Sanford Health Laboratories
- Address
- 243 Clark Avenue North, Kelliher, MN 154.0 miles away
- Phone
- 218‑647‑8832
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
- Herpes
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Rapid HIV
- Conventional HIV
STD Testing in Beaver Bay, MN: Same-Day, Low-Cost & Confidential
In Lake County, Minnesota, the rate of reported syphilis runs about 42% lower than the US average. If you live in Beaver Bay, Minnesota, for a one-time concern or regular check-ups, you can weigh the quick attention and treatment of local clinics against the convenience and scheduling flexibility of an at-home kit. 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 Beaver Bay, MN
No STD testing centers are located in Beaver Bay, MN. The nearest, Sanford Health Laboratories, is about 154.0 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
- 614 Michigan Avenue, Walker, MN 154.3 miles away
- Phone
- 218‑547‑7700
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
- Herpes
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Rapid HIV
- Conventional HIV
Sanford Health Laboratories
- Address
- 219 Grant Utley Avenue Northwest, Cass Lake, MN 154.9 miles away
- Phone
- 218‑335‑2559
- 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.
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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.
- $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.
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More ways to get tested in Beaver Bay, MN
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 Beaver Bay, MN
The nearest testing center is about 154 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Beaver Bay, 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 range: couples & full panels
$79 & up
- Panel:
- Up to 14 infections, incl. HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis & herpes
- Sample:
- Self-collect: swab, urine, finger-prick
- Results:
- 2–5 days, online
- Free phone consult if positive
- CLIA-certified labs
- Couples & subscription options
- Discreet packaging
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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
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 Beaver Bay, MN
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Lake 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.
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Aspirus Lake View Hospital
325 11th Avenue, Two Harbors, MN 55616
CMS-certified lab
- STD testing
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Beaver Bay. 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.
Nearby pharmacies
Pharmacies near Beaver Bay, MN
No pharmacy near Beaver Bay, MN 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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Superiorhealth Pharmacy
2.5 miRx pickupCondoms / EC -
Essentia Health Silver Bay Pharmacy
2.5 miRx pickupCondoms / EC -
Firstsolutions
23 miRx pickupCondoms / EC -
Aspirus Lake View Pharmacy Two Harbors
23 miRx pickupCondoms / EC -
The Duluth Clinic
23 miRx pickupCondoms / EC
Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Beaver Bay, MN.
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 Beaver Bay, 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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$0 with most insurance
Free online PrEP & DoxyPEP: HIV prevention, home lab kits, no in-person visit
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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
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 Lake County: the local picture
How reported STI rates in Lake County, the county that includes Beaver Bay, compare with Minnesota 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.
#85 of 87 Minnesota counties for chlamydia, among the lowest in the state
Reported STD rates per 100,000, Lake County vs Minnesota vs U.S.
Lake County Minnesota U.S. ▲▼ = Lake County vs the state average
| Infection | Lake County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia | 82.9 9 cases ▼ 78% | 379.5 | 492.2 |
| Gonorrhea | 18.4 2 cases ▼ 86% | 134.5 | 179.5 |
| Syphilis (P&S) | 9.2 1 cases ▲ 6% | 8.7 | 15.8 |
| Syphilis (early) | — no data | 6.7 | 16 |
| Syphilis (late/unknown) | 9.2 1 cases ▼ 37% | 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 Lake County over time (per 100,000)
Chlamydia ▼ 47% vs 2022 Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
Between 2020 and 2023 in Lake County, chlamydia has fallen from 165.1 to 82.9 per 100,000 (50%), gonorrhea has fallen from 100.9 to 18.4 per 100,000 (82%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 9.2 to 9.2 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 Beaver Bay, MN
- Adults uninsured
- 6.7%
- No routine checkup
- 22.6%
- No transportation
- 6.2%
- Binge drinking
- 16%
- Frequent mental distress
- 14%
- Depression
- 22.4%
- Below poverty line
- 9.4%
- Primary-care ratio
- 1,099 : 1
- Lake County
- Primary-care shortage score 15 / 26
- Medically Underserved Area · IMU 57
- Social Vulnerability Index · 8th 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 Lake County.
Local HIV snapshot
HIV in Lake County (2023)
- People living with HIV
- 85 / 100k
Lake County HIV care continuum (2022)
Lake County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 6.7 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Lake County residents living with HIV, 66.7% are in care · 66.7% 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 Lake 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 55614 https://data.census.gov/profile?g=860Z200US55614 (opens in a new tab)
- County Health Rankings & Roadmaps: Lake County https://www.countyhealthrankings.org/health-data/minnesota/lake (opens in a new tab)
- Neighborhood Atlas: Area Deprivation Index https://www.neighborhoodatlas.medicine.wisc.edu/ (opens in a new tab)
- CMS: Provider of Services file (CLIA-certified labs) https://data.cms.gov/ (opens in a new tab)
- CMS: Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule https://www.cms.gov/medicare/payment/fee-schedules/clinical-laboratory (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 Beaver Bay, MN
Beaver Bay sits on Lake Superior's shore in a setting where health services exist, but not on every corner. Getting tested for STIs here means knowing what lies within realistic reach, some residents travel to neighboring towns for clinics, while others find care closer by. That geography shapes how people approach screening: a test matters more when you have to plan for it, and privacy matters more when you live in a tight-knit place. The clinics and providers listed on this page serve Beaver Bay and the surrounding area, and knowing them in advance removes a barrier to care. Young adults in their late teens through thirties make up a notable part of the community, and they're the group most likely to benefit from routine confidential screening.
Whether you're newer to the area or have roots here, getting tested is straightforward once you know where to go. Confidentiality isn't negotiable: what you share with a clinic stays with that clinic, and test results don't follow you into other corners of your life. The lighthouse, the mountain, and the chairs that draw visitors also draw year-round residents who deserve the same access to sexual health care as anywhere else. Testing in and around Beaver Bay means taking care of yourself without fanfare, on your own timeline.
Getting there
How residents reach STD testing in Beaver Bay, MN
Walkability 6.27 / 20 · Below average
At 6.27/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Beaver Bay 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 55614 snapshot
- Residents
- 2,450
- Median age
- 53.9
- Median income
- $74,313
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 55614 area around Beaver Bay: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Beaver Bay alone.
Beaver Bay sits in Lake County, ZIP 55614. Local context that shapes where residents test:
Local landmarks
- Split Rock Lighthouse
- Mariner Mountain
- Big Chairs
- Beaver River Beach
- Mariner Mountain Park
- North Shore Mining/Lake Superior Overlook
Neighborhoods & communities
- Silver Bay
Nearby cities & towns
Nearby cities and towns near Beaver Bay, MN
Just outside Beaver Bay? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
Reference
STD testing in Beaver Bay, MN: screening, costs & privacy
Everything to know before you test in Lake County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Minnesota 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 Beaver Bay-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 Beaver Bay 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 Minnesota
Minor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately
Two things that actually depend on Minnesota 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 Minnesota, 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)
Minnesota 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 MinnesotaSource: 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 Beaver Bay, MN
Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.
There's no clinic in Beaver Bay, MN, what now?
Nearest is Sanford Health Laboratories, about 154 mi away. An at-home kit shipped to 55614 also works.
Does insurance cover STD testing near Beaver Bay, MN?
Usually yes, it can be billed to insurance, or paid out of pocket at a flat rate.
What's included in a full panel near Beaver Bay, MN?
A full panel typically covers chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis B and C.
How common is chlamydia in Lake County?
Lake County reported ~83 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Minnesota average.
Is there an at-home STD test for Beaver Bay, MN?
At-home kits mail to 55614: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.
How long do results take near Beaver Bay, MN?
Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.
Can someone under 18 get tested in Minnesota without a parent?
In Minnesota, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.
How is chlamydia tested near Beaver Bay, MN?
Chlamydia is checked with a simple urine sample or a swab; lab results usually come back in a day or two.
Do I wait for the window if I have symptoms?
No, symptoms mean test now; the window period only applies to symptom-free screening.
What should I do after sexual assault?
Go to an ER or call RAINN (800-656-4673); they provide testing, PEP, and support right away.
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