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STD Testing in Center, ND: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

STI testing is available locally in Pembina County. Whether you've had a recent risk or test regularly, look into Center, North Dakota's options. Public clinics keep costs down, private labs prioritize speed, and at-home kits trade a clinic visit for convenience. Options appear below.

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STD testing near Center, ND

5 testing options are listed for Center, ND. The nearest, Coal Country Community Health Center, is about 0.1 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 0.1 miles

Coal Country Community Health Center

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Coal Country Community Health Center in Center runs on a sliding scale and accepts Medicaid and private insurance, covering gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis A, B, and C testing, appointments required, with substance-use treatment available alongside STI care.

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Substance-Use Treatment Shares the Building with STI Care

Coal Country carries a substance-use treatment program within the same health center as its STI services. That structural pairing means a single provider relationship can address both conditions, no separate intake, no separate clinical relationship to establish before either side of care begins.

Hepatitis A, B, and C Added to the Core Panel

Coal Country tests for hepatitis A, B, and C alongside the bacterial and HIV panel, which means a positive hepatitis result surfaces within the same visit and clinical record as the rest of your results. Keeping any follow-up management consolidated rather than split across providers.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
111 East Main Street, Center, ND 58530
Booking
Appointment required
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 Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Sanford Health Laboratories

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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 23 reviews
Address
910 18th Street Northwest, Mandan, ND 58554 26.4 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 3.8 out of 5 from 14 reviews
Address
102 Mandan Avenue, Mandan, ND 58554 28.2 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 2.9 out of 5 from 15 reviews
Address
4535 Northern Sky Drive, Bismarck, ND 58503 29.7 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday Closed
  • Thursday Closed
  • 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 2.6 out of 5 from 86 reviews
Address
3318 North 14th Street, Bismarck, ND 58501 31.1 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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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 Center, ND

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.

Test from home

At-home STD testing in Center, ND

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

Local clinicians

Clinicians near Center, ND who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 25 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Center. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 8 offer telehealth.

  • Ann Ruffo, DO

    Family medicine · 510 8th Avenue Northeast, Hazen

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  • Cariane Morales Matos, MD

    Infectious disease · 510 8th Avenue Northeast, Hazen

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  • Laura Archuleta, MD

    Family medicine · 2500 Sunset Drive, Mandan

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  • Candice Crichlow, MD

    Internal medicine · 1000 18th Street Northwest, Mandan

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  • Jordan Barth, MD

    Family medicine · 910 18th Street Northwest, Mandan

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  • Meghan Hendrickson, MD

    Family medicine · 102 Mandan Avenue, Mandan

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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 Center, ND

No pharmacy near Center, ND 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.

  • New Salem Pharmacy

    19 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Hazen Health Pharmacy

    20 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Beulah Drug Company

    25 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Thrifty White Pharmacy

    26 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • St. Alexius Mandan Pharmacy

    26 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Walmart Pharmacy 26 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Center, ND.

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 Center, 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 Oliver County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Oliver County, the county that includes Center, compare with North Dakota 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.

#52 of 53 North Dakota counties for chlamydia, among the lowest in the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Oliver County vs North Dakota vs U.S.

Oliver County North Dakota U.S. ▲▼ = Oliver County vs the state average
Infection Oliver County North Dakota United States
Chlamydia — no data 436.4 492.2
Gonorrhea — no data 147.2 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 12.4 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 2.8 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — no data 12 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 Oliver County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 75 150 202020212022

Between 2020 and 2022 in Oliver County, chlamydia has risen from 53.3 to 53.4 per 100,000 (0%), and gonorrhea has fallen from 106.6 to 53.9 per 100,000 (49%).

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 Center, ND

Adults uninsured
6.3%
No routine checkup
22.7%
No transportation
5.2%
Binge drinking
19.3%
Frequent mental distress
13%
Depression
19.4%
Below poverty line
6.1%
Primary-care ratio
-1,873 : 1
Oliver County
  • Primary-care shortage score 10 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 61.8
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 8th 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 Oliver County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Oliver County (2023)

People living with HIV
0 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide

Oliver County HIV care continuum (2023)

Oliver County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 3.2 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 Oliver County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Center, ND

Center, with its rural spread across Oliver County, faces a reality where young adults still forming relationships often prioritize busy schedules and long work hours. Many residents here live in homes they own, with family sizes that are larger than average, and a significant portion of households have incomes that allow for financial stability, with a notable share earning higher incomes.

The area's workforce participation rate and unemployment levels suggest that many residents balance demanding jobs, which can make it challenging to find time for health screenings. With most residents owning their homes, and those who rent paying a typical rent, the cost of living can be manageable, but it may still be a consideration for younger adults who might be juggling multiple responsibilities. Married couples and larger families are common, which can add to the complexity of scheduling personal health checks.

For those living in this part of North Dakota, getting tested is one of many tasks that competes for time. The options listed here can be a convenient way to fit screening into a busy schedule, especially for those whose work hours or family commitments make it hard to take time off.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Center, ND

Walkability 4.58 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.58/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Center 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 Center, North Dakota, EasySTD

ZIP 58530 snapshot

Residents
1,090
Median age
37.3
Median income
$89,375

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 58530 area around Center: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Center alone.

Reference

STD testing in Center, ND: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on North Dakota 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 North Dakota, a minor aged 14 or older can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

North Dakota 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 North Dakota

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 Center, ND

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Hazen, ND instead?

Possibly, Hazen, ND is close; compare it by distance against Coal Country Community Health Center.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Center, ND?

Most plans cover STD screening; a clinic or lab can bill insurance, or you can pay a flat self-pay price.

Can I get tested in Center, ND without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Center, ND?

Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Rapid HIV, a full panel covers the common ones.

Can someone under 18 get tested in North Dakota without a parent?

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

Can I test at home near Center, ND?

Yes, at-home kits ship to 58530; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.

What's included in a standard STD panel?

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

Should I test again after being treated?

A retest around 3 months after treatment is recommended for chlamydia and gonorrhea.

Do syphilis sores heal by themselves?

The sore can disappear on its own even though the infection remains; only testing confirms it's gone.

Can I be vaccinated against any STIs?

HPV and hepatitis B vaccines prevent those infections, ask a provider if you're due.

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