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STD Testing in Adair, IA: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Chlamydia is reported about 47% lower in Guthrie County than the United States average. For same-day results, find a clinic in Adair, Iowa that accepts walk-ins, or choose an at-home kit or lab testing for a scheduled appointment on your own timeline.

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STD testing near Adair, IA

4 testing options are listed for Adair, IA. The nearest, Guthrie County Hospital, is about 0.1 miles away. Compare 2 community and public clinics, 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 0.1 miles

Guthrie County Hospital

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Guthrie County Hospital in Adair accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance for STI care, with donations welcomed toward the fee: making the standard panel of gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV testing available without an appointment, alongside same-visit bacterial treatment and HPV and hepatitis B vaccines.

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Address
401 Audubon Street, Adair, IA 50002
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Community health center 13.6 miles

Audubon County Memorial Hospital

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Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 18 reviews

A safety-net rural health clinic about 14 miles from Adair. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
107 South Jefferson Street, Exira, IA 50076
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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 104 reviews
Address
11319 Aurora Avenue, Urbandale, IA 50322 46.0 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

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Rated 2.9 out of 5 from 64 reviews
Address
11208 Aurora Avenue, Urbandale, IA 50322 46.0 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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When can I test? Exposure-window calculator

Testing too soon can miss an infection. Enter the date of possible exposure to see the earliest a test can reliably detect each STI.

Detection windows for every STI
Infection Earliest reliable test Conclusive after
Chlamydia 7 days after exposure 14 days after exposure
Gonorrhea 7 days after exposure 14 days after exposure
Trichomoniasis 7 days after exposure 28 days after exposure
HIV (NAT / RNA) 10 days after exposure 33 days after exposure
HIV (4th-gen Ag/Ab) 18 days after exposure 45 days after exposure
HIV (antibody) 21 days after exposure 84 days after exposure
Syphilis 21 days after exposure 42 days after exposure
Hepatitis B 21 days after exposure 42 days after exposure
Hepatitis C 56 days after exposure 77 days after exposure
Herpes (HSV) 28 days after exposure 112 days after exposure

Guidance only, confirm timing with a clinician. A negative result before the conclusive date may need a repeat test.

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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

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More ways to get tested in Adair, IA

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.

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At-home STD testing in Adair, IA

The nearest testing center is less than a mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Adair, 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 (opens in a new tab) 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.

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 Adair, IA

Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Guthrie 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.

  • GCH Clinics

    312 North Fremont Street, Stuart, IA 50250

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Guthrie County Hospital

    710 North 12th Street, Guthrie Center, IA 50115

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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Showing the nearest 2 CLIA-certified labs.

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Adair. 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 Adair, IA who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 19 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Adair. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit.

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 Adair, IA

No pharmacy near Adair, IA publishes an STD-related service or holds a current CLIA testing certificate, so these are simply the closest. Contact a location directly to confirm counter hours, services, prices, and availability before visiting.

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Adair, IA.

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 Adair, 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 Guthrie County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Guthrie County, the county that includes Adair, compare with Iowa and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~23% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#40 of 99 Iowa counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 60% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Guthrie County vs Iowa vs U.S.

Guthrie County Iowa U.S. ▲▼ = Guthrie County vs the state average
Infection Guthrie County Iowa United States
Chlamydia
261.1 28 cases ▼ 39%
426.8 492.2
Gonorrhea
28 3 cases ▼ 76%
116.8 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 10.3 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 9.2 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — no data 9.9 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 Guthrie County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 10% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 175 350 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Guthrie County, chlamydia has fallen from 338.9 to 261.1 per 100,000 (23%), and gonorrhea has fallen from 113 to 28 per 100,000 (75%).

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 Adair, IA

Adults uninsured
7.3%
No routine checkup
22.6%
No transportation
7.2%
Binge drinking
19.5%
Frequent mental distress
17%
Depression
20.9%
Below poverty line
4.6%
Primary-care ratio
3,522 : 1
Guthrie County
  • Primary-care shortage score 15 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 54.7
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 2nd 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 Guthrie County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Guthrie County (2023)

New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
131

Guthrie County HIV care continuum (2023)

Guthrie County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 5.1 statewide and 13.7 nationally. 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 Guthrie County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Adair, IA

2nd Street cuts through the quiet core of Adair with the kind of stillness that comes from a town where nearly two-thirds of residents own their homes and most households are married couples making decisions together. That domestic stability shapes how health priorities get handled here, often as a shared concern rather than an individual errand, which can actually lower the threshold for routine care when both partners are on the same page about staying current. Still, nearly a third of residents rent, and with typical rents hovering around the mid-$800s relative to modest local incomes, cost consciousness is real.

For younger adults in their late teens and twenties, the years when STI exposure is statistically most concentrated, an unexpected out-of-pocket bill is often the thing that quietly delays a test another season. Knowing the fee structure and hours before heading out matters more than it would in a larger center. Guthrie County's STI figures, visible elsewhere on this page, give the clearest picture of what circulates in the communities around Adair, and for someone who lives and works here year-round, staying current with screening is simply how that picture stays accurate at the individual level.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Adair, IA

Walkability 5.61 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.61/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Adair 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 Adair, Iowa, EasySTD

ZIP 50002 snapshot

Residents
1,522
Median age
43
Median income
$82,250

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 50002 area around Adair: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Adair alone.

Adair sits in Guthrie County, ZIP 50002. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • City Park
  • Jesse James Historical Park

Major routes

  • 2nd Street

Reference

STD testing in Adair, IA: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Guthrie County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Iowa 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.

GroupTestsHow 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 an Adair-area provider.

InfectionEarliest reliable testSample
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 Adair 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.

TestReference priceCPT / 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 Iowa

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

Two things that actually depend on Iowa 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 Iowa, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own; a parent may be notified only in the case of a positive HIV test result.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

Iowa 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 Iowa

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 Adair, IA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Guthrie Center, IA instead?

Possibly, Guthrie Center, IA is close; compare it by distance against Guthrie County Hospital.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Adair, IA?

Most plans cover STD screening; a clinic or lab can bill insurance, or you can pay a flat self-pay price.

Which tests are offered near Adair, IA?

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

How common is chlamydia in Guthrie County?

About 261 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Iowa average.

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

In Iowa, 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.

Can I trust an at-home result?

Yes, from a reputable lab, confirm any positive with a clinician for treatment.

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.

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 positive, what are the next steps?

Start treatment, tell recent partners so they can test, avoid sex until cleared, and retest if advised, most STIs resolve with care.

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