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

About 28% more gonorrhea cases were reported in Scott County than the U.S. average. If you're considering testing in Blue Grass, Iowa, whether for routine care or after potential exposure, the two main options are local clinics which may bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees, or private labs where you can pay a flat self-pay price. Below are your options.

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STD testing near Blue Grass, IA

7 testing options are listed for Blue Grass, IA. The nearest, Community Health Care Inc. Outreach Clinic, is about 9.3 miles away. Compare 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 9.3 miles

Community Health Care Inc. Outreach Clinic

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Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 10 reviews

Community Health Care Inc. Outreach Clinic in Davenport welcomes walk-ins for STI screening without an appointment. Federally qualified standing ties fees to a sliding income scale, making syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing reachable in a single visit for patients across the income spectrum.

Sliding-scale
Address
902 West 4th Street, Davenport, IA 52802
Website
Highest rated 9.5 miles

Scott County Health Department

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Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 8 reviews

Scott County Health Department in Davenport runs rapid HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, and hepatitis C testing. Every test and service at no charge, with appointments required to be seen.

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Zero-Cost Care Funded Through the Department

Scott County Health Department absorbs the full cost of testing, treatment, and vaccination through its public health budget. No billing department, no fee schedule applied at checkout, no balance generated for the visit. Every person who comes in is served under the same zero-cost structure.

Clinical Staff Work Through Interpretation Services

Interpretation services are available for non-English languages at Scott County Health Department, which means a patient can communicate symptoms, ask questions, and understand results in real time. The clinical exchange stays intact rather than compressed.

Herpes and Hepatitis C Tested Alongside the Core Four

Scott County Health Department tests for herpes and hepatitis C in addition to HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, giving a more complete picture of exposure in a single appointment. Conditions that often go undetected when the panel stops at the bacterial infections alone.

Tests & treats
Address
600 West 4th Street, 4th Floor Davenport, IA 52801
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 9.6 miles

Community Health Care

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A public STD-testing site about 10 miles from Blue Grass, run as a Federally Qualified Health Center with sliding-scale fees.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
2750 11th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website

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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 Blue Grass, 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.

At-home STD testing in Blue Grass, IA

The nearest testing center is about 9 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Blue Grass, 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.

Other CLIA-certified labs near Blue Grass, IA

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

  • Core Dermatology Davenport

    1950 East 54th Street, Davenport, IA 52807

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • Mercyone Genesis Woodlands CC LAB

    4487 53rd Avenue, Bettendorf, IA 52722

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • UI Health Care Cancer Services - Quad Cities

    1351 East Kimberly Road, Suite 100, Bettendorf, IA 52722

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Blue Grass. 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.

Clinicians near Blue Grass, IA who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 477 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Blue Grass. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 94 offer telehealth.

  • Gaurav Ahuja, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 3200 West Kimberly Road, Davenport

  • Kelly Krei, DO

    Family medicine · 4700 East 56th Street, Davenport

  • Ahmad Nafe, MD

    Family medicine · 4700 East 56th Street, Davenport

  • Catherine Bradley, MD

    OB-GYN · 3385 Dexter Court, Davenport

  • Nicole Brokloff, MD

    Family medicine · 3385 Dexter Court, Davenport

  • Joanne Miller, MD

    Family medicine · 1401 West Central Park Avenue, Davenport

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.

Pharmacies near Blue Grass, IA

No pharmacy near Blue Grass, 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.

  • Hy-Vee

    7.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Hy-Vee Pharmacy

    7.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Hy-Vee Pharmacy #5 (1109)

    8.2 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Walmart Pharmacy 8.2 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Walgreens 8.7 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Blue Grass, IA.

Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.

PrEP, prevention & online treatment

Testing is one step. For residents of Blue Grass, 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.

STDs & HIV in Scott County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Scott County, the county that includes Blue Grass, compare with Iowa and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~21% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#8 of 99 Iowa counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 92% of the state

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

Scott County Iowa U.S. ▲▼ = Scott County vs the state average
Infection Scott County Iowa United States
Chlamydia
539.4 940 cases ▲ 26%
426.8 492.2
Gonorrhea
229 399 cases ▲ 96%
116.8 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
14.9 26 cases ▲ 45%
10.3 15.8
Syphilis (early)
6.3 11 cases ▼ 32%
9.2 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
8 14 cases ▼ 19%
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 Scott County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 5% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 325 650 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Scott County, chlamydia has fallen from 577.7 to 539.4 per 100,000 (7%), gonorrhea has fallen from 293.1 to 229 per 100,000 (22%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 3.4 to 14.9 per 100,000 (338%).

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 Blue Grass, IA

Adults uninsured
6%
No routine checkup
20.4%
No transportation
5.8%
Binge drinking
21%
Frequent mental distress
15.8%
Depression
20.5%
Below poverty line
4.8%
Primary-care ratio
1,001 : 1
Scott County
  • Primary-care shortage score 21 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 58.8
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 33rd 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 Scott County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Scott County (2023)

People living with HIV
171 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
6cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
97 · PnR 23.67

Scott County HIV care continuum (2023)

Scott County recorded 4.1 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 5.1 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Scott County residents living with HIV, 91% are in care · 85.3% 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 Scott County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Blue Grass, IA

Blue Grass runs on the rhythms of work: factory shifts, family farms, small trades that depend on people showing up and staying put. Most households here own their land, and many have for years. That stability means residents tend to know the health care they need and where to find it. Confidential STI testing is available in and around Blue Grass for the young adults who live here, late teens through their thirties, at the clinics and providers listed on this page.

The testing itself is straightforward and discreet, designed so that a busy working life doesn't have to pause for it. What matters in a town where people stay is that a test result stays private. No one at your job, your gym, or Gless Park needs to know you got screened. The providers serving Blue Grass understand that routine testing is just health maintenance, not a crisis, and they handle it that way.

Getting tested early means catching infections before they spread or cause harm, something that saves time and trouble later. If you're sexually active, screening every year (or more often, depending on your situation) is a simple step. The clinics listed on this page can tell you what's right for your own life.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Blue Grass, IA

Walkability 6.4 / 20 · Below average

At 6.4/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Blue Grass 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 7 STD & STI testing locations in Blue Grass, Iowa, EasySTD

ZIP 52726 snapshot

Residents
4,941
Median age
50
Median income
$101,667

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 52726 area around Blue Grass: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Blue Grass alone.

Blue Grass sits in Scott County, ZIP 52726. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Gless Park
  • Gless Field
  • Buffalo Shores State Recreation Area
  • Playground
  • West Lake Park
  • Buffalo Shores Beach

Major routes

  • US 61 (140th Street)

STD testing in Blue Grass, IA: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Scott 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 Blue Grass-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

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 Blue Grass 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.

STD testing FAQs for Blue Grass, IA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

What if there's no clinic right in Blue Grass, IA?

Closest is Community Health Care Inc. Outreach Clinic (9.3 mi), or order an at-home kit to 52726.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Blue Grass, IA?

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

Where's free HIV testing around Blue Grass, IA?

Public clinics nearby offer free HIV testing.

Which tests are offered near Blue Grass, IA?

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

How common is chlamydia in Scott County?

About 539 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.

Clinic or at-home test, which is better near Blue Grass, IA?

A clinic offers same-day answers and on-site treatment; an at-home kit trades that for privacy and convenience, both use real lab testing.

Should I get tested for STDs while pregnant?

Yes, the CDC recommends STI screening early in pregnancy, since untreated infections can affect the baby.

What is expedited partner therapy?

Expedited partner therapy lets a provider treat a partner without an exam, where state law allows.

How do I prepare for an STD test near Blue Grass, IA?

Just note your exposure dates and symptoms; for urine tests, hold off urinating ~1 hour before.

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