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STD Testing in Almond, WI: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

In Portage County, reported chlamydia runs about 48% lower than the US average. Whether it's your first STI test in Almond, Wisconsin or a routine screening, public clinics keep costs down, private labs prioritize speed, and at-home kits trade a clinic visit for convenience. See your options below.

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STD testing near Almond, WI

6 testing options are listed for Almond, WI. The nearest, ThedaCare, is about 9.7 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.

Community health center 9.7 miles

ThedaCare

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Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 14 reviews

ThedaCare in Wild Rose accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance, with a standard fee structure for those paying directly. Appointments are required for its panel covering gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, rapid and conventional HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB. Plus STI treatment and HPV and hepatitis A vaccines.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
701 Grove Avenue, Wild Rose, WI 54984
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 14.7 miles

Aspirus Rhinelander & Tomahawk Hospitals & Clinics

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Rated 2.8 out of 5 from 55 reviews

A community safety-net rural health clinic about 15 miles from Almond. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
2401 Plover Road, WI 54467
Website
Community health center 14.9 miles

Noble Community Clinic

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Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 110 reviews

Noble Community Clinic in Wautoma accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance, with fees scaled to what patients actually owe after coverage. Walk-ins welcome. The panel covers rapid and conventional HIV testing alongside gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and HPV, hepatitis A, and hepatitis B vaccines on site.

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Substance-Use Treatment Shares a Roof With STI Care

Leaving Noble Community Clinic with an STI diagnosis and a separate referral for substance-use care means two intake processes, two waiting periods, and a real chance one of them doesn't happen. Noble carries both services, so neither gets deferred while the other is sorted out.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
400 South Townline Road, Wautoma, WI 54982
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
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ACL Laboratories

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
855 North Westhaven Drive, Oshkosh, WI 54904 43.4 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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ACL Laboratories

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
1500 Arbor Way, Kaukauna, WI 54130 56.1 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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ACL Laboratories

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
W3985 County Rd Nn, De Pere, WI 54115 56.4 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • 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 Almond, WI

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 Almond, WI

The nearest testing center is about 10 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Almond, 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 Almond, WI

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

  • Marshfield Medical Center - Stevens Point Campus

    Suite A 4100 State Highway 66, Stevens Point, WI 54482

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

  • Forefront Dermatology

    5501A Vern Holmes Drive, Stevens Point, WI 54482

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • UW Stevens Point Student Health

    2050 Fourth Avenue, Suite A, Stevens Point, WI 54481

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 127 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Almond. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 34 offer telehealth.

  • Holly Haberman, MD

    Family medicine · N6493 Valley Circle Road, Plainfield

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  • Timothy Roberts, MD

    Family medicine · N2934 Hwy 22 North, Wautoma

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  • Sumeet Goel, DO

    Family medicine · 400 South Townline Road, Wautoma

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  • Samantha Seiler

    Family medicine · 400 South Townline Road, Wautoma

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  • Jared Kohlenberg, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · N2934 State Road, Wautoma

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  • Timothy Wirtz, DO

    Family medicine · 2401 Plover Road, Plover

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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 Almond, WI

No pharmacy near Almond, WI 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.

  • Roundys Supermarkets

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Shopko Stores Operating

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Plover Hometown Pharmacy

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Aurora Pharmacy

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 16 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Almond, WI.

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 Almond, 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 Portage County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Portage County, the county that includes Almond, compare with Wisconsin and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~31% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#19 of 72 Wisconsin counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 74% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Portage County vs Wisconsin vs U.S.

Portage County Wisconsin U.S. ▲▼ = Portage County vs the state average
Infection Portage County Wisconsin United States
Chlamydia
256.3 182 cases ▼ 39%
422.8 492.2
Gonorrhea
32.4 23 cases ▼ 73%
118.5 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
1.4 1 cases ▼ 85%
9.1 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 6.2 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
1.4 1 cases ▼ 90%
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 Portage County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 28% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 225 450 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Portage County, chlamydia has fallen from 348.1 to 256.3 per 100,000 (26%), gonorrhea has fallen from 48.3 to 32.4 per 100,000 (33%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 2.8 to 1.4 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 Almond, WI

Adults uninsured
7.7%
No routine checkup
20.5%
No transportation
6.1%
Binge drinking
18.4%
Frequent mental distress
15.5%
Depression
24.1%
Below poverty line
9.2%
Primary-care ratio
2,202 : 1
Portage County
  • Primary-care shortage score 9 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 60.95
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 11th 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 Portage County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Portage County (2023)

People living with HIV
57 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
42

Portage County HIV care continuum (2023)

Portage County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 5.1 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Portage County residents living with HIV, 60% are in care · 54.3% 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 Portage County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Almond, WI

In the heart of Almond, families thrive in cozy homes, many of which have been owned for generations. The neighborhood surrounding Carrie Frost Park is a testament to this, with its tree-lined streets and quiet morning routines. For residents here, daily life often revolves around work, family, and community.

The town's strong labor-force participation and high homeownership rate speak to a sense of stability and security. Many households are comprised of married couples with children, as reflected in the average household size of three people. Despite the demands of work and family life, younger adults still forming relationships are a significant part of the community. For them, having easy access to low-key, straightforward health services can make a big difference in maintaining their well-being.

As residents head out to run errands or grab a coffee, they often pass by Lake Huron Park, a scenic spot that's perfect for a quick stroll. For those considering taking care of their health, a good next step would be to explore options near their home, such as scheduling a quiet visit to a local clinic on a day that works for them, perhaps on a lunch break from work or after dropping off the kids at school, and then heading over to Lake Huron Park for a relaxing afternoon.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Almond, WI

Walkability 4.63 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.63/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Almond 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 Almond, Wisconsin, EasySTD

ZIP 54909 snapshot

Residents
2,042
Median age
44.1
Median income
$78,365

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 54909 area around Almond: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Almond alone.

Almond sits in Portage County, ZIP 54909. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Carrie Frost Park
  • Lake Huron Park

Reference

STD testing in Almond, WI: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin, 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)

Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin

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 Almond, WI

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Wautoma, WI instead?

Possibly, Wautoma, WI is close; compare it by distance against ThedaCare.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Almond, WI?

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

Can I get tested in Almond, WI without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Almond, WI?

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 Portage County?

About 256 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Wisconsin average.

How long do results take near Almond, WI?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

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

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

Can I test at home near Almond, WI?

Yes, at-home kits ship to 54909; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.

Should pelvic pain be checked for STDs?

Yes, pelvic or lower-belly pain can be a sign of untreated chlamydia or gonorrhea spreading, so see a provider and test.

Can I be vaccinated against any STIs?

HPV and hepatitis B vaccines prevent those infections, ask a provider if you're due.

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