HIV
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Trichomoniasis
- Route
- Lab visit
- Results time
- 1 to 2 days
- Same-day?
- Yes
- HSA/FSA
- Yes
Sample collected at a Quest location; all fees included; results in about 1–2 days.
Order at Everlywell (opens in a new tab)Included in RapidSTD Test Panel10 tests as the provider counts them
$249- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
+4 more
- HIV
- Herpes
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Route
- Lab visit
- Results time
- 1 to 2 days
- Same-day?
- Yes
- HSA/FSA
- Yes
Also called the 10-Test STD Panel: ten tests for nine infections. Hepatitis A, trichomoniasis and Mycoplasma genitalium are separate tests.
Order at Rapid STD Testing (opens in a new tab)Included in 10-Panel STD Test10 tests as the provider counts them
$249- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
+4 more
- HIV
- Herpes
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Route
- Lab visit
- Results time
- 1 to 3 days
- Same-day?
- Yes
- HSA/FSA
- Yes
HIV test is 4th-generation. Trichomoniasis ($89) and Mycoplasma genitalium ($99) can be added at checkout.
Order at Priority STD Testing (opens in a new tab)Included in 9-Panel STI Test9 tests as the provider counts them
$249- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
+5 more
- HIV
- Herpes
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Trichomoniasis
- Route
- Home kit
- Results time
- 3 to 5 days
- Same-day?
- No
- HSA/FSA
- Yes
Includes HSV-1 and HSV-2. HIV is an included oral rapid antibody self-test; a positive needs confirmation elsewhere. Telehealth consult included if positive; medication is paid at the pharmacy. Free shipping both ways.
Order at Wisp (opens in a new tab)Included in STD Screening Test Panel – Expanded
$282- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
+4 more
- HIV
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Trichomoniasis
- Route
- Lab visit
- Results time
- 2 to 3 days
- Same-day?
- Yes
- HSA/FSA
- Yes
Not available in AZ, HI, PR
Results in 2–3 business days; positive HIV and syphilis results are confirmed at no extra cost. A $6 physician service fee is added per order.
Order at Quest Diagnostics (opens in a new tab)Included in Total Box (14-panel)14 tests as the provider counts them
$379- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
+5 more
- HIV
- Herpes (HSV-2 only)
- Hepatitis C
- Trichomoniasis
- Mycoplasma genitalium
- Route
- Home kit
- Results time
- 2 to 8 days
- Same-day?
- No
- HSA/FSA
- Yes
Kit without the optional HPV add-on ($409 with HPV, women 30+). HIV is a rapid at-home self-test included in the box. Free physician consultation if positive. Ships free (orders of $150 or more).
Order at myLAB Box (opens in a new tab)Included in Complete STI Test
$489- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
+4 more
- HIV
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Trichomoniasis
- Route
- Lab visit
- Results time
- 1 to 4 days
- Same-day?
- No
- HSA/FSA
- Yes
Blood and urine; results 1–4 days after the lab receives the sample. Price includes the ordering provider's fee and sample collection.
Order at Labcorp OnDemand (opens in a new tab)
Same-day lab testing
These providers let you order online and give a sample at a lab the same day. Results still take time. How same-day STD testing works
Full panel
STDcheck.com
Essential Protection (10 Test Panel)
Order from STDcheck.com (opens in a new tab)$139Common 4
Everlywell
STD Screening Panel - Basic
Order from Everlywell (opens in a new tab)$119
Cheapest option per route in Kentucky
The lowest current price on each route among the providers we track. Results times are what each provider states.
| Test | Cheapest offer | Price | Results time | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common 4See all Common 4 prices | Lab visitEverlywellIncluded in STD Screening Panel - Basic4 tests as the provider counts themSample collected at a Quest location; all fees included; results in about 1–2 days. | $119 | 1 to 2 days | Order (opens in a new tab) |
| ChlamydiaSee all Chlamydia prices | Lab visitSTDcheck.comSingle testUrine test. A $6 physician fee is added per order at checkout; orders at New York labs add a 35% New York compliance fee. | $59 | 1 to 2 days | Order (opens in a new tab) |
| Home kitEverlywellIncluded in Chlamydia & Gonorrhea Test2 tests as the provider counts themUrine sample. Free shipping. | $69 | 5 to 7 days | Order (opens in a new tab) | |
| HIVSee all HIV prices | Lab visitSTDcheck.comSingle testHIV-1/2 4th-generation antigen/antibody blood test. A $6 physician fee is added per order at checkout; orders at New York labs add a 35% New York compliance fee. | $49 | 1 to 2 days | Order (opens in a new tab) |
| Home kitEverlywellSingle testOraQuick oral-swab rapid antibody test, read at home in about 20 minutes; a positive result needs a follow-up test. Free shipping. | $49 | Same day | Order (opens in a new tab) | |
| SyphilisSee all Syphilis prices | Lab visitSTDcheck.comSingle testRPR blood test. A $6 physician fee is added per order at checkout; orders at New York labs add a 35% New York compliance fee. | $49 | 1 to 2 days | Order (opens in a new tab) |
| Home kitLabcorp OnDemandSingle testFirst To Know rapid antibody self-test (finger prick), read at home in about 15 minutes; no lab or physician service. Shipping cost is shown at checkout. All sales final. | $39 | Same day | Order (opens in a new tab) |
Common 4
- $119
- Results time
- 1 to 2 days
Chlamydia
- $59
- Results time
- 1 to 2 days
- $69
- Results time
- 5 to 7 days
HIV
- $49
- Results time
- 1 to 2 days
- $49
- Results time
- Same day
Syphilis
- $49
- Results time
- 1 to 2 days
- $39
- Results time
- Same day
Find a draw site near you
Each provider's own lab finder shows its draw sites near you. We link to them; we don't copy their lists.
- Labcorp OnDemand lab finder (opens in a new tab)Draw sites: Labcorp
- Priority STD Testing lab finder (opens in a new tab)Draw sites: Quest Diagnostics
- Quest Diagnostics lab finder (opens in a new tab)Draw sites: Quest Diagnostics
- Rapid STD Testing lab finder (opens in a new tab)
- STDcheck.com lab finder (opens in a new tab)Draw sites: Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp
Kentucky rules and programs
Checked Nov 2, 2026
Low-cost public testing
The Kentucky Department for Public Health says local health departments test for chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis, and treat people diagnosed with, exposed to or suspected of having them. It says these services are confidential and that a fee may be charged, but no one will be denied testing or treatment for being unable to pay. Its HIV/AIDS Branch says every county health department offers rapid HIV screening with results in 15 to 20 minutes, and that county health departments and community organizations offer free HIV tests.
Sources: Kentucky Department for Public Health (opens in a new tab), Kentucky Department for Public Health (opens in a new tab)
Testing for people under 18
Kentucky law (KRS 214.185) lets a physician, with a minor's consent, examine the minor for venereal disease, the law's term for a sexually transmitted disease, and advise, prescribe for and treat the minor without the consent of, or notice to, a parent or guardian. The law sets no minimum age. The physician may tell a parent or guardian about treatment when, in the physician's judgment, that would benefit the minor's health. Parents aren't financially responsible for this care unless it is essential to preserve the minor's health. In Kentucky, adulthood begins at 18 (KRS 2.015).
Sources: Kentucky General Assembly (opens in a new tab), Kentucky General Assembly (opens in a new tab)
Expedited partner therapy
CDC lists expedited partner therapy as permissible in Kentucky since June 29, 2023, under KRS 214.430. A physician, advanced practice registered nurse or physician assistant who diagnoses you with a sexually transmitted infection, such as chlamydia, gonorrhea or trichomoniasis, can give you antibiotics for your sexual partners without examining them. The law says the clinician must follow CDC's treatment guidelines for EPT and give you the Department for Public Health's forms that explain it.
Sources: CDC (opens in a new tab), CDC (opens in a new tab), Kentucky General Assembly (opens in a new tab)
Medicaid at Planned Parenthood
Kentucky is not among the seven states that KFF listed in June 2026 as barring Planned Parenthood from Medicaid, nor among the states KFF lists whose exclusions courts blocked before the Supreme Court's Medina ruling. Planned Parenthood says the federal provision that blocked its Medicaid payments expired on July 4, 2026, and asks Medicaid patients to check with their health center. Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawaiʻi, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky, which runs the Louisville Health Center, says it accepts Medicaid in Kentucky and lists Kentucky Medicaid among the plans it takes there; the Louisville center's page also lists Medicaid.
Sources: KFF (opens in a new tab), Planned Parenthood (opens in a new tab), Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawaiʻi, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky (opens in a new tab), Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawaiʻi, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky (opens in a new tab), Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawaiʻi, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky (opens in a new tab)
Free option: public clinics
Free and low-cost testing is available at health department clinics and Title X family planning clinics. CDC's GetTested site finds confidential, free or low-cost testing near you by ZIP code.
What to expect
- Clinics usually test for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV, and often hepatitis B and C, following CDC screening advice for your age, anatomy and the kind of sex you have.
- A clinician can examine you, swab sores and often treat you in the same visit.
- Some tests sold in private panels are usually not offered without symptoms, such as herpes blood tests and HPV tests for men, because CDC doesn't recommend them as screening tests.
- Hours can be limited, and you may wait for an appointment or a walk-in slot.
- Free testing usually isn't anonymous either (some publicly funded sites offer anonymous HIV testing). Positive results for reportable infections are reported to the health department, confidentially.
Questions about STD testing in Louisville
Hours and services change. Call ahead or check the clinic's own page before you go.
Where can I get a free STD test in Louisville?
Volunteers of America Mid-States says its HIV testing is free and confidential at its office at 2820 W. Broadway, Suite 600; its page lists HIV testing only. The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness says many tests at the testing sites it lists are free. Its Specialty Clinic, 914 E. Broadway, calls its services low cost, bills your insurance and lists on its page the most you'll be charged if insurance doesn't cover the visit. The department's Harm Reduction Outreach Services, a service for people who use drugs, offers free HIV and hepatitis screening at 400 E. Gray St. Family Health Centers and Park DuValle Community Health Centers offer sliding fee discounts based on income and household size, and Park DuValle says no one will be denied services due to inability to pay.
Do I need an appointment at the Louisville Metro Specialty Clinic?
Not for testing. The Specialty Clinic says walk-in testing is available Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with no appointment needed. Exams and treatment, if you need them, are by appointment, and the clinic says next-day appointments are usually available. For questions, call 502-574-6699. Family Health Centers' immediate care also takes walk-ins at East Broadway, Portland and Iroquois, and Volunteers of America says appointments for its HIV testing are preferred but not required.
Can teens get tested without a parent in Louisville?
For STD care, yes. Kentucky law (KRS 214.185) lets a physician, with a minor's consent, examine the minor for venereal disease, the law's term for a sexually transmitted disease, and advise, prescribe for and treat the minor without the consent of, or notice to, a parent or guardian. The physician may tell a parent or guardian about treatment when, in the physician's judgment, that would benefit the minor's health. Parents aren't financially responsible for this care unless it is essential to preserve the minor's health. In Kentucky, adulthood begins at 18 (KRS 2.015). Family Health Centers' Portland immediate care sees children 12 and older as well as adults, while its East Broadway immediate care sees adults only. Norton Prompt Care lists its STI screening and rapid HIV testing for ages 18 and older.
Can I use Medicaid for STD testing in Louisville?
Yes, at many sites. Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawaiʻi, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky says it accepts Medicaid in Kentucky, and its Louisville Health Center lists Medicaid among the insurance it takes. Family Health Centers accepts all forms of Kentucky Medicaid. Norton Prompt Care lists Kentucky Medicaid and several Kentucky Medicaid plans. The Louisville Metro Specialty Clinic says most insurance is accepted and bills your insurance. Planned Parenthood says the federal provision that blocked its Medicaid payments expired on July 4, 2026, and asks Medicaid patients to check with their health center.
Can I order an STD test online in Louisville?
Yes. The price table on this page shows the providers that sell in Kentucky, each price with the date we checked it. You order and pay online, then give a sample at a lab near you, or use a home kit. Some providers let you order and give a sample the same day.
Sources
- Sexual Health and Wellness: Specialty Clinic (opens in a new tab), Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness
- STI Testing, HIV Prevention (opens in a new tab), Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness
- Harm Reduction Outreach Services (formerly syringe services) (opens in a new tab), Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness
- Free HIV Testing (opens in a new tab), Volunteers of America Mid-States
- Immediate Care (opens in a new tab), Family Health Centers
- Insurance and Payments (opens in a new tab), Family Health Centers
- Sliding Fee Scale (opens in a new tab), Family Health Centers
- Sexual Health & Wellness (opens in a new tab), Park DuValle Community Health Center
- Sliding Scale Fee (opens in a new tab), Park DuValle Community Health Center
- Louisville Health Center (opens in a new tab), Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawaiʻi, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky
- Paying for Your Care (opens in a new tab), Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawaiʻi, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky
- Medicaid at Planned Parenthood Health Centers (opens in a new tab), Planned Parenthood
- Urgent Care Services (opens in a new tab), Norton Healthcare
- KRS 214.185: Diagnosis and treatment of disease, addictions, or other conditions of minor (opens in a new tab), Kentucky General Assembly
- KRS 2.015: Age of majority (opens in a new tab), Kentucky General Assembly
- Sexually Transmitted Disease Prevention and Control Program (opens in a new tab), Kentucky Department for Public Health
- HIV/AIDS Prevention Program (opens in a new tab), Kentucky Department for Public Health
- Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy (opens in a new tab), CDC
- EPT Legal Status in Kentucky (opens in a new tab), CDC
- KRS 214.430: Expedited partner therapy for sexually transmitted infections (opens in a new tab), Kentucky General Assembly
- The Sunsetting of the Federal Planned Parenthood Medicaid Ban Shifts Decisions to States (opens in a new tab), KFF
- Health Insurance Plans (opens in a new tab), Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawaiʻi, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky
- Get Tested: HIV, STI, and Viral Hepatitis Testing Near You (opens in a new tab), CDC