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STD Testing in Anaconda, MT: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Reported chlamydia in Deer Lodge County runs about 68% lower than the US average. If you need STI testing in Anaconda, Montana for a one-time concern or regular check-ups, consider whether you want to visit a clinic that may bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees, or a private lab that lets you pay a flat self-pay price. Find your options below.

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STD testing near Anaconda, MT

6 testing options are listed for Anaconda, MT. The nearest, Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Public Health, is about 7.0 miles away. Compare 3 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 7.0 miles

Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Public Health

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Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Public Health runs on a sliding-scale fee structure with Medicaid and insurance accepted, and HIV testing at no charge. The standard panel covers HIV (rapid and conventional), syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis C, and TB, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and HPV, hepatitis A, and hepatitis B vaccines available by appointment.

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Free Services Funded by Specific Federal Streams

Title X and public health department funding together underwrite the full scope of care at Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Public Health, not selected services, but the whole slate. That funding structure is what allows the sliding-scale to reach zero rather than stopping at a reduced copay.

Interpretation Access Built Into Appointment Scheduling

Interpretation services for non-English languages are available at Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Public Health, which means clinicians can gather an accurate exposure and symptom history in a first language rather than a second. A difference that shapes what gets tested and what gets treated.

Title X Covers Minors With Legal Confidentiality

As a Title X clinic, Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Public Health provides legally confidential family planning services to minors: meaning those records are protected by federal statute, not just internal policy, and cannot be disclosed without the minor's consent.

Tests & treats Title X Sliding-scale
Address
118 East 7th Street, Suite 1E Anaconda, MT 59711
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 7.3 miles

Southwest Montana Community Health Center

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Rated 3.6 out of 5 from 6 reviews

Southwest Montana Community Health Center in Anaconda operates with the broad clinical staffing of a community health center, which means gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis testing sit alongside TB screening, family planning, and same-visit bacterial STI treatment. All on a sliding-scale fee, by appointment.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
110 Oak Street, Anaconda, MT 59711
Booking
Appointment required
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
Website
Community health center 25.9 miles

Butte-Silver Bow Health Department

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Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 10 reviews

Butte-Silver Bow Health Department tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, and hepatitis A, B, and C on a sliding-scale fee with free options available, no appointment needed, and treats bacterial STIs the same visit, all at no cost.

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Every Service Runs on a Zero-Dollar Balance

When cost sits between a person and treatment, an STI goes unmanaged and a prevention tool goes unfilled. Butte-Silver Bow Health Department charges nothing for any service it provides (tests, vaccines, PrEP, PEP, DoxyPEP, and treatment included) so cost never becomes the reason care stops.

Interpretation Services Built Into Every Appointment

Butte-Silver Bow Health Department offers interpretation services for non-English languages across all its care, meaning someone navigating PrEP counseling or a treatment plan doesn't lose critical detail in the exchange. The clinical conversation stays complete regardless of the language it happens in.

PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP Prescribed on Site

Butte-Silver Bow Health Department prescribes PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP directly, which means a patient can leave with an active prevention strategy, not just a recommendation, after a single visit.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP DoxyPEP
Address
25 West Front Street, Butte, MT 59701
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
Website

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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 Anaconda, MT

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.

At-home STD testing in Anaconda, MT

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

Other CLIA-certified labs near Anaconda, MT

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

  • Community Hospital of Anaconda Laboratory

    401 West Pennsylvania, Anaconda, MT 59711

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Anaconda. 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.

Clinicians near Anaconda, MT who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 42 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Anaconda. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 4 offer telehealth.

  • Nathan Cook, MD

    Internal medicine · 401 West Pennsylvania Avenue, Anaconda

  • Susan Marik, MD

    OB-GYN · 305 West Pennsylvania Avenue, Anaconda

  • William Reiter, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 606 East Park Avenue, Anaconda

  • Emily Owen, MD

    Internal medicine · 1102 East Commercial Avenue, Anaconda

  • Bryan Webb, MD

    Internal medicine · 3636 Harrison Avenue, Butte

  • Charles Talakkottur, MD

    Internal medicine · 65 Veterans Circle, Butte

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.

Pharmacies near Anaconda, MT

No pharmacy near Anaconda, MT 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.

  • Stokes Pharmacy Anaconda

    6.8 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Trifty Drug Store

    7.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Thrifty Drug

    7.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • CVS Pharmacy 7.8 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Granite Pharmacy Philipsburg

    22 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Anaconda, MT.

Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.

PrEP, prevention & online treatment

Testing is one step. For residents of Anaconda, 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.

STDs & HIV in Deer Lodge County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Deer Lodge County, the county that includes Anaconda, compare with Montana and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~25% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#34 of 56 Montana counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 39% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Deer Lodge County vs Montana vs U.S.

Deer Lodge County Montana U.S. ▲▼ = Deer Lodge County vs the state average
Infection Deer Lodge County Montana United States
Chlamydia
155.1 15 cases ▼ 52%
322.6 492.2
Gonorrhea
20.7 2 cases ▼ 69%
67.7 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
10.3 1 cases ▼ 63%
27.5 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 12.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — no data 27.2 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 Deer Lodge County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 26% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 125 250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Deer Lodge County, chlamydia has fallen from 233.5 to 155.1 per 100,000 (34%), gonorrhea has fallen from 31.8 to 20.7 per 100,000 (35%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 10.5 to 10.3 per 100,000 (2%).

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 Anaconda, MT

Adults uninsured
11.8%
No routine checkup
33%
No transportation
9.8%
Binge drinking
23.5%
Frequent mental distress
18.1%
Depression
22.9%
Below poverty line
55.1%
Primary-care ratio
1,186 : 1
Deer Lodge County
  • Primary-care shortage score 16 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 52.2
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 64th 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 Deer Lodge County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Deer Lodge County (2023)

People living with HIV
135 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
124

Deer Lodge County HIV care continuum (2022)

Deer Lodge County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 3 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Deer Lodge County residents living with HIV, 81.8% are in care · 81.8% 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 Deer Lodge County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Anaconda, MT

Anaconda residents who walk or work near the old smelter stack and Short Peak know this is a town where people stay put: families own their homes, neighbors tend to recognize each other, and the pace of life moves at its own rhythm. Against that backdrop, STI testing can feel like a conversation you'd rather have on your own terms, without the weight of local eyes. The clinics and providers listed on this page understand that tension and operate with genuine discretion; what you discuss during a visit remains yours alone. Young adults in Anaconda (those navigating early careers, relationships, or simply the uncertainties of their twenties and thirties) have access to confidential screening in and around town. Regular testing is straightforward preventive care, as routine as any other health check, and the providers here treat it that way.

Whether you're concerned about recent exposure, seeking peace of mind, or building a habit of annual screening, the process is direct and judgment-free. The affordability that defines life in Anaconda extends to testing itself. Cost should never be the reason to delay, and the clinics available to you offer accessible pricing and payment flexibility. A single conversation with any of the providers listed can answer your questions about what to expect, how quickly results arrive, and what comes next if a test comes back positive.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Anaconda, MT

Walkability 3.34 / 20 · Least walkable

At 3.34/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Anaconda 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 Anaconda, Montana, EasySTD

ZIP 59711 snapshot

Residents
9,464
Median age
50.1
Median income
$50,965

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 59711 area around Anaconda: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Anaconda alone.

Anaconda sits in Deer Lodge County, ZIP 59711. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Short Peak
  • Mount Haggin
  • Grassy Mountain

STD testing in Anaconda, MT: screening, costs & privacy

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

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 Anaconda 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 Montana

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

Two things that actually depend on Montana 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 Montana, 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)

Montana 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 Montana

Source: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.

STD testing FAQs for Anaconda, MT

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where's the nearest STD testing to Anaconda, MT?

Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Public Health, about 7 mi away, with 3 options within 30 miles.

How much does STD testing cost near Anaconda, MT?

Free at public clinics. Private labs run about $24 for one test and $139 for a full panel; at-home kits are $49+.

Is there free STD testing near Anaconda, MT?

Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Public Health, about 7 mi away, provides free testing.

What's included in a full panel near Anaconda, MT?

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

How common is chlamydia in Deer Lodge County?

Deer Lodge County reported ~155 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Montana average.

Can I get PrEP near Anaconda, MT?

Yes, PrEP, a daily pill that helps prevent HIV in HIV-negative people, is available in the area.

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

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

Should I get tested for herpes near Anaconda, MT?

Herpes isn't in standard panels unless you have symptoms, a sore can be swabbed, or a blood test discussed with a provider.

How is trichomoniasis tested near Anaconda, MT?

A urine test or swab finds trichomoniasis, one of the most treatable STIs.

What should I do after sexual assault?

Go to an ER or call RAINN (800-656-4673); they provide testing, PEP, and support right away.

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