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STD Testing in Brady, MT: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Chlamydia reports in Pondera County run about 40% below the national rate. If you need STI testing in Brady, Montana whether it's your first test or a routine screening, public clinics reduce costs. Private labs deliver faster results. At-home kits skip the clinic altogether. We list your choices below.

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STD testing near Brady, MT

3 testing options are listed for Brady, MT. The nearest, Marias Healthcare Services - Conrad, is about 10.8 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 10.8 miles

Marias Healthcare Services - Conrad

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Marias Healthcare Services in Conrad carries federal qualification as a community health center, which translates directly into income-based sliding-scale fees for STI screening. Patients can expect testing for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, with no insurance requirement to access affordable care.

Sliding-scale
Address
1 Southeast 4th Avenue, Conrad, MT 59425
Website
Community health center 11.4 miles

Logan Health - Conrad

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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 38 reviews

A safety-net rural health clinic about 11 miles from Brady. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
809 Sunset Boulevard, Conrad, MT 59425
Website
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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 41 reviews
Address
401 15th Avenue South, Great Falls, MT 59405 45.0 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 – 12:00 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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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 Brady, MT

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 Brady, MT

The nearest testing center is about 11 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Brady, 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 Brady, MT

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

  • Logan Health Conrad

    805 Sunset Boulevard, Conrad, MT 59425

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 10 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Brady. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 1 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 Brady, MT

No pharmacy near Brady, MT 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.

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Brady, MT.

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 Brady, 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 Pondera County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Pondera County, the county that includes Brady, compare with Montana and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~8% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#16 of 56 Montana counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 71% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Pondera County vs Montana vs U.S.

Pondera County Montana U.S. ▲▼ = Pondera County vs the state average
Infection Pondera County Montana United States
Chlamydia
293.9 18 cases ▼ 9%
322.6 492.2
Gonorrhea
146.9 9 cases ▲ 117%
67.7 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 27.5 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 12.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — no data 27.2 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 Pondera County over time (per 100,000)

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

Between 2020 and 2023 in Pondera County, chlamydia has risen from 152.6 to 293.9 per 100,000 (93%), gonorrhea has risen from 67.8 to 146.9 per 100,000 (117%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 49.4 to 49.4 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 Brady, MT

Adults uninsured
9.5%
No routine checkup
26.8%
No transportation
7.6%
Binge drinking
18.6%
Frequent mental distress
17.1%
Depression
24.3%
Below poverty line
6.6%
Primary-care ratio
1,998 : 1
Pondera County
  • Primary-care shortage score 20 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 59
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 80th 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 Pondera County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Pondera County (2023)

New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
59

Pondera County HIV care continuum (2023)

Pondera 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 Pondera County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Brady, MT

The rhythm of Brady turns on the land: cattle operations, hay seasons, work that ties people to the calendar and the weather. Young adults in the area move through jobs in ranching, construction, and service work, or they're passing through on I 15, the First Special Service Force Memorial Highway that connects them to bigger towns. That mobility, that focus on the next task, can make it easy to put off conversations about sexual health until something feels off or a relationship shifts. Testing in and around Brady listed on this page reflects what the community actually needs: straightforward access without ceremony, without the weight of running into someone you know at the clinic door. The providers here understand that discretion isn't an afterthought, it's how trust gets built in a place where word travels.

A confidential screening fits into the life you're already living, whether you're planning ahead or responding to a specific concern. Routine testing catches infections early, when they're most treatable and before they cause lasting damage. For the young adults who make up a real part of Brady's population, that screening matters most during the years when risk is highest and prevention saves both health and time. Getting tested is one of the clearest ways to know your status and move forward with certainty.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Brady, MT

Walkability 7.12 / 20 · Below average

At 7.12/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Brady 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 3 STD & STI testing locations in Brady, Montana, EasySTD

ZIP 59416 snapshot

Residents
378
Median age
45.5
Median income
$86,111

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 59416 area around Brady: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Brady alone.

Brady sits in Pondera County, ZIP 59416. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Major routes

  • I 15 (First Special Service Force Memorial Highway)

Reference

STD testing in Brady, MT: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Montana 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 Montana, 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)

Montana 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 Montana

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 Brady, MT

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many testing options are within 30 miles of Brady, MT?

2 testing options are within 30 miles of Brady, MT.

What does STD testing cost around Brady, MT?

Private labs ~$24–$139, at-home kits $49+.

Can I get tested in Brady, MT without insurance?

Yes, community and public clinics test the uninsured, with sliding-scale fees.

Which tests are offered near Brady, MT?

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 Pondera County?

About 294 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Montana average.

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

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

How do I prepare for an STD test near Brady, MT?

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

What is expedited partner therapy?

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

Should I get tested for STDs while pregnant?

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

Clinic or at-home test, which is better near Brady, MT?

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.

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