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STD Testing in Howell, WY: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Albany County sees about 27% fewer chlamydia cases than the US average. Whether it's your first STI test or a routine screening in Howell, Wyoming, clinics may bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees, while many private labs let you pay a flat self-pay price. Below is your list of testing options.

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STD testing near Howell, WY

5 testing options are listed for Howell, WY. The nearest, Albany Community Health Clinic, is about 7.3 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.

Community health center 7.3 miles

Albany Community Health Clinic

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Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 37 reviews

Albany Community Health Clinic in Laramie runs on a sliding-scale fee structure and accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance, making the full gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV panel reachable at most income levels. Appointments are required, and STI treatment, HPV and hepatitis A and B vaccines are available on-site.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
2710 East Harney Street, Suite 202 204 Laramie, WY 82072
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 7:00 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
8.7 miles

Laramie Reproductive Health

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Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 20 reviews

Laramie Reproductive Health pairs full-spectrum STI care (rapid and conventional HIV, hepatitis B and C, herpes, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia) with family planning under one Title X license, on a sliding-scale fee open to all. Appointments are required; bacterial infections are treated the same visit. Spanish is spoken here.

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Spanish-Language Care Closes the Treatment Gap

When a diagnosis lands in a second language, the window between testing positive and starting treatment stretches. Follow-up questions go unasked, prescriptions go unfilled. At Laramie Reproductive Health, Spanish-speaking staff handle the full clinical conversation directly, so bacterial infections like gonorrhea or chlamydia get treated the same day without a communication gap widening into an untreated one.

Title X Covers Confidential Care for Minors

Laramie Reproductive Health holds Title X designation, which gives it the legal standing to provide confidential family planning services to minors (pregnancy testing, contraception, STI screening) without parental notification. For a young person paying cash and without a regular provider, that federal protection is built into every applicable visit.

PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP Prescribed and Monitored Here

Laramie Reproductive Health prescribes all three current biomedical prevention tools: daily oral PrEP (monitored with the required HIV and kidney-function labs at the clinic), PEP, and DoxyPEP. The doxycycline-based regimen taken after potential bacterial STI exposure. Each is initiated, adjusted, and followed longitudinally by the clinical staff on-site, not sent out to a separate provider.

Tests & treats Title X Sliding-scale PrEP DoxyPEP
Address
605 Skyline Road, Suite 201 Laramie, WY 82070
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
1426 East Harmony Road, Fort Collins, CO 68.3 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 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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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
2126 Milestone Drive, Fort Collins, CO 68.6 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 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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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
4548 Centerplace Drive, Greeley, CO 83.9 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 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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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 Howell, WY

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 Howell, WY

The nearest testing center is about 7 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Howell, 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 Howell, WY

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

  • Ivinson Memorial Hospital

    255 North 30 Th Street, Laramie, WY 82072

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
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  • Summit Pathology Laboratories

    255 North 30th Street, Laramie, WY 82072

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Sage Dermatology

    204 Mccollum Street, Suite 107, Laramie, WY 82070

    CMS-certified lab

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 14 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Howell. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 3 offer telehealth.

  • Maureen Lucas, MD

    OB-GYN · 1277 North 15th Street, Laramie

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  • Samantha Herriott, DO

    OB-GYN · 3116 Willett Drive, Laramie

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  • Ryan Jones, DO Telehealth

    Family medicine · 3116 Willett Drive, Laramie

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  • John Byers, DO

    Family medicine · 255 North 30th Street, Laramie

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  • Casey Starks, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 255 North 30th Street, Laramie

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  • Marie Gempis, DO

    Family medicine · 204 Mccollum Street, Laramie

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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 Howell, WY

No pharmacy near Howell, WY 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 Howell, WY.

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 Howell, 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 Albany County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Albany County, the county that includes Howell, compare with Wyoming and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~53% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#5 of 23 Wyoming counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 78% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Albany County vs Wyoming vs U.S.

Albany County Wyoming U.S. ▲▼ = Albany County vs the state average
Infection Albany County Wyoming United States
Chlamydia
360.7 138 cases ▲ 15%
313.2 492.2
Gonorrhea
49.7 19 cases ▲ 17%
42.3 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
2.6 1 cases ▲ 18%
2.2 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 1.9 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
7.8 3 cases ▲ 53%
5.1 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 Albany County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 12% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 250 500 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Albany County, chlamydia has fallen from 455.9 to 360.7 per 100,000 (21%), gonorrhea has risen from 27 to 49.7 per 100,000 (84%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 2.7 to 2.6 per 100,000 (4%).

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 Howell, WY

Adults uninsured
11.5%
No routine checkup
33%
Binge drinking
18.9%
Frequent mental distress
18%
Depression
24.3%
Below poverty line
22.1%
Primary-care ratio
1,254 : 1
Albany County
  • Primary-care shortage score 21 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 57.8
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 25th 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 Albany County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Albany County (2023)

People living with HIV
41 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
88

Albany County HIV care continuum (2021)

Albany County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2021), against 4.2 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Albany County residents living with HIV, 76.9% are in care · 53.8% 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 Albany County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Howell, WY

Howell households tend to run lean (average size just over two people, and more than a third of adults married) which shapes how health decisions get made here. " is real and specific. That dynamic matters when a majority of Howell residents fall in the years when STI transmission is most concentrated: late teens through the early thirties, a stretch of life when relationship patterns shift quickly and testing rarely keeps pace. The practical geography reinforces that.

With nearly three in four residents in the labor force and unemployment low, most people here are working, which makes daytime appointment windows genuinely hard to claim. The testing options listed on this page span a range of hours and fee structures, which matters in a community where nearly half of households bring in over $100k and the other half are managing considerably tighter margins. Whatever your situation, there's likely a match, and finding it takes less than the drive would suggest.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Howell, WY

Walkability 7.85 / 20 · Below average

At 7.85/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Howell 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 Howell, Wyoming, EasySTD

ZIP 82072 snapshot

Residents
16,438
Median age
26.8
Median income
$52,717

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 82072 area around Howell: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Howell alone.

Howell sits in Albany County, ZIP 82072. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Red Hill

Major routes

  • US Highway 30

Reference

STD testing in Howell, WY: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Wyoming 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 Wyoming, 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)

Wyoming 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 Wyoming

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 Howell, WY

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where can I get tested for STDs in Howell, WY?

The closest is Albany Community Health Clinic (7.3 mi); 2 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 Howell, WY?

Yes, public clinics in the area offer free or low-cost testing.

Which tests are offered near Howell, WY?

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 Albany County?

About 361 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), above the Wyoming average.

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

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

Can I get PrEP near Howell, WY?

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

Is my health information protected when I test?

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

What does a positive STD result mean?

It means an infection was found; a provider confirms it and starts treatment, most STIs are curable or manageable.

Why should I get tested for STDs?

Most STIs have no symptoms, so testing is the only way to know your status, get early treatment, and avoid passing one on.

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