Sanford Health Laboratories
- Address
- 2615 Fairway Street, Dickinson, ND 76.2 miles away
- Phone
- 701‑456‑6000
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
- Herpes
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Rapid HIV
- Conventional HIV
STD Testing in Alexander, ND: Same-Day, Low-Cost & Confidential
McKenzie reported chlamydia is about 43% lower than the US average. In Alexander, North Dakota, public health clinics and private labs are available for one-time STD checks or regular screenings. Both options are viable; community clinics may be low-cost or free, but private labs could offer faster results and more flexibility.
- Clinics, labs & at-home kits compared
- Free & low-cost options included
- Backed by CDC, CMS & Census data
- Editorially reviewed
Available testing centers
STD testing near Alexander, ND
No STD testing centers are located in Alexander, ND. The nearest, Sanford Health Laboratories, is about 76.2 miles away. At-home STD kits and online lab tests ship to your ZIP; compare private labs and at-home kits below.
Sanford Health Laboratories
- Address
- 33 Ninth Street West, Dickinson, ND 77.0 miles away
- Phone
- 701‑483‑6017
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
- Herpes
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Rapid HIV
- Conventional HIV
Sanford Health Laboratories
- Address
- 1500 21st Avenue Northwest, Minot, ND 111.2 miles away
- Phone
- 701‑418‑4300
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
- Herpes
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Rapid HIV
- Conventional HIV
Free tool · not a clinic
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.
- $0–$25
Public / community clinic
Free HIV testing is common
- $24–$200
Private lab (self-pay)
Never billed to insurance
- From $49
At-home kit
Mailed to your door, private
- $0–$50 copay
Doctor / urgent care
Often $0 preventive with insurance
No centers match those filters. Clear the service-type filter or the opening-hours filters to see every center.
Every other option
More ways to get tested in Alexander, ND
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 Alexander, ND
The nearest testing center is about 76 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Alexander, 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.
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In-home collection
$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
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Best value: single tests
$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
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Best for simplicity & support
$89 & up
- Panel:
- 5–6 common STIs incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis & trichomoniasis
- Sample:
- Finger-prick + urine/swab
- Results:
- 2–5 days, online
- 24/7 nurse support
- Prescription for positives
- CLIA-certified labs
- Free shipping both ways
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 Alexander, ND
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve McKenzie 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.
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McKenzie Health
709 4th Avenue Northeast, Watford City, ND 58854
CMS-certified lab
- STD testing
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Alexander. 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 Alexander, ND who may help arrange STD testing
Beyond dedicated clinics, 38 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Alexander. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 5 offer telehealth.
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Haseeb Kazim, MD Telehealth
Internal medicine · 709 4th Avenue Northeast, Watford City
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Audrey Mcmacken, MD
OB-GYN · 709 4th Avenue Northeast, Watford City
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Edwin Mcgroarty, MD
Family medicine · 509 16th Street Northeast, Watford City
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John Clair, DO
Internal medicine · 331 4th Avenue East, Trenton
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David Geier, MD
Family medicine · 3 4th Street East, Williston
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Beverly Tong, MD
OB-GYN · 1700 11th Street West, Williston
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 Alexander, ND
No pharmacy near Alexander, ND 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.
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Barrett Health Mart Pharmacy
17 miRx pickupCondoms / EC -
Larsen Service Drug
17 miRx pickupCondoms / EC -
Sidney Health Center
19 miRx pickupCondoms / EC -
Service Drug Pharmacy
21 miRx pickupCondoms / EC -
Western Dakota Pharmacy
22 miRx pickupCondoms / EC
Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Alexander, ND.
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 Alexander, 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.
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Visit from $0 insured
Telehealth STI treatment and sexual-health care, delivered or to your pharmacy
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Visit from $39
Online STI treatment & DoxyPEP: same-day prescriptions to your pharmacy
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From $0 insured
Telehealth PrEP & DoxyPEP with at-home testing and ongoing monitoring
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$0 with most insurance
Free online PrEP & DoxyPEP: HIV prevention, home lab kits, no in-person visit
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 McKenzie County: the local picture
How reported STI rates in McKenzie County, the county that includes Alexander, compare with North Dakota and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~47% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.
#16 of 53 North Dakota counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 70% of the state
Reported STD rates per 100,000, McKenzie County vs North Dakota vs U.S.
McKenzie County North Dakota U.S. ▲▼ = McKenzie County vs the state average
| Infection | McKenzie County | North Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia | 280.7 40 cases ▼ 36% | 436.4 | 492.2 |
| Gonorrhea | 91.2 13 cases ▼ 38% | 147.2 | 179.5 |
| Syphilis (P&S) | 7 1 cases ▼ 44% | 12.4 | 15.8 |
| Syphilis (early) | 7 1 cases ▲ 150% | 2.8 | 16 |
| Syphilis (late/unknown) | 42.1 6 cases ▲ 251% | 12 | 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 McKenzie County over time (per 100,000)
Chlamydia ▲ 18% vs 2022 Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
Between 2020 and 2023 in McKenzie County, chlamydia has fallen from 374 to 280.7 per 100,000 (25%), gonorrhea has fallen from 176.8 to 91.2 per 100,000 (48%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 7.2 to 7 per 100,000 (3%).
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 Alexander, ND
- Adults uninsured
- 7.7%
- No routine checkup
- 28.1%
- No transportation
- 6.2%
- Binge drinking
- 22.9%
- Frequent mental distress
- 14.8%
- Depression
- 20.8%
- Below poverty line
- 6.7%
- Primary-care ratio
- 6,910 : 1
- McKenzie County
- Primary-care shortage score 17 / 26
- Medically Underserved Area · IMU 49.9
- Social Vulnerability Index · 47th 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 McKenzie County.
Local HIV snapshot
HIV in McKenzie County (2023)
- People living with HIV
- 92 / 100k
- New diagnoses (2023)
- 0cases countywide
- PrEP users / 100k
- 46
McKenzie County HIV care continuum (2023)
McKenzie County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 3.2 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among McKenzie County residents living with HIV, 70% are in care · 60% 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 McKenzie County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
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Local resources & officials
- CDC: Get Tested: find an STD testing site https://gettested.cdc.gov/ (opens in a new tab)
- HRSA: Find a Health Center https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/ (opens in a new tab)
Data & references
- CDC: NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (STI surveillance) https://gis.cdc.gov/grasp/nchhstpatlas/main.html (opens in a new tab)
- CDC: STD Surveillance Report (incl. congenital syphilis) https://www.cdc.gov/std/statistics/ (opens in a new tab)
- CDC: STI Treatment Guidelines, 2021 https://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment-guidelines/ (opens in a new tab)
- CDC PLACES: local health measures https://www.cdc.gov/places/ (opens in a new tab)
- CDC/ATSDR: Social Vulnerability Index https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/placeandhealth/svi/ (opens in a new tab)
- AIDSVu (Emory University & Gilead): local HIV data https://aidsvu.org/ (opens in a new tab)
- HIV.gov / CDC AHEAD: PrEP coverage https://ahead.hiv.gov/ (opens in a new tab)
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, ZIP 58831 https://data.census.gov/profile?g=860Z200US58831 (opens in a new tab)
- County Health Rankings & Roadmaps: McKenzie County https://www.countyhealthrankings.org/health-data/north-dakota/mckenzie (opens in a new tab)
- Neighborhood Atlas: Area Deprivation Index https://www.neighborhoodatlas.medicine.wisc.edu/ (opens in a new tab)
- CMS: Provider of Services file (CLIA-certified labs) https://data.cms.gov/ (opens in a new tab)
- CMS: Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule https://www.cms.gov/medicare/payment/fee-schedules/clinical-laboratory (opens in a new tab)
- EPA: National Walkability Index https://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/smart-location-mapping (opens in a new tab)
Local context
About Alexander, ND
Winter settles hard on Alexander's plains, and when the cold drives people indoors for months, health routines often slip to the back of a to-do list. Routine STI screening belongs in that same mental category as a winter tire check, something straightforward to handle before circumstances make it urgent. The testing sites and clinics listed on this page serve residents in and around Alexander and accept walk-ins or scheduled appointments, each offering the same core confidentiality that lets you get results without explanation. Young adults in Alexander (those navigating early careers, new relationships, or both) often discover that a quiet screening visit settles questions faster than worry does.
Testing here works the same as anywhere: you schedule, you go, you wait for results that stay between you and the provider. No record reaches an employer, a school, or anyone else unless you choose to share it. The Lewis and Clark Trail Museum and Foreman Butte anchor the town's sense of place, but the real anchor for your health is knowing where to turn when you need answers. Clinics in and around Alexander keep appointments brief and judgment-free, because the only barrier between you and peace of mind should never be geography or awkwardness.
Getting there
How residents reach STD testing in Alexander, ND
Walkability 4.67 / 20 · Least walkable
At 4.67/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Alexander 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.
ZIP 58831 snapshot
- Residents
- 1,100
- Median age
- 39.1
- Median income
- $133,750
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 58831 area around Alexander: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Alexander alone.
Alexander sits in McKenzie County, ZIP 58831. Local context that shapes where residents test:
Local landmarks
- Lewis and Clark Trail Museum
- Foreman Butte
- A Butte
- Tub Butte
- Ragged Butte
Major routes
- US 85 Business (Elk Street)
- Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
Nearby cities & towns
Nearby cities and towns near Alexander, ND
Just outside Alexander? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
Reference
STD testing in Alexander, ND: screening, costs & privacy
Everything to know before you test in McKenzie County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under North 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.
| 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 an Alexander-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 |
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 Alexander 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 North Dakota
Minor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately
Two things that actually depend on North 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 North Dakota, a minor aged 14 or older can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.
Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)
North Dakota 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 North DakotaSource: 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 Alexander, ND
Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.
There's no clinic in Alexander, ND, what now?
Nearest is Sanford Health Laboratories, about 76.2 mi away. An at-home kit shipped to 58831 also works.
How much does STD testing cost near Alexander, ND?
Private labs run about $24 for one test and $139 for a full panel; at-home kits are $49+.
What's included in a full panel near Alexander, ND?
A full panel typically covers chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis B and C.
How common is chlamydia in McKenzie County?
McKenzie County reported ~281 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the North Dakota average.
Can someone under 18 get tested in North Dakota without a parent?
In North Dakota, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.
How long do results take near Alexander, ND?
Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.
Is there an at-home STD test for Alexander, ND?
At-home kits mail to 58831: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.
Is there a vaccine for HPV?
Yes, the HPV vaccine prevents the types most linked to cancer and genital warts; it's recommended through age 26 (and some adults to 45).
Are home HIV tests accurate?
Yes, when FDA-approved and used correctly, follow up any positive with a confirmatory lab test.
Where can LGBTQ+ people get tested near Alexander, ND?
Public and community clinics test everyone; several provide LGBTQ-affirming services.
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