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STD Testing in Gretna, NE: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

People in Sarpy County see chlamydia about 21% less often than average in the US, but you may need testing in Gretna, Nebraska whether it's for possible exposure or routine care. Clinics might bill insurance or use a sliding-scale fee, while many private labs offer a flat self-pay price. Look below to explore your options.

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STD testing near Gretna, NE

8 testing options are listed for Gretna, NE. The nearest, Nebraska Medicine, is about 4.6 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.

Most reviewed 4.6 miles

Nebraska Medicine

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 519 reviews

Nebraska Medicine in Omaha tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB. Treating bacterial STIs at the same visit when results warrant. Fees are charged on a sliding scale, with Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance all accepted. An appointment is required.

Tests & treats
Address
8343 South 168th Avenue, Omaha, NE 68136
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
Community health center 9.7 miles

OneWorld Community Health Centers

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Rated 4 out of 5 from 134 reviews

A free or low-cost STD-testing option about 10 miles from Gretna, run as a Federally Qualified Health Center with sliding-scale fees.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
4101 South 120th Street, Omaha, NE 68134
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 9.7 miles

OneWorld West

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Rated 4 out of 5 from 134 reviews

OneWorld West in Omaha welcomes walk-in patients without an appointment for federally qualified sliding-scale STI care. A single visit can cover syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening, with fees adjusted to income so the cost of knowing stays within reach for nearly anyone.

Sliding-scale
Address
4101 South 120th Street, Omaha, NE 68137
Website
Community health center 11.6 miles

OneWorld Ralston

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 9 reviews

OneWorld Ralston in Omaha welcomes walk-ins for STI screening without requiring an appointment. A single visit covers testing for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia through this federally qualified health center, where fees are set on a sliding scale tied to household income.

Sliding-scale
Address
5310 South 84th Street, Omaha, NE 68127
Website
13.4 miles

CHI Health

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CHI Health in Omaha brings hospital-system infrastructure to STI care, running gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, herpes, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C testing on a fee-and-insurance basis. Bacterial infections are treated the same visit; appointments are required. PrEP and PEP are both available.

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PrEP and PEP Prescribed and Managed On-Site

CHI Health in Omaha prescribes both tenofovir-based PrEP and PEP directly through its own clinical staff, meaning the prescribing, monitoring labs, and follow-up all stay within the same system rather than fragmenting across providers. Continuity of that kind keeps adherence tracking and lab results in a single record.

Herpes and Hepatitis Testing Beyond the Standard Four

Plenty of STI clinics test for the bacterial quartet (gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis) and add HIV, then stop. CHI Health in Omaha extends its panel to herpes, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C, closing the gap for infections that a narrower panel quietly leaves undetected.

Tests & treats PrEP
Address
7710 Mercy Road, Suite 1000 Omaha, NE 68124
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website

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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 Gretna, NE

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 STD testing in Gretna, NE

The nearest testing center is about 5 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Gretna, 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.

Other CLIA-certified labs near Gretna, NE

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

  • Methodist Physicians Clinic - Gretna

    11946 Standing Stone Drive, Gretna, NE 68028

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
  • Bellevue Family Practice

    2206 Longo Drive Suite 201, Bellevue, NE 68005

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • CHI Health Midlands Laboratory

    11111 South 84th Street, Papillion, NE 68046

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Gretna. 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.

Clinicians near Gretna, NE who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 790 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Gretna. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 148 offer telehealth.

  • Derek Marshall, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 102 West Gruenther Road, Gretna

  • William Weeks, MD

    Family medicine · 11820 Standing Stone Drive, Gretna

  • Victor Estevez Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 700 South Hwy 6, Gretna

  • Katrena Lacey, MD

    Internal medicine · 11946 Standing Stone Drive, Gretna

  • Ralph Hauke, MD

    Family medicine · 8343 South 168th Avenue, Omaha

  • Christine Carlson Rahn, MD

    Family medicine · 4932 South 202nd Avenue, Omaha

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.

Pharmacies near Gretna, NE

No pharmacy near Gretna, NE 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.

  • U Save Pharmacy Gretna

    0.9 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • U Save Pharmacy

    0.9 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • McKinneys Pharmacy

    1.1 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Walgreens 2.0 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Walmart Pharmacy 4.3 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Hy-Vee

    4.6 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Gretna, NE.

Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.

PrEP, prevention & online treatment

Testing is one step. For residents of Gretna, 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.

STDs & HIV in Sarpy County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Sarpy County, the county that includes Gretna, compare with Nebraska and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~26% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#11 of 93 Nebraska counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 88% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Sarpy County vs Nebraska vs U.S.

Sarpy County Nebraska U.S. ▲▼ = Sarpy County vs the state average
Infection Sarpy County Nebraska United States
Chlamydia
387.2 774 cases ▼ 17%
468.8 492.2
Gonorrhea
76.5 153 cases ▼ 34%
115.5 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
4 8 cases ▼ 62%
10.4 15.8
Syphilis (early)
3.5 7 cases ▼ 42%
6 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
9 18 cases ▼ 59%
21.7 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 Sarpy County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 14% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 250 500 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Sarpy County, chlamydia has fallen from 391.4 to 387.2 per 100,000 (1%), gonorrhea has fallen from 131.2 to 76.5 per 100,000 (42%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 5.2 to 4 per 100,000 (23%).

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 Gretna, NE

Adults uninsured
5.4%
No routine checkup
23%
No transportation
4.2%
Binge drinking
19.3%
Frequent mental distress
12.8%
Depression
17.8%
Below poverty line
2.2%
Primary-care ratio
2,015 : 1
Sarpy County
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 60.3
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 8th 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 Sarpy County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Sarpy County (2023)

People living with HIV
20 / 100k
On PrEP (coverage)
88.8%

Sarpy County HIV care continuum (2022)

Sarpy County recorded 4.4 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 6 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Sarpy County residents living with HIV, 24.2% are in care · 18.2% 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 Sarpy County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Gretna, NE

Gretna households lean heavily toward couples raising children together, with more than half of adults married and an average household nudging past three people per home, health decisions here rarely stay purely personal. That dynamic cuts both ways: partners often motivate each other to follow through on screening, but the same tight-knit family structure can make something like an STI test feel like an announcement rather than a routine errand. The younger adults moving through Gretna's neighborhoods, people in their late teens and twenties who see the highest rates of chlamydia and gonorrhea nationally, are navigating that household calculus alongside real logistical ones.

With nearly two-thirds of residents owning their homes and a workforce participation rate that leaves very few people idle, schedules here fill fast. That's why the listed options matter as much as they do. Knowing before you leave the house exactly which clinic near Gretna Crossing Park or along Highway 6/31 fits your afternoon (hours confirmed, cost understood) is what separates a test that stays on the list from one you actually schedule before dinner.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Gretna, NE

Walkability 7.13 / 20 · Below average

At 7.13/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Gretna 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 8 STD & STI testing locations in Gretna, Nebraska, EasySTD

ZIP 68028 snapshot

Residents
17,248
Median age
33.9
Median income
$141,356

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 68028 area around Gretna: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Gretna alone.

Gretna sits in Sarpy County, ZIP 68028. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Peterson Park
  • Leo Royal Memorial Park
  • M60
  • Gretna Crossing Park
  • North Park
  • Founders Park

Major routes

  • South Highway 6
  • North Highway 6
  • Highway 370
  • Highway 6/31
  • I 80 Alt (Highway 6)

STD testing in Gretna, NE: screening, costs & privacy

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

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 Gretna 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 Nebraska

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

Two things that actually depend on Nebraska 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 Nebraska, 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)

Nebraska 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 Nebraska

Source: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.

STD testing FAQs for Gretna, NE

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where can I get tested for STDs in Gretna, NE?

The closest is Nebraska Medicine (4.6 mi); 7 options are within 30 miles.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

Medicaid generally covers STD testing, and public clinics test for free regardless of coverage.

Is there free STD testing near Gretna, NE?

Yes, OneWorld Community Health Centers (9.7 mi) offers free testing, and public clinics serve the uninsured.

Which tests are offered near Gretna, NE?

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 Sarpy County?

About 387 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Nebraska average.

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

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

Can I get PrEP near Gretna, NE?

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

How long do results take near Gretna, NE?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

What is expedited partner therapy?

Expedited partner therapy lets a provider treat a partner without an exam, where state law allows.

How do I prepare for an STD test near Gretna, NE?

Just note your exposure dates and symptoms; for urine tests, hold off urinating ~1 hour before.

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