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

Crow Wing County reports syphilis at a rate about 82% lower than the US average. Whether for a one-time concern or regular check-ups in Ironton, Minnesota, options include public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits. Consider your priorities to weigh each choice.

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STD testing near Ironton, MN

4 testing options are listed for Ironton, MN. The nearest, Essentia Health, is about 5.0 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.

Closest to you 5.0 miles

Essentia Health

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Essentia Health in Deerwood tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB on a sliding-scale fee that applies to all, with no appointment required and same-visit treatment available for bacterial infections.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
24087 Cuyuna Street, Deerwood, MN 56444
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Community health center 14.6 miles

Riverwood Healthcare Center

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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 77 reviews

Riverwood Healthcare Center in Aitkin tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C, with fees billed to Medicaid, Medicare, or private insurance and a standard fee scale for others. Bacterial STIs are treated the same visit; appointments are required.

Tests & treats
Address
200 Bunker Hill Drive, Aitkin, MN 56431
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed
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Sanford Health Laboratories

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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 14 reviews
Address
614 Michigan Avenue, Walker, MN 56484 51.0 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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Sanford Health Laboratories

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Rated 3.6 out of 5 from 9 reviews
Address
110 Seventh Street West, Park Rapids, MN 56470 58.6 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 Ironton, 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 Ironton, MN

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

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

  • Cuyuna Regional Medical Center - Super One

    22418 State Hwy 6 Suite 300, Crosby, MN 56441

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
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  • Cuyuna Regional Medical Center

    320 East Main Street, Crosby, MN 56441

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
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  • Dermatology Professionals

    13359 Isle Dr Suite 3, Baxter, MN 56425

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 84 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Ironton. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 30 offer telehealth.

  • Ashenafi Tamene, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 314 East Main Street, Crosby

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  • Hojung Yoon, MD

    Internal medicine · 320 East Main Street, Crosby

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  • Graham Fain, DO

    Internal medicine · 320 East Main Street, Crosby

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  • Jamie Lauwagie, MD

    Family medicine · 24087 Cuyuna Street, Deerwood

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  • Gregory Whiteman, MD

    Family medicine · 523 North 3rd Street, Brainerd

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  • Emily Day, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 523 North 3rd Street, Brainerd

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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 Ironton, MN

No pharmacy near Ironton, 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.

  • Guidepoint Pharmacy

    2.1 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Cuyuna Lakes Pharmacy

    3.0 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Essentia Health Deerwood Pharmacy

    5.0 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Cub Pharmacy

    12 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Thrifty Nystrom Drug

    12 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Ironton, 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 Ironton, 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 Crow Wing County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Crow Wing County, the county that includes Ironton, compare with Minnesota and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~21% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#51 of 87 Minnesota counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 41% of the state

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

Crow Wing County Minnesota U.S. ▲▼ = Crow Wing County vs the state average
Infection Crow Wing County Minnesota United States
Chlamydia
184.5 126 cases ▼ 51%
379.5 492.2
Gonorrhea
26.4 18 cases ▼ 80%
134.5 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
2.9 2 cases ▼ 67%
8.7 15.8
Syphilis (early)
1.5 1 cases ▼ 78%
6.7 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
2.9 2 cases ▼ 80%
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 Crow Wing County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 3% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 150 300 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Crow Wing County, chlamydia has fallen from 272.2 to 184.5 per 100,000 (32%), gonorrhea has fallen from 101.3 to 26.4 per 100,000 (74%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 1.5 to 2.9 per 100,000 (93%).

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 Ironton, MN

Adults uninsured
7.6%
No routine checkup
22.9%
No transportation
7.1%
Binge drinking
16.6%
Frequent mental distress
14.7%
Depression
22.8%
Below poverty line
13.7%
Primary-care ratio
989 : 1
Crow Wing County
  • Primary-care shortage score 13 / 26
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 21st 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 Crow Wing County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Crow Wing County (2023)

People living with HIV
54 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
37

Crow Wing County HIV care continuum (2023)

Crow Wing County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 6.7 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Crow Wing County residents living with HIV, 77.4% are in care · 77.4% 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 Crow Wing County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Ironton, MN

People land in Ironton for the outdoors: the trails around Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area draw hikers and mountain bikers from across the region, and the Miners Mountain Overlook and Croft Mine pull in curious visitors year-round. That seasonal work, that move closer to family land, that shift to a place where you know fewer people. Any of it can leave a young adult without the medical continuity they had elsewhere. STI testing in and around Ironton is available through the clinics and providers listed on this page, most within a short distance along MN 210 or the roads feeding it.

Confidentiality here carries its own weight. Ironton's population means that finding a testing site where you won't run into your high school coach or your mom's friend matters in a real way. The providers listed offer the discretion you'd expect from any clinic (what you discuss and what results you receive stays between you and them, period) but in a town this size, choosing where to go and when can feel like a deliberate choice rather than an obvious one. Routine screening isn't complicated: a quick conversation about what you need, samples taken, results in days.

The friction comes not from the testing itself but from deciding to do it. Getting screened in your twenties or thirties, whether you're passing through or putting down roots, is straightforward once you call.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Ironton, MN

Walkability 5.23 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.23/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Ironton 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 4 STD & STI testing locations in Ironton, Minnesota, EasySTD

ZIP 56441 snapshot

Residents
3,328
Median age
55.3
Median income
$50,705

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 56441 area around Ironton: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Ironton alone.

Ironton sits in Crow Wing County, ZIP 56441. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Croft Mine
  • Miners Mountain Overlook
  • Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
  • Morningside Park
  • Crosby Memorial Park
  • George F Crosby Park

Major routes

  • MN 210 (Voyageur Highway)
  • West Main Street

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Crow Wing 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 an Ironton-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 Ironton 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 Ironton, MN

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where can I get tested for STDs in Ironton, MN?

The closest is Essentia Health (5 mi); 2 options are within 30 miles.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Ironton, MN?

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

Is there free STD testing near Ironton, MN?

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

Which tests are offered near Ironton, MN?

Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Herpes, Trichomoniasis, a full panel covers the common ones.

How common is chlamydia in Crow Wing County?

About 185 cases per 100,000 residents (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.

Can I trust an at-home result?

Yes, from a reputable lab, confirm any positive with a clinician for treatment.

Can chlamydia have no symptoms?

Yes, most chlamydia infections cause no symptoms, so screening is the only reliable way to catch it.

Should I get tested for herpes near Ironton, MN?

The CDC doesn't advise routine herpes testing without symptoms; if you have a sore, a swab of it is the most accurate test.

Can trich be treated?

It's cured with antibiotics; treating partners together prevents reinfection.

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