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STD Testing in Kerr, MT: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Syphilis cases in Lake County run about 81% lower than the US average. If you're wondering about your health in Kerr, Montana whether or not you have symptoms, you have options. Clinics may bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees, but private labs usually let you pay a flat self-pay price. You'll find both types listed below.

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STD testing near Kerr, MT

4 testing options are listed for Kerr, MT. The nearest, Providence, is about 1.2 miles away. Compare 3 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 1.2 miles

Providence

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Rated 3.1 out of 5 from 89 reviews

Providence in Polson accepts Medicaid and private insurance, with a fee structure that scales to income, covering gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB. Appointments required, bacterial infections treated same visit.

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Interpretation Services Built Into Every Appointment

Without interpretation available at the point of care, a language barrier doesn't just slow things down: it leaves symptoms undescribed, treatment instructions misunderstood, and follow-up care skipped. At Providence, interpretation services for non-English languages are part of the appointment itself, so nothing in the clinical conversation gets lost or deferred.

PrEP and PEP Prescribed and Monitored On-Site

Providence prescribes and monitors both PrEP and PEP directly. PrEP involves an initial HIV and kidney function screening, then ongoing lab work, typically every three months, to confirm continued eligibility and refill prescriptions. PEP is dispensed with a full 28-day course and clinical follow-up built in, not handed off.

Herpes and Hepatitis Testing Beyond the Standard Four

The basic STI panel at many clinics stops at gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV. Infections with clear public-health reporting incentives. Providence extends testing to herpes, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C, catching infections that a narrower panel would leave undetected and unmanaged.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
6 13th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
1.3 miles

Lake County Public Health

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Rated 3 out of 5 from 5 reviews

Lake County Public Health in Polson accepts Medicaid and most insurance, with sliding-scale fees covering everyone else, and the panel goes beyond the standard four to include hepatitis B and hepatitis C alongside rapid HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. Appointments are required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
802 Main Street, Polson, MT 59860
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 2.4 miles

St Lukes Community Hospital

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A safety-net rural health clinic about 2 miles from Kerr. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
107 Ridgewater Drive, Suite A, Polson, MT 59860
Website
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Labcorp

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Rated 3.1 out of 5 from 28 reviews
Address
2819 Great Northern Loop, Missoula, MT 59808 55.3 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 Kerr, MT

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 Kerr, MT

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

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

  • Logan Health Primary Care Polson

    106 Ridgewater Drive, Suite A, Polson, MT 59860

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • ST Luke Community Healthcare

    107 6th Avenue Southwest, Ronan, MT 59864

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 22 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Kerr. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 4 offer telehealth.

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 Kerr, MT

No pharmacy near Kerr, MT 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.

  • Credena Health Pharmacy St Joseph

    1.2 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Healthcare Plus Retail Pharmacy

    1.4 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • CSKT Polson Health Center Pharmacy

    1.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Credena Health Pharmacy Lakeshore

    2.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Albertsons/Safeway 3.1 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 3.1 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Kerr, MT.

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 Kerr, 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 Lake County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Lake County, the county that includes Kerr, compare with Montana and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~8% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#11 of 56 Montana counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 80% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Lake County vs Montana vs U.S.

Lake County Montana U.S. ▲▼ = Lake County vs the state average
Infection Lake County Montana United States
Chlamydia
342 114 cases ▲ 6%
322.6 492.2
Gonorrhea
48 16 cases ▼ 29%
67.7 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
3 1 cases ▼ 89%
27.5 15.8
Syphilis (early)
3 1 cases ▼ 76%
12.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
24 8 cases ▼ 12%
27.2 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 Lake County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 18% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 275 550 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Lake County, chlamydia has fallen from 462.5 to 342 per 100,000 (26%), gonorrhea has fallen from 134.9 to 48 per 100,000 (64%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 3.2 to 3 per 100,000 (6%).

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 Kerr, MT

Adults uninsured
9.2%
No routine checkup
24.1%
No transportation
8.1%
Binge drinking
17.7%
Frequent mental distress
16.5%
Depression
24.4%
Below poverty line
16.5%
Primary-care ratio
1,335 : 1
Lake County
  • Primary-care shortage score 19 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 75th 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 Lake County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Lake County (2023)

People living with HIV
77 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
98

Lake County HIV care continuum (2023)

Lake County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 3 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Lake County residents living with HIV, 90.9% are in care · 90.9% 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 Lake County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Kerr, MT

US 93 threads through Kerr past the Polson Sports Complex and out toward the lake, connecting a community where nearly four in five adults are married and virtually every household owns its home outright. That kind of stability shapes how health decisions get made, often as a couple, folded into shared routines, with little of the housing-cost pressure that crowds out preventive care elsewhere. With labor-force participation well below typical levels, many residents are likely retired or semi-retired, which shifts the rhythm of daily life but doesn't erase the need for routine screening. Especially for the younger adults in Kerr who are in the years when STIs circulate most actively and are least likely to produce obvious symptoms.

For a household with two people and a flexible schedule, that trip is genuinely possible, but it still requires choosing to make it. Lake County's STI figures are already visible on this page, and they tell a story that applies to residents here just as much as anywhere else in the county. Staying current with screening is simply part of what it looks like to know your own health in a place this quiet and this close-knit.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Kerr, MT

Walkability 4.79 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.79/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Kerr 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 Kerr, Montana, EasySTD

ZIP 59860 snapshot

Residents
11,580
Median age
46.8
Median income
$59,883

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 59860 area around Kerr: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Kerr alone.

Kerr sits in Lake County, ZIP 59860. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Polson Sports Complex
  • Polson Flathead Historical Museum
  • O'Malley Park
  • Riverside Park
  • Jorgenson Heglie Park
  • Sacajawea Park

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Polson

Major routes

  • US 93 (Polson Bridge)

Reference

STD testing in Kerr, MT: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Montana 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 Montana, 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)

Montana 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 Montana

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 Kerr, MT

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Kerr, MT?

There are 3 options within a 30-mile drive.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Kerr, MT?

Usually yes, it can be billed to insurance, or paid out of pocket at a flat rate.

Can I get tested in Kerr, MT without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near Kerr, MT?

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

How common is chlamydia in Lake County?

Lake County reported ~342 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above the Montana average.

Can I get PrEP near Kerr, MT?

Yes, PrEP, a daily pill that helps prevent HIV in HIV-negative people, is available in the area.

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

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

Am I clear if I tested negative?

Negative is good news, just retest later if the test was soon after a possible exposure.

Is my STD test private?

Your results are part of your HIPAA-protected medical record; you can ask any clinic about its own privacy practices.

How do I prevent STDs?

Use condoms, test regularly, get the HPV and hep B vaccines, and ask about PrEP for HIV.

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