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STD Testing in Chelsea, WI: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Chlamydia in Taylor County runs about 70% lower than the US average. If you have symptoms, or just want peace of mind, consider public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits as options for STI testing in Chelsea, Wisconsin. There are trade-offs in your choice: public clinics keep costs down, private labs prioritize speed, and at-home kits trade a clinic visit for convenience.

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STD testing near Chelsea, WI

4 testing options are listed for Chelsea, WI. The nearest, Healthfirst Network, is about 9.5 miles away. Compare 1 community and public clinic, private labs, and at-home kits below.

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Healthfirst Network

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Healthfirst Network in Medford pairs STI care with full family planning services, covering gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, rapid and conventional HIV, herpes, and hepatitis B and C on a sliding-scale fee; bacterial infections are treated same visit, by appointment, with insurance and Medicaid accepted.

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Herpes and Hepatitis Tested Alongside the Core Panel

Healthfirst Network's panel runs to seven distinct tests: adding herpes simplex and both hepatitis B and C to the gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV workup. That breadth means a single appointment can surface infections that narrower panels would miss entirely, without requiring a separate specialist referral.

PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP Prescribed at One Clinic

Healthfirst Network carries PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP as standing prescribing services: meaning anyone without a regular provider, or anyone paying out of pocket who needs prevention medication managed in one place, can access all three here. No separate infectious-disease referral required to get started or stay on course.

Interpretation Services Staffed Into Every Appointment

Healthfirst Network builds interpretation into its clinical workflow rather than leaving it to chance, interpretation services are available for non-English languages as a scheduled, staffed function of the visit. That means medication adherence counseling, DoxyPEP dosing instructions, and PrEP monitoring conversations all happen with full language support, not approximation.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP DoxyPEP
Address
1257 North 8th Street, Medford, WI 54451
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday Closed
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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ACL Laboratories

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W3985 County Rd Nn, De Pere, WI 117.1 miles away
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Employment Health Services

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721 Cardinal Lane, Green Bay, WI 119.8 miles away
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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ACL Laboratories

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1500 Arbor Way, Kaukauna, WI 120.9 miles away
  • 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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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 Chelsea, WI

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 Chelsea, WI

The nearest testing center is about 10 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Chelsea, 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 Chelsea, WI who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 34 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Chelsea. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 20 offer telehealth.

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 Chelsea, WI

No pharmacy near Chelsea, WI 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.

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Chelsea, WI.

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 Chelsea, 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 Taylor County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Taylor County, the county that includes Chelsea, compare with Wisconsin and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~16% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#53 of 72 Wisconsin counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 26% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Taylor County vs Wisconsin vs U.S.

Taylor County Wisconsin U.S. ▲▼ = Taylor County vs the state average
Infection Taylor County Wisconsin United States
Chlamydia
149.6 30 cases ▼ 65%
422.8 492.2
Gonorrhea
19.9 4 cases ▼ 83%
118.5 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
5 1 cases ▼ 45%
9.1 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 6.2 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — no data 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 Taylor County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 9% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 100 200 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Taylor County, chlamydia has fallen from 155.7 to 149.6 per 100,000 (4%), gonorrhea has fallen from 25.1 to 19.9 per 100,000 (21%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 5 to 5 per 100,000.

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 Chelsea, WI

Adults uninsured
7.9%
No routine checkup
21.2%
No transportation
6.6%
Binge drinking
18%
Frequent mental distress
16.3%
Depression
22%
Below poverty line
8.2%
Primary-care ratio
3,985 : 1
Taylor County
  • Primary-care shortage score 11 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 19th 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 Taylor County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Taylor County (2023)

People living with HIV
35 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
47

Taylor County HIV care continuum (2023)

Taylor County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 5.1 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Taylor County residents living with HIV, 100% are in care · 100% 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 Taylor County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Chelsea, WI

Chelsea's economy runs on timber work, seasonal mills, and the trades that keep the machinery moving through Wisconsin's winters. People here move with purpose, early shifts, split schedules, time carved out between jobs. That rhythm means health care fits into the gaps, and getting tested for STIs in and around Chelsea works best when a clinic respects your schedule and your privacy without fanfare. Young adults in Chelsea, those in their late teens through their thirties, are the ones most likely to benefit from routine screening, whether they're between jobs, new to the area, or simply keeping their own health on track. A confidential test doesn't require explanation to coworkers or neighbors, doesn't show up on a shared insurance bill, and doesn't interrupt the life you're building.

The providers listed on this page understand that clarity and discretion are not luxuries here; they're baseline expectations. Testing clinics accessible near Chelsea offer straightforward appointments and results you can trust to stay yours alone. Whether you're planning ahead, responding to a specific concern, or just doing what makes sense for your body, the process is straightforward and designed to fit into the actual life you're living. Not some idealized version of it.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Chelsea, WI

Walkability 5.77 / 20 · Below average

At 5.77/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Chelsea 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 Chelsea, Wisconsin, EasySTD

ZIP 54451 snapshot

Residents
11,051
Median age
45.4
Median income
$63,882

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 54451 area around Chelsea: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Chelsea alone.

Chelsea sits in Taylor County, ZIP 54451. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Major routes

  • WI 13 (State Highway 13)

Reference

STD testing in Chelsea, WI: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin, 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)

Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin

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 Chelsea, WI

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where can I get tested for STDs in Chelsea, WI?

The closest is Healthfirst Network (9.5 mi); 1 option is within 30 miles.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

Medicaid generally covers STD testing, and public clinics test for free regardless of coverage.

Is there free STD testing near Chelsea, WI?

Yes, public clinics in the area offer free or low-cost testing.

Which tests are offered near Chelsea, WI?

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 Taylor County?

About 150 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Wisconsin average.

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

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

Can I get PrEP near Chelsea, WI?

PrEP (HIV-prevention medicine for HIV-negative people) is available locally, any provider can prescribe it.

When will an HIV test turn positive?

Roughly 2–6 weeks by test type; a 3-month retest gives full confidence in a negative.

Can the HPV vaccine prevent warts and cancer?

The HPV vaccine guards against the cancer- and wart-causing types; ask a provider if you're still eligible.

Can young people get tested confidentially?

Public health clinics, family-planning clinics, and many school or campus health centers test teens and young adults, often free.

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