Plum Creek Medical- 3rd Party PSA
- Address
- 1103 Buffalo Bnd, Lexington, NE 98.4 miles away
- Phone
- 308‑324‑6386
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
- Herpes
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Rapid HIV
- Conventional HIV
STD Testing in Bartlett, NE: Same-Day, Low-Cost & Confidential
In Bartlett, Nebraska there is local STI testing. If you've recently had a risk, or test on a schedule, weigh clinics that may bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees against private labs that let you pay a flat self-pay price. See your options below.
- Clinics, labs & at-home kits compared
- Free & low-cost options included
- Backed by CDC, CMS & Census data
- Editorially reviewed
Available testing centers
STD testing near Bartlett, NE
No STD testing centers are located in Bartlett, NE. The nearest, Plum Creek Medical- 3rd Party PSA, is about 98.4 miles away. At-home STD kits and online lab tests ship to your ZIP; compare private labs and at-home kits below.
Sanford Health Laboratories
- Address
- 20 South Plum Street, Vermillion, SD 103.8 miles away
- Phone
- 605‑677‑3700
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
- Herpes
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Rapid HIV
- Conventional HIV
Sanford Health Laboratories
- Address
- 600 West Cedar Street, Beresford, SD 122.6 miles away
- Phone
- 605‑763‑3700
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
- Herpes
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Rapid HIV
- Conventional HIV
Free tool · not a clinic
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.
Find your match in 10 seconds
What will it cost? Estimate your STD test
Typical out-of-pocket ranges by option, actual cost depends on which tests you need.
- $0–$25
Public / community clinic
Free HIV testing is common
- $24–$200
Private lab (self-pay)
Never billed to insurance
- From $49
At-home kit
Mailed to your door, private
- $0–$50 copay
Doctor / urgent care
Often $0 preventive with insurance
No centers match those filters. Clear the service-type filter or the opening-hours filters to see every center.
Every other option
More ways to get tested in Bartlett, NE
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 Bartlett, NE
The nearest testing center is about 98 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Bartlett, 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.
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In-home collection
$79 & up
- Panel:
- 8-infection panel incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis, hepatitis & herpes: single tests too
- Sample:
- Quest Mobile: a phlebotomist collects your sample at home
- Results:
- 1–3 days, online: physician-reviewed
- In-home sample collection
- Nationwide Quest lab network
- Physician-reviewed results
- FSA/HSA eligible
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Best for simplicity & support
$89 & up
- Panel:
- 5–6 common STIs incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis & trichomoniasis
- Sample:
- Finger-prick + urine/swab
- Results:
- 2–5 days, online
- 24/7 nurse support
- Prescription for positives
- CLIA-certified labs
- Free shipping both ways
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Best value: single tests
$49 & up
- Panel:
- Chlamydia & gonorrhea, up to a 6-test panel adding HIV, syphilis, trichomoniasis & hep C
- Sample:
- Finger-prick + swab
- Results:
- Days, online
- Telehealth visit if positive
- CLIA-certified labs
- HSA/FSA eligible
- Subscription savings
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.
Local clinicians
Clinicians near Bartlett, NE who may help arrange STD testing
Beyond dedicated clinics, 7 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Bartlett. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit.
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Barbara Gutshall, MD
Internal medicine · 110 Park Avenue, Chambers
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Bernard Keown, MD
Family medicine · 2707 L Street, Ord
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Jennifer Bengston, MD
Family medicine · 2707 L Street, Ord
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 Bartlett, NE
No pharmacy near Bartlett, NE 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.
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Spalding Pharmacy
17 miRx pickupCondoms / EC -
Friendly Neighbor Healthcare
25 miRx pickupCondoms / EC -
Anderson Pharmacy
27 miRx pickupCondoms / EC -
Burwell Pharmacy
31 miRx pickupCondoms / EC -
Good Life Pharmacy
31 miRx pickupCondoms / EC
Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Bartlett, NE.
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 Bartlett, 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.
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From $0 insured
Telehealth PrEP & DoxyPEP with at-home testing and ongoing monitoring
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Visit from $39
Online STI treatment & DoxyPEP: same-day prescriptions to your pharmacy
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Visit from $0 insured
Telehealth STI treatment and sexual-health care, delivered or to your pharmacy
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$0 with most insurance
Free online PrEP & DoxyPEP: HIV prevention, home lab kits, no in-person visit
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 Wheeler County: the local picture
How reported STI rates in Wheeler County, the county that includes Bartlett, compare with Nebraska and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~13% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.
#93 of 93 Nebraska counties for chlamydia, among the lowest in the state
Reported STD rates per 100,000, Wheeler County vs Nebraska vs U.S.
Wheeler County Nebraska U.S. ▲▼ = Wheeler County vs the state average
| Infection | Wheeler County | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia | — no data | 468.8 | 492.2 |
| Gonorrhea | — no data | 115.5 | 179.5 |
| Syphilis (P&S) | — no data | 10.4 | 15.8 |
| Syphilis (early) | — no data | 6 | 16 |
| Syphilis (late/unknown) | — no data | 21.7 | 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 Wheeler County over time (per 100,000)
Chlamydia ▼ 51% vs 2020 Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
Between 2020 and 2021 in Wheeler County, chlamydia has fallen from 258.4 to 125.8 per 100,000 (51%), and gonorrhea has held roughly steady from 129.2 to 129.2 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 Bartlett, NE
- Adults uninsured
- 6.4%
- No routine checkup
- 20.1%
- No transportation
- 5.3%
- Binge drinking
- 16.8%
- Frequent mental distress
- 13.1%
- Depression
- 18%
- Below poverty line
- 1.6%
- Primary-care ratio
- -795 : 1
- Wheeler County
- Primary-care shortage score 5 / 26
- Medically Underserved Area · IMU 56.3
- Social Vulnerability Index · 4th 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 Wheeler County.
Local HIV snapshot
HIV in Wheeler County (2023)
- People living with HIV
- 0 / 100k
- New diagnoses (2023)
- 0cases countywide
Wheeler County HIV care continuum (2023)
Wheeler County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 6 statewide and 13.7 nationally. 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 Wheeler County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
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Local resources & officials
- CDC: Get Tested: find an STD testing site https://gettested.cdc.gov/ (opens in a new tab)
- HRSA: Find a Health Center https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/ (opens in a new tab)
Data & references
- CDC: NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (STI surveillance) https://gis.cdc.gov/grasp/nchhstpatlas/main.html (opens in a new tab)
- CDC: STD Surveillance Report (incl. congenital syphilis) https://www.cdc.gov/std/statistics/ (opens in a new tab)
- CDC: STI Treatment Guidelines, 2021 https://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment-guidelines/ (opens in a new tab)
- CDC PLACES: local health measures https://www.cdc.gov/places/ (opens in a new tab)
- CDC/ATSDR: Social Vulnerability Index https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/placeandhealth/svi/ (opens in a new tab)
- AIDSVu (Emory University & Gilead): local HIV data https://aidsvu.org/ (opens in a new tab)
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, ZIP 68622 https://data.census.gov/profile?g=860Z200US68622 (opens in a new tab)
- County Health Rankings & Roadmaps: Wheeler County https://www.countyhealthrankings.org/health-data/nebraska/wheeler (opens in a new tab)
- Neighborhood Atlas: Area Deprivation Index https://www.neighborhoodatlas.medicine.wisc.edu/ (opens in a new tab)
- EPA: National Walkability Index https://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/smart-location-mapping (opens in a new tab)
Local context
About Bartlett, NE
Highway 281 cuts through Bartlett with the matter-of-fact directness of a town that doesn't waste space, and the younger adults living along its edges, many of them renters in a market where monthly rent sits well below the state norm, are navigating a life stage where relationships shift, living situations change, and routine health care can feel like one more errand that requires real planning. There is no walking to a clinic on East Street; getting screened means building a drive into the day deliberately, which is a different ask than fitting an appointment between two bus stops. The options listed on this page span that drive radius, so knowing which ones offer extended or weekend hours, and which accept sliding-scale fees, makes a practical difference for anyone working, as most working-age residents here are. The town's majority-homeowner character and its compact household sizes point to a community where people often know their neighbors well but may assume that familiarity substitutes for care.
It doesn't. Wheeler County's STI picture is real, and the comparatively small share of residents in their late teens and twenties makes each person in that window count more, not less. Picking the right option from this page before the next long drive to town is the move that turns intention into a completed trip.
Getting there
How residents reach STD testing in Bartlett, NE
Walkability 4.83 / 20 · Least walkable
At 4.83/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Bartlett 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.
ZIP 68622 snapshot
- Residents
- 382
- Median age
- 59.4
- Median income
- $80,000
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 68622 area around Bartlett: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Bartlett alone.
Bartlett sits in Wheeler County, ZIP 68622. Local context that shapes where residents test:
Major routes
- East Street
- Highway 281
Nearby cities & towns
Nearby cities and towns near Bartlett, NE
Just outside Bartlett? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
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Reference
STD testing in Bartlett, NE: screening, costs & privacy
Everything to know before you test in Wheeler County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Nebraska 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.
| Group | Tests | How 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 Bartlett-area provider.
| Infection | Earliest reliable test | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Bartlett 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.
| Test | Reference price | CPT / 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 Nebraska
Minor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately
Two things that actually depend on Nebraska 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 Nebraska, 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)
Nebraska 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 NebraskaSource: 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 Bartlett, NE
Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.
Is walk-in STD testing available near Bartlett, NE?
Yes, several local labs offer same-day walk-in testing; best to call first.
How much does STD testing cost near Bartlett, NE?
Private labs run about $24 for one test and $139 for a full panel; at-home kits are $49+.
What's included in a full panel near Bartlett, NE?
A full panel typically covers chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis B and C.
Can someone under 18 get tested in Nebraska without a parent?
In Nebraska, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.
Is HPV linked to cancer?
Certain high-risk HPV types raise cancer risk; vaccination and routine screening are the defenses.
What does a reactive HIV test mean?
A reactive screen is a preliminary positive that must be confirmed with a follow-up test; if confirmed, treatment is highly effective.
Where can LGBTQ+ people get tested near Bartlett, NE?
Public and community clinics test everyone; several provide LGBTQ-affirming services.
Can you tell if someone has an STD by looking?
No, most STIs have no visible signs, so the only way to know is to test.
Can young people get tested confidentially?
Teen and campus health clinics and public health departments offer youth-friendly, low-cost testing.
Clinic or at-home test, which is better near Bartlett, NE?
Clinics give immediate care and treatment; home kits win on convenience and discretion. Either works.
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