Hays Medical Center-3rd party collections
- Address
- 2509 Canterbury Drive, Hays, KS 96.0 miles away
- Phone
- 785‑623‑5686
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
- Herpes
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Rapid HIV
- Conventional HIV
STD Testing in Ingalls, KS: Same-Day, Low-Cost & Confidential
Chlamydia in Gray County runs about 68% lower than the US average. Whether you want to get tested before starting a new relationship in Ingalls, Kansas, or maintain ongoing care, your options vary between public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits. The choice depends on whether you prioritize cost, speed, or convenience. Below are some testing options to consider.
- Clinics, labs & at-home kits compared
- Free & low-cost options included
- Backed by CDC, CMS & Census data
- Editorially reviewed
Available testing centers
STD testing near Ingalls, KS
No STD testing centers are located in Ingalls, KS. The nearest, Hays Medical Center-3rd party collections, is about 96.0 miles away. At-home STD kits and online lab tests ship to your ZIP; compare private labs and at-home kits below.
Diagnostic Laboratory of Oklahoma
- Address
- 1611 Main Street, Woodward, OK 112.4 miles away
- Phone
- 580‑254‑0145
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
- Herpes
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Rapid HIV
- Conventional HIV
Labcorp
- Address
- 14700 St Teresa Street, Wichita, KS 160.8 miles away
- Phone
- 316‑462‑9741
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
Free tool · not a clinic
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.
- $0–$25
Public / community clinic
Free HIV testing is common
- $24–$200
Private lab (self-pay)
Never billed to insurance
- From $49
At-home kit
Mailed to your door, private
- $0–$50 copay
Doctor / urgent care
Often $0 preventive with insurance
No centers match those filters. Clear the service-type filter or the opening-hours filters to see every center.
Every other option
More ways to get tested in Ingalls, KS
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 Ingalls, KS
The nearest testing center is about 96 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Ingalls, 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.
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In-home collection
$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
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Best range: couples & full panels
$79 & up
- Panel:
- Up to 14 infections, incl. HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis & herpes
- Sample:
- Self-collect: swab, urine, finger-prick
- Results:
- 2–5 days, online
- Free phone consult if positive
- CLIA-certified labs
- Couples & subscription options
- Discreet packaging
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Best for simplicity & support
$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
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 Ingalls, KS who may help arrange STD testing
Beyond dedicated clinics, 34 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Ingalls. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 1 offer telehealth.
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Luis Espinoza, MD
OB-GYN · 1206 West Frontview Street, Dodge City
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Bret Heskett, MD
OB-GYN · 409 North Campus Drive, Garden City
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Riley Stair, MD
Family medicine · 120 West Ross Boulevard, Dodge City
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Mahmud Majeed, MD
Internal medicine · 112 West Ross Boulevard, Dodge City
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Christine Tardif, MD Telehealth
Family medicine · 401 East Spruce Street, Garden City
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Chuong Le, MD
Family medicine · 912 North 5th Street, Garden City
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 Ingalls, KS
No pharmacy near Ingalls, KS 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.
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Clark Pharmacy
5.9 miRx pickupCondoms / EC -
Montezuma Drug
16 miRx pickupCondoms / EC -
Thomas J Brown Jr
16 miRx pickupCondoms / EC -
Sams Pharmacy 10
23 miRx pickupCondoms / EC
Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Ingalls, KS.
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 Ingalls, 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.
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$0 with most insurance
Free online PrEP & DoxyPEP: HIV prevention, home lab kits, no in-person visit
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From $0 insured
Telehealth PrEP & DoxyPEP with at-home testing and ongoing monitoring
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Visit from $39
Online STI treatment & DoxyPEP: same-day prescriptions to your pharmacy
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Visit from $0 insured
Telehealth STI treatment and sexual-health care, delivered or to your pharmacy
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 Gray County: the local picture
How reported STI rates in Gray County, the county that includes Ingalls, compare with Kansas 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.
#70 of 105 Kansas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 33% of the state
Reported STD rates per 100,000, Gray County vs Kansas vs U.S.
Gray County Kansas U.S. ▲▼ = Gray County vs the state average
| Infection | Gray County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia | 156.7 9 cases ▼ 65% | 453.8 | 492.2 |
| Gonorrhea | — no data | 144 | 179.5 |
| Syphilis (P&S) | — no data | 13.5 | 15.8 |
| Syphilis (early) | — no data | 11.6 | 16 |
| Syphilis (late/unknown) | — no data | 17.5 | 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 Gray County over time (per 100,000)
Chlamydia ▼ 25% vs 2022 Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
Between 2020 and 2023 in Gray County, chlamydia has risen from 53.1 to 156.7 per 100,000 (195%), gonorrhea has risen from 17.7 to 52.4 per 100,000 (196%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 34.9 to 34.9 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 Ingalls, KS
- Adults uninsured
- 11%
- No routine checkup
- 25.2%
- No transportation
- 7.3%
- Binge drinking
- 16.3%
- Frequent mental distress
- 16.9%
- Depression
- 21.3%
- Below poverty line
- 3.8%
- Primary-care ratio
- 5,644 : 1
- Gray County
- Primary-care shortage score 13 / 26
- Medically Underserved Area · IMU 48.6
- Social Vulnerability Index · 28th 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 Gray County.
Local HIV snapshot
HIV in Gray County (2023)
- New diagnoses (2023)
- 0cases countywide
- PrEP users / 100k
- 88
Gray County HIV care continuum (2023)
Gray County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 6.1 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 Gray County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
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Local resources & officials
- CDC: Get Tested: find an STD testing site https://gettested.cdc.gov/ (opens in a new tab)
- HRSA: Find a Health Center https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/ (opens in a new tab)
Data & references
- CDC: NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (STI surveillance) https://gis.cdc.gov/grasp/nchhstpatlas/main.html (opens in a new tab)
- CDC: STD Surveillance Report (incl. congenital syphilis) https://www.cdc.gov/std/statistics/ (opens in a new tab)
- CDC: STI Treatment Guidelines, 2021 https://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment-guidelines/ (opens in a new tab)
- CDC PLACES: local health measures https://www.cdc.gov/places/ (opens in a new tab)
- CDC/ATSDR: Social Vulnerability Index https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/placeandhealth/svi/ (opens in a new tab)
- AIDSVu (Emory University & Gilead): local HIV data https://aidsvu.org/ (opens in a new tab)
- HIV.gov / CDC AHEAD: PrEP coverage https://ahead.hiv.gov/ (opens in a new tab)
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, ZIP 67853 https://data.census.gov/profile?g=860Z200US67853 (opens in a new tab)
- County Health Rankings & Roadmaps: Gray County https://www.countyhealthrankings.org/health-data/kansas/gray (opens in a new tab)
- Neighborhood Atlas: Area Deprivation Index https://www.neighborhoodatlas.medicine.wisc.edu/ (opens in a new tab)
- EPA: National Walkability Index https://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/smart-location-mapping (opens in a new tab)
Local context
About Ingalls, KS
Santa Fe Trail Museum anchors the quiet center of Ingalls, and that quietness extends to how most people here get around. The options listed on this page serve residents of Ingalls and the surrounding area, and for younger adults still forming relationships, the years when STI transmission runs highest, that planning gap is worth naming plainly. What makes Ingalls distinctive is how settled and rooted it is: the vast majority of households own their homes, most adults are married, and average households run larger than the national norm. Those facts can make STI screening feel like something for someone else's life, not a stabilized one.
But transmission doesn't track by zip code or household structure, and Gray County's STI patterns reflect that broader reality. Low rents keep housing costs manageable here, yet most financial pressure lands elsewhere in the budget, which can make clinic fees, even modest ones, a real consideration worth checking in advance. With labor-force participation running exceptionally high and unemployment low, Ingalls is a working town, and most people carry full schedules Monday through Friday. The options listed here include extended or weekend hours at locations, which means a screening appointment can fit between a shift and supper rather than requiring a day off.
Getting there
How residents reach STD testing in Ingalls, KS
Walkability 6.01 / 20 · Below average
At 6.01/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Ingalls 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.
ZIP 67853 snapshot
- Residents
- 885
- Median age
- 32.7
- Median income
- $95,536
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 67853 area around Ingalls: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Ingalls alone.
Ingalls sits in Gray County, ZIP 67853. Local context that shapes where residents test:
Local landmarks
- City Park
- Santa Fe Trail Museum
- Seoul Canal Pump
- Hewes Park
Nearby cities & towns
Nearby cities and towns near Ingalls, KS
Just outside Ingalls? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
Reference
STD testing in Ingalls, KS: screening, costs & privacy
Everything to know before you test in Gray County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Kansas 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 an Ingalls-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 |
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 Ingalls 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 Kansas
Minor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately
Two things that actually depend on Kansas 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 Kansas, 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)
Kansas 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 KansasSource: 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 Ingalls, KS
Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.
Is walk-in STD testing available near Ingalls, KS?
Yes, several local labs offer same-day walk-in testing; best to call first.
Does insurance cover STD testing near Ingalls, KS?
Usually yes, it can be billed to insurance, or paid out of pocket at a flat rate.
What's included in a full panel near Ingalls, KS?
A full panel typically covers chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis B and C.
How common is chlamydia in Gray County?
Gray County reported ~157 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Kansas average.
Can someone under 18 get tested in Kansas without a parent?
In Kansas, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.
How do I prepare for an STD test near Ingalls, KS?
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.
Clinic or at-home test, which is better near Ingalls, KS?
Clinics give immediate care and treatment; home kits win on convenience and discretion. Either works.
Is HPV linked to cancer?
Certain high-risk HPV types raise cancer risk; vaccination and routine screening are the defenses.
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