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STD Testing in Bernard, IA: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Syphilis in Dubuque County runs about 55% lower than the US average. If you have a one-time concern or need regular check-ups in Bernard, Iowa, visiting a clinic lets a provider answer questions and start treatment, while an at-home kit lets you collect a sample on your own schedule and mail it in. Options may be found on the list below.

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STD testing near Bernard, IA

5 testing options are listed for Bernard, IA. The nearest, Hillcrest Family Services, is about 14.8 miles away. Compare 1 community and public clinic, private labs, and at-home kits below.

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Hillcrest Family Services

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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 70 reviews

Hillcrest Family Services in Dubuque delivers rapid and conventional HIV testing, a full bacterial panel, same-visit treatment for gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis, plus hepatitis C screening. Walk-ins welcome, all at no charge to anyone who comes through the door.

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Zero Cost for Every Test and Treatment

Sliding-scale means negotiating what you owe based on income, that's the norm nearly everywhere. Hillcrest Family Services in Dubuque operates on a different model: testing, treatment, and counseling carry no fee at all, for everyone, with no income documentation required to get there.

Hepatitis C Screening Alongside the Standard Panel

For anyone without a regular provider who needs a complete picture of their sexual health, Hillcrest Family Services in Dubuque builds hepatitis C testing directly into its panel alongside HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. On-site, at no fee, with results handled through the same visit.

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Address
2505 Wilbricht Lane, Dubuque, IA 52001
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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 3.1 out of 5 from 65 reviews
Address
3524 Jersey Ridge Road, Davenport, IA 52807 54.4 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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Labcorp

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 21 reviews
Address
3625 Utica Ridge Road, Bettendorf, IA 52722 54.5 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 6:00 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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Labcorp

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Rated 2.9 out of 5 from 67 reviews
Address
2615 Northgate Drive, Iowa City, IA 52245 54.9 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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Labcorp

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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 42 reviews
Address
1003 East 53rd Street, Davenport, IA 52807 55.5 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • 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 Bernard, IA

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 Bernard, IA

The nearest testing center is about 15 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Bernard, 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 Bernard, IA

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

  • Unitypoint Health Finley Hospital

    350 North Grandview Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Mercyone Dyersville Laboratory

    1111 Third Street Southwest, Dyersville, IA 52040

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

  • Medical Associates Clinic, PC- East Campus

    1000 Langworthy Street, Dubuque, IA 52001

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 115 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Bernard. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 17 offer telehealth.

  • Cynthia Konz, MD

    Internal medicine · 8456 Peosta Commercial Court, Peosta

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  • Lawrence Hutchison, MD

    Family medicine · 3375 Lake Ridge Drive, Dubuque

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  • Jacob Hiatt, DO

    Family medicine · 1500 Associates Drive, Dubuque

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  • Kenneth Martin, MD

    Family medicine · 3500 Dodge Street, Dubuque

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  • Laura Raid Witthoeft, MD

    OB-GYN · 4135 Pennsylvania Avenue, Dubuque

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  • Kamran Ilyas, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 350 North Grandview Avenue, Dubuque

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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 Bernard, IA

No pharmacy near Bernard, IA 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.

  • Finley Pharmacy

    9.2 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Mercy Family Pharmacy-Cascade

    9.4 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 13 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Hy-Vee Pharmacy

    13 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Mercy Family Pharmacy West

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Hy-Vee

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Bernard, IA.

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 Bernard, 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 Dubuque County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Dubuque County, the county that includes Bernard, compare with Iowa and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~37% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#12 of 99 Iowa counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 88% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Dubuque County vs Iowa vs U.S.

Dubuque County Iowa U.S. ▲▼ = Dubuque County vs the state average
Infection Dubuque County Iowa United States
Chlamydia
499.6 494 cases ▲ 17%
426.8 492.2
Gonorrhea
124.4 123 cases ▲ 7%
116.8 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
7.1 7 cases ▼ 31%
10.3 15.8
Syphilis (early)
7.1 7 cases ▼ 23%
9.2 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
7.1 7 cases ▼ 28%
9.9 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 Dubuque County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 4% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 275 550 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Dubuque County, chlamydia has risen from 462.4 to 499.6 per 100,000 (8%), gonorrhea has fallen from 229.7 to 124.4 per 100,000 (46%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 17.1 to 7.1 per 100,000 (58%).

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 Bernard, IA

Adults uninsured
6.6%
No routine checkup
22%
No transportation
6%
Binge drinking
21.3%
Frequent mental distress
15.9%
Depression
19.9%
Below poverty line
9.4%
Primary-care ratio
1,299 : 1
Dubuque County
  • Primary-care shortage score 16 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 52.1
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 23rd 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 Dubuque County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Dubuque County (2023)

People living with HIV
102 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
6cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
60 · PnR 8.33

Dubuque County HIV care continuum (2023)

Dubuque County recorded 7.2 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 5.1 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Dubuque County residents living with HIV, 83.1% are in care · 79.2% 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 Dubuque County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Bernard, IA

Washington Mill Bridge carries most of Bernard's daily traffic, and the town on either side of it runs on a particular kind of quiet steadiness: the majority of households here are married, family-sized, and owner-occupied, which shapes how health decisions get made. Care tends to be planned around work schedules, school pickups, and shared finances rather than spontaneous clinic visits, and with nearly everyone who wants a job holding one, the week fills fast. That density of obligation is worth naming when it comes to STI screening, because younger adults, people in their late teens and twenties working and building relationships in Dubuque County, are the ones most likely to let a routine test wait an extra month, then another.

Rent near the Fillmore Recreation Area end of town stays modest enough that a low-cost clinic visit doesn't carry the same financial sting it might elsewhere, which removes at least one reason to postpone. Dubuque County's STI figures are what they are for a working rural community, and staying current on screening is simply how someone living here keeps a clear picture of their own health through the seasons that change around them.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Bernard, IA

Walkability 3.86 / 20 · Least walkable

At 3.86/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Bernard 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 Bernard, Iowa, EasySTD

ZIP 52032 snapshot

Residents
1,277
Median age
47.9
Median income
$83,625

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 52032 area around Bernard: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Bernard alone.

Bernard sits in Dubuque County, ZIP 52032. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Fillmore Recreation Area
  • Scenic Overlook

Major routes

  • Washington Mill Bridge

Reference

STD testing in Bernard, IA: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Iowa 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 Iowa, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own; a parent may be notified only in the case of a positive HIV test result.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

Iowa 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 Iowa

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 Bernard, IA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where can I get tested for STDs in Bernard, IA?

The closest is Hillcrest Family Services (14.8 mi); 1 option is within 30 miles.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Bernard, IA?

Most plans cover STD screening; a clinic or lab can bill insurance, or you can pay a flat self-pay price.

Is there free STD testing near Bernard, IA?

Yes, Hillcrest Family Services (14.8 mi) offers free testing, and public clinics serve the uninsured.

Which tests are offered near Bernard, IA?

Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Herpes, Trichomoniasis, a full panel covers the common ones.

How common is chlamydia in Dubuque County?

About 500 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), above the Iowa average.

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

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

How long do results take near Bernard, IA?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

Can young people get tested confidentially?

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.

Do STDs spread from toilet seats or towels?

That's a myth; STIs need sexual contact to spread, not surfaces.

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