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STD Testing in Bloomington, ID: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

In Bear Lake County, reported chlamydia runs about 79% lower than the US average. If you've had a recent risk or simply test on a regular schedule in Bloomington, Idaho, you have options from same-day walk-ins to lab testing and at-home kits.

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STD testing near Bloomington, ID

6 testing options are listed for Bloomington, ID. The nearest, Bear Lake Memorial, is about 10.2 miles away. Compare 3 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 10.2 miles

Bear Lake Memorial

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 12 reviews

Bear Lake Memorial in Montpelier runs STI testing by appointment, so scheduling ahead means arriving to a visit that covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, rapid and conventional HIV, hepatitis C, and TB: bacterial infections treated the same day, fees billed to Medicaid, Medicare, or insurance with a sliding scale for the rest.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
166 South 5th Street, Montpelier, ID 83254
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 10.2 miles

Bear Lake County Memorial Hospital

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  • EasySTD5
Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 53 reviews

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

Address
166 South 5th Street, Montpelier, ID 83254
Website
Community health center 10.2 miles

Bear Lake Memorial Hospital

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  • EasySTD4
Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 52 reviews

Bear Lake Memorial Hospital in Montpelier bills through Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance, with a fee schedule for those outside those plans. Testing covers rapid and conventional HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis C, and TB. Appointment required.

Tests & treats
Address
465 Washington Street, Montpelier, ID 83254
Booking
Appointment required
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
Website
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Labcorp at Walgreens

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
905 Yellowstone Avenue, Pocatello, ID 72.0 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 Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
425 East 5350 South, Ogden, UT 76.7 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 Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
1660 West Antelope Drive, Layton, UT 82.0 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 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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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 Bloomington, ID

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 Bloomington, ID

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

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

  • Bear Lake Memorial Hospital

    164 South 5th Street, Montpelier, ID 83254

    CMS-certified lab

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 13 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Bloomington. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 1 offer telehealth.

  • Khristina Meissner, DO

    Family medicine · 822 Washington Street, Montpelier

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  • Benjamin Bosen, DO

    Family medicine · 166 South 5th Street, Montpelier

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  • Trevor Jacobson, MD

    Family medicine · 164 South 5th Street, Montpelier

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  • Justin Parkinson, MD Telehealth

    Urology · 164 South 5th Street, Montpelier

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  • John Pymm, DO

    Family medicine · 467 Washington Street, Montpelier

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  • Daniel Patten, MD

    Family medicine · 44 North 1st, Preston

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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 Bloomington, ID

No pharmacy near Bloomington, ID 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.

  • Bear Lake Drug L.L.C.

    10 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Olson's Modern Drug

    10 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Health West Montpelier Pharmacy - Retail

    10 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Broulims Pharmacy

    10 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Bear Lake Drug Garden City

    16 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Bloomington, ID.

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 Bloomington, 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 Bear Lake County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Bear Lake County, the county that includes Bloomington, compare with Idaho and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~28% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#39 of 44 Idaho counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 11% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Bear Lake County vs Idaho vs U.S.

Bear Lake County Idaho U.S. ▲▼ = Bear Lake County vs the state average
Infection Bear Lake County Idaho United States
Chlamydia
103.5 7 cases ▼ 65%
294.9 492.2
Gonorrhea — no data 39.6 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 3.8 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 3.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — no data 6.3 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 Bear Lake County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 74% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 100 200 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Bear Lake County, chlamydia has fallen from 172.6 to 103.5 per 100,000 (40%), and gonorrhea has fallen from 15.7 to 15.3 per 100,000 (3%).

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 Bloomington, ID

Adults uninsured
8.6%
No routine checkup
24.7%
No transportation
6.4%
Binge drinking
13.6%
Frequent mental distress
15.5%
Depression
22.5%
Below poverty line
12.5%
Primary-care ratio
1,309 : 1
Bear Lake County
  • Primary-care shortage score 16 / 26
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 20th 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 Bear Lake County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Bear Lake County (2023)

New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
108

Bear Lake County HIV care continuum (2023)

Bear Lake County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 3 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 Bear Lake County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Bloomington, ID

US 89 runs north and south through Bloomington, connecting the community to Bear Lake and the wider region. That same corridor carries people to clinics and testing sites listed on this page, some within town limits, others a short drive away. For residents navigating a life stage when sexual health screening becomes routine, the ability to access confidential testing without delay matters. Bloomington's location means that whether you seek care locally or in a nearby larger town, the process stays straightforward.

Young adults make up a visible part of Bloomington's population, and many rely on accessible STI testing as part of regular health maintenance. Testing clinics in and around Bloomington offer the privacy and discretion that routine screening requires, without the weight of assumption or judgment that can linger in tight-knit settings. Results remain confidential; the choice to share them rests entirely with you. Knowing your status (whether you're sexually active, in a new relationship, or simply being thorough) removes uncertainty and allows you to move forward with clarity.

The testing sites available in and around Bloomington are equipped to handle straightforward appointments, and many can turn results around quickly. Taking that step costs far less in time and peace of mind than letting questions sit unanswered.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Bloomington, ID

Walkability 3.96 / 20 · Least walkable

At 3.96/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Bloomington 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 Bloomington, Idaho, EasySTD

ZIP 83261 snapshot

Residents
634
Median age
32.8
Median income
$82,500

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 83261 area around Bloomington: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Bloomington alone.

Bloomington sits in Bear Lake County, ZIP 83261. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Major routes

  • US 89 (North Main Street)

Reference

STD testing in Bloomington, ID: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Idaho 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 Idaho, a minor aged 14 or older can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

Idaho 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 Idaho

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 Bloomington, ID

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is testing closer in Montpelier, ID?

Montpelier, ID is a nearby town with options, the listing shows each one's distance so you can pick the closest.

How much does STD testing cost near Bloomington, ID?

Private labs run about $24 for one test and $139 for a full panel; at-home kits are $49+.

Can I get tested in Bloomington, ID without insurance?

Public clinics serve people without insurance, often on a sliding scale.

What's included in a full panel near Bloomington, ID?

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

How common is chlamydia in Bear Lake County?

Bear Lake County reported ~104 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Idaho average.

Is there an at-home STD test for Bloomington, ID?

At-home kits mail to 83261: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.

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

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

What happens if chlamydia goes untreated?

Untreated chlamydia can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease and fertility problems, caught early, it's cured with antibiotics.

What happens after a positive result?

Get treated, notify partners, pause sex until cleared, and follow up, the infection is manageable.

Can gonorrhea have no symptoms?

Often, yes, especially throat and rectal infections, which is why site-specific testing matters.

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