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STD Testing in Cass Lake, MN: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Gonorrhea in Cass County runs about 73% lower than the US average, but if you are in Cass Lake, Minnesota, for a one-time concern or regular check-ups, you can weigh public clinics for lower costs, private labs for faster results, or at-home kits for convenience. Options are listed below.

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STD testing near Cass Lake, MN

5 testing options are listed for Cass Lake, MN. The nearest, Sanford Health Laboratories, is about 0.4 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.

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Indian Health Service

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Indian Health Service in Cass Lake sees patients without an appointment and covers the full visit: HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis A, B, and C, plus TB, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, vaccines, and family planning, all at no fee on a sliding scale.

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Zero Cost Across Every Service Offered

For anyone managing care without a regular provider or paying entirely out of pocket, Indian Health Service in Cass Lake carries no charge across its full range of services: testing, treatment, vaccines, and counseling included. There is no partial coverage, no fee tier that kicks in mid-visit.

Spanish-Language Care Delivered Directly

Many clinics handle a language gap with a workaround, a remote line patched in after the fact, medical nuance compressed into a relay. Indian Health Service in Cass Lake provides care in Spanish directly, so the clinical conversation happens in real time, with no intermediary filtering what gets said.

Hepatitis A, B, and C Tested Alongside the Standard Panel

For someone without a primary care provider who needs a complete picture of their hepatic and sexual health in one visit, Indian Health Service in Cass Lake runs hepatitis A, B, and C testing alongside the core STI panel. No separate referral, no second appointment to schedule.

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Address
425 7th Street Northwest, Cass Lake, MN 56633
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Sanford Health Laboratories

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 4 reviews
Address
219 Grant Utley Avenue Northwest, Cass Lake, MN 56633 0.4 miles away
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
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Sanford Health Laboratories

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Rated 4 out of 5 from 324 reviews
Address
1233 34th Street Northwest, Bemidji, MN 56601 16.5 miles away
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
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Sanford Health Laboratories

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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 14 reviews
Address
614 Michigan Avenue, Walker, MN 56484 19.2 miles away
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
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Sanford Health Laboratories

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 5 reviews
Address
81 First Street Northwest, Blackduck, MN 56630 24.4 miles away
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 7:00 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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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 Cass Lake, 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 Cass Lake, MN

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

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

  • Lakewood Health System - Pillager Clinic

    653 Pillsbury Street North, Pillager, MN 56473

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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Showing the nearest 1 CLIA-certified labs.

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 49 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Cass Lake. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 6 offer telehealth.

  • Gregory Roberts, MD

    Family medicine · 219 Grant Utley Avenue Northwest, Cass Lake

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  • Roland Armstrong, MD

    OB-GYN · 425 7th Street Northwest, Cass Lake

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  • Diane Pittman, MD

    Family medicine · 514 Beltrami Avenue Northwest, Bemidji

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  • Mary Salter, MD

    Internal medicine · 514 Beltrami Avenue Northwest, Bemidji

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  • Timothy Peterson, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 519 Anne Street Northwest, Bemidji

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  • Rodney Will, MD

    Internal medicine · 1233 34th Street Northwest, Bemidji

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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 Cass Lake, MN

No pharmacy near Cass Lake, 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.

  • Truax Patient Services

    13 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Brian W Truax

    13 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Pamida Stores Operating

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Iverson Corner Drug

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • CVS Pharmacy 15 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Cass Lake, 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 Cass Lake, 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 Cass County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Cass County, the county that includes Cass Lake, compare with Minnesota and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~22% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#34 of 87 Minnesota counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 61% of the state

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

Cass County Minnesota U.S. ▲▼ = Cass County vs the state average
Infection Cass County Minnesota United States
Chlamydia
235.3 74 cases ▼ 38%
379.5 492.2
Gonorrhea
47.7 15 cases ▼ 65%
134.5 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
3.2 1 cases ▼ 63%
8.7 15.8
Syphilis (early)
6.4 2 cases ▼ 4%
6.7 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
25.4 8 cases ▲ 73%
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 Cass County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 25% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 200 400 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Cass County, chlamydia has fallen from 335.9 to 235.3 per 100,000 (30%), gonorrhea has fallen from 176.3 to 47.7 per 100,000 (73%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 29.9 to 3.2 per 100,000 (89%).

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 Cass Lake, MN

Adults uninsured
10.5%
No routine checkup
25%
No transportation
16.2%
Binge drinking
16.3%
Frequent mental distress
19.8%
Depression
25.3%
Below poverty line
25.2%
Primary-care ratio
3,404 : 1
Cass County
  • Primary-care shortage score 18 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 50.9
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 35th 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 Cass County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Cass County (2023)

People living with HIV
48 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
37

Cass County HIV care continuum (2022)

Cass County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 6.7 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Cass County residents living with HIV, 83.3% are in care · 58.3% 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 Cass County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Cass Lake, MN

MN 371 cuts through Cass Lake as Aspen Avenue, flanked by the kind of housing stock that reflects home values well below state norms, and for the majority of residents who rent rather than own, a typical monthly payment under five hundred dollars signals a community where budgets are stretched thin by design, not by choice. With unemployment running notably higher than national averages and fewer than one in twenty households reaching six-figure incomes, discretionary spending on health care gets weighed carefully against everything else. That calculus shapes how people think about screening: not as something they're opposed to, but as something that has to fit within real financial limits.

Average households here run to just over three people, and with only about one in five adults married, many of those households are built around varied relationship structures, which means the young adults in their late teens and twenties who make up a meaningful slice of Cass Lake's population are navigating sexual health decisions without the structural anchors that sometimes come with longer-term partnerships. For that crowd, cost and access are the practical questions, not motivation. Worth doing before the need becomes urgent.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Cass Lake, MN

Walkability 5.44 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.44/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Cass Lake 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 5 STD & STI testing locations in Cass Lake, Minnesota, EasySTD

ZIP 56633 snapshot

Residents
4,863
Median age
30.4
Median income
$62,422

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 56633 area around Cass Lake: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Cass Lake alone.

Cass Lake sits in Cass County, ZIP 56633. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Cass Lake Museum
  • Cass Lake Trailhead Park
  • Forrest E. Villier Memorial Park
  • Leech Lake Veteran's Memorial

Major routes

  • MN 371 (Aspen Avenue Northwest)
  • US 2 (Paul Bunyan Expressway)

Reference

STD testing in Cass Lake, MN: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Cass 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 Cass Lake-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 Cass Lake 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 Cass Lake, MN

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Cass Lake, MN?

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

Does insurance cover STD testing near Cass Lake, MN?

Usually yes, it can be billed to insurance, or paid out of pocket at a flat rate.

Is there free HIV testing near Cass Lake, MN?

Yes, free HIV testing is available at public clinics in the area.

What's included in a full panel near Cass Lake, MN?

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

How common is chlamydia in Cass County?

Cass County reported ~235 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.

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.

How do I prevent STDs?

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

Do genital sores mean I need testing?

Yes, sores or ulcers can indicate herpes or syphilis and should be evaluated quickly, ideally while a sore is present.

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