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

Chlamydia rates in Butler County are 71% lower than the national average. If you're concerned about STD/STI status in Bristow, Iowa, for one-time checks or regular screenings, public clinics usually provide low-cost or free testing, while private labs may deliver speedier results and more flexible scheduling. Below, we list some options.

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Available testing centers

STD testing near Bristow, IA

6 testing options are listed for Bristow, IA. The nearest, Peoples Community Health Clinic, is about 12.2 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 12.2 miles

Peoples Community Health Clinic

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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 14 reviews

Peoples Community Health Clinic in Clarksville tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, hepatitis C, and TB, treating bacterial STIs the same visit, on a sliding-scale fee accepted alongside Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance. Appointments are required, and care is delivered in Spanish.

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Spanish Care That Doesn't Detour Elsewhere

Without Spanish-language care at the point of treatment, a misunderstood diagnosis or incomplete instruction can leave an infection undertreated regardless of the test result. At Peoples Community Health Clinic, clinical care and counseling are conducted in Spanish. No second appointment, no missed follow-through.

Substance-Use Treatment Shares the Same Address

When substance-use treatment lives somewhere else, the gap between an STI diagnosis and the care that addresses its underlying drivers often stays open indefinitely. Peoples Community Health Clinic offers substance-use treatment alongside STI care, so both concerns are handled at a single clinic without a separate referral chain to navigate.

Hepatitis C Testing Beyond the Standard Four

Leaving hepatitis C off the panel means a patient may walk out with a clean gonorrhea and syphilis result while a hepatitis C infection goes undetected and untreated. Peoples Community Health Clinic adds hepatitis C to its testing panel, giving clinicians a complete picture and the ability to manage hepatitis C on-site.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
118 South Main Street, Clarksville, IA 50619
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 14.3 miles

Franklin General Hospital

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Rated 3.6 out of 5 from 26 reviews

A safety-net rural health clinic about 14 miles from Bristow. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
1720 Central Avenue East, Hampton, IA 50441
Website
Community health center 15.0 miles

Unitypoint Health - Marshalltown

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 7 reviews

A community safety-net rural health clinic about 15 miles from Bristow. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
502 3rd Street, Parkersburg, IA 50665
Website
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Address
11319 Aurora Avenue, Urbandale, IA 90.1 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
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Address
11208 Aurora Avenue, Urbandale, IA 90.1 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
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  • Syphilis
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Address
2615 Northgate Drive, Iowa City, IA 104.0 miles away
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  • 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
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Testing too soon can miss an infection. Enter the date of possible exposure to see the earliest a test can reliably detect each STI.

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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 Bristow, 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 tests Certified labs Doctors Pharmacies Online PrEP & treatment

Test from home

At-home STD testing in Bristow, IA

The nearest testing center is about 12 miles away, if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Bristow, 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 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.

  • In-home collection

    Quest Diagnostics

    Quest Diagnostics

    $79 & up

    Panel:
    8-infection panel incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis, hepatitis & herpes: single tests too
    Sample:
    Quest Mobile: a phlebotomist collects your sample at home
    Results:
    1–3 days, online: physician-reviewed
    • In-home sample collection
    • Nationwide Quest lab network
    • Physician-reviewed results
    • FSA/HSA eligible
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  • Best for simplicity & support

    LetsGetChecked

    LetsGetChecked

    $89 & up

    Panel:
    5–6 common STIs incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis & trichomoniasis
    Sample:
    Finger-prick + urine/swab
    Results:
    2–5 days, online
    • 24/7 nurse support
    • Prescription for positives
    • CLIA-certified labs
    • Free shipping both ways
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  • Best range: couples & full panels

    myLAB Box

    myLAB Box

    $79 & up

    Panel:
    Up to 14 infections, incl. HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis & herpes
    Sample:
    Self-collect: swab, urine, finger-prick
    Results:
    2–5 days, online
    • Free phone consult if positive
    • CLIA-certified labs
    • Couples & subscription options
    • Discreet packaging
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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 Bristow, IA

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

  • UPC Family Medicine Parkersburg

    502 Third Street, Parkersburg, IA 50665

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 84 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Bristow. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 18 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 Bristow, IA

Compare the pharmacies closest to Bristow, IA. Contact a location directly to confirm pharmacy-counter hours, services, prices, and product availability before visiting.

  • Allimont Pharmacies

    5.9 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Mercy Health Services-Iowa

    10.0 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Bovy RX

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Siech's Parkersburg Pharmacy

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Bristow, 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 Bristow, 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 Butler County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Butler County, the county that includes Bristow, compare with Iowa and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~13% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

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

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

Butler County Iowa U.S. ▲▼ = Butler County vs the state average
Infection Butler County Iowa United States
Chlamydia
141.1 20 cases ▼ 67%
426.8 492.2
Gonorrhea
7.1 1 cases ▼ 94%
116.8 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — 10.3 15.8
Syphilis (early) — 9.2 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — 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 Butler County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 42% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 150 300 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Butler County, chlamydia has fallen from 223.2 to 141.1 per 100,000 (37%), gonorrhea has fallen from 62.8 to 7.1 per 100,000 (89%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 7 to 7 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 Bristow, IA

Adults uninsured
7%
No routine checkup
19.9%
No transportation
7.2%
Binge drinking
19.2%
Frequent mental distress
16.3%
Depression
20.8%
Below poverty line
21.6%
Primary-care ratio
7,166 : 1
Butler County

Primary-care shortage score 14 / 26

Medically Underserved Area · IMU 59

Social Vulnerability Index · 3rd 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 Butler County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Butler County (2023)

People living with HIV
50 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
58

Butler County HIV care continuum (2023)

Butler County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 5.1 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Butler County residents living with HIV, 83.3% are in care · 83.3% 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 Butler County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Bristow, IA

Fort Sumter Rock sits at the kind of quiet edge that makes Bristow feel rooted, but the practical side of health care here runs on different terms. The town's economic picture sharpens that reality. Nearly half of residents rent, typically around $650 a month, in a housing market where home values reflect the modest scale of a small Butler County community. Unemployment is elevated enough that a meaningful share of households operate on cautious, variable budgets, and with fewer than one in fourteen earning above six figures, out-of-pocket testing costs carry genuine weight.

Young adults here in their late teens and twenties, already in the years when STI rates climb nationally, are also often the ones navigating that tighter margin without established benefits. Workforce participation is just above six in ten, meaning many residents keep irregular or part-time schedules, which can make a same-week clinic appointment more feasible than it sounds, if the options listed here include sliding-scale or no-cost visits. For someone renting in Bristow on a single income, the difference between a $0 visit and a $150 one is exactly that concrete.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Bristow, IA

Walkability 5.96 / 20 · Below average

At 5.96/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Bristow 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 Bristow, Iowa, EasySTD

ZIP 50611 snapshot

Residents
269
Median age
50.5
Median income
$80,938

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 50611 area around Bristow: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Bristow alone.

Bristow sits in Butler County, ZIP 50611. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Fort Sumter Rock
  • Dumont Historical Museum
  • Dumont Area Veterans Memorial

Major routes

  • IA 3 (210th Street)

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Butler 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.

Group Tests How 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 Bristow-area provider.

Infection Earliest reliable test Sample
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 Bristow 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.

Test Reference price CPT / 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 Bristow, IA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where's the nearest STD testing to Bristow, IA?

Peoples Community Health Clinic, about 12.2 mi away, with 3 options within 30 miles.

How much does STD testing cost near Bristow, IA?

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

Can I get tested in Bristow, IA without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near Bristow, IA?

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

How common is chlamydia in Butler County?

Butler County reported ~141 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below 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.

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 I test if a partner tells me they're positive?

Yes, test even without symptoms, and tell the provider which infection so they can treat or retest appropriately.

How do I prevent STDs?

Use condoms, test regularly, get the HPV and hep B vaccines, and ask about PrEP for HIV.

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