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STD Testing in Akaska, SD: Same-Day, Low-Cost & Confidential

In Walworth County, there are about 57 syphilis cases per 100,000 residents. Whether it is your first STI test or a routine screening in Akaska, South Dakota, visiting a clinic lets a provider answer questions and potentially start treatment right away, while an at-home kit lets you collect a sample on your own schedule and mail it in. This page lists options below.

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STD testing near Akaska, SD

No STD testing centers are located in Akaska, SD. The nearest, Sanford Health Laboratories, is about 67.8 miles away. At-home STD kits and online lab tests ship to your ZIP; compare private labs and at-home kits below.

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521 East Sioux Avenue, Pierre, SD 67.8 miles away
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Sanford Health Laboratories

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3015 Third Avenue Southeast, Aberdeen, SD 81.8 miles away
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Sanford Health Laboratories

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141 Main Street, Ellendale, ND 89.9 miles away
  • 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 Akaska, SD

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 Akaska, SD

The nearest testing center is about 68 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Akaska, 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 Akaska, SD

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

  • Mobridge Regional Hospital

    1401 10th Ave West, Mobridge, SD 57601

    CMS-certified lab

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 12 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Akaska. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 1 offer telehealth.

  • Paul Denna, MD

    Family medicine · 1309 10th Avenue West, Mobridge

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  • Paul Eckrich, MD

    Urology · 1401 10th Avenue West, Mobridge

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  • Cariane Morales Matos, MD

    Infectious disease · 1401 10th Avenue West, Mobridge

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  • Jonathan Werner, MD

    OB-GYN · 606 East Garfield Avenue, Gettysburg

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  • Lacey Kessler, MD

    Family medicine · 8001 West 5th Street, Bowdle

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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 Akaska, SD

No pharmacy near Akaska, SD 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 4 closest pharmacies to Akaska, SD.

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 Akaska, 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 Walworth County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Walworth County, the county that includes Akaska, compare with South Dakota and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~28% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#20 of 66 South Dakota counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 70% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Walworth County vs South Dakota vs U.S.

Walworth County South Dakota U.S. ▲▼ = Walworth County vs the state average
Infection Walworth County South Dakota United States
Chlamydia
379.6 20 cases ▼ 29%
531.6 492.2
Gonorrhea
208.8 11 cases ▼ 18%
253.3 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
56.9 3 cases ▼ 22%
73.4 15.8
Syphilis (early)
75.9 4 cases ▼ 1%
76.8 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
56.9 3 cases ▼ 22%
72.9 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 Walworth County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 0% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 300 600 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Walworth County, chlamydia has risen from 301 to 379.6 per 100,000 (26%), gonorrhea has risen from 188.1 to 208.8 per 100,000 (11%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 38 to 56.9 per 100,000 (50%).

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 Akaska, SD

Adults uninsured
7.6%
No routine checkup
17%
Binge drinking
13%
Frequent mental distress
12.2%
Depression
18.3%
Below poverty line
39.4%
Primary-care ratio
875 : 1
Walworth County
  • Primary-care shortage score 17 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 54
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 50th 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 Walworth County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Walworth County (2023)

New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide

Walworth County HIV care continuum (2023)

Walworth County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 6.8 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Walworth County residents living with HIV, 100% are in care · 40% 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 Walworth County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Akaska, SD

Down the road from the Akaska Grain Elevator, where much of this community's economic rhythm is set, homeownership runs high, but for the smaller renter share navigating $820 a month, an unexpected clinic bill can be the exact thing that makes a routine screening feel optional rather than necessary. That cost calculation is worth naming, because younger adults in their late teens and twenties, the years when STI transmission runs highest, are often the ones most likely to be renting, budgeting carefully, and quietly deciding a visit can wait. With labor-force participation concentrated in a relatively small share of residents, those who are working tend to carry demanding schedules, and driving out for a clinic visit needs to fit around actual shift times.

The options listed on this page include enough variety in hours and fees that a workable appointment exists for most schedules, but finding it takes a few minutes of comparison first. Akaska's strong homeownership rate and high share of married-couple households point to a stable, rooted community, and stable communities still benefit from routine screening, especially when Walworth County's STI picture carries real background risk. Knowing which of those clinics accepts your insurance, or offers a sliding scale, is the detail that turns cost anxiety into a confirmed time on the calendar.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Akaska, SD

Walkability 6.17 / 20 · Below average

At 6.17/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Akaska 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 3 STD & STI testing locations in Akaska, South Dakota, EasySTD

ZIP 57420 snapshot

Residents
221
Median age
21.9
Median income
$41,250

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 57420 area around Akaska: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Akaska alone.

Reference

STD testing in Akaska, SD: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on South Dakota 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 South Dakota, 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)

Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT) is potentially allowable in South Dakota: it is not expressly authorized, but not prohibited either. Ask your provider whether they will prescribe treatment for a partner without a separate visit.

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 South Dakota

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 Akaska, SD

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

There's no clinic in Akaska, SD, what now?

Nearest is Sanford Health Laboratories, about 67.8 mi away. An at-home kit shipped to 57420 also works.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Akaska, SD?

Usually yes, it can be billed to insurance, or paid out of pocket at a flat rate.

What's included in a full panel near Akaska, SD?

A full panel typically covers chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis B and C.

How common is chlamydia in Walworth County?

Walworth County reported ~380 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the South Dakota average.

Can someone under 18 get tested in South Dakota without a parent?

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

Is there an at-home STD test for Akaska, SD?

At-home kits mail to 57420: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.

How do I prepare for an STD test near Akaska, SD?

Little prep is needed, bring an ID and insurance if you have it, and note your exposure dates and any symptoms; for a urine test, avoid peeing for about an hour beforehand.

How do I tell a partner I tested positive?

Telling recent partners lets them test and treat; many health departments offer confidential partner-notification help.

Is STD testing part of prenatal care?

Pregnancy screening is standard; ask about an early-pregnancy STI panel.

Clinic or at-home test, which is better near Akaska, SD?

Clinics give immediate care and treatment; home kits win on convenience and discretion. Either works.

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