The Linn County Health Department participates in the Missouri STI testing program in an effort to reduce illness, healthcare costs and possible complications associated with Sexually Transmitted Infections.

Chlamydia and gonorrhea are urine tests available for patients who are symptomatic, or have had contact with an idividual known to have a positive case. Treatment for positive cases is available.

Syphilis and HIV testing requires a blood sample, and is available for all individuals. Testing is completed at the State Public Health Laboratory. Follow-up services for syphilis/HIV are provided through the Department of Health and Senior Services. Education and counseling for decreasing risk factors and referral services are offered at the time of testing. STD services are provided according to the 2018 STD Testing Program Procedural Guidelines.

Hepatitis C antibody testing is provided free through the Missouri Hepatitis C Alliance. Hepatitis C viral load and genotyping are available at a reduced cost. A blood sample is required for testing.

All services are provided with confidentiality and respect. Please call to make an appointment for STD testing at 660-258-7251.

For more information on sexually transmitted infections refer to: 

http://www.cdc.gov/std/default.htm and http://health.mo.gov/data/stdsurveillance/index.php