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

Door County, Wisconsin has reported chlamydia running about 75% lower than the US average. If you need testing in Ephraim, Wisconsin for a one-time concern or regular check-ups, you’ll find both community and public clinics are often low-cost or free, while private labs typically offer faster results and more flexible scheduling. See the options below.

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STD testing near Ephraim, WI

3 testing options are listed for Ephraim, WI. The nearest, Door County Medical Center, is about 2.8 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.

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Door County Medical Center

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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 9 reviews

Door County Medical Center in Sister Bay covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, rapid HIV, hepatitis C, and TB testing with no fee for any service, sliding-scale pricing, and Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance all accepted; bacterial STIs are treated same visit, and an appointment is required.

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Every Service Here Carries Zero Cost

Door County Medical Center extends its no-fee structure to every single service it offers (testing, treatment, vaccines) which means someone without a regular provider or paying entirely out of pocket faces no bill at checkout, no partial charge, and no fee-for-service calculation to navigate.

Hepatitis C Treatment Starts Here, Not Down the Road

For anyone without a specialist or a primary care relationship to lean on, Door County Medical Center's on-site hepatitis C treatment is the difference between a diagnosis that goes somewhere and one that stalls. Testing and curative treatment happen within the same clinic, at no fee.

Hepatitis Testing Closes the Gap in the Standard Panel

Stop short of hepatitis coverage and a patient leaves with an incomplete picture, a second appointment, a separate facility, another bill. Door County Medical Center tests for hepatitis C alongside gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, so that gap never opens.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
2345 Canterbury Lane, Sister Bay, WI 54234
Booking
Appointment required
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
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ACL Laboratories

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
1910 Alabama Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 23.1 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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ACL Laboratories

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
4061 Old Peshtigo Road, Marinette, WI 54143 24.9 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 3:45 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 3:45 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 3:45 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 3:45 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 3:45 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 Ephraim, 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 Ephraim, WI

The nearest testing center is about 3 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Ephraim, 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 Ephraim, WI

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

  • Door County Memorial Hospital

    323 South 18th Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 80 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Ephraim. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 10 offer telehealth.

  • Rick Avery, MD

    Family medicine · 2345 Canterbury Lane, Sister Bay

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  • Tomasz Michalski, MD

    Family medicine · 910 Main Road, Washington Island

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  • Kay Baranczyk, NP

    Nurse practitioner · 1110 10th Avenue, Menominee

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  • Jessica Flaeschel, NP

    Nurse practitioner · 1100 10th Street, Menominee

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  • Emily Boettcher, NP

    Nurse practitioner · 2408 10th Street, Menominee

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  • Lara Powers, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 1409 Cleveland Avenue, Marinette

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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 Ephraim, WI

No pharmacy near Ephraim, 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.

  • Shopko Pharmacy 616

    2.4 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Sister Bay Hometown Pharmacy

    2.6 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Sister Bay Pharmacy

    2.6 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • CVS Pharmacy 22 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Valucare Center

    23 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Ephraim, 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 Ephraim, 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 Door County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Door County, the county that includes Ephraim, compare with Wisconsin and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~8% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#61 of 72 Wisconsin counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 15% of the state

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

Door County Wisconsin U.S. ▲▼ = Door County vs the state average
Infection Door County Wisconsin United States
Chlamydia
124.3 38 cases ▼ 71%
422.8 492.2
Gonorrhea
6.5 2 cases ▼ 95%
118.5 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
3.3 1 cases ▼ 64%
9.1 15.8
Syphilis (early)
3.3 1 cases ▼ 47%
6.2 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
6.5 2 cases ▼ 56%
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 Door County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 12% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 100 200 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Door County, chlamydia has fallen from 126.4 to 124.3 per 100,000 (2%), gonorrhea has fallen from 23.3 to 6.5 per 100,000 (72%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 6.7 to 3.3 per 100,000 (51%).

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 Ephraim, WI

Adults uninsured
5.1%
No routine checkup
16.5%
No transportation
4.3%
Binge drinking
14.7%
Frequent mental distress
11.6%
Depression
19.7%
Below poverty line
8.8%
Primary-care ratio
1,446 : 1
Door County
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 54.9
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 5th 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 Door County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Door County (2023)

People living with HIV
84 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
40

Door County HIV care continuum (2023)

Door County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 5.1 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Door County residents living with HIV, 91.3% are in care · 87% 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 Door County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Ephraim, WI

Fishing and maritime work anchor life in Ephraim, where boats tie up year-round and the water shapes the calendar. Among the crew members, dock workers, and seasonal laborers who move through town, routine STI screening fits naturally into the same health habits that keep people safe on the water. A quiet precaution that works best when nobody has to announce it. Testing available in and around Ephraim listed on this page reflects that practical mindset: straightforward, confidential, and timed to fit between shifts.

Young adults in their late teens through thirties make up a visible part of Ephraim's working population, and this age group tends to value screening without fanfare. Local providers understand that confidentiality isn't theater here; it's the baseline assumption. Results don't circulate through town talk, and a person's test history stays sealed between them and their clinician. Getting tested near home matters when you live in a tight-knit place.

The clinics and urgent care facilities serving Ephraim keep screening routine and accessible, whether you're anchored here full-time or passing through between seasons. That combination of privacy and proximity (no travel to a distant city, no explaining yourself to a receptionist who knows your family) is what draws people to test locally rather than let uncertainty linger.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Ephraim, WI

Walkability 8.31 / 20 · Below average

At 8.31/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Ephraim 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 Ephraim, Wisconsin, EasySTD

ZIP 54211 snapshot

Residents
341
Median age
63.9
Median income
$79,896

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 54211 area around Ephraim: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Ephraim alone.

Ephraim sits in Door County, ZIP 54211. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Pioneer School
  • Pioneer Cabin
  • Harborside Park
  • Ephraim Historical Foundation
  • Anderson Store Museum
  • Ephraim Fire Museum

Major routes

  • WI 42 (State Highway 42)
  • WI 57 (State Highway 57)

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Door 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 an Ephraim-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 Ephraim 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 Ephraim, WI

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Ephraim, WI?

Yes, several local labs offer same-day walk-in testing; best to call first.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Ephraim, WI?

Usually yes, it can be billed to insurance, or paid out of pocket at a flat rate.

Is there free HIV testing near Ephraim, WI?

Yes, free HIV testing is available at public clinics in the area.

What's included in a full panel near Ephraim, WI?

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

How common is chlamydia in Door County?

Door County reported ~124 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 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.

Where can LGBTQ+ people get tested near Ephraim, WI?

Public and community clinics test everyone; several provide LGBTQ-affirming services.

Can you tell if someone has an STD by looking?

No, most STIs have no visible signs, so the only way to know is to test.

Can young people get tested confidentially?

Teen and campus health clinics and public health departments offer youth-friendly, low-cost testing.

What's the difference between PrEP and PEP?

PrEP is taken before exposure to prevent HIV; PEP is emergency medicine started within 72 hours after a possible exposure.

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