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

In Le Sueur County, reported gonorrhea runs about 89% lower than the US average. If you live in Kilkenny, Minnesota, and need STI testing for a one-time concern or regular check-ups, you'll find that some clinics take walk-ins for same-day testing, while labs and at-home kits let you plan around your own time. Here are your options in the area.

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STD testing near Kilkenny, MN

5 testing options are listed for Kilkenny, MN. The nearest, Rice County Public Health Nursing Service, is about 14.9 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.

Closest to you 14.9 miles

Rice County Public Health Nursing Service

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Rice County Public Health Nursing Service brings a county public health department's full infrastructure to STI care in Faribault: gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and rapid HIV testing alongside treatment, HPV and hepatitis B vaccination, and walk-in access, with all services provided at no fee.

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Zero-Cost Services, Structured Into the Program

The no-fee structure at Rice County Public Health Nursing Service isn't a discount applied at checkout, it's written into how the program is funded and staffed. Testing, STI treatment, TB treatment, vaccination, and education all carry the same price: nothing, for every visit.

Spanish and Interpretation Staffed Across All Services

Rice County Public Health Nursing Service maintains Spanish-language capacity and broader interpretation services that extend across testing, treatment, and medication adherence counseling. Meaning TB treatment monitoring and STI follow-up conversations happen in the same language as the diagnosis.

Tests & treats
Address
320 3rd Street Northwest, Faribault, MN 55021
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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OCC Service Mankato

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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 16 reviews
Address
1613 N. Riverfront Drive, Mankato, MN 56001 22.4 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

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Rated 2.5 out of 5 from 234 reviews
Address
2716 East 82nd Street, Minneapolis, MN 55425 40.9 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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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 2.6 out of 5 from 61 reviews
Address
6545 France Ave South, Edina, MN 55435 41.2 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp at Walgreens

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Rated 2.7 out of 5 from 34 reviews
Address
3700 Silver Lake Road Northeast, Minneapolis, MN 55421 52.9 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 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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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 Kilkenny, 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 Kilkenny, MN

The nearest testing center is about 15 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Kilkenny, 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 Kilkenny, MN

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

  • Parkview Medical Clinic

    1400 1st Street Northeast, New Prague, MN 56071

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
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  • Ridgeview Lesueur Medical Center

    621 South Fourth Street, Le Sueur, MN 56058

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
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  • Mayo Clinic Health System New Prague

    301 2nd Steet Northeast, New Prague, MN 56071

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 248 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Kilkenny. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 130 offer telehealth.

  • Shannon Lau, MD

    OB-GYN · 1980 30th Street Northwest, Faribault

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  • Wendy Bongers, MD

    Family medicine · 513 Central Avenue North, Faribault

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  • Mary Cameron, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 100 State Avenue, Faribault

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  • Thomas Howell, MD

    OB-GYN · 200 State Avenue, Faribault

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  • Abdulqadir Ahmad, DO Telehealth

    Infectious disease · 200 State Avenue, Faribault

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  • Thomas Gerber Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 300 State Avenue, Faribault

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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 Kilkenny, MN

No pharmacy near Kilkenny, 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.

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Kilkenny, 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 Kilkenny, 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 Le Sueur County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Le Sueur County, the county that includes Kilkenny, compare with Minnesota and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~13% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#76 of 87 Minnesota counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 13% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Le Sueur County vs Minnesota vs U.S.

Le Sueur County Minnesota U.S. ▲▼ = Le Sueur County vs the state average
Infection Le Sueur County Minnesota United States
Chlamydia
133.3 39 cases ▼ 65%
379.5 492.2
Gonorrhea
20.5 6 cases ▼ 85%
134.5 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 8.7 15.8
Syphilis (early)
3.4 1 cases ▼ 49%
6.7 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
3.4 1 cases ▼ 77%
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 Le Sueur County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 5% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 100 200 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Le Sueur County, chlamydia has fallen from 188.3 to 133.3 per 100,000 (29%), gonorrhea has fallen from 45.3 to 20.5 per 100,000 (55%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 3.5 to 6.9 per 100,000 (97%).

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 Kilkenny, MN

Adults uninsured
6.7%
No routine checkup
22.7%
No transportation
6%
Binge drinking
17.6%
Frequent mental distress
14.4%
Depression
23.2%
Below poverty line
8%
Primary-care ratio
7,210 : 1
Le Sueur County
  • Primary-care shortage score 13 / 26
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 7th 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 Le Sueur County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Le Sueur County (2023)

People living with HIV
57 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
73

Le Sueur County HIV care continuum (2020)

Le Sueur County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2020), against 6.7 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Le Sueur County residents living with HIV, 92.3% are in care · 84.6% 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 Le Sueur County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Kilkenny, MN

Horseshoe Lake sits at the center of Kilkenny's outdoor life, and the same directness that draws people to its shores carries into how the town approaches sexual health. Testing services available in and around Kilkenny reflect that straightforward ethos: accessible, without ceremony, and designed for people who value their privacy. Young adults in their late teens through thirties make up a meaningful part of the community, and many are at life stages where routine screening fits naturally into regular health care: starting work, establishing independence, navigating new relationships. Confidentiality here isn't framed as an exception but as standard procedure.

Test results don't circulate through town gossip or appear on shared records; they belong to you alone. That matters in a place where people tend to know faces and names, where a visit to a clinic might overlap with running into someone at the grocery store, but where your health decisions stay exactly where they should. Testing in and around Kilkenny is listed on this page, with clinics and providers offering both rapid results and comprehensive screening. Whether you're seeking peace of mind after a potential exposure or building routine care into your annual health checks, the services available make that step simple to take.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Kilkenny, MN

Walkability 5.82 / 20 · Below average

At 5.82/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Kilkenny 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 Kilkenny, Minnesota, EasySTD

ZIP 56052 snapshot

Residents
702
Median age
47.3
Median income
$89,688

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 56052 area around Kilkenny: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Kilkenny alone.

Kilkenny sits in Le Sueur County, ZIP 56052. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Horseshoe Lake AMA

Major routes

  • CR 136 (County Road 136)
  • MN 13 (State Highway 13)

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Le Sueur 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 a Kilkenny-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 Kilkenny 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 Kilkenny, MN

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

What if there's no clinic right in Kilkenny, MN?

Closest is Rice County Public Health Nursing Service (14.9 mi), or order an at-home kit to 56052.

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 Kilkenny, MN?

Yes, Rice County Public Health Nursing Service (14.9 mi) offers free testing, and public clinics serve the uninsured.

Which tests are offered near Kilkenny, MN?

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 Le Sueur County?

About 133 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Minnesota average.

How long do results take near Kilkenny, MN?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

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.

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 is STD testing?

Checking for sexually transmitted infections with a urine sample, a swab, or a blood draw, often before any symptoms appear.

Should I test again after being treated?

A retest around 3 months after treatment is recommended for chlamydia and gonorrhea.

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