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STD Testing in Floodwood, MN: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Floodwood: new HIV diagnoses in St. Louis County run about 79% lower than the US average. Whether you need testing after an exposure or during routine care, Floodwood, Minnesota, offers both clinic visits and at-home test kits, each with their own convenience.

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Available testing centers

STD testing near Floodwood, MN

4 testing options are listed for Floodwood, MN. The nearest, Scenic Rivers Health Services, is about 0.7 miles away. Compare 1 community and public clinic, private labs, and at-home kits below.

How to read these listings

Listings tagged Community health center are federally funded health centers and rural clinics that treat everyone regardless of insurance or ability to pay: required to bill on a sliding fee scale and provide confidential care, and in many states minors may consent to their own STI testing. A Title X tag flags centers funded for confidential family-planning services; confirm current participation when you call.

Source: CMS FQHC & Rural Health Clinic enrollment files (data.cms.gov), refreshed quarterly. Title X status reflects the latest OPA grantee list.

Community health center 0.7 miles

Scenic Rivers Health Services

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Scenic Rivers Health Services in Floodwood folds STI testing (gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV) into a community health framework where sliding-scale fees, Medicaid, and Medicare are all accepted and bacterial infections are treated the same visit. Appointments are required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
810 Poplar Street, Floodwood, MN 55736
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Sanford Health Laboratories

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Address
614 Michigan Avenue, Walker, MN 79.5 miles away
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Sanford Health Laboratories

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
219 Grant Utley Avenue Northwest, Cass Lake, MN 85.5 miles away
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Sanford Health Laboratories

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
81 First Street Northwest, Blackduck, MN 94.9 miles away
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Testing too soon can miss an infection. Enter the date of possible exposure to see the earliest a test can reliably detect each STI.

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What will it cost? Estimate your STD test

Typical out-of-pocket ranges by option, actual cost depends on which tests you need.

  • Public / community clinic

    Free HIV testing is common

    $0–$25

  • Private lab (self-pay)

    Never billed to insurance

    $24–$200

  • At-home kit

    Mailed to your door, private

    From $49

  • Doctor / urgent care

    Often $0 preventive with insurance

    $0–$50 copay

Every other option

More ways to get tested in Floodwood, MN

Beyond the dedicated testing centers above: at-home kits by mail, hospital labs certified for STI testing, local clinicians who can order a panel during a regular visit, pharmacies for self-test kits and prescriptions, and online PrEP & treatment.

At-home tests Certified labs Doctors Pharmacies Online PrEP & treatment

Test from home

At-home STD testing in Floodwood, MN

The nearest testing center is less than a mile away, if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Floodwood, you collect the sample privately, and mail it back to a CLIA-certified lab. Results come online in days, with a clinician available if anything is positive. Same labs as a clinic, no waiting room, and you can read how accurate at-home STD tests are before you order.

Want a free option first? The CDC-supported TakeMeHome program mails free at-home HIV self-test kits, and, in many areas, free STI kits, to your door, with no insurance or payment needed. The paid kits below add broader panels and faster turnaround.

  • In-home collection

    Quest Diagnostics

    Quest Diagnostics

    $79 & up

    Panel:
    8-infection panel incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis, hepatitis & herpes: single tests too
    Sample:
    Quest Mobile: a phlebotomist collects your sample at home
    Results:
    1–3 days, online: physician-reviewed
    • In-home sample collection
    • Nationwide Quest lab network
    • Physician-reviewed results
    • FSA/HSA eligible
    Order online Quest Diagnostics review

  • Best value: single tests

    Everlywell

    Everlywell

    $49 & up

    Panel:
    Chlamydia & gonorrhea, up to a 6-test panel adding HIV, syphilis, trichomoniasis & hep C
    Sample:
    Finger-prick + swab
    Results:
    Days, online
    • Telehealth visit if positive
    • CLIA-certified labs
    • HSA/FSA eligible
    • Subscription savings
    Order online Everlywell review

  • Best range: couples & full panels

    myLAB Box

    myLAB Box

    $79 & up

    Panel:
    Up to 14 infections, incl. HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis & herpes
    Sample:
    Self-collect: swab, urine, finger-prick
    Results:
    2–5 days, online
    • Free phone consult if positive
    • CLIA-certified labs
    • Couples & subscription options
    • Discreet packaging
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Every kit uses CLIA-certified labs. At-home testing is for screening; a reactive result should be confirmed and treated by a clinician. Prices and panels shown are illustrative and change often, confirm current details on the provider's site.

Also in the area

Other CLIA-certified labs near Floodwood, MN

Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve St. Louis County, each lab's town is shown on its card below. Many test through a doctor's order or by appointment rather than walk-in, so call ahead to confirm STD/STI testing and availability before visiting.

  • Aspirus ST Lukes Hermantown Clinic

    4190 Loberg Avenue, Hermantown, MN 55811

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • ELY-Bloomenson Community Hospital

    328 West Conan Street, Ely, MN 55731

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

Showing 2 of the CLIA-certified labs in St. Louis County.

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Floodwood. A CLIA certificate records only that a laboratory is federally certified — it does not confirm the site performs STD testing, nor its hours, price or access. Inclusion is not an endorsement; always call to verify.

Local clinicians

Clinicians near Floodwood, MN who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 29 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Floodwood. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 3 offer telehealth.

  • Melissa Herbranson, MD

    Family medicine · 5568 Clark Avenue, Cromwell

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  • Shawn Bode, MD

    Family medicine · 1197 Villa Vista Circle, Cromwell

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  • Andrea Kratzke Nelson, MD

    Family medicine · 1413 Hwy 33 South, Cloquet

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  • Lorraine Turner, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 927 Trettel Lane, Cloquet

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  • Jessica Woodward Lavan, MD

    Family medicine · 417 Skyline Boulevard, Cloquet

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  • Kara Underwood, MD

    Family medicine · 512 Skyline Boulevard, Cloquet

    Directions

These are registry-listed clinicians, not dedicated STD-testing clinics. CMS records do not independently verify current licensure, testing services, availability, price, or new-patient status. Confirm each detail before booking. Source: CMS Doctors & Clinicians.

Nearby pharmacies

Pharmacies near Floodwood, MN

Compare the pharmacies closest to Floodwood, MN. Contact a location directly to confirm pharmacy-counter hours, services, prices, and product availability before visiting.

  • Walmart Pharmacy 24 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
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  • White Drug

    25 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy

    25 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Medicine Shoppe

    25 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • White Drug Pharmacy

    26 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Walgreens 26 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Floodwood, MN.

Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.

Prevention & treatment

PrEP, prevention & online treatment

Testing is one step. For residents of Floodwood, telehealth covers the rest: HIV-prevention medication (PrEP) and DoxyPEP to lower future risk, and discreet online treatment if a result comes back positive. All prescribed by licensed U.S. clinicians.

Pricing varies by insurance and changes often, confirm on the provider's site. These services are not a substitute for emergency care.

STD stats & rates

STDs & HIV in St. Louis County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in St. Louis County, the county that includes Floodwood, compare with Minnesota and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~22% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#16 of 87 Minnesota counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 82% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, St. Louis County vs Minnesota vs U.S.

St. Louis County Minnesota U.S. ▲▼ = St. Louis County vs the state average
Infection St. Louis County Minnesota United States
Chlamydia
298.2 598 cases ▼ 21%
379.5 492.2
Gonorrhea
88.8 178 cases ▼ 34%
134.5 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
9.5 19 cases ▲ 9%
8.7 15.8
Syphilis (early)
3.5 7 cases ▼ 48%
6.7 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
8 16 cases ▼ 46%
14.7 29.5

Rates per 100,000 population, 2023. Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county, state & U.S., all-ages basis). Population figures: U.S. Census Bureau ACS. These figures are the latest available surveillance estimates. Bars are scaled to the highest rate shown.

Reading these numbers: reported case rates only count infections that were actually tested for and diagnosed, so they track local screening effort as much as true spread: a higher rate can reflect more testing, a lower one less. Either way, most STIs cause no symptoms, so treat the figures above as context rather than a verdict, and test on the CDC's schedule regardless of how your area looks.

Reported STD rates in St. Louis County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 13% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 200 400 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in St. Louis County, chlamydia has fallen from 383.1 to 298.2 per 100,000 (22%), gonorrhea has fallen from 152.3 to 88.8 per 100,000 (42%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 4 to 9.5 per 100,000 (138%).

The 2020 dip reflects reduced pandemic-era screening, not lower transmission. Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county, state & U.S., all-ages basis).

Community health context

What shapes testing access in and around Floodwood, MN

Adults uninsured
7.9%
No routine checkup
23%
No transportation
8.5%
Binge drinking
16.7%
Frequent mental distress
16.6%
Depression
24.9%
Below poverty line
12.7%
Primary-care ratio
810 : 1
St. Louis County

Primary-care shortage score 17 / 26

Medically Underserved Area · IMU 50.28

Social Vulnerability Index · 31st percentile nationally

Sources: CDC PLACES (ZIP), County Health Rankings, CDC/ATSDR SVI, HRSA HPSA, HRSA MUA/P, Neighborhood Atlas ADI. Lower insurance coverage, fewer routine checkups, and a thin primary-care ratio all raise the value of low-cost public clinics and at-home testing in St. Louis County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in St. Louis County (2023)

People living with HIV
99 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
5cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
89 · PnR 31.2

St. Louis County HIV care continuum (2023)

St. Louis County recorded 2.9 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 6.7 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among St. Louis County residents living with HIV, 83.5% are in care · 77.6% are virally suppressed. Early, routine testing is what moves these numbers: it is the entry point to PrEP, treatment, and viral suppression.

Sources: AIDSVu (Emory/Gilead) · CDC AHEAD · CDC AtlasPlus · CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county care continuum). The CDC recommends everyone aged 13–64 test for HIV at least once: every lab and clinic listed above offers HIV testing, and free rapid HIV testing is available at a local health department.

Pregnant or planning to be? Congenital syphilis is the fastest-rising STI: what to test, and when

Congenital syphilis, passed from parent to baby in pregnancy, is the fastest-rising STI in the country. U.S. cases climbed from 2,163 in 2020 to 3,882 in 2023. It is almost entirely preventable: the CDC recommends a syphilis test at the first prenatal visit, and every clinic and lab listed for St. Louis County tests for syphilis.

Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).

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About Floodwood, MN

Logging and timber mills built Floodwood's foundation, and that heritage still shapes how people here think about straightforward work: show up, get it done, move on. Routine STI screening fits that same practical mindset. Testing clinics and health providers in and around Floodwood recognize that young adults, late teens through their thirties, often have shifting schedules, new relationships, or simply want confirmation that everything is clear before a next chapter begins. Confidential results mean a person walks in as themselves and leaves with answers that stay between them and their care provider, no complications. Access to testing near Elm Street and along US 2 means appointments don't require a long detour.

Providers here understand that discretion isn't about shame; it's about respect. A screening takes less time than many people expect, and knowing your status, whether negative or positive, beats the weight of wondering. The clinics listed on this page offer the kind of no-nonsense approach Floodwood residents tend to value: clear information, professional care, and results you can trust. Whether someone is due for routine screening or has a specific concern, testing happens without judgment, and treatment pathways are straightforward when needed.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Floodwood, MN

Walkability 4.06 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.06/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Floodwood generally mean driving: plan on a car or rideshare to reach a clinic, and check each listing's hours and phone before you go.

Source: EPA National Walkability Index 2021.

Map of 4 STD & STI testing locations in Floodwood, Minnesota, EasySTD

ZIP 55736 snapshot

Residents
1,326
Median age
49.4
Median income
$65,000

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 55736 area around Floodwood: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Floodwood alone.

Floodwood sits in St. Louis County, ZIP 55736. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Major routes

  • Elm Street
  • US 2 (United States Route 2)

Reference

STD testing in Floodwood, MN: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in St. Louis County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Minnesota law. If you have symptoms right now, our confidential symptom checker maps them to the tests worth considering.

Who should test, and when CDC screening schedule + each infection's detection window

Who should get tested, and how often

Based on current CDC screening recommendations.

Group Tests How often
Everyone aged 13–64 HIV At least once
Sexually active women under 25 Chlamydia, gonorrhea Every year
Women 25+ with new or multiple partners Chlamydia, gonorrhea Every year
Pregnant people HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B & C, chlamydia Early in pregnancy
Gay & bisexual men (MSM) Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV Every 3–6 months
Anyone who shares injection equipment HIV, hepatitis B & C At least yearly
All adults at least once Hepatitis C At least once

When to test: STD detection windows

Testing too early can return a false negative, confirm timing with a Floodwood-area provider.

Infection Earliest reliable test Sample
Chlamydia 1–2 weeks Urine or swab
Gonorrhea 1–2 weeks Urine or swab
Trichomoniasis 1–4 weeks Urine or swab
HIV (NAT / RNA) 10–33 days Blood
HIV (4th-gen Ag/Ab) 18–45 days Blood
HIV (antibody) 3–12 weeks Blood / oral
Syphilis 3–6 weeks Blood
Hepatitis B 3–6 weeks Blood
Hepatitis C 8–11 weeks Blood
Herpes (HSV) 4–16 weeks (antibody); swab a sore Blood / swab
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What each STD test costs Medicare reference prices per lab test, a benchmark before you pay out of pocket

These are the federal Medicare reference prices for processing each lab test. Public clinics and the community health centers serving Floodwood often test free or on a sliding scale; private labs and at-home kits bundle several tests into one fee. Use this as a per-test benchmark before you pay out of pocket, or see the full guide to STD test costs for insurance, free, and at-home options.

Test Reference price CPT / HCPCS
Chlamydia (NAAT) $47.80 87491
Gonorrhea (NAAT) $47.80 87591
Trichomoniasis (NAAT) $47.76 87661
HIV-1/2 antigen/antibody $26.87 87389
HIV-1/2 antibody $22.44 86703
Syphilis (RPR/VDRL) $5.61 86592
Syphilis (treponemal antibody) $17.49 86780
Herpes (HSV NAAT) $47.76 87529
Hepatitis B surface antigen $15.33 87340
Hepatitis C antibody $29.16 86803

Source: Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule, CMS, 2025 rates (data.cms.gov). Reference rate for the lab assay only: a clinic visit, sample collection, or a bundled multi-test panel may cost more. Medicaid and most insurers cover STD screening at no out-of-pocket cost.

Confidentiality & consent in Minnesota Minor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately

Two things that actually depend on Minnesota law: who can consent, and whether partners can be treated without their own visit. Everything else about testing privately is the same nationwide (see below).

Can a minor consent on their own?

In Minnesota, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

Minnesota permits Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT): if you test positive for chlamydia or gonorrhea, your provider can give you medication (or a prescription) to pass to your partner, no separate exam or appointment needed for them.

Keeping a test private works the same in every state. Whether an STD test shows on insurance (the EOB), how to test anonymously, and self-pay options that leave no insurance trail don’t change by location.

Learn more about confidential STD testing in Minnesota

Source: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.

Good to Know

STD testing FAQs for Floodwood, MN

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Cromwell, MN instead?

Possibly, Cromwell, MN is close; compare it by distance against Scenic Rivers Health Services.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

Medicaid generally covers STD testing.

Can I get tested in Floodwood, MN without insurance?

Yes, community and public clinics test the uninsured, with sliding-scale fees.

Which tests are offered near Floodwood, MN?

Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Rapid HIV, a full panel covers the common ones.

How common is chlamydia in St. Louis County?

About 298 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Minnesota average.

Can I test at home near Floodwood, MN?

Yes, at-home kits ship to 55736; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.

Can someone under 18 get tested in Minnesota without a parent?

In Minnesota, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.

Should both partners test for chlamydia?

Yes, partners should test and be treated together to avoid passing it back and forth.

Is drug-resistant gonorrhea a concern?

Resistance is rising, which is why the CDC advises a particular treatment; don't self-treat, get tested and treated correctly.

I tested negative, am I fully in the clear?

Likely yes, if you were past the window period; otherwise retest, and keep up routine screening with new partners.

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