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STD Testing in Fort Ransom, ND: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Reported gonorrhea in Ransom County runs about 80% lower than the US average. If you've had a recent risk or simply test on a regular schedule, you'll find local clinics and at-home kits for STI testing in Fort Ransom, North Dakota. Visiting a clinic lets a provider answer questions and start treatment, while an at-home kit lets you collect a sample on your own schedule and mail it in. See your options below.

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STD testing near Fort Ransom, ND

5 testing options are listed for Fort Ransom, ND. The nearest, CHI Lisbon Health, is about 13.4 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 13.4 miles

CHI Lisbon Health

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Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 46 reviews

CHI Lisbon Health in Lisbon tests for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV, treating confirmed bacterial infections the same visit. Coverage is billed to insurance when available, with fees otherwise assessed directly, and an appointment is required to get started.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
905 Main Street, Lisbon, ND 58054
Booking
Appointment required
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
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Sanford Health Laboratories

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 4 reviews
Address
201 Fourth Avenue, Enderlin, ND 58027 17.1 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Sanford Health Laboratories

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Address
100 First Avenue Southwest, Lamoure, ND 58458 20.8 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday Closed
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Sanford Health Laboratories

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Address
69 Highway 13 West, Gwinner, ND 58040 24.3 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday Closed
  • Thursday 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 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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Sanford Health Laboratories

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Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 6 reviews
Address
420 Seventh Street South, Oakes, ND 58474 27.7 miles away
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 – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 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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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 Fort Ransom, ND

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 Fort Ransom, ND

The nearest testing center is about 13 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Fort Ransom, 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.

Local clinicians

Clinicians near Fort Ransom, ND who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 20 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Fort Ransom. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 7 offer telehealth.

  • Tanya Diegel, DO

    Family medicine · 819 Main Street, Lisbon

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  • Kiesha Onyeneho, MD

    Family medicine · 905 Main Street, Lisbon

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  • Genevieve Goven, MD

    Family medicine · 201 4th Avenue, Enderlin

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  • Priya Karthikeyan, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 69 Hwy 13 West, Gwinner

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  • Katie Obrien Paradis, MD

    Internal medicine · 1200 North 7 Street, Oakes

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  • James Torrance, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 132 4th Avenue Northeast, Valley City

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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 Fort Ransom, ND

No pharmacy near Fort Ransom, ND 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.

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Fort Ransom, ND.

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 Fort Ransom, 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 Ransom County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Ransom County, the county that includes Fort Ransom, compare with North Dakota and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~25% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#18 of 53 North Dakota counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 66% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Ransom County vs North Dakota vs U.S.

Ransom County North Dakota U.S. ▲▼ = Ransom County vs the state average
Infection Ransom County North Dakota United States
Chlamydia
267.7 15 cases ▼ 39%
436.4 492.2
Gonorrhea
35.7 2 cases ▼ 76%
147.2 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 12.4 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 2.8 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — no data 12 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 Ransom County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 51% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 150 300 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Ransom County, chlamydia has risen from 87.7 to 267.7 per 100,000 (205%), and gonorrhea has risen from 17.6 to 35.7 per 100,000 (103%).

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 Fort Ransom, ND

Adults uninsured
6%
No routine checkup
22.8%
No transportation
5%
Binge drinking
20.4%
Frequent mental distress
13.3%
Depression
20.1%
Below poverty line
2.5%
Primary-care ratio
2,838 : 1
Ransom County
  • Primary-care shortage score 15 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 58.7
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 9th 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 Ransom County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Ransom County (2023)

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

Ransom County HIV care continuum (2023)

Ransom County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 3.2 statewide and 13.7 nationally. 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 Ransom County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Fort Ransom, ND

Fort Ransom takes its name from the military post that once anchored the valley, a reminder of the town's frontier past. That history of self-reliance still shapes how residents approach their health today. STI testing in and around Fort Ransom reflects the same straightforward practicality: clinics and providers listed on this page offer confidential screening without ceremony or delay, understanding that peace of mind matters as much as the results themselves. Young adults in their late teens through their thirties make up a meaningful part of Fort Ransom's population, and many recognize that routine testing fits into life whether or not symptoms appear.

The confidentiality built into every screening here means a person can get answers without word traveling through town, a distinction that matters in a place where faces are familiar and privacy carries real weight. Appointments can be scheduled quickly, and results are yours alone. Whether you're establishing a baseline, following up after a partner's disclosure, or simply staying informed, the testing available in and around Fort Ransom removes the friction that often delays care elsewhere.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Fort Ransom, ND

Walkability 3.98 / 20 · Least walkable

At 3.98/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Fort Ransom 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 Fort Ransom, North Dakota, EasySTD

ZIP 58033 snapshot

Residents
356
Median age
49.5
Median income
$109,375

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 58033 area around Fort Ransom: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Fort Ransom alone.

Fort Ransom sits in Ransom County, ZIP 58033. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • T. J. Walker Historic District
  • Fort Ransom State Park
  • Stiklestad memorial Park
  • The Pyramid
  • Fort Ransom State Historic Site
  • Sorby Hill

Reference

STD testing in Fort Ransom, ND: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on North Dakota 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 North Dakota, a minor aged 14 or older can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

North Dakota 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 North Dakota

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 Fort Ransom, ND

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many testing options are within 30 miles of Fort Ransom, ND?

5 testing options are within 30 miles of Fort Ransom, ND.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Fort Ransom, ND?

Most plans cover STD screening; a clinic or lab can bill insurance, or you can pay a flat self-pay price.

Can I get tested in Fort Ransom, ND without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Fort Ransom, ND?

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 Ransom County?

About 268 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the North Dakota average.

Where do I get PrEP around Fort Ransom, ND?

PrEP (HIV-prevention medicine for HIV-negative people) is available locally, any provider can prescribe it.

Can someone under 18 get tested in North Dakota without a parent?

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

How long do results take near Fort Ransom, ND?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

Can I test at home near Fort Ransom, ND?

Yes, at-home kits ship to 58033; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.

Can young people get tested confidentially?

Public health clinics, family-planning clinics, and many school or campus health centers test teens and young adults, often free.

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