STD testing in Memphis
The Shelby County Health Department's Sexual Health Clinic on Jefferson Avenue tests for and treats STDs by appointment and tests for HIV for free, and AHF's Wellness Center on Elvis Presley Boulevard and OUTMemphis say their testing is free.
Hours and services change. Call ahead or check the clinic's own page before you go.
Free and low-cost STD testing in Memphis
Sexual Health Clinic (Shelby County Health Department)
Free or low cost814 Jefferson Avenue, Room 102, Memphis, TN 38105
Services
- Confidential testing and treatment for chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis
- Free HIV testing
- Hepatitis C and HIV testing, with referrals to care
- PrEP
- STI and HIV counseling, and free condoms
- Cost
- Health department clinic. For patients without TennCare, BlueCross, Wellpoint or UnitedHealthcare commercial insurance, one fee covers the office visit, testing and treatment; the amount is on the Sexual Health Program page. Cash, debit and credit cards accepted (not American Express). HIV testing is always free.
- Walk-in or appointment
- For STI testing, call 901-222-9385 to make an appointment. The clinic's page says appointments are available one day in advance and phone lines are open Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Hours
- The Sexual Health Program page lists service hours Monday to Friday, 8 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. The clinic's own page lists 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., so call to confirm.
- Good to know
- Sees people ages 13 and up. Results typically take up to five working days. The county's HIV testing page lists free HIV testing at 814 Jefferson Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and on the second and fourth Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; its Saturday hours notice lists only immunizations and WIC, so call before a Saturday visit.
Source: shelbytnhealth.com (opens in a new tab) and shelbytnhealth.com (opens in a new tab)
Shelby Crossing Public Health Clinic (Shelby County Health Department)
Free or low cost1826 Sycamore View, Memphis, TN 38134
Services
- Free HIV testing
- STD services
- Cost
- Health department clinic. HIV testing is always free, the Shelby County Health Department says.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Free HIV testing Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., the county's HIV testing page says. For STI testing, the health department asks you to call its Sexual Health Clinic at 901-222-9385 to schedule.
- Hours
- Clinic: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Good to know
- STD services are on the clinic's list of services; call to ask which tests are offered here. Spanish interpreter available.
Source: shelbytnhealth.com (opens in a new tab) and shelbytnhealth.com (opens in a new tab)
Cawthon Public Health Clinic (Shelby County Health Department)
Free or low cost1000 Haynes St., Memphis, TN 38114
Services
- STD services
- Family planning
- Cost
- Health department clinic. Call to ask about fees.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Call the clinic at 901-222-9980. For STI testing, the health department asks you to call its Sexual Health Clinic at 901-222-9385 to schedule.
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Good to know
- STD services are on the clinic's list of services; the page doesn't say which tests are offered, so call before you go.
Source: shelbytnhealth.com (opens in a new tab) and shelbytnhealth.com (opens in a new tab)
AHF Wellness Center - Memphis
Free or low cost4299 Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, TN 38116
Services
- Free STD testing
- Free HIV testing
- STD treatment
- PrEP and PEP
- Cost
- AHF says testing at its Wellness Centers is completely free, regardless of insurance status.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Stop by during opening hours, AHF says. Its testing site says walk-ins are always welcome.
- Hours
- Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Good to know
- Run by AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), a nonprofit. AHF's Memphis Healthcare Center is in Suite 3 of the same building and shares the phone number.
Source: aidshealth.org (opens in a new tab) and freestdcheck.org (opens in a new tab)
Friends For All
Free or low cost1548 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38104
Services
- Free HIV and hepatitis C testing
- Full STI panel: syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia
- PrEP and PEP: call or text 901-896-0739
- Free HIV and syphilis self-tests from sexual health machines around Memphis, for ages 18 and up
- Cost
- Friends For All says HIV and hepatitis C testing are always free. You can add a full STI panel for a fee listed on its testing page.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Walk-in STI testing at the Poplar Ave. clinic.
- Hours
- Walk-in testing Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Good to know
- Friends For All also tests at community events, including evenings and weekends; its calendar lists the dates.
Source: friendsforall.org (opens in a new tab) and friendsforall.org (opens in a new tab)
OUTMemphis Community Center
Free or low cost892 S. Cooper Street, Memphis, TN 38104
Services
- Free HIV, hepatitis C and syphilis testing, with results in about 20 minutes
- Education on PrEP, PEP, DoxyPEP, condoms and birth control
- Cost
- Free and confidential, OUTMemphis says.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Walk in during testing hours, or schedule ahead on the OUTMemphis testing page.
- Hours
- The testing page lists walk-in testing Tuesday to Saturday, 1 to 7 p.m. The site's footer lists walk-in hours of noon to 8 p.m., so call to confirm.
- Good to know
- The testing page lists HIV, hepatitis C and syphilis tests; call to ask about other STDs. OUTMemphis says it is the oldest and largest LGBTQ+ center in the Mid-South.
Source: outmemphis.org (opens in a new tab) and outmemphis.org (opens in a new tab)
OUTMemphis Youth Empowerment Center
Free or low cost2055 Southern Avenue, Memphis, TN 38114
Services
- Free HIV, hepatitis C and syphilis testing, with results in about 20 minutes
- Education on PrEP, PEP, DoxyPEP, condoms and birth control
- Cost
- Free and confidential, OUTMemphis says.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Walk in during testing hours, or schedule ahead on the OUTMemphis testing page.
- Hours
- The testing page lists walk-in testing Tuesday to Saturday, 1 to 7 p.m. The site's footer lists walk-in hours of noon to 8 p.m., so call to confirm.
- Good to know
- For ages 18 to 24 only. The testing page lists HIV, hepatitis C and syphilis tests; call to ask about other STDs. OUTMemphis says it is the oldest and largest LGBTQ+ center in the Mid-South.
Source: outmemphis.org (opens in a new tab) and outmemphis.org (opens in a new tab)
Christ Community Health Services: Women's Health Center
Free or low cost2861 Broad Ave., Memphis, TN 38112
Services
- Testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections
- Gynecological exams, birth control and pregnancy testing
- Cost
- Christ Community says it cares for everyone, regardless of income or insurance status. Without insurance, you pay through its Sliding Fee Discount program, based on income and family size; bring proof of income and a photo ID.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Request an appointment through Christ Community's patient portal or call (901) 842-3168.
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; third Saturday of the month, 8 a.m. to noon.
- Good to know
- For teens and adult women. Christ Community lists STI testing and treatment under its women's health care, offered at the Women's Health Center and its neighborhood primary care centers.
Source: christcommunityhealth.org (opens in a new tab) and christcommunityhealth.org (opens in a new tab)
Christ Community Health Services: Frayser Health Center
Free or low costFrayser: 969 Frayser Blvd., Memphis, TN 38127
Services
- Testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, as part of women's health care
- HIV care and prevention
- Cost
- Christ Community says it cares for everyone, regardless of income or insurance status. Without insurance, you pay through its Sliding Fee Discount program, based on income and family size; bring proof of income and a photo ID.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Request an appointment through Christ Community's patient portal or call (901) 842-3162.
- Hours
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; first Saturday of the month, 8 a.m. to noon.
- Good to know
- For teens and adult women. Christ Community lists STI testing and treatment under its women's health care, offered at the Women's Health Center and its neighborhood primary care centers.
Source: christcommunityhealth.org (opens in a new tab) and christcommunityhealth.org (opens in a new tab)
Planned Parenthood in Memphis
What a visit costs depends on the health center, your income and your coverage. What Planned Parenthood charges for STD testing
Planned Parenthood: Memphis Health Center, Midtown
Midtown: 2430 Poplar Avenue, Suite 100, Memphis, TN 38112
Services
- STD testing and treatment
- HIV services
- Cost
- Insurance not required. Accepts three TennCare plans: Bluecare, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of TN and Wellpoint. For uninsured patients, the center lists prompt pay discounts and other resources, and Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi says it gives deep discounts with no proof of income required. Payment is due at the visit unless you've made other arrangements.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Walk in Monday to Friday from 8 to 9:30 a.m. or 12:30 to 2 p.m.; an HIV test on its own is available any time the center is open. Or book online or by phone.
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Good to know
- Bring your insurance card and a photo ID to every visit.
Source: plannedparenthood.org (opens in a new tab) and plannedparenthood.org (opens in a new tab)
Planned Parenthood: Memphis Health Center near Summer and I-240
835 Virginia Run Cove, Memphis, TN 38122
Services
- STD testing and treatment
- HIV services
- Cost
- Insurance not required. Accepts three TennCare plans: Bluecare, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of TN and Wellpoint. For uninsured patients, the center lists prompt pay discounts and other resources, and Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi says it gives deep discounts with no proof of income required. Payment is due at the visit unless you've made other arrangements.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Walk in Monday to Friday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. or 12:30 to 2 p.m.; an HIV test on its own is available any time the center is open. Or book online or by phone.
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Good to know
- Bring your insurance card and a photo ID to every visit.
Source: plannedparenthood.org (opens in a new tab) and plannedparenthood.org (opens in a new tab)
Other clinics that test for STDs
CHOICES: Center for Reproductive Health
1203 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104
Services
- STI prevention, testing and treatment
- HIV testing
- Three-site testing
- PEP and PrEP
- Cost
- Accepts TennCare, BlueCross BlueShield TennCare, Wellpoint Tennessee and other plans. Out-of-pocket prices are listed on its Fees & Funding page. CHOICES says most of its patients qualify for financial help from its Patient Discount Fund; call to ask. The Memphis clinic doesn't take cash.
- Walk-in or appointment
- Walk in for STI and HIV testing, PEP or PrEP Monday to Friday, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Or call (901) 274-3550 for an appointment.
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Good to know
- CHOICES says that in Tennessee, minors ages 13 to 17 can get STI testing without a parent's permission. Bring a photo ID with your date of birth; if you're under 18, a school ID, insurance card, Social Security card or recent report card works.
Source: yourchoices.org (opens in a new tab) and yourchoices.org (opens in a new tab)
Order a private STD test in Memphis
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 Tennessee, lowest price first.
Showing providers that sell in Tennessee. 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 Tennessee
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
Tennessee rules and programs
Checked Nov 1, 2026
Testing for minors
Tennessee law (Tenn. Code Ann. §68-10-104) lets state and local health officers, physicians, and nurse practitioners, nurse-midwives and physician assistants who work with a supervising physician examine, diagnose and treat a minor infected with an STD without the parents' knowledge or consent.
Sources: Tennessee Code (free public access) (opens in a new tab)
Expedited partner therapy
CDC lists expedited partner therapy as permissible in Tennessee since August 16, 2006, for chlamydia only, under medical board rules (Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0880-2-.14(9)). A physician who treats you for chlamydia can give you unnamed prescriptions, or the antibiotic itself, for your partners.
Medicaid at Planned Parenthood
Tennessee 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 of Tennessee and North Mississippi's Nashville Health Center lists three TennCare plans among the insurance it accepts: Bluecare, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of TN and Wellpoint.
Sources: KFF (opens in a new tab), Planned Parenthood (opens in a new tab), Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi (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 Memphis
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 Memphis?
AHF says testing at its Wellness Center on Elvis Presley Boulevard is completely free, regardless of insurance status; it's open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. OUTMemphis offers free HIV, hepatitis C and syphilis testing at its Community Center on South Cooper Street, and at its Youth Empowerment Center for ages 18 to 24. Friends For All on Poplar Avenue says HIV and hepatitis C testing are always free, and you can add a full STI panel for a fee listed on its page. The Shelby County Health Department says HIV testing is always free. Its Sexual Health Clinic charges one fee for the visit, STI testing and treatment if you don't have TennCare or certain other insurance, and Christ Community Health Services offers a sliding fee discount.
Do I need an appointment at the Shelby County Health Department's Sexual Health Clinic?
For STI testing, plan on one. The health department asks you to call 901-222-9385 to schedule, and the clinic's page says appointments are available one day in advance; the phone lines are open Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Its pages list different clinic hours: the Sexual Health Program page lists 8 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. on weekdays, and the clinic's page lists 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., so ask when you call. For testing without an appointment, Friends For All takes walk-ins for STI testing on weekdays, CHOICES has walk-in times every weekday morning and afternoon, and Planned Parenthood's two Memphis centers take walk-ins in the morning and early afternoon.
Can teens get tested without a parent in Memphis?
For STD care, yes. Tennessee law (Tenn. Code Ann. §68-10-104) lets health officers and licensed physicians, nurse practitioners, nurse-midwives and physician assistants examine, diagnose and treat a minor infected with an STD without the parents' knowledge or consent. The Shelby County Health Department's Sexual Health Program sees people ages 13 and up, and CHOICES says that in Tennessee, minors ages 13 to 17 can get STI testing without a parent's permission. HIV testing can be different: Nashville CARES says Tennessee law requires you to be 18 to get an HIV test from a clinic, physician or lab without a parent's or legal guardian's consent, so call the clinic first.
How does the Shelby County Health Department charge for STD testing?
If you don't have TennCare, BlueCross, Wellpoint or UnitedHealthcare commercial insurance, the Sexual Health Clinic charges one fee that covers the office visit, testing and treatment; the amount is listed on its Sexual Health Program page. It takes cash, debit and credit cards, but not American Express. HIV testing is always free. The health department says results typically take up to five working days.
Can I order an STD test online in Memphis?
Yes. The price table on this page shows the providers that sell in Tennessee, 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 Program (opens in a new tab), Shelby County Health Department
- Sexual Health Clinic (opens in a new tab), Shelby County Health Department
- Free HIV Testing (opens in a new tab), Shelby County Health Department
- AHF Wellness Center - Memphis (opens in a new tab), AIDS Healthcare Foundation
- Free STD Testing Near You (opens in a new tab), AIDS Healthcare Foundation
- FREE HIV/STI Testing (opens in a new tab), OUTMemphis
- Free HIV/STI Testing in Memphis, Tennessee (opens in a new tab), Friends For All
- Wellness Care (opens in a new tab), CHOICES: Center for Reproductive Health
- FAQs (opens in a new tab), CHOICES: Center for Reproductive Health
- New Patients (opens in a new tab), Christ Community Health Services
- Memphis Health Center - Midtown (opens in a new tab), Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi
- Memphis Health Center near Summer and I240 (opens in a new tab), Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi
- Prevention & Testing (opens in a new tab), Nashville CARES
- Tenn. Code Ann. §68-10-104 (opens in a new tab), Tennessee Code (free public access)
- Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy (opens in a new tab), CDC
- Legal Status of EPT in Tennessee (opens in a new tab), CDC
- The Sunsetting of the Federal Planned Parenthood Medicaid Ban Shifts Decisions to States (opens in a new tab), KFF
- Medicaid at Planned Parenthood Health Centers (opens in a new tab), Planned Parenthood
- Nashville Health Center (opens in a new tab), Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi
- Get Tested: HIV, STI, and Viral Hepatitis Testing Near You (opens in a new tab), CDC