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

Glacier County reports 764 gonorrhea cases per 100,000 residents, well above the US average. Whether you're seeking your first STI test or a routine screening in Browning, Montana, and weighing between same-day testing or planning your own time, options are available. You can choose from local clinics, labs, and at-home kits below.

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STD testing near Browning, MT

4 testing options are listed for Browning, MT. The nearest, Indian Health Service, is about 0.7 miles away. Compare 1 community and public clinic, private labs, and at-home kits below.

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Indian Health Service

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Rated 1.3 out of 5 from 4 reviews

Indian Health Service in Browning screens for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB on a sliding-scale fee open to all (walk-ins welcome, no appointment needed) with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and on-site HIV and hepatitis B care.

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Hepatitis Testing Backed by On-Site Treatment

The clinic runs hepatitis A, B, and C antibody testing alongside its STI panel, staffed to move from a reactive result into active hepatitis B management without leaving the facility: vaccination, monitoring, and treatment are all held within the same practice.

Substance-Use Treatment Shares the Building with STI Care

Substance-use treatment is available at Indian Health Service in Browning alongside STI services, which means a patient whose drug or alcohol use is relevant to their sexual-health picture can address both at the same visit rather than carrying an unresolved piece of their care elsewhere.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
760 Blackweasel Road, Browning, MT 59417
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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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 Browning, 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.

At-home STD testing in Browning, MT

The nearest testing center is less than a mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Browning, 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 Browning, MT

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

  • Blackfeet Community Hospital LAB

    760 Hospital Circle, Browning, MT 59417

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
  • Browning VA Clinic

    5535 Haul Road Blackfeet Shield Center, Browning, MT 59417

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • Logan Health-CUT Bank

    802 2nd Street Southeast, Cut Bank, MT 59427

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing

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

Pharmacies near Browning, MT

No pharmacy near Browning, 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.

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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 Browning, 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 Glacier County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Glacier County, the county that includes Browning, compare with Montana 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.

#4 of 56 Montana counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 93% of the state

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

Glacier County Montana U.S. ▲▼ = Glacier County vs the state average
Infection Glacier County Montana United States
Chlamydia
845 115 cases ▲ 162%
322.6 492.2
Gonorrhea
764.2 104 cases ▲ 1029%
67.7 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
51.4 7 cases ▲ 87%
27.5 15.8
Syphilis (early)
22 3 cases ▲ 77%
12.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
22 3 cases ▼ 19%
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 Glacier County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 18% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 625 1250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Glacier County, chlamydia has risen from 522.6 to 845 per 100,000 (62%), gonorrhea has risen from 428.2 to 764.2 per 100,000 (78%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 7.3 to 51.4 per 100,000 (604%).

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 Browning, MT

Adults uninsured
15.6%
No routine checkup
31.7%
No transportation
25.6%
Binge drinking
18%
Frequent mental distress
25.5%
Depression
26.3%
Below poverty line
36.3%
Primary-care ratio
1,253 : 1
Glacier County
  • Primary-care shortage score 21 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 43.6
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 98th 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 Glacier County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Glacier County (2023)

People living with HIV
46 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
65

Glacier County HIV care continuum (2022)

Glacier County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 3 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Glacier County residents living with HIV, 80% are in care · 60% 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 Glacier County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Browning, MT

The rhythms of Browning center on work that demands steadiness (timber operations, ranching, service trades) and on family structures that span generations under one roof. When health needs arise, they intersect with the practical concerns of everyday life: time away from a job, travel to a clinic, and the certainty that results stay confidential. STI testing in and around Browning is available through providers listed on this page, and the clinics serving the community understand that screening fits best when it doesn't complicate an already full schedule. Young adults in their late teens through thirties make up a significant presence in Browning, a life stage when routine testing becomes part of staying healthy. The Blackfeet Heritage Center & Art Gallery and All Chief's Park anchor the town's gathering spaces, but health care, including confidential screening, happens in quieter settings where privacy is genuine, not assumed.

Providers in North Browning and South Browning, as well as nearby facilities, offer the kind of straightforward, respectful care that lets people get answers without fanfare. Affordability matters in a community where budgets are tight. Testing services available here are designed to fit that reality, removing barriers rather than adding them. Whether someone is new to screening or returning for routine care, the clinics and health centers listed on this page maintain the confidentiality that allows residents to seek answers on their own terms.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Browning, MT

Walkability 4.35 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.35/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Browning 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 4 STD & STI testing locations in Browning, Montana, EasySTD

ZIP 59417 snapshot

Residents
7,674
Median age
28.9
Median income
$37,763

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 59417 area around Browning: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Browning alone.

Browning sits in Glacier County, ZIP 59417. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Blackfeet Heritage Center & Art Gallery
  • All Chief's Park
  • Museum of the Plains Indian
  • Old Agency 1880-1894 Historical Marker
  • Blackfeet Park
  • Blackfeet Nation Historical Marker

Neighborhoods & communities

  • South Browning
  • North Browning

Major routes

  • West Central Avenue
  • East Central Avenue
  • Southeast Boundary Street

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

Everything to know before you test in Glacier 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 Browning-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 Browning 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.

STD testing FAQs for Browning, MT

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Browning, MT?

Yes, several local labs offer same-day walk-in testing; best to call first.

How much does STD testing cost near Browning, MT?

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

Where can I get tested for free near Browning, MT?

Public health clinics nearby provide free testing.

What's included in a full panel near Browning, MT?

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

How common is chlamydia in Glacier County?

Glacier County reported ~845 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above the Montana average.

How long do results take near Browning, MT?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

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.

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.

Who needs routine STD testing?

Sexually active people, especially under 25 or with new/multiple partners; everyone 13–64 should test for HIV at least once.

Can STDs be treated near Browning, MT?

Many STIs are fully cured with antibiotics; others, like HIV and herpes, are well managed with treatment.

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