STD testing in Charlotte
Mecklenburg County Public Health says STI testing and treatment at its clinics on Beatties Ford Road and Billingsley Road are free and confidential, and RAIN says its HIV and STI testing in Uptown and at The Drop is free, with no insurance or payment needed.
Hours and services change. Call ahead or check the clinic's own page before you go.
Free and low-cost STD testing in Charlotte
Northwest Public Health Department (Mecklenburg County Public Health)
Free or low cost2845 Beatties Ford Rd, Charlotte, NC 28216
Services
- Testing for chlamydia, genital herpes, gonorrhea, HIV, HPV, syphilis and trichomoniasis
- STI treatment, including antibiotics and Doxy-PEP
- Cost
- Health department clinic. Mecklenburg County Public Health says all its STI services are free and confidential.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Walk-ins are welcome, but the county prefers appointments: call 704-336-6500.
- Hours
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Good to know
- Results are ready five business days after your test. Walk into any county clinic to get them; no appointment is needed, and printed results require ID. You can also view them in the patient portal. For testing questions, call 704-432-TEST (8378).
Source: health.mecknc.gov (opens in a new tab) and health.mecknc.gov (opens in a new tab)
Southeast Public Health Department (Mecklenburg County Public Health)
Free or low cost249 Billingsley Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211
Services
- Testing for chlamydia, genital herpes, gonorrhea, HIV, HPV, syphilis and trichomoniasis
- STI treatment, including antibiotics and Doxy-PEP
- Cost
- Health department clinic. Mecklenburg County Public Health says all its STI services are free and confidential.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Walk-ins are welcome, but the county prefers appointments: call 704-336-6500.
- Hours
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Good to know
- Results are ready five business days after your test. Walk into any county clinic to get them; no appointment is needed, and printed results require ID. You can also view them in the patient portal. For testing questions, call 704-432-TEST (8378).
Source: health.mecknc.gov (opens in a new tab) and health.mecknc.gov (opens in a new tab)
Ella B. Scarborough Community Resource Center (Mecklenburg County Public Health)
Free or low cost430 Stitt Road, Charlotte, NC 28213
Services
- Testing for chlamydia, genital herpes, gonorrhea, HIV, HPV, syphilis and trichomoniasis
- STI treatment, including antibiotics and Doxy-PEP
- Cost
- Health department clinic. Mecklenburg County Public Health says all its STI services are free and confidential.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Call 704-336-6500 to make an appointment. The county says its clinics offer free HIV and STI testing without an appointment.
- Good to know
- The county lists HIV and STI testing and treatment among this center's services, but its page on getting results names only its two health department locations, so call 704-336-6500 to confirm before you go. The center's main line is 980-314-8400.
Source: health.mecknc.gov (opens in a new tab) and health.mecknc.gov (opens in a new tab)
RAIN (Regional AIDS Interfaith Network): Uptown Office
Free or low costUptown: 601 E. 5th Street, Suite 470, Charlotte, NC 28202
Services
- Free HIV and STI testing
- Help getting PrEP or PEP from a prescribing doctor
- Cost
- Free. RAIN says no insurance or payment is needed.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Walk in, or book online or by call or text at 704-641-2278. RAIN asks you to allow up to 24 hours for a reply.
- Hours
- Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to noon.
- Good to know
- Results take two weeks; call 704-641-2278 for them. RAIN says all its services are offered in Spanish.
Source: carolinarain.org (opens in a new tab) and carolinarain.org (opens in a new tab)
RAIN: The Drop
Free or low cost5114 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC 28205
Services
- Free HIV and STI testing
- Help getting PrEP or PEP from a prescribing doctor
- Cost
- Free. RAIN says no insurance or payment is needed.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Walk in, or book online or by call or text at 704-641-2278. RAIN asks you to allow up to 24 hours for a reply.
- Hours
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Good to know
- RAIN describes The Drop as a safe space for young men of color who have sex with men. RAIN's testing page lists it as one of its two testing sites. Results take two weeks; call 704-641-2278 for them. RAIN says all its services are offered in Spanish.
Source: carolinarain.org (opens in a new tab) and carolinarain.org (opens in a new tab)
Carolinas CARE Partnership
Free or low cost1263 Arrow Pine Dr Suite D100, Charlotte, NC 28273
Services
- Free HIV testing, with results in under 20 minutes
- Hepatitis C and syphilis testing
- Testing where you are through CCP On-Demand
- Cost
- Carolinas CARE Partnership says its HIV testing is free.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Walk in during walk-in hours, or call (704) 531-2467 or book online for an appointment.
- Hours
- Walk-in testing Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Good to know
- HIV, hepatitis C and syphilis testing only. The group says it offers other testing methods for people worried about needles, and links anyone who tests positive for HIV to care.
Source: carolinascare.org (opens in a new tab) and carolinascare.org (opens in a new tab)
C.W. Williams Community Health Center: Main Clinic
Free or low cost3333 Wilkinson Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28208
Services
- STI prevention education, testing, diagnosis and care
- PrEP
- Cost
- Accepts Medicaid, Medicare and some private plans. C.W. Williams offers a sliding fee scale based on income and family size, and its mission statement says it serves all, regardless of their ability to pay. Payment is expected at the visit.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Call 866-299-4968 (866-CWW-4-YOU) to schedule. C.W. Williams asks walk-in patients to call before they come.
- Hours
- C.W. Williams lists one schedule: Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Saturday until 1 p.m. Its contact page gives both 8 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. as the Saturday opening time.
- Good to know
- STI testing is on C.W. Williams' list of services, not tied to one site, so call to confirm before you go.
Source: cwwilliams.org (opens in a new tab) and cwwilliams.org (opens in a new tab)
C.W. Williams Community Health Center: Old Pineville Road
Free or low cost5800 Old Pineville Road, Charlotte, NC 28217
Services
- STI prevention education, testing, diagnosis and care
- PrEP
- Cost
- Accepts Medicaid, Medicare and some private plans. C.W. Williams offers a sliding fee scale based on income and family size, and its mission statement says it serves all, regardless of their ability to pay. Payment is expected at the visit.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Call 866-299-4968 (866-CWW-4-YOU) to schedule. C.W. Williams asks walk-in patients to call before they come.
- Hours
- C.W. Williams lists one schedule: Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Saturday until 1 p.m. Its contact page gives both 8 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. as the Saturday opening time.
- Good to know
- STI testing is on C.W. Williams' list of services, not tied to one site, so call to confirm before you go.
Source: cwwilliams.org (opens in a new tab) and cwwilliams.org (opens in a new tab)
Charlotte Community Health Clinic: West Clinic
Free or low cost5301 Wilkinson Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28208
Services
- STI testing and treatment
- PrEP, PEP and Doxy-PEP
- Hepatitis C testing and treatment
- Cost
- Accepts Medicaid, Medicare and most major private plans. CCHC offers sliding scale discounts to uninsured patients based on household size and income; its payment page lists the copay range. It says PrEP is free for people without insurance through a partnership with the county health department.
- Walk-in or appointment
- New patients fill out a New Patient Application first; staff then call to schedule the first visit. Current patients can call (704) 316-6561 or book online. The last appointment of the day is at 4:40 p.m.
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed for lunch from noon to 1 p.m.
- Good to know
- Inside the Goodwill Opportunity Campus. STI testing is on CCHC's list of medical services, not tied to one clinic, so call to confirm before you go.
Source: charlottecommunityhealth.org (opens in a new tab) and charlottecommunityhealth.org (opens in a new tab)
Charlotte Community Health Clinic: University Clinic
Free or low cost8401 Medical Plaza Dr., Suite 300, Charlotte, NC 28262
Services
- STI testing and treatment
- PrEP, PEP and Doxy-PEP
- Hepatitis C testing and treatment
- Cost
- Accepts Medicaid, Medicare and most major private plans. CCHC offers sliding scale discounts to uninsured patients based on household size and income; its payment page lists the copay range. It says PrEP is free for people without insurance through a partnership with the county health department.
- Walk-in or appointment
- New patients fill out a New Patient Application first; staff then call to schedule the first visit. Current patients can call (704) 316-6561 or book online. The last appointment of the day is at 4:40 p.m.
- Hours
- Monday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed for lunch from noon to 1 p.m.
- Good to know
- STI testing is on CCHC's list of medical services, not tied to one clinic, so call to confirm before you go.
Source: charlottecommunityhealth.org (opens in a new tab) and charlottecommunityhealth.org (opens in a new tab)
Planned Parenthood in Charlotte
What a visit costs depends on the health center, your income and your coverage. What Planned Parenthood charges for STD testing
Planned Parenthood: Charlotte Health Center
700 South Torrence Street, Charlotte, NC 28204
Services
- STD testing and treatment
- HIV services
- Cost
- Insurance not required; accepts Medicaid and several private plans. To use insurance, call at least three business days before your visit so the center can check your coverage. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic lists estimated self-pay prices for STI visits on its cost page. Payment is due on the day of your visit unless you've made other arrangements.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Walk-in STI screening on Mondays and Wednesdays only, as capacity allows; the center recommends booking ahead. Any day it's open, you can walk in to make an appointment or ask for a same-day visit.
- Hours
- Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Good to know
- Spanish spoken. Interpreters and support for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available with advance notice.
Source: plannedparenthood.org (opens in a new tab) and plannedparenthood.org (opens in a new tab)
Urgent care and retail clinics in Charlotte
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
MinuteClinic at CVS, 4100 Carmel Road
4100 Carmel Road, Ste F-2, Charlotte, NC 28226
Services
- STI testing: chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, herpes, hepatitis B and trichomoniasis
- Partner treatment
- Cost
- Most insurance accepted; MinuteClinic also offers self-pay prices.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Walk-ins welcome; no appointment necessary. You can also book online.
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The page also lists a lunch closure from 1 to 1:30 p.m.
- Good to know
- STI testing is for patients 18 and older. MinuteClinic says chlamydia and gonorrhea results are often ready in 1 to 2 days; HIV and syphilis can take longer.
Source: cvs.com (opens in a new tab) and cvs.com (opens in a new tab)
Order a private STD test in Charlotte
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 North Carolina, lowest price first.
Showing providers that sell in North Carolina. 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 North Carolina
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
North Carolina rules and programs
Checked Nov 1, 2026
Free public STI testing
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) says free and confidential testing, treatment and prevention services for sexually transmitted infections are offered through local health departments and partner programs statewide. It says you can get tested and treated at your local health department or at many community clinics across the state.
Testing for people under 18
North Carolina law (N.C. Gen. Stat. §90-21.5) lets any minor (in North Carolina, a person under 18) consent on their own to a licensed physician's services for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of venereal disease, the law's term for sexually transmitted diseases, and other reportable diseases. Under §90-21.4, the physician may not tell a parent or guardian about that care without the minor's permission, unless the physician believes it is essential to the minor's life or health. If a parent or guardian contacts the physician about the care, the physician may give information.
Sources: North Carolina General Assembly (opens in a new tab), North Carolina General Assembly (opens in a new tab), North Carolina General Assembly (opens in a new tab)
Expedited partner therapy
CDC lists expedited partner therapy as permissible in North Carolina since November 1, 2009. CDC bases this on the North Carolina Medical Board's position that prescribing for someone the clinician hasn't examined may be suitable when that person is the partner of a patient being treated for gonorrhea or chlamydia, and on state rules that adopt CDC's treatment guidelines. CDC also cites a Board of Pharmacy rule that a pharmacist may not fill a prescription written without a prior prescriber-patient relationship or a physical exam.
Medicaid at Planned Parenthood
North Carolina is not among the seven states that KFF listed in June 2026 as barring Planned Parenthood from Medicaid. 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 South Atlantic, which runs the Charlotte health center, lists Medicaid among the insurance plans it accepts and notes that this applies only in North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia.
Sources: KFF (opens in a new tab), Planned Parenthood (opens in a new tab), Planned Parenthood South Atlantic (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 Charlotte
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 Charlotte?
Mecklenburg County Public Health says all its STI services are free and confidential, including testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, genital herpes, HPV and trichomoniasis, and treatment. Its clinics are the Northwest Public Health Department on Beatties Ford Road and the Southeast Public Health Department on Billingsley Road, and it also lists the service at the Ella B. Scarborough Community Resource Center. RAIN offers free HIV and STI testing, walk-in or by appointment, at its Uptown office and at The Drop on Monroe Road. Carolinas CARE Partnership says its HIV testing is free, with results in under 20 minutes, and it also tests for hepatitis C and syphilis. C.W. Williams Community Health Center and Charlotte Community Health Clinic offer sliding scale fees.
Do I need an appointment at Mecklenburg County Public Health's STD clinics?
No, but the county prefers one. Its Northwest and Southeast Public Health Departments say walk-ins are welcome and appointments are preferred; call 704-336-6500 to book. Both are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Results are ready five business days after your test, and you can walk into a county clinic to get them without an appointment; printed results require ID. RAIN also takes walk-ins, and Carolinas CARE Partnership takes walk-ins on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Can teens get tested without a parent in Charlotte?
For STD care, yes. North Carolina law (N.C. Gen. Stat. §90-21.5) says any minor may give effective consent to a physician licensed in North Carolina for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of venereal disease and other reportable diseases. Under §90-21.4, the physician may not tell a parent or guardian about that care without the minor's permission, unless the physician believes it is essential to the minor's life or health. MinuteClinic's STI testing is only for patients 18 and older.
Can I use Medicaid at Planned Parenthood in Charlotte?
Yes. Planned Parenthood's Charlotte Health Center on South Torrence Street lists Medicaid among the insurance it accepts, and Planned Parenthood South Atlantic says it takes Medicaid only in North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia. To use insurance, call the center at least three business days before your visit so it can check your coverage. North Carolina is not among the seven states that KFF listed in June 2026 as barring Planned Parenthood from Medicaid. C.W. Williams Community Health Center and Charlotte Community Health Clinic also accept Medicaid, and the county's STI clinics are free.
Can I order an STD test online in Charlotte?
Yes. The price table on this page shows the providers that sell in North Carolina, 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
- HIV/STI Testing and Treatment at MCPH Clinics (opens in a new tab), Mecklenburg County Public Health
- Northwest Public Health Department (opens in a new tab), Mecklenburg County Public Health
- Southeast Public Health Department (opens in a new tab), Mecklenburg County Public Health
- Ella B. Scarborough Community Resource Center (opens in a new tab), Mecklenburg County Public Health
- HIV / STI Community Services - Test (opens in a new tab), Mecklenburg County Public Health
- HIV / STI Testing (opens in a new tab), RAIN (Regional AIDS Interfaith Network)
- Health & Prevention (opens in a new tab), Carolinas CARE Partnership
- Payments / Insurance (opens in a new tab), C.W. Williams Community Health Center
- How to Pay for Your Visit (opens in a new tab), Charlotte Community Health Clinic
- Charlotte Health Center (opens in a new tab), Planned Parenthood South Atlantic
- Insurance and Payment Information (opens in a new tab), Planned Parenthood South Atlantic
- STI Screening (opens in a new tab), MinuteClinic (CVS Health)
- N.C. Gen. Stat. §90-21.5: Minor's consent sufficient for certain medical health services (opens in a new tab), North Carolina General Assembly
- N.C. Gen. Stat. §90-21.4: Responsibility, liability and immunity of physicians (opens in a new tab), North Carolina General Assembly
- The Sunsetting of the Federal Planned Parenthood Medicaid Ban Shifts Decisions to States (opens in a new tab), KFF
- Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) (opens in a new tab), North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health
- N.C. Gen. Stat. §48A-2: Age of minors (opens in a new tab), North Carolina General Assembly
- Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy (opens in a new tab), CDC
- Legal Status of EPT in North Carolina (opens in a new tab), CDC
- Medicaid at Planned Parenthood Health Centers (opens in a new tab), Planned Parenthood
- Get Tested: HIV, STI, and Viral Hepatitis Testing Near You (opens in a new tab), CDC