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

In Stevens County, reported chlamydia runs about 52% lower than the US average. If you need testing after a possible exposure or as part of routine care in Alberta, Minnesota, clinics may bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees, while private labs usually let you pay a flat self-pay price. See options below.

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STD testing near Alberta, MN

6 testing options are listed for Alberta, MN. The nearest, Options for Women, is about 6.6 miles away. Compare 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.

Closest to you 6.6 miles

Options for Women

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Rated 4 out of 5 from 4 reviews

Options for Women in Morris offers gonorrhea and chlamydia testing alongside STI treatment and family planning, all at no charge to you, with no appointment required. Walk in, get tested, and receive same-visit treatment for bacterial infections.

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Every Test and Treatment Carries Zero Cost

Fee schedules, insurance verification, and sliding-scale calculations are the norm elsewhere. Options for Women skips all of it. Gonorrhea testing, chlamydia testing, STI treatment, and family planning are provided at no cost, full stop, to everyone who walks through the door.

Spanish-Language Care Without the Runaround

When a clinic can't serve you in Spanish, the gap between diagnosis and treatment widens. Follow-up appointments get missed and bacterial infections go untreated longer than they should. Options for Women delivers STI testing, treatment, and family planning directly in Spanish, keeping care uninterrupted for Morris's Spanish-speaking community.

Tests & treats
Address
615 Atlantic Avenue, Morris, MN 56267
Opening hours
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Community health center 7.0 miles

Stevens Community Medical Center

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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 34 reviews

A community safety-net rural health clinic about 7 miles from Alberta. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
400 East 1st Street, Morris, MN 56267
Website
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Sanford Health Laboratories

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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 9 reviews
Address
401 12th Street North, Wheaton, MN 56296 27.1 miles away
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 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • 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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Rated 3 out of 5 from 74 reviews
Address
1527 Broadway Street, Alexandria, MN 56308 38.5 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • 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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Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 10 reviews
Address
115 East Soo Street, Parkers Prairie, MN 56361 53.0 miles away
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 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • 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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Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 74 reviews
Address
332 Second Avenue North, Wahpeton, ND 58075 54.6 miles away
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 8:00 AM – 5:00 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 Alberta, 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.

Test from home

At-home STD testing in Alberta, MN

The nearest testing center is about 7 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Alberta, 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 Alberta, MN

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

  • Stevens Community Medical Center

    400 East First Street, Morris, MN 56267

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Lake Region Healthcare Morris Medical Center

    24 East 7th Street, Morris, MN 56267

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 34 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Alberta. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 4 offer telehealth.

  • John Stock, MD

    Internal medicine · 400 East 1st Street, Morris

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  • John Anderson, DO

    Family medicine · 400 East St Street, Morris

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  • Stanley Gallagher, DO

    Family medicine · 204 5th Street East, Herman

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  • Lisa Baker, MD

    OB-GYN · 323 West Schlieman Avenue, Appleton

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  • Sarah Fischer, MD

    Family medicine · 450 Eastvold Avenue, Ortonville

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  • Sarah Ristvedt, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 450 Eastvold Avenue, Ortonville

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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 Alberta, MN

No pharmacy near Alberta, MN 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 Alberta, 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 Alberta, 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 Stevens County: the local picture

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

#32 of 87 Minnesota counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 63% of the state

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

Stevens County Minnesota U.S. ▲▼ = Stevens County vs the state average
Infection Stevens County Minnesota United States
Chlamydia
236.4 23 cases ▼ 38%
379.5 492.2
Gonorrhea
30.8 3 cases ▼ 77%
134.5 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 8.7 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 6.7 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — no data 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 Stevens County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 20% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 125 250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Stevens County, chlamydia has risen from 217.1 to 236.4 per 100,000 (9%), and gonorrhea has fallen from 31 to 30.8 per 100,000 (1%).

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 Alberta, MN

Adults uninsured
7%
No routine checkup
24.7%
No transportation
6.4%
Binge drinking
18.4%
Frequent mental distress
15.3%
Depression
24.7%
Below poverty line
3.5%
Primary-care ratio
1,617 : 1
Stevens County
  • Primary-care shortage score 16 / 26
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 17th 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 Stevens County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Stevens County (2023)

New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
37

Stevens County HIV care continuum (2023)

Stevens County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 6.7 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 Stevens County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Alberta, MN

City Park anchors daily life in Alberta the way landmarks do in small Stevens County towns, a short walk for some, a quick drive for most, given how spread out this corner of Minnesota runs. Alberta's profile is notably stable: a large majority of residents own their homes, households tend to run multigenerational or at least two-person, and an unusually high share of working-age adults are employed. Essentially everyone who's looking has found work. That steadiness is real, but it can make routine screening feel like something for "when things slow down," which in a fully employed community rarely arrives.

The younger adults here, people in their late teens and twenties, are at the life stage where new relationships form and testing matters most, yet a long drive to an unfamiliar clinic is exactly the kind of hurdle that postpones the appointment another month. With options listed on this page serving the area in and around Alberta, the practical question is simply which one fits a workday that's already full. Knowing those hours and distances in advance turns a reasonable intention into a Wednesday afternoon that's already planned.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Alberta, MN

Walkability 4.35 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.35/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Alberta 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 6 STD & STI testing locations in Alberta, Minnesota, EasySTD

ZIP 56207 snapshot

Residents
201
Median age
55.3
Median income
$85,357

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 56207 area around Alberta: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Alberta alone.

Alberta sits in Stevens County, ZIP 56207. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • City Park

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Stevens 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.

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 Alberta-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 Alberta 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 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 Alberta, MN

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many testing options are within 30 miles of Alberta, MN?

3 testing options are within 30 miles of Alberta, MN.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

Medicaid generally covers STD testing, and public clinics test for free regardless of coverage.

Can I get tested in Alberta, MN without insurance?

Yes, community and public clinics test the uninsured.

Which tests are offered near Alberta, 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 Stevens County?

About 236 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Minnesota average.

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.

How do I prepare for an STD test near Alberta, MN?

Just note your exposure dates and symptoms; for urine tests, hold off urinating ~1 hour before.

What is expedited partner therapy?

Expedited partner therapy lets a provider treat a partner without an exam, where state law allows.

Should I get tested for STDs while pregnant?

Yes, the CDC recommends STI screening early in pregnancy, since untreated infections can affect the baby.

Clinic or at-home test, which is better near Alberta, MN?

A clinic offers same-day answers and on-site treatment; an at-home kit trades that for privacy and convenience, both use real lab testing.

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