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

HIV diagnoses in Fond du Lac County run about 59% lower than the national average. If you're wondering about your health whether you have symptoms or just want peace of mind, you have options in Fairwater, Wisconsin. Some clinics take walk-ins for same-day testing, while labs and at-home kits let you plan around your own time. Check the list below for details.

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STD testing near Fairwater, WI

5 testing options are listed for Fairwater, WI. The nearest, ThedaCare, is about 7.7 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 7.7 miles

ThedaCare

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Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 13 reviews

ThedaCare in Ripon screens for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C, with fees billed to Medicaid, Medicare, or private insurance on a sliding scale. Bacterial infections are treated the same visit; appointments are required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
1080 West Fond Du Lac Street, Ripon, WI 54971
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
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ACL Laboratories

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
210 Wisconsin American Drive, Fond Du Lac, WI 54937 23.6 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 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • 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
No ratings yet
Address
855 North Westhaven Drive, Oshkosh, WI 54904 23.9 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 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • 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
No ratings yet
Address
1640 East Sumner Street, Hartford, WI 53027 39.2 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • 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
No ratings yet
Address
205 Valley Avenue, West Bend, WI 53095 39.2 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
See tests & prices

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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 Fairwater, 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.

Test from home

At-home STD testing in Fairwater, WI

The nearest testing center is about 8 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Fairwater, 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 Fairwater, WI

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

  • SSM Health Laboratories Waupun Memorial Hospital

    620 West Brown Street, Waupun, WI 53963

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
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  • Consultants Laboratory of WI

    430 East Division Street, Fond Du Lac, WI 54935

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

  • Forefront Dermatology

    111 Wisconsin American Drive, Fond Du Lac, WI 54937

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 168 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Fairwater. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 47 offer telehealth.

  • Danielle Covach, DO

    Family medicine · 835 Parkside Street, Ripon

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  • Ewa Paszkiewicz, MD

    Family medicine · 845 Parkside Street, Ripon

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  • Ammar Alzoubi, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 1242 West Fond Du Lac Street, Ripon

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  • Punit Kumar, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 620 West Brown Street, Waupun

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  • Nicholas Brahm, DO

    Family medicine · 180 Gateway Drive, Waupun

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  • Jared Kohlenberg, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 502 West Water Street, Princeton

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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 Fairwater, WI

No pharmacy near Fairwater, 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.

  • Ripon Drug

    7.1 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 7.8 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Agnesian Pharmacy

    9.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • SSM Health Pharmacy

    9.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Fairwater, 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 Fairwater, 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 Fond du Lac County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Fond du Lac County, the county that includes Fairwater, compare with Wisconsin and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~23% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#14 of 72 Wisconsin counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 81% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Fond du Lac County vs Wisconsin vs U.S.

Fond du Lac County Wisconsin U.S. ▲▼ = Fond du Lac County vs the state average
Infection Fond du Lac County Wisconsin United States
Chlamydia
305 317 cases ▼ 28%
422.8 492.2
Gonorrhea
70.2 73 cases ▼ 41%
118.5 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
3.8 4 cases ▼ 58%
9.1 15.8
Syphilis (early)
1.9 2 cases ▼ 69%
6.2 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
21.2 22 cases ▲ 44%
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 Fond du Lac County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 6% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 200 400 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Fond du Lac County, chlamydia has fallen from 338 to 305 per 100,000 (10%), gonorrhea has fallen from 94.1 to 70.2 per 100,000 (25%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 2.9 to 3.8 per 100,000 (31%).

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 Fairwater, WI

Adults uninsured
7.6%
No routine checkup
21.7%
No transportation
5.7%
Binge drinking
19.4%
Frequent mental distress
15.4%
Depression
24.3%
Below poverty line
22.3%
Primary-care ratio
2,087 : 1
Fond du Lac County
  • Primary-care shortage score 12 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 59.5
  • 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 Fond du Lac County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Fond du Lac County (2023)

People living with HIV
71 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
5cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
72 · PnR 12.8

Fond du Lac County HIV care continuum (2023)

Fond du Lac County recorded 5.6 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 5.1 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Fond du Lac County residents living with HIV, 73.7% are in care · 68.4% 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 Fond du Lac County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Fairwater, WI

Fairwater's name reflects its origins as a place where clean water and fair dealing met, values that still shape how the town approaches health today. Testing for sexually transmitted infections here rests on the same straightforward principle: direct access, honest results, and the privacy each person deserves. Clinics and health providers listed on this page offer confidential screening in and around Fairwater, with no record shared beyond your own care. Young adults in their late teens through their thirties make up a substantial part of the community, a group for whom routine STI screening fits naturally into responsible health habits.

Whether someone is newly partnered, between relationships, or simply staying current with preventive care, testing carries no judgment here. It's a practical step, as ordinary as any other checkup. The providers serving Fairwater understand that confidentiality isn't theater; it's how people actually get tested. Scheduling an appointment takes minutes.

Results come back within days, and follow-up care or treatment, if needed, connects you with local resources designed to keep things moving forward. Fairwater residents have built a community where tending to your own health, including sexual health, is treated as the normal, sensible thing it is.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Fairwater, WI

Walkability 4.98 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.98/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Fairwater 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 Fairwater, Wisconsin, EasySTD

ZIP 53919 snapshot

Residents
2,308
Median age
42
Median income
$93,516

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 53919 area around Fairwater: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Fairwater alone.

Fairwater sits in Fond du Lac County, ZIP 53919. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Brandon Community Park
  • Schoeffler Park

Major routes

  • State Highway 44 & 49
  • WI 49 (State Highway 49)

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Fond du Lac 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 Fairwater-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 Fairwater 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 Fairwater, WI

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get same-day or walk-in testing near Fairwater, WI?

Some clinics and labs take walk-ins for same-day testing; call ahead to confirm hours.

What does STD testing cost around Fairwater, WI?

Private labs ~$24–$139, at-home kits $49+.

Can I get tested in Fairwater, WI without insurance?

Yes, community and public clinics test the uninsured, with sliding-scale fees.

Which tests are offered near Fairwater, 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 Fond du Lac County?

About 305 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.

What does a negative result mean?

It's reassuring, but if you tested early in the window period, retest a few weeks later to be sure.

Is my health information protected when I test?

Medical records are protected under federal HIPAA law, ask the clinic how it handles your information.

Can I be vaccinated against any STIs?

HPV and hepatitis B vaccines prevent those infections, ask a provider if you're due.

Should pelvic pain be checked for STDs?

Yes, pelvic or lower-belly pain can be a sign of untreated chlamydia or gonorrhea spreading, so see a provider and test.

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