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STD Testing in Edgar, MT: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Gonorrhea occurs in Carbon County nearly 95% less often than the national average. If you need STI testing for a one-time concern or regular check-ups in Edgar, Montana, some clinics take walk-ins for same-day testing, while labs and at-home kits let you plan around your own time. For your options, see the list below.

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STD testing near Edgar, MT

3 testing options are listed for Edgar, MT. The nearest, RiverStone Health, is about 6.1 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 6.1 miles

RiverStone Health

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 16 reviews

RiverStone Health in Joliet pairs STI testing with substance-use treatment and a broader diagnostic panel, adding herpes and hepatitis C to the standard screen, with appointments, sliding-scale fees, Medicaid and Medicare accepted, same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, and all services available at no cost.

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Zero Fees Across Every Service Offered Here

When a fee stands between someone and follow-up care, infections persist and treatment gets deferred. At RiverStone Health, every service (testing, treatment, vaccines, education) is provided at no charge, so cost never becomes the reason a visit doesn't happen.

Substance-Use Treatment Lives Inside STI Care

Without an integrated option, a patient managing both an STI and substance use leaves with two separate referrals and the real possibility that one of those appointments never gets made. RiverStone Health in Joliet closes that gap by offering substance-use treatment directly alongside STI care in the same clinical setting.

Herpes and Hepatitis Added to the Standard Screen

A panel that stops at gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV leaves herpes and hepatitis undetected until symptoms force the issue. Often much later and with greater consequences. RiverStone Health tests for both herpes and hepatitis C as part of its screen, and the hepatitis C test is free.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
602 West Front Avenue, Joliet, MT 59041
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday Closed
  • Thursday Closed
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 12.2 miles

RiverStone Health Clinic - Bridger

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 14 reviews

RiverStone Health Clinic - Bridger carries federal health center status, which means fees scale to your income. No one is turned away for inability to pay. Walk-in STI screening covers syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, making routine testing straightforward for anyone in Bridger regardless of what they earn.

Sliding-scale
Address
410 South 2nd Street, Bridger, MT 59014
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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 7 reviews
Address
2900 12th Avenue North, Billings, MT 59101 28.0 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 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 Edgar, MT

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 Edgar, MT

The nearest testing center is about 6 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Edgar, 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 Edgar, MT

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

  • Beartooth Billings Clinic

    2525 North Broadway, Red Lodge, MT 59068

    CMS-certified lab

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 212 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Edgar. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 67 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 Edgar, MT

No pharmacy near Edgar, MT 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.

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

  • Austins Pharmacy

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Albertsons/Safeway 15 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Snyders Western

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • John H Barsness

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Edgar, MT.

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 Edgar, 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 Carbon County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Carbon County, the county that includes Edgar, compare with Montana and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~9% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#36 of 56 Montana counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 36% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Carbon County vs Montana vs U.S.

Carbon County Montana U.S. ▲▼ = Carbon County vs the state average
Infection Carbon County Montana United States
Chlamydia
140.1 16 cases ▼ 57%
322.6 492.2
Gonorrhea
8.8 1 cases ▼ 87%
67.7 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 27.5 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 12.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — no data 27.2 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 Carbon County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 44% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 150 300 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Carbon County, chlamydia has risen from 124.1 to 140.1 per 100,000 (13%), gonorrhea has fallen from 9.5 to 8.8 per 100,000 (7%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 9.5 to 8.9 per 100,000 (6%).

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 Edgar, MT

Adults uninsured
10%
No routine checkup
27%
No transportation
7.1%
Binge drinking
20.3%
Frequent mental distress
15.6%
Depression
21.8%
Below poverty line
8.7%
Primary-care ratio
1,550 : 1
Carbon County
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 58
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 12th 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 Carbon County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Carbon County (2023)

People living with HIV
59 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
40

Carbon County HIV care continuum (2023)

Carbon County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 3 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Carbon County residents living with HIV, 83.3% are in care · 83.3% 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 Carbon County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Edgar, MT

In Edgar, Montana, where rural roads stretch far and wide, young adults just starting to build their careers are likely juggling work and family life. With many residents owning their homes, there's a sense of stability, but also a reality of managing household budgets.

The area's workforce is marked by a strong labor-force participation rate, with many households having multiple earners. However, the unemployment rate indicates that some residents face challenges in finding or keeping jobs. For those with higher incomes, life might be more manageable, but for others, the financial strain could be significant. In this context, accessing healthcare services, including testing, can be a challenge, especially for those with busy schedules or limited financial resources.

For residents who are balancing work, family, and financial responsibilities, having easy access to testing can make a big difference. In Edgar, where households often have multiple people to support, and some residents may not have comprehensive insurance coverage, the cost of testing can be a concern. For those households earning higher incomes, the financial burden might be less, but for others, it's a critical consideration that affects their ability to prioritize their health.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Edgar, MT

Walkability 4.43 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.43/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Edgar 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 Edgar, Montana, EasySTD

ZIP 59026 snapshot

Residents
103
Median age
57.2
Median income
$61,477

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 59026 area around Edgar: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Edgar alone.

Reference

STD testing in Edgar, MT: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Montana 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 Montana, 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)

Montana 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 Montana

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 Edgar, MT

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many testing options are within 30 miles of Edgar, MT?

3 testing options are within 30 miles of Edgar, MT.

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 Edgar, MT?

Yes, RiverStone Health (6.1 mi) offers free testing, and public clinics serve the uninsured.

Which tests are offered near Edgar, MT?

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 Carbon County?

About 140 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Montana average.

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

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

What samples are used for STD testing near Edgar, MT?

It depends: a blood draw covers HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis, while urine or a swab covers chlamydia and gonorrhea.

I had unprotected sex, should I get tested?

Yes, test after the window period, and if HIV exposure is a concern, ask about PEP within 72 hours.

Do I need a second test later?

Yes if the first test was early; recheck a few weeks out for chlamydia/gonorrhea and up to ~3 months for HIV/syphilis.

Can oral herpes spread to the genitals?

Yes, HSV-1 from the mouth can spread to the genital area through oral sex.

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