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

Chlamydia testing in Trempealeau County runs about 30% lower than the US average. In Arcadia, Wisconsin, whether you have symptoms or want peace of mind, some clinics take walk-ins for same-day testing, while labs and at-home kits let you plan around your own time. Below, you'll find options in Arcadia, Wisconsin.

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STD testing near Arcadia, WI

8 testing options are listed for Arcadia, WI. The nearest, Semcac Community Action Agency, is about 16.0 miles away. Compare 5 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 16.0 miles

Semcac Community Action Agency

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Semcac Community Action Agency in Winona tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, and HIV on a sliding-scale fee open to anyone, with insurance and Medicaid also accepted. Appointments are required, and bacterial infections can be treated the same visit.

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PrEP and PEP Available Without a Specialist

Semcac carries both PrEP and PEP as standing services, no separate infectious-disease referral needed to access either medication. For someone without a regular provider, or paying out of pocket and managing costs on a sliding scale, having prescription access and ongoing PrEP monitoring at the same community agency keeps prevention continuous rather than contingent.

Herpes Testing Added to the Standard Four

Beyond gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, Semcac runs herpes testing. A serological antibody test that identifies HSV-1 and HSV-2 separately. That distinction matters operationally: the result type shapes whether antiviral suppression therapy is appropriate, so having the test available at the same appointment where treatment can be initiated shortens the clinical timeline.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
420 East Sarnia Street, Suite 1600 Winona, MN 55987
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 – 12:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
16.3 miles

Winona Health

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Winona Health in Winona handles gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and hepatitis C testing, treating bacterial infections the same visit and managing others with ongoing care: fees run on a sliding scale accepted by Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurance, with appointments required.

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PrEP and PEP Prescribed Here, No Separate Appointment

Gaps in HIV prevention often open when PrEP or PEP requires a separate prescriber and the follow-through doesn't happen. Winona Health carries both, so the prescription, and the clinical relationship that keeps it going, starts at the same visit as testing.

Hepatitis C Is on the Panel

The panel at Winona Health extends to hepatitis C alongside gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, meaning an infection that often goes undetected for years gets caught in the same visit rather than surfacing later through unrelated care.

Tests & treats PrEP
Address
855 Mankato Avenue, 2nd Floor Winona, MN 55987
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Best for free testing 21.4 miles

Buffalo County Public Health Department

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Buffalo County Public Health Department in Alma pairs gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV testing with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections: all on a sliding-scale fee, with walk-ins welcome and HPV and hepatitis B vaccines available.

Tests & treats
Address
407 South 2nd Street, 3rd Floor Alma, WI 54610
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 21.5 miles

Saint Elizabeths Hospital of Wabasha

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  • EasySTD5
Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 55 reviews

A public safety-net rural health clinic about 22 miles from Arcadia. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
204 South Main Street, Alma, WI 54610
Website
Highest rated 25.5 miles

Neighborhood Family Clinics

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  • EasySTD3
Rated 4 out of 5 from 27 reviews

Neighborhood Family Clinics in Onalaska accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and sliding-scale fees for everyone else, covering rapid and conventional HIV testing, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and hepatitis A, B, and C. No appointment required to get started.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
5560 North Cnty Rd Zm, Onalaska, WI 54650
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 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 Arcadia, 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.

At-home STD testing in Arcadia, WI

The nearest testing center is about 16 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Arcadia, 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 Arcadia, WI

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

  • Mayo Clinic Health System IN Arcadia

    895 Detloff Drive, Arcadia, WI 54612

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
  • Mayo Clinic Health System Osseo

    13025 8th Street, Osseo, WI 54758

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
  • TRI-County Memorial Hospital

    18601 Lincoln Street, Whitehall, WI 54773

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 126 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Arcadia. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 57 offer telehealth.

  • Daniel Landdeck, MD

    Family medicine · 464 South Saint Joseph Avenue, Arcadia

  • Thomas Stoa, MD

    Family medicine · 895 Dettloff Drive, Arcadia

  • Julie Gerig, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 16812 South Main Street, Galesville

  • Michelle Rein, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 825 Mankato Avenue, Winona

  • Lawrence Waite, DO

    Family medicine · 855 Mankato Avenue, Winona

  • Bryan Reed, DO Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 1122 West Hwy 61, Winona

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 Arcadia, WI

No pharmacy near Arcadia, 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.

  • Hogden Enterprises

    13 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Pharmacare

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Goltz Pharmacy

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

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Arcadia, WI.

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 Arcadia, 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 Trempealeau County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Trempealeau County, the county that includes Arcadia, compare with Wisconsin and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~23% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#12 of 72 Wisconsin counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 83% of the state

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

Trempealeau County Wisconsin U.S. ▲▼ = Trempealeau County vs the state average
Infection Trempealeau County Wisconsin United States
Chlamydia
343.1 106 cases ▼ 19%
422.8 492.2
Gonorrhea
19.4 6 cases ▼ 84%
118.5 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 9.1 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 6.2 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
3.2 1 cases ▼ 78%
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 Trempealeau County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 22% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 175 350 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Trempealeau County, chlamydia has risen from 289.3 to 343.1 per 100,000 (19%), gonorrhea has fallen from 61.8 to 19.4 per 100,000 (69%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 3.2 to 3.2 per 100,000.

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 Arcadia, WI

Adults uninsured
18.8%
No routine checkup
25.4%
No transportation
10.2%
Binge drinking
19.1%
Frequent mental distress
16.9%
Depression
22.5%
Below poverty line
8%
Primary-care ratio
3,841 : 1
Trempealeau County
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 54.6
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 20th 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 Trempealeau County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Trempealeau County (2023)

People living with HIV
72 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
68

Trempealeau County HIV care continuum (2023)

Trempealeau County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 5.1 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Trempealeau County residents living with HIV, 83.3% are in care · 72.2% 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 Trempealeau County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Arcadia, WI

Getting tested for STIs in Arcadia means either using what's available locally or driving to a neighboring town, the reality of living in a place where health services cluster elsewhere. The nearest clinic partners and urgent-care facilities serve the broader county, making advance planning practical: know your insurance coverage, call ahead, and understand that a short drive might be part of the process. Testing in and around Arcadia listed on this page reflects that geography, with some providers a few miles out but still within reach for most residents. Young adults in Arcadia, those in their late teens through thirties, often balance work, school, or family responsibilities that make health appointments another thing to schedule. Confidentiality matters here not as an abstract ideal but as a concrete need: results don't circulate through town, and what you learn stays yours alone.

Larger, multigenerational households are common, which makes private health decisions even more important to protect. Routine STI screening is straightforward, quick, and far less complicated than the worry that delays it. Arcadia residents who get tested do so on their own terms, without explanation owed to anyone. Testing sites listed on this page offer that privacy, plus the clarity that early detection and treatment prevent serious complications and protect partners.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Arcadia, WI

Walkability 6.24 / 20 · Below average

At 6.24/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Arcadia 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 8 STD & STI testing locations in Arcadia, Wisconsin, EasySTD

ZIP 54612 snapshot

Residents
5,745
Median age
33.5
Median income
$66,447

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 54612 area around Arcadia: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Arcadia alone.

Arcadia sits in Trempealeau County, ZIP 54612. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Arcadia Memorial Park
  • Arcadia Area Historical Society
  • Memorial Walk
  • Fighter Jet

Major routes

  • WI 95 (East Main Street)
  • WI 93 (State Highway 93)

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

Everything to know before you test in Trempealeau 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 Arcadia-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 Arcadia 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.

STD testing FAQs for Arcadia, WI

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

There's no clinic in Arcadia, WI, what now?

Nearest is Semcac Community Action Agency, about 16 mi away; 5 are within 30 miles. An at-home kit shipped to 54612 also works.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Arcadia, WI?

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

Is there free HIV testing near Arcadia, WI?

Yes, free HIV testing is available at public clinics in the area.

What's included in a full panel near Arcadia, WI?

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

How common is chlamydia in Trempealeau County?

Trempealeau County reported ~343 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Wisconsin average.

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 get PrEP near Arcadia, WI?

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

What happens after a positive result?

Get treated, notify partners, pause sex until cleared, and follow up, the infection is manageable.

Can gonorrhea have no symptoms?

Often, yes, especially throat and rectal infections, which is why site-specific testing matters.

Does a negative test mean I'm safe?

Reassuring if you tested after the window, just retest if it was early, and screen again with new partners.

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