Pregnancy tests are done on regular office days: Mondays and Thursdays, 8:00 AM - 12:00 AM and 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM. No appointment is necessary.There is a nominal charge for the cost of the pregnancy test, except when Medicaid or Temporary Medicaid can be billed.

A urine pregnancy test is used that can detect pregnancy hormones (HCG) after a missed menstrual cycle. A negative test result can be interpreted to mean that you are not pregnant or that it is too early in the pregnancy to detect.

The Perry County Health Department respects the confidential nature of this service and the importance of early prenatal care. It is therefore the policy of the health department to serve women of all ages without parental permission. All information is confidential and services are provided on a non-discriminatory basis.

Women with positive pregnancy test results, can be assessed to determine if they qualify for Temporary Medicaid. An application is done on-site at the Health Department. Temp cards cover early prenatal care but do NOT cover delivery. There is a financial guideline to qualify. Applications for Medicaid (not Temporary Medicaid) must be made at the Family Support Division.