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STD Testing in Cosmos, MN: Same-Day, Low-Cost & Confidential

Gonorrhea in Meeker County is reported at about 98 percentage points lower than the national average. If you live in Cosmos, Minnesota and are wondering about STI testing whether you have symptoms or just want peace of mind, consider that community and public clinics are often low-cost or free, while private labs tend to offer faster results and more flexible scheduling. Below are your options.

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STD testing near Cosmos, MN

No STD testing centers are located in Cosmos, MN. The nearest, OCC Service Mankato, is about 62.6 miles away. At-home STD kits and online lab tests ship to your ZIP; compare private labs and at-home kits below.

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OCC Service Mankato

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1613 N. Riverfront Drive, Mankato, MN 62.6 miles away
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Quest Diagnostics

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Address
6545 France Ave South, Edina, MN 67.0 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Quest Diagnostics

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5255 East River Road, Fridley, MN 69.8 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 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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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 Cosmos, 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 Cosmos, MN

The nearest testing center is about 63 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Cosmos, 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 Cosmos, MN

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

  • Meeker Memorial Hospital & Clinics - West

    612 South Sibley Avenue, Litchfield, MN 55355

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Meeker Memorial Hospital & Clinics - East

    612 South Sibley Avenue, Litchfield, MN 55355

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • Meeker Memorial Hospital

    612 South Sibley Avenue, Litchfield, MN 55355

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 122 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Cosmos. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 72 offer telehealth.

  • Shih-An Hsieh, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 612 South Sibley Avenue, Litchfield

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  • Warren Shepard, MD

    Internal medicine · 612 South Sibley Avenue, Litchfield

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  • Mehria Sayad, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 1071 Hwy 15 South, Hutchinson

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  • Joshua Degallier, MD

    Internal medicine · 1095 Hwy 15 South, Hutchinson

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  • Mark Sannes, MD Telehealth

    Infectious disease · 1029 Hwy 15 South, Hutchinson

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  • Dennis Mohling, MD

    OB-GYN · 3 Century Avenue Southeast, Hutchinson

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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 Cosmos, MN

No pharmacy near Cosmos, 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.

  • County of Meeker

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Medicine Shoppe

    16 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Pamida Stores Operating

    16 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Family Fare Pharmacy 3335

    16 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Coborns

    16 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 16 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Cosmos, 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 Cosmos, 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 Meeker County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Meeker County, the county that includes Cosmos, compare with Minnesota and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~21% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#74 of 87 Minnesota counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 15% of the state

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

Meeker County Minnesota U.S. ▲▼ = Meeker County vs the state average
Infection Meeker County Minnesota United States
Chlamydia
144.7 34 cases ▼ 62%
379.5 492.2
Gonorrhea
4.3 1 cases ▼ 97%
134.5 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
4.3 1 cases ▼ 51%
8.7 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 6.7 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
8.5 2 cases ▼ 42%
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 Meeker County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 15% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 100 200 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Meeker County, chlamydia has fallen from 145.3 to 144.7 per 100,000 (0%), gonorrhea has fallen from 55.6 to 4.3 per 100,000 (92%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 4.3 to 4.3 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 Cosmos, MN

Adults uninsured
8.4%
No routine checkup
25%
No transportation
7.8%
Binge drinking
18.8%
Frequent mental distress
16.5%
Depression
24.8%
Below poverty line
12%
Primary-care ratio
1,948 : 1
Meeker County
  • Primary-care shortage score 13 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 60.5
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 10th 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 Meeker County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Meeker County (2023)

People living with HIV
71 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
107

Meeker County HIV care continuum (2023)

Meeker County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 6.7 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Meeker County residents living with HIV, 57.1% are in care · 57.1% 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 Meeker County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Cosmos, MN

Cosmos turns on seasonal work and small-scale farming rhythms: planting and harvest pull people out early, equipment maintenance fills the winters, and the pace of life here rewards those who plan ahead. That same forward-thinking applies to sexual health. Young adults who make up a visible part of the community often juggle job transitions, relationships that shift, and the practical reality that testing needs to fit into unpredictable schedules. Confidential screening available in and around Cosmos listed on this page meets that need without requiring a trip to a larger town. Testing clinics here understand that discretion matters when you know people everywhere.

Your results stay yours alone, no shared waiting rooms with coworkers, no casual mentions at the grocery store. The providers serving Cosmos take that seriously, treating each visit as a straightforward health appointment, nothing more. Whether you're between jobs, starting something new, or simply making routine care a habit, the clinics and providers in and around Cosmos offer walk-in hours and appointment slots that don't demand weeks of advance planning. Testing is quick, accurate, and designed to fit into the actual lives people live here.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Cosmos, MN

Walkability 4.47 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.47/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Cosmos 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 3 STD & STI testing locations in Cosmos, Minnesota, EasySTD

ZIP 56228 snapshot

Residents
905
Median age
46.8
Median income
$65,139

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 56228 area around Cosmos: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Cosmos alone.

Cosmos sits in Meeker County, ZIP 56228. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Cosmos Park
  • Thompson Park

Major routes

  • MN 7 (Astro Boulevard East)
  • MN 4 (Milkyway Street North)

Reference

STD testing in Cosmos, MN: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Meeker 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 Cosmos-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 Cosmos 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 Cosmos, MN

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where can I get tested for STDs in Cosmos, MN?

The closest is OCC Service Mankato (62.6 mi).

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

Medicaid generally covers STD testing.

Which tests are offered near Cosmos, MN?

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 Meeker County?

About 145 cases per 100,000 residents (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.

How long do results take near Cosmos, MN?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

Should I get tested for STDs while pregnant?

Yes, the CDC recommends STI screening early in pregnancy, since untreated infections can affect the baby.

Clinic or at-home test, which is better near Cosmos, MN?

A clinic offers same-day answers and on-site treatment; an at-home kit trades that for privacy and convenience, both use real lab testing.

How do I prepare for an STD test near Cosmos, MN?

Just note your exposure dates and symptoms; for urine tests, hold off urinating ~1 hour before.

What is expedited partner therapy?

Expedited partner therapy lets a provider treat a partner without an exam, where state law allows.

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