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

Chlamydia in Ashland County runs about 82% lower than the US average. Whether it's your first STI test or a routine screening in Ashland County, Wisconsin, you'll need to weigh cost, speed, and convenience when choosing between public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits. We list your options below.

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STD testing near Ashland, WI

8 testing options are listed for Ashland, WI. The nearest, Bad River Health and Wellness Center, is about 1.0 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 1.0 miles

Bad River Health and Wellness Center

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Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 8 reviews

Bad River Health and Wellness Center in Ashland is a community health center where STI care (gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV testing with same-visit bacterial treatment) sits alongside family planning on a sliding-scale fee, by appointment.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
53585 Nokomis Road, Ashland, WI 54861
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
Community health center 1.0 miles

Northlakes Community Clinic

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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 22 reviews

Northlakes Community Clinic in Ashland runs on a sliding scale and accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance, so the fee adjusts to what you actually owe. Testing covers HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and TB, with HPV and hepatitis A and B vaccines also available. Appointment required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
300 Main Street West, Ashland, WI 54806
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 1.1 miles

NorthLakes - Ashland East

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 9 reviews

NorthLakes - Ashland East, in Ashland, earned federal qualification by meeting strict access and care standards, which means fees slide with income, and no one is turned away for inability to pay. Walk-in STI screening covers syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia.

Sliding-scale
Address
719 Main Street East, Ashland, WI 54806
Website
Best for free testing 6.8 miles

Bayfield County Health Department

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Bayfield County Health Department in Washburn requires an appointment and covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, and TB testing alongside STI treatment, family planning, and a full vaccine menu (hepatitis A and B, HPV, and mpox) all on a sliding-scale fee structure.

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Care That Doesn't Stop at the Test

When cost is the variable that delays treatment or skips a follow-up vaccine, gonorrhea or chlamydia can quietly persist, and that gap belongs to the clinic, not the patient. Bayfield County Health Department charges no fee for its services, so the same visit that surfaces an infection is the one that resolves it.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
117 East 6th Street, Washburn, WI 54891
Booking
Appointment required
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
Community health center 7.0 miles

NorthLakes- Washburn

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NorthLakes- Washburn, in Washburn, earns federal FQHC standing and welcomes walk-ins for STI screening without an appointment. A single visit can cover syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing, with fees set on a sliding scale tied to household income.

Sliding-scale
Address
320 Superior Avenue, Washburn, WI 54891
Website
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Labcorp at Walgreens

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
3700 Silver Lake Road Northeast, Minneapolis, MN 155.4 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
5255 East River Road, Fridley, MN 156.2 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
2716 East 82nd Street, Minneapolis, MN 164.9 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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When can I test? Exposure-window calculator

Testing too soon can miss an infection. Enter the date of possible exposure to see the earliest a test can reliably detect each STI.

Detection windows for every STI
Infection Earliest reliable test Conclusive after
Chlamydia 7 days after exposure 14 days after exposure
Gonorrhea 7 days after exposure 14 days after exposure
Trichomoniasis 7 days after exposure 28 days after exposure
HIV (NAT / RNA) 10 days after exposure 33 days after exposure
HIV (4th-gen Ag/Ab) 18 days after exposure 45 days after exposure
HIV (antibody) 21 days after exposure 84 days after exposure
Syphilis 21 days after exposure 42 days after exposure
Hepatitis B 21 days after exposure 42 days after exposure
Hepatitis C 56 days after exposure 77 days after exposure
Herpes (HSV) 28 days after exposure 112 days after exposure

Guidance only, confirm timing with a clinician. A negative result before the conclusive date may need a repeat test.

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What will it cost? Estimate your STD test

Typical out-of-pocket ranges by option, actual cost depends on which tests you need.

  • Public / community clinic

    Free HIV testing is common

    $0–$25

  • Private lab (self-pay)

    Never billed to insurance

    $24–$200

  • At-home kit

    Mailed to your door, private

    From $49

  • Doctor / urgent care

    Often $0 preventive with insurance

    $0–$50 copay

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More ways to get tested in Ashland, 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 Ashland, WI

The nearest testing center is about 1 mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Ashland, 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 Ashland, WI

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

  • Essentia Health Ashland Clinic

    1615 Maple Ln Suite #1, Ashland, WI 54806

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
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  • Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center

    1615 Maple Lane, Ashland, WI 54806

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

  • Mainstreet Clinic

    1001 West Main Street, Ashland, WI 54806

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Aspirus ST Luke's Ashland Clinic

    2201 Lake Shore Drive East, Ashland, WI 54806

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • BAD River Health Clinic

    53585 Nokomis Road, Ashland, WI 54806

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

Showing the nearest 5 CLIA-certified labs.

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 45 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Ashland. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 4 offer telehealth.

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 Ashland, WI

No pharmacy near Ashland, 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.

  • Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy

    0.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Medicine Shoppe

    0.8 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 1.0 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Dba: Huhn RX Drug

    1.0 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Shopko Pharmacy 631

    1.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 1.9 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Ashland, 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 Ashland, 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 Ashland County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Ashland County, the county that includes Ashland, compare with Wisconsin and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~29% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#71 of 72 Wisconsin counties for chlamydia, among the lowest in the state

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

Ashland County Wisconsin U.S. ▲▼ = Ashland County vs the state average
Infection Ashland County Wisconsin United States
Chlamydia
87.1 14 cases ▼ 79%
422.8 492.2
Gonorrhea
6.2 1 cases ▼ 95%
118.5 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 9.1 15.8
Syphilis (early)
12.4 2 cases ▲ 100%
6.2 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
18.7 3 cases ▲ 27%
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 Ashland County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 69% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 200 400 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Ashland County, chlamydia has fallen from 380.6 to 87.1 per 100,000 (77%), gonorrhea has fallen from 31.2 to 6.2 per 100,000 (80%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 12.5 to 31.2 per 100,000 (150%).

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 Ashland, WI

Adults uninsured
8%
No routine checkup
22.6%
No transportation
8.7%
Binge drinking
17.5%
Frequent mental distress
17.3%
Depression
25.9%
Below poverty line
17.7%
Primary-care ratio
575 : 1
Ashland County
  • Primary-care shortage score 17 / 26
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 49th 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 Ashland County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Ashland County (2023)

People living with HIV
65 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
43

Ashland County HIV care continuum (2022)

Ashland County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 5.1 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Ashland County residents living with HIV, 62.5% are in care · 62.5% 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 Ashland County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Ashland, WI

Ellis Avenue cuts through the heart of Ashland, connecting the Ellis Park neighborhood to the waterfront stretch near the Ashland Harbor Breakwater Light, and for anyone who needs to fit a health appointment into a Tuesday that already has a full shape, that geography matters. The options listed on this page serve residents across that corridor, making it possible to reach screening without sacrificing half a day to the drive.

Ashland's housing picture is split: a majority own their homes, but a significant share rent, and with typical rents well below state urban averages, the population skews toward people managing tight monthly budgets rather than discretionary ones. With fewer than one in eight households earning six figures, out-of-pocket costs are a real consideration, and the mix of fee-scaled and low-cost options listed here reflects that reality directly. Young adults in their late teens and twenties, who make up a notable portion of the city near Northland College and the Chapple MacArthur area, are exactly the people for whom cost and convenience are the deciding factors in whether screening happens at all.

Labor-force participation here is solid but not universal, and unemployment touches enough households that irregular or part-time schedules are common. Several options listed on this page offer extended or weekend hours, so a working resident on the east side of Lake Shore Drive can book an appointment around a shift rather than instead of one.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Ashland, WI

Walkability 8.08 / 20 · Below average

At 8.08/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Ashland 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 Ashland, Wisconsin, EasySTD

ZIP 54806 snapshot

Residents
11,708
Median age
41
Median income
$59,556

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 54806 area around Ashland: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Ashland alone.

Ashland sits in Ashland County, ZIP 54806. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • City of Ashland City Hall
  • Ashland Harbor Breakwater Light
  • Northland College
  • Penn Park
  • Central Railyard Park
  • Hodgkins Park

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Ellis/Northland
  • Chapple MacArthur
  • Ellis Park
  • SoDo East
  • Beaser Park
  • Downtown
  • SoDo West
  • Eastlake

Major routes

  • WI 13 (Ellis Avenue)
  • US 2 (Lake Shore Drive East)
  • Lake Shore Drive West

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Ashland 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 Ashland-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 Ashland 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 Ashland, WI

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Washburn, WI instead?

Possibly, Washburn, WI is close; compare it by distance against Northlakes Community Clinic.

What does STD testing cost around Ashland, WI?

Public clinics are free; private labs ~$24–$139, at-home kits $49+.

Can I get tested in Ashland, WI without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Ashland, 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 Ashland County?

About 87 cases per 100,000 residents (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.

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.

Should I test again after being treated?

A retest around 3 months after treatment is recommended for chlamydia and gonorrhea.

How is syphilis tested near Ashland, WI?

Syphilis is found with a simple blood test; a reactive screen is confirmed with a second blood test.

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