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STD Testing in Genola, MN: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Chlamydia in Morrison County runs about 57% lower than the US average. Whether you have symptoms or just want peace of mind in Genola, Minnesota, you'll find both clinics and private labs. Clinics may bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees, while private labs often let you pay a flat self-pay price. Check the options below.

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STD testing near Genola, MN

3 testing options are listed for Genola, MN. The nearest, Essentia Health, is about 1.0 miles away. Compare 2 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.

Highest rated 1.0 miles

Essentia Health

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 6 reviews

Essentia Health in Pierz brings STI testing (gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, conventional HIV, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB) into a full health system, with sliding-scale fees, walk-in availability, and same-visit treatment for bacterial infections covered by Medicaid, Medicare, or insurance.

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Hepatitis A, B, and C Testing Alongside the Core Panel

Essentia Health's panel extends well past the standard four: hepatitis A, B, and C testing are available alongside HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. For anyone without a regular provider who needs a single appointment to cover the full picture, that breadth means fewer gaps and no separate referral chain to navigate.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
138 Main Street South, Pierz, MN 56364
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
Website
Community health center 1.1 miles

Unity Family Healthcare

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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews

A public safety-net rural health clinic about 1 mile from Genola. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
200 1st Avenue Southeast, Pierz, MN 56364
Website
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Sanford Health Laboratories

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 10 reviews
Address
115 East Soo Street, Parkers Prairie, MN 56361 59.7 miles away
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
  • 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 Genola, MN

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 Genola, MN

The nearest testing center is about 1 mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Genola, 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 Genola, MN

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

  • CHI ST Gabriel's Health

    815 2nd Street Southeast, Little Falls, MN 56345

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
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  • Lakewood Health System - Motley Clinic

    1233 Hwy 10, Motley, MN 56466

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 222 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Genola. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 79 offer telehealth.

  • Roger Macy, MD

    Family medicine · 138 Main Street South, Pierz

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  • Julie Bell, MD

    Family medicine · 811 2nd Street Southeast, Little Falls

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  • George Morris, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 815 2nd Street Southeast, Little Falls

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  • Dwijesh Sheth, MD

    Family medicine · 815 2nd Street Southeast, Little Falls

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  • Jennifer Wesenberg, DO

    Family medicine · 210 1st Street Southeast, Little Falls

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  • Bradley Qualey, MD

    Urology · 200 Elm Street North, Onamia

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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 Genola, MN

No pharmacy near Genola, MN 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.

  • Wolff Drug

    0.9 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Thrifty White Pharmacy

    1.0 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 11 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 11 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Unity Family Healthcare

    12 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Les & Maxine Wolff

    12 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Genola, MN.

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 Genola, 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 Morrison County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Morrison County, the county that includes Genola, compare with Minnesota and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~27% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#42 of 87 Minnesota counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 52% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Morrison County vs Minnesota vs U.S.

Morrison County Minnesota U.S. ▲▼ = Morrison County vs the state average
Infection Morrison County Minnesota United States
Chlamydia
213.1 73 cases ▼ 44%
379.5 492.2
Gonorrhea
35 12 cases ▼ 74%
134.5 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
2.9 1 cases ▼ 67%
8.7 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 6.7 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — no data 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 Morrison County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 6% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 150 300 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Morrison County, chlamydia has risen from 208.8 to 213.1 per 100,000 (2%), gonorrhea has fallen from 61.7 to 35 per 100,000 (43%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 2.9 to 2.9 per 100,000.

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 Genola, MN

Adults uninsured
8%
No routine checkup
25.1%
No transportation
7.3%
Binge drinking
17.6%
Frequent mental distress
15.9%
Depression
24.7%
Below poverty line
8.7%
Primary-care ratio
1,789 : 1
Morrison County
  • Primary-care shortage score 15 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 45.1
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 14th 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 Morrison County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Morrison County (2023)

People living with HIV
48 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
62

Morrison County HIV care continuum (2023)

Morrison County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 6.7 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Morrison County residents living with HIV, 71.4% are in care · 64.3% 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 Morrison County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Genola, MN

Getting tested in Genola means accepting that the nearest clinic isn't walking distance. The town itself has no dedicated testing facility, so residents either make the drive to a neighboring community or arrange care through their primary doctor if one is nearby. That distance, however small on a map, can feel like a real barrier when privacy matters, when you're weighing what's worth the trip, or when you'd rather not run into someone you know at the local pharmacy afterward. The practical upside is that the surrounding area has testing available in and around Genola, listed on this page with distances and hours. Many people find it easier to visit a clinic outside town precisely because it removes that small-town feeling of exposure.

Young adults in the area, a significant part of Genola's makeup, often prefer that separation between their testing and their everyday life here. What doesn't change with distance is the law: results stay confidential whether you test locally or drive out. Clinics serving this region keep records sealed, and no employer, school, or family member gets a notification unless you authorize it. The choice to get screened, and where, remains yours alone.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Genola, MN

Walkability 4.31 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.31/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Genola 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 Genola, Minnesota, EasySTD

ZIP 56364 snapshot

Residents
5,797
Median age
38.2
Median income
$77,440

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 56364 area around Genola: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Genola alone.

Genola sits in Morrison County, ZIP 56364. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Genola Park and Campground
  • Billig Park
  • American Legion Park
  • Genola City Ball Park
  • Prarie Manor Park
  • Pierz LegionPark

Major routes

  • MN 27 (143rd Street)
  • Main Street South
  • Main Street North

Reference

STD testing in Genola, MN: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Minnesota 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 Minnesota, 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)

Minnesota 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 Minnesota

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 Genola, MN

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Genola, MN?

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

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

Yes, Medicaid typically covers it, and public clinics are free either way.

Can I get tested in Genola, MN without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near Genola, MN?

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

How common is chlamydia in Morrison County?

Morrison County reported ~213 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Minnesota average.

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

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

How long do results take near Genola, MN?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

How do I prepare for an STD test near Genola, MN?

Little prep is needed, bring an ID and insurance if you have it, and note your exposure dates and any symptoms; for a urine test, avoid peeing for about an hour beforehand.

How do I tell a partner I tested positive?

Telling recent partners lets them test and treat; many health departments offer confidential partner-notification help.

Is STD testing part of prenatal care?

Pregnancy screening is standard; ask about an early-pregnancy STI panel.

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