How to get STD testing free or at low cost in Zachary
Testing at a community health center, a health department STD clinic, or a site on CDC's locator is confidential, and none of them requires insurance.
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3 community health centers in Zachary
Federally qualified health centers, required to see you regardless of ability to pay, with fees on a sliding scale by income.
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Your county health department's STD clinic
Most counties run one, typically free or low cost, confidential, and often walk-in.
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CDC's testing locator
Finds HIV, STD and hepatitis testing sites by ZIP code and flags free or low-cost options.
When you call, ask
- "Do you offer STD testing at this location?"
- "What would it cost me without insurance, on your sliding scale?"
Community health centers in Zachary
3 federally qualified community health centers in Zachary charge on a sliding scale by income and see patients regardless of insurance. Call ahead to confirm the site offers STD testing and to book.
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Caresouth Behavioral Health At Zachary, La
Zachary, LA 70791
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 225-650-2000 -
Caresouth Dermatology
Zachary, LA 70791-7365
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 225-650-2000 -
Southeast Community Health Systems-Zachary
Zachary, LA 70791-4038
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 225-306-2000
Every site above tests free or at low cost based on income, and that is the right first stop. An at-home kit is self-pay and is not billed to Medicaid, so the clinic route usually costs less. If you would rather test at home:
Everlywell
Test for five common STIs at home.
$169, FSA/HSA eligible
Order the at-home STD test