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STD Testing in Chatham, MI: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Chatham residents can test for chlamydia, since reported cases in Alger County run about 74% lower than the US average. Testing in Chatham, Michigan before starting a new relationship or as part of ongoing care has different trade-offs: public clinics keep costs down, private labs prioritize speed, and at-home kits trade a clinic visit for convenience. Find options below.

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STD testing near Chatham, MI

5 testing options are listed for Chatham, MI. The nearest, Sault Tribe Health Division, is about 13.7 miles away. Compare 2 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 13.7 miles

Sault Tribe Health Division

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Sault Tribe Health Division in Munising covers its full STI panel (gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV) at no charge, with Medicaid and private insurance also accepted. Appointments are required, and same-visit treatment is available for bacterial infections.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
622 West Superior Street, Munising, MI 49862
Booking
Appointment required
Website
14.9 miles

LMAS District Health Department

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LMAS District Health Department, Munising's public health department, folds STI testing into the same infrastructure built for community-wide disease tracking: meaning gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, hepatitis B and C, and TB are all on the table, treated same-visit for bacterial infections, on a sliding-scale fee with appointments required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
East 9526 Prospect Street, Munising, MI 49862
Booking
Appointment required
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 Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
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ACL Laboratories

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Address
4061 Old Peshtigo Road, Marinette, WI 94.4 miles away
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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ACL Laboratories

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
1910 Alabama Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI 105.1 miles away
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
4290 Copper Ridge Drive, Traverse City, MI 127.2 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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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 Chatham, MI

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 Chatham, MI

The nearest testing center is about 14 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Chatham, 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 Chatham, MI

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

  • Munising Memorial Hospital

    1500 Sandpoint Road, Munising, MI 49862

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 276 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Chatham. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 62 offer telehealth.

  • Rodney Riesland, NP

    Nurse practitioner · 1500 Sandpoint Road, Munising

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  • Emily Prunick

    Nurse practitioner · 1504 Sandpoint Road, Munising

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  • Mark Olson, MD

    Family medicine · 1504 Sand Point Road, Munising

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  • Ashley Croasdell, NP

    Nurse practitioner · 135 East, Gwinn

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  • Brynn Ecklund, NP

    Nurse practitioner · 301 Explorer Street, Gwinn

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  • Mabel Adams, PA

    Physician associate · 135 East, Gwinn

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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 Chatham, MI

No pharmacy near Chatham, MI 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.

  • Putvin Health Mart of Munising

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • M K Stores

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Snyder Drug

    24 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • CVS Pharmacy 24 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Chatham, MI.

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 Chatham, 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 Alger County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Alger County, the county that includes Chatham, compare with Michigan and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~10% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#65 of 83 Michigan counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 22% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Alger County vs Michigan vs U.S.

Alger County Michigan U.S. ▲▼ = Alger County vs the state average
Infection Alger County Michigan United States
Chlamydia
125.6 11 cases ▼ 71%
429.5 492.2
Gonorrhea
11.4 1 cases ▼ 93%
152.2 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 8.4 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 8.7 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
11.4 1 cases ▼ 12%
13 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 Alger County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 38% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 75 150 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Alger County, chlamydia has fallen from 135.7 to 125.6 per 100,000 (7%), and gonorrhea has risen from 11.3 to 11.4 per 100,000 (1%).

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 Chatham, MI

Adults uninsured
6%
No routine checkup
19%
No transportation
7%
Binge drinking
15.6%
Frequent mental distress
17.2%
Depression
26.5%
Below poverty line
6.4%
Primary-care ratio
1,260 : 1
Alger County
  • Primary-care shortage score 14 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 60
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 29th 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 Alger County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Alger County (2023)

People living with HIV
127 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
76

Alger County HIV care continuum (2023)

Alger County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 8.1 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Alger County residents living with HIV, 88.9% are in care · 88.9% 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 Alger County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Chatham, MI

Chatham residents heading toward Munising or the Alger County Fairgrounds for the season pass through a landscape where preventive health care deserves the same straightforward attention as any other errand. STI testing in and around Chatham is available through clinics listed on this page, offering confidential screening regardless of whether you're showing symptoms or simply want peace of mind. The process is quick, private, and designed to fit into a regular health routine. Young adults in the area, a demographic present throughout Chatham, often benefit most from routine screening, particularly those in new relationships or managing multiple partners. Testing catches infections early, when treatment is most effective and transmission risk drops sharply.

Many facilities here offer same-day results for rapid tests and can discuss prevention strategies that suit your specific situation. Finding a testing location near Chatham doesn't require advance planning or lengthy waits. Clinics in the region understand that sexual health is part of basic self-care, not something that demands explanation. Whether you're between relationships, in a committed partnership, or simply maintaining your baseline health, confidential testing is a straightforward choice available locally.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Chatham, MI

Walkability 5.62 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.62/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Chatham 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 Chatham, Michigan, EasySTD

ZIP 49816 snapshot

Residents
720
Median age
54.7
Median income
$74,583

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 49816 area around Chatham: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Chatham alone.

Chatham sits in Alger County, ZIP 49816. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Alger County Fairgrounds
  • Centennial Park
  • Eben Ice Caves

Major routes

  • M 94 (Rock River Road)
  • M 94 (Munising Avenue)
  • M 67 (Rock River Road)
  • M 94 (Tunteri Road)

Reference

STD testing in Chatham, MI: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Michigan 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 Michigan, 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)

Michigan 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 Michigan

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 Chatham, MI

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

What if there's no clinic right in Chatham, MI?

Closest is Sault Tribe Health Division (13.7 mi), or order an at-home kit to 49816.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Chatham, MI?

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

Is there free STD testing near Chatham, MI?

Yes, Sault Tribe Health Division (13.7 mi) offers free testing, and public clinics serve the uninsured.

Which tests are offered near Chatham, MI?

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

How common is chlamydia in Alger County?

About 126 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Michigan average.

Can I test at home near Chatham, MI?

Yes, at-home kits ship to 49816; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.

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

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

I tested negative, am I fully in the clear?

Likely yes, if you were past the window period; otherwise retest, and keep up routine screening with new partners.

Is drug-resistant gonorrhea a concern?

Resistance is rising, which is why the CDC advises a particular treatment; don't self-treat, get tested and treated correctly.

I tested positive, what are the next steps?

Start treatment, tell recent partners so they can test, avoid sex until cleared, and retest if advised, most STIs resolve with care.

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