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STD Testing in Bainbridge, IN: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Putnam County, Indiana, sees gonorrhea 48% lower than the US average. If you're visiting Bainbridge, Indiana, for a one-time concern or regular check-ups, same-day walk-ins are convenient while labs and kits give you flexibility. Below you'll find your options.

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STD testing near Bainbridge, IN

6 testing options are listed for Bainbridge, IN. The nearest, Grace Clinic - Putnam County, is about 8.2 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 8.2 miles

Grace Clinic - Putnam County

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Grace Clinic - Putnam County, in Greencastle, welcomes walk-ins for STI screening without an appointment. Federal qualification anchors its sliding-scale fee structure, making costs income-based for anyone. A single visit can cover syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing, with fees adjusted to fit what patients actually earn.

Sliding-scale
Address
239 Hillsdale Avenue, Greencastle, IN 46135
Website
Community health center 9.8 miles

Putnam County Hospital

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Rated 2.9 out of 5 from 140 reviews

A safety-net rural health clinic about 10 miles from Bainbridge. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
1542 South Bloomington St Suite 1300, Greencastle, IN 46135
Website
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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 45 reviews
Address
1601 Lafayette Road, Crawfordsville, IN 47933 21.4 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 6:30 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

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Rated 3.1 out of 5 from 123 reviews
Address
6920 Parkdale Place, Indianapolis, IN 46254 28.5 miles away
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 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 76 reviews
Address
3850 Shore Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46254 28.5 miles away
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
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 4 out of 5 from 174 reviews
Address
8330 Naab Road, Indianapolis, IN 46260 34.0 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 4:30 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 Bainbridge, IN

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.

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At-home STD testing in Bainbridge, IN

The nearest testing center is about 8 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Bainbridge, 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 Bainbridge, IN

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

  • Putnam County Hospital

    1542 South Bloomington Street, Greencastle, IN 46135

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 242 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Bainbridge. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 40 offer telehealth.

  • Ceciley Casselman, MD

    Family medicine · 440 East Pat Rady Way, Bainbridge

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  • Warren Macy, MD

    Family medicine · 1542 South Bloomington Street, Greencastle

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  • Keith Landry, MD

    Family medicine · 1542 South Bloomington Street, Greencastle

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  • Matthew Bobzien, MD

    Family medicine · 1000 North Lebanon Street, Jamestown

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  • Mateen Rahman, MD

    Infectious disease · 1000 East Main Street, Danville

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  • Prem Konakondla, MD

    Internal medicine · 1000 East Main Street, Danville

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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 Bainbridge, IN

No pharmacy near Bainbridge, IN 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.

  • Crossroads Care Pharmacy

    0.1 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 7.9 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Hook-Superx

    8.1 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • CVS Pharmacy 8.1 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Kroger Pharmacy 8.2 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Bainbridge, IN.

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 Bainbridge, 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 Putnam County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Putnam County, the county that includes Bainbridge, compare with Indiana 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.

#28 of 92 Indiana counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 70% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Putnam County vs Indiana vs U.S.

Putnam County Indiana U.S. ▲▼ = Putnam County vs the state average
Infection Putnam County Indiana United States
Chlamydia
327.4 123 cases ▼ 33%
491 492.2
Gonorrhea
93.2 35 cases ▼ 35%
144 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 8.7 15.8
Syphilis (early)
5.3 2 cases ▼ 44%
9.5 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
29.3 11 cases ▲ 93%
15.2 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 Putnam County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 23% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 175 350 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Putnam County, chlamydia has risen from 272.3 to 327.4 per 100,000 (20%), gonorrhea has risen from 79 to 93.2 per 100,000 (18%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 2.7 to 8 per 100,000 (196%).

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 Bainbridge, IN

Adults uninsured
7%
No routine checkup
19.6%
No transportation
6.6%
Binge drinking
16%
Frequent mental distress
17.6%
Depression
26.2%
Below poverty line
5.4%
Primary-care ratio
3,082 : 1
Putnam County
  • Primary-care shortage score 12 / 26
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 15th 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 Putnam County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Putnam County (2023)

People living with HIV
151 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
111

Putnam County HIV care continuum (2021)

Putnam County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2021), against 11.7 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Putnam County residents living with HIV, 80.9% are in care · 76.6% 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 Putnam County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Bainbridge, IN

Baker's Camp Bridge sits over Deer Creek like Bainbridge has always been there: unhurried, rooted, the kind of town where most households are owner-occupied and a large share of adults are married with kids underfoot. That settled texture is real, but it shapes how testing actually works here: US 36 is the thread that connects residents to almost everything outside town limits, and for the roughly four-in-ten households that rent, a $759 monthly payment doesn't leave much cushion for unplanned medical costs. That cost reality matters most for younger adults, people in their late teens and twenties who make up a meaningful slice of Bainbridge's population and represent the years when STI exposure is statistically most common.

The workforce here is largely employed, and low unemployment means many people are holding down full schedules, which makes same-day or extended-hour availability worth checking before you commit to a trip. For residents without comprehensive coverage, the sliding-scale and low-cost options among listings on this page can close the gap between a useful intention and an actual appointment. Particularly for renters whose $759 rent already claims a fixed, non-negotiable line in the monthly budget.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Bainbridge, IN

Walkability 3.34 / 20 · Least walkable

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

ZIP 46105 snapshot

Residents
1,694
Median age
43.1
Median income
$92,946

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 46105 area around Bainbridge: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Bainbridge alone.

Bainbridge sits in Putnam County, ZIP 46105. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Baker's Camp Bridge

Major routes

  • US 36 (Ernie Pyle Memorial Highway)

Reference

STD testing in Bainbridge, IN: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Indiana 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 Indiana, 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)

Indiana 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 Indiana

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 Bainbridge, IN

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many testing options are within 30 miles of Bainbridge, IN?

5 testing options are within 30 miles of Bainbridge, IN.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

Medicaid generally covers STD testing.

Can I get tested in Bainbridge, IN without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Bainbridge, IN?

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 Putnam County?

About 327 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Indiana average.

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

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

What HIV tests can I get?

Rapid antibody tests, 4th-generation antigen/antibody lab tests, and NAT, which detects HIV soonest after exposure.

Can HPV cause cancer?

Some HPV types can lead to cervical and other cancers over time, which is why screening and the HPV vaccine matter.

Where can teens get STD testing near Bainbridge, IN?

Public health clinics, family-planning clinics, and many school or campus health centers test teens and young adults, often free.

Are there LGBTQ-friendly testing options?

Community health centers and family-planning clinics serve all patients, and many offer LGBTQ-affirming care, ask the site directly.

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