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STD Testing in Ferguson, IA: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Gonorrhea cases in Marshall County, Iowa, run about 33% lower than the US average. If you're in Ferguson, Iowa, and wondering about your STI status, whether you have symptoms or just want peace of mind, you can visit a clinic and get immediate answers, or use an at-home kit and collect a sample at your convenience. See your options listed below.

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Available testing centers

STD testing near Ferguson, IA

5 testing options are listed for Ferguson, IA. The nearest, Primary Health Care, is about 5.5 miles away. Compare 3 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 5.5 miles

Primary Health Care

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Rated 2.7 out of 5 from 51 reviews

Primary Health Care in Marshalltown accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurance, with a sliding scale extending to everyone else: covering gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, and HIV testing, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections; appointments are required.

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Herpes Testing Added to the Standard Panel

Primary Health Care runs herpes testing through the same appointment as the core bacterial panel, no separate referral or scheduling. The result is a clinician who can interpret herpes serology alongside syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and HIV findings at once, adjusting counseling and treatment planning in a single visit.

PrEP and PEP Prescribed On-Site in Marshalltown

Without on-site PrEP and PEP prescribing, prevention often stalls at a recommendation that needs to be acted on somewhere else. Another appointment, another provider, time lost. Primary Health Care writes and manages both PrEP and PEP prescriptions directly, keeping prevention continuous rather than contingent on a second clinic.

Spanish-Speaking Staff Deliver Full Clinical Care

Spanish-language care at Primary Health Care is staffed capacity: clinicians conduct the exam, explain results, and walk through medication adherence counseling in Spanish without a relay. That means treatment instructions, PrEP monitoring conversations, and follow-up plans are communicated directly, with no translation layer between the provider and the patient.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
101 Iowa Avenue West, Suite 102 Marshalltown, IA 50158
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 6.0 miles

Unitypoint Health - Marshalltown

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Rated 3.6 out of 5 from 15 reviews

A community safety-net rural health clinic about 6 miles from Ferguson. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
303 Nicholas Dr Suite 100, Marshalltown, IA 50158
Website
Community health center 12.0 miles

Meskwaki Tribal Health Center

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 5 reviews

Meskwaki Tribal Health Center in Tama runs STI care (gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV testing plus same-visit bacterial treatment) with no fee for any service, on a sliding-scale basis, by appointment.

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Zero Cost Across Every Service Offered

When a fee stands between someone and treatment, gonorrhea or chlamydia goes untreated, and at Meskwaki Tribal Health Center, that gap simply doesn't exist. Testing, treatment, vaccines: the full scope of care here carries no charge, with no income verification required to access it.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
1646 305th Street, Tama, IA 52339
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
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Labcorp

Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 2.9 out of 5 from 64 reviews
Address
11208 Aurora Avenue, Urbandale, IA 50322 51.3 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 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

Quest Diagnostics

Most reviewed Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 104 reviews
Address
11319 Aurora Avenue, Urbandale, IA 50322 51.3 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 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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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

Every other option

More ways to get tested in Ferguson, IA

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.

At-home tests Certified labs Doctors Pharmacies Online PrEP & treatment

Test from home

At-home STD testing in Ferguson, IA

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

  • In-home collection

    Quest Diagnostics

    Quest Diagnostics

    $79 & up

    Panel:
    8-infection panel incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis, hepatitis & herpes: single tests too
    Sample:
    Quest Mobile: a phlebotomist collects your sample at home
    Results:
    1–3 days, online: physician-reviewed
    • In-home sample collection
    • Nationwide Quest lab network
    • Physician-reviewed results
    • FSA/HSA eligible
    Order online Quest Diagnostics review

  • Best value: single tests

    Everlywell

    Everlywell

    $49 & up

    Panel:
    Chlamydia & gonorrhea, up to a 6-test panel adding HIV, syphilis, trichomoniasis & hep C
    Sample:
    Finger-prick + swab
    Results:
    Days, online
    • Telehealth visit if positive
    • CLIA-certified labs
    • HSA/FSA eligible
    • Subscription savings
    Order online Everlywell review

  • Best for simplicity & support

    LetsGetChecked

    LetsGetChecked

    $89 & up

    Panel:
    5–6 common STIs incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis & trichomoniasis
    Sample:
    Finger-prick + urine/swab
    Results:
    2–5 days, online
    • 24/7 nurse support
    • Prescription for positives
    • CLIA-certified labs
    • Free shipping both ways
    Order online LetsGetChecked review

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 Ferguson, IA

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

  • Unitypoint Health Marshalltown

    55 Unitypoint Way, Marshalltown, IA 50158

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • McFarland Clinic Marshalltown

    421 East Merle Hibbs Boulevard, Marshalltown, IA 50158

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • Marshalltown VA Clinic

    201 East Merle Hibbs Boulevard, Marshalltown, IA 50158

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 51 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Ferguson. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 4 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 Ferguson, IA

Compare the pharmacies closest to Ferguson, IA. Contact a location directly to confirm pharmacy-counter hours, services, prices, and product availability before visiting.

  • Genoa Healthcare

    4.9 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 5.7 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • GRX Holdings

    5.9 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Nucara Pharmacy

    5.9 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Hy-Vee Pharmacy

    6.6 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 7.3 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Ferguson, IA.

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 Ferguson, 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 Marshall County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Marshall County, the county that includes Ferguson, compare with Iowa 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.

#13 of 99 Iowa counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 87% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Marshall County vs Iowa vs U.S.

Marshall County Iowa U.S. ▲▼ = Marshall County vs the state average
Infection Marshall County Iowa United States
Chlamydia
482.3 193 cases ▲ 13%
426.8 492.2
Gonorrhea
120 48 cases ▲ 3%
116.8 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
27.5 11 cases ▲ 167%
10.3 15.8
Syphilis (early)
10 4 cases ▲ 9%
9.2 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
15 6 cases ▲ 52%
9.9 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 Marshall County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 2% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 275 550 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Marshall County, chlamydia has fallen from 506.2 to 482.3 per 100,000 (5%), gonorrhea has fallen from 199.5 to 120 per 100,000 (40%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 2.5 to 27.5 per 100,000 (1000%).

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 Ferguson, IA

Adults uninsured
5.7%
No routine checkup
18.1%
No transportation
5.1%
Binge drinking
19.2%
Frequent mental distress
14%
Depression
19.1%
Below poverty line
12.4%
Primary-care ratio
2,344 : 1
Marshall County

Primary-care shortage score 16 / 26

Medically Underserved Area · IMU 61.3

Social Vulnerability Index · 68th 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 Marshall County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Marshall County (2023)

People living with HIV
121 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
91

Marshall County HIV care continuum (2023)

Marshall County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 5.1 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Marshall County residents living with HIV, 80% are in care · 77.5% 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 Marshall County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Ferguson, IA

Getting tested in Ferguson means working with what's actually within arm's reach: the town itself is small, and the nearest clinics that offer comprehensive STI screening sit outside Ferguson's borders. That reality shapes how residents approach sexual health: planning ahead, knowing where to go, and understanding that confidentiality works the same whether you're tested locally or in a neighboring community. Young adults in Ferguson, a group well represented here, often weigh the trade-off between convenience and privacy when deciding where to be screened. The clinics and providers listed on this page serve Ferguson and the surrounding area, each with different hours and testing methods.

Some residents choose a location slightly farther away specifically because it feels more removed from daily life, a legitimate preference that testing availability in and around Ferguson can accommodate. Others prioritize speed and decide based on appointment windows or which facility opens earliest. What matters most is that confidentiality is genuinely protected at every listed site. Test results don't circulate through town gossip or workplace networks; they stay sealed between you and your provider.

That assurance often matters more in a smaller community, where people naturally cross paths. Knowing your results are truly private removes a real barrier to getting screened.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Ferguson, IA

Walkability 3.9 / 20 · Least walkable

At 3.9/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Ferguson 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 Ferguson, Iowa, EasySTD

ZIP 50078 snapshot

Residents
97
Median age
53.6
Median income
$51,250

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 50078 area around Ferguson: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Ferguson alone.

Ferguson sits in Marshall County, ZIP 50078. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Green Castle Recreation Area
  • Bison Corral
  • C.D. Coppock County Park

Major routes

  • IA 14 (Reed Avenue)

Reference

STD testing in Ferguson, IA: screening, costs & privacy

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

Group Tests How 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 Ferguson-area provider.

Infection Earliest reliable test Sample
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 Ferguson 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.

Test Reference price CPT / 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 Iowa Minor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately

Two things that actually depend on Iowa 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 Iowa, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own; a parent may be notified only in the case of a positive HIV test result.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

Iowa 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 Iowa

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 Ferguson, IA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Ferguson, IA?

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

How much does STD testing cost near Ferguson, IA?

Private labs run about $24 for one test and $139 for a full panel; at-home kits are $49+.

Can I get tested in Ferguson, IA without insurance?

Public clinics serve people without insurance, often on a sliding scale.

What's included in a full panel near Ferguson, IA?

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

How common is chlamydia in Marshall County?

Marshall County reported ~482 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above the Iowa average.

Can I get PrEP near Ferguson, IA?

Yes, PrEP, a daily pill that helps prevent HIV in HIV-negative people, is available in the area.

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

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

What happens after a positive result?

Get treated, notify partners, pause sex until cleared, and follow up, the infection is manageable.

Can gonorrhea have no symptoms?

Often, yes, especially throat and rectal infections, which is why site-specific testing matters.

Does a negative test mean I'm safe?

Reassuring if you tested after the window, just retest if it was early, and screen again with new partners.

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