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STD Testing in Brook Park, MN: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

In Pine County, gonorrhea rates run about 56% lower than the US average. Whether you need testing after a possible exposure or as part of routine care in Brook Park, Minnesota, you'll find both walk-in clinics for immediate testing or labs and at-home kits for more flexible scheduling.

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STD testing near Brook Park, MN

6 testing options are listed for Brook Park, MN. The nearest, Essentia Health, is about 8.0 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.

Closest to you 8.0 miles

Essentia Health

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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 7 reviews

Essentia Health in Hinckley accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurance, with a sliding-scale fee for those paying directly: covering gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, conventional HIV, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB, with walk-in availability and same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
45 Lady Luck Drive, Hinckley, MN 55037
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
Community health center 8.2 miles

Welia Health

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Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 16 reviews

A safety-net rural health clinic about 8 miles from Brook Park. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
620 Sandy Lane, Hinckley, MN 55037
Website
Best for free testing 11.7 miles

Outlook Clinics

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Outlook Clinics in Mora runs HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and herpes testing entirely free, with Medicaid and insurance also accepted and sliding-scale fees available: appointments are required, and bacterial STIs can be treated the same visit.

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Every Service Carries Zero Cost

All services at Outlook Clinics are provided at no charge. That means the full testing panel, treatment, counseling, and vaccines land at zero cost, so nothing about the bill shapes which services a patient chooses to pursue.

Herpes Testing Added to the Standard Panel

Outlook Clinics tests for herpes alongside gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV. Having that result in hand, rather than leaving it unaddressed, gives a clearer, more complete picture of where things stand.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
905 East Forest Avenue, Suite 127 Mora, MN 55051
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday Closed
  • Thursday Closed
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
5255 East River Road, Fridley, MN 61.9 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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Labcorp at Walgreens

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
3700 Silver Lake Road Northeast, Minneapolis, MN 63.3 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
6545 France Ave South, Edina, MN 74.5 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 Brook Park, MN

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 Brook Park, MN

The nearest testing center is about 8 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Brook Park, 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 Brook Park, MN

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

  • Gateway Family Health Clinic

    707 Lundorff Drive Suite 1, Sandstone, MN 55072

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
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  • Welia Health Pine City

    1425 Main Street North, Pine City, MN 55063

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

Showing the nearest 2 CLIA-certified labs.

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 63 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Brook Park. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 21 offer telehealth.

  • Thomas Witt, MD

    Family medicine · 45 Lady Luck Drive, Hinckley

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  • Shih-An Hsieh, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 620 Sandy Lane, Hinckley

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  • David Bidle, MD

    Family medicine · 1425 Main Street North, Pine City

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  • Editha Liu, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 301 Hwy 65 South, Mora

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  • Morgan Russek, MD

    Family medicine · 301 Hwy 65 South, Mora

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  • Bridget Dewey, MD

    Internal medicine · 707 Lundorff Drive, Sandstone

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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 Brook Park, MN

No pharmacy near Brook Park, MN 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.

  • Hinckley Drug

    7.8 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Essentia Health Hinckley Pharmacy

    8.1 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Shopko Stores Operating

    9.8 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 10 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Welia Health

    11 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Pamida Pharmacy 337

    12 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Brook Park, MN.

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 Brook Park, 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 Pine County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Pine County, the county that includes Brook Park, compare with Minnesota 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.

#37 of 87 Minnesota counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 57% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Pine County vs Minnesota vs U.S.

Pine County Minnesota U.S. ▲▼ = Pine County vs the state average
Infection Pine County Minnesota United States
Chlamydia
228.5 69 cases ▼ 40%
379.5 492.2
Gonorrhea
79.5 24 cases ▼ 41%
134.5 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
26.5 8 cases ▲ 205%
8.7 15.8
Syphilis (early)
16.6 5 cases ▲ 148%
6.7 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
19.9 6 cases ▲ 35%
14.7 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 Pine County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 7% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 125 250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Pine County, chlamydia has fallen from 249.3 to 228.5 per 100,000 (8%), gonorrhea has fallen from 121.2 to 79.5 per 100,000 (34%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 13.6 to 26.5 per 100,000 (95%).

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 Brook Park, MN

Adults uninsured
8.5%
No routine checkup
25.1%
No transportation
8.5%
Binge drinking
17.6%
Frequent mental distress
17.1%
Depression
25.9%
Below poverty line
8.9%
Primary-care ratio
5,860 : 1
Pine County
  • Primary-care shortage score 17 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 60.8
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 49th 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 Pine County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Pine County (2023)

People living with HIV
103 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
88

Pine County HIV care continuum (2021)

Pine County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2021), against 6.7 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Pine County residents living with HIV, 60% are in care · 56% 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 Pine County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Brook Park, MN

Winter mornings in Brook Park arrive with the kind of silence that settles over snow-covered fields, and by spring the thaw brings the whole town back into motion. That rhythm of seasons and routines is when health checkups fit naturally into life, including STI screening, which young adults in the community often pursue as straightforward preventive care rather than crisis response. Testing in and around Brook Park is listed on this page, available through clinics and providers who understand that confidentiality isn't performance; it's basic practice. The accessibility of screening here means residents don't face the friction of distance or delay.

Appointments can happen without fanfare, results stay private, and follow-up care is coordinated quietly if needed. For the young adults who make up a visible part of Brook Park's population, routine testing has become ordinary, as ordinary as an oil change or a dental cleaning, because the providers listed have made it that way. Whether someone's been with one partner or several, screening protects both individual health and the health of anyone else involved. Brook Park's clinics support that clarity without judgment, making it possible to know your status and move forward with confidence.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Brook Park, MN

Walkability 4.1 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.1/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Brook Park 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 Brook Park, Minnesota, EasySTD

ZIP 55007 snapshot

Residents
2,158
Median age
48.4
Median income
$66,875

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 55007 area around Brook Park: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Brook Park alone.

Brook Park sits in Pine County, ZIP 55007. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Major routes

  • MN 23 (Veterans' Evergreen Memorial Drive)

Reference

STD testing in Brook Park, MN: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Minnesota 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 Minnesota, 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)

Minnesota 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 Minnesota

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 Brook Park, MN

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where's the nearest STD testing to Brook Park, MN?

Essentia Health, about 8 mi away, with 3 options within 30 miles.

How much does STD testing cost near Brook Park, MN?

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

Can I get tested in Brook Park, MN without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near Brook Park, MN?

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

How common is chlamydia in Pine County?

Pine County reported ~229 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Minnesota average.

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

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

Is there an at-home STD test for Brook Park, MN?

At-home kits mail to 55007: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.

Is HPV linked to cancer?

Certain high-risk HPV types raise cancer risk; vaccination and routine screening are the defenses.

What does a reactive HIV test mean?

A reactive screen is a preliminary positive that must be confirmed with a follow-up test; if confirmed, treatment is highly effective.

Can young people get tested confidentially?

Teen and campus health clinics and public health departments offer youth-friendly, low-cost testing.

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