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STD Testing in Benton Ridge, OH: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Gonorrhea in Hancock County runs about 74% lower than the US average. In Benton Ridge, Ohio, testing might be needed after a possible exposure or as part of routine care. Weigh the convenience of walk-in clinics against the flexibility of labs and at-home kits. See your options below.

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STD testing near Benton Ridge, OH

5 testing options are listed for Benton Ridge, OH. The nearest, Hancock Public Health, is about 10.0 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.

Closest to you 10.0 miles

Hancock Public Health

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Rated 2.9 out of 5 from 14 reviews

Hancock Public Health in Findlay tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, rapid HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB. With same-visit treatment for bacterial infections. Fees run on a sliding scale with Medicaid and private insurance accepted; appointments are required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
2225 Keith Parkway, Findlay, OH 45840
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 9:00 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
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Rated 2.4 out of 5 from 46 reviews
Address
915 West Market Street, Lima, OH 45805 25.1 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 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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Reliable Testing Clinic

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 6 reviews
Address
546 Sand Ridge Road, Bowling Green, OH 43402 26.0 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 3:00 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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Address
921 East Franklin Street, Kenton, OH 43326 26.8 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 5:00 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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Labcorp

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Rated 2.9 out of 5 from 109 reviews
Address
4400 Heatherdowns Boulevard, Toledo, OH 43614 41.6 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 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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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 Benton Ridge, OH

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 Benton Ridge, OH

The nearest testing center is about 10 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Benton Ridge, 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 Benton Ridge, OH

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

  • Blanchard Valley Health System

    1900 South Main Street, Findlay, OH 45840

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
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  • Blanchard Valley Health System Armes

    15990 Medical Drive South, Findlay, OH 45840

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
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  • Northern Ohio Medical Specialists

    200 West Pearl Street, Findlay, OH 45840

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • VA ANN Arbor Healthcare Findlay Cboc

    1720 East Melrose Avenue, Findlay, OH 45840

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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Showing the nearest 4 CLIA-certified labs.

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 233 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Benton Ridge. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 32 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 Benton Ridge, OH

No pharmacy near Benton Ridge, OH 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.

  • Walmart Pharmacy 7.2 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Center for Medication Management

    7.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Scarbrough's Pharmacy

    7.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Kroger Pharmacy 7.6 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Benton Ridge, OH.

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 Benton Ridge, 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 Hancock County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Hancock County, the county that includes Benton Ridge, compare with Ohio and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~19% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#32 of 88 Ohio counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 64% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Hancock County vs Ohio vs U.S.

Hancock County Ohio U.S. ▲▼ = Hancock County vs the state average
Infection Hancock County Ohio United States
Chlamydia
275.8 206 cases ▼ 40%
461.7 492.2
Gonorrhea
46.9 35 cases ▼ 72%
168 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
6.7 5 cases ▼ 59%
16.3 15.8
Syphilis (early)
1.3 1 cases ▼ 86%
9.2 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
5.4 4 cases ▼ 66%
16 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 Hancock County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 5% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 175 350 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Hancock County, chlamydia has fallen from 277.6 to 275.8 per 100,000 (1%), gonorrhea has fallen from 96.1 to 46.9 per 100,000 (51%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 2.7 to 6.7 per 100,000 (148%).

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 Benton Ridge, OH

Adults uninsured
7.2%
No routine checkup
21.2%
No transportation
7%
Binge drinking
17%
Frequent mental distress
18.5%
Depression
26.2%
Below poverty line
5.8%
Primary-care ratio
1,914 : 1
Hancock County
  • Primary-care shortage score 14 / 26
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 16th 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 Hancock County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Hancock County (2023)

People living with HIV
101 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
77

Hancock County HIV care continuum (2022)

Hancock County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 8.8 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Hancock County residents living with HIV, 75.8% are in care · 67.7% 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 Hancock County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Benton Ridge, OH

Blanchard Landing sits quiet most mornings, and the homes along the roads feeding into Benton Ridge reflect that steadiness: ownership rates here are among the highest you'd find anywhere, and typical home values stay well within reach of working households. That kind of economic footing does not mean costs disappear. With most earners outside the six-figure share, a clinic visit still involves a real calculation about time and money, and a $543 monthly rent, modest as it sounds, represents a meaningful slice of take-home pay for the minority of residents who rent. The community skews toward established households: married adults and larger-than-average family units make up much of the fabric here, which shapes how people schedule anything health-related.

A clinic listed on this page may require a drive out of Hancock County rather than a short trip to Benton Ridge Community Park and back. For the younger adults in their late teens and twenties living here, that distance is the practical barrier, not stigma or cost alone. Getting tested means planning around a workday, arranging a vehicle, and sometimes covering a co-pay that a tight month makes harder to absorb.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Benton Ridge, OH

Walkability 6.98 / 20 · Below average

At 6.98/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Benton Ridge 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 5 STD & STI testing locations in Benton Ridge, Ohio, EasySTD

ZIP 45840 snapshot

Residents
54,342
Median age
39.3
Median income
$64,076

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 45840 area around Benton Ridge: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Benton Ridge alone.

Benton Ridge sits in Hancock County, ZIP 45840. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Benton Ridge Community Park
  • Blanchard Landing
  • McKinnis House
  • Indian Green – Worden Family Conservation Area

Reference

STD testing in Benton Ridge, OH: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Hancock County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Ohio 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 Benton Ridge-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 Benton Ridge 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 Ohio

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

Two things that actually depend on Ohio 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 Ohio, 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)

Ohio 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 Ohio

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 Benton Ridge, OH

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Benton Ridge, OH?

There are 4 options within a 30-mile drive.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

Yes, Medicaid typically covers it, and public clinics are free either way.

Is there free HIV testing near Benton Ridge, OH?

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

What's included in a full panel near Benton Ridge, OH?

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

How common is chlamydia in Hancock County?

Hancock County reported ~276 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Ohio average.

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

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

Is there an at-home STD test for Benton Ridge, OH?

At-home kits mail to 45840: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.

My test was positive, what now?

A positive means treatment is the next step; many STIs are cured with antibiotics, and all are treatable.

Is my STD test private?

Your results are part of your HIPAA-protected medical record; you can ask any clinic about its own privacy practices.

Should a rash after sex lead to testing?

Yes, a body or genital rash can be a sign of syphilis or HIV, so get tested and evaluated.

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