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STD Testing in Lacona, IA: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Chlamydia is reported 51% less in Warren County than the national rate. Whether you want to get tested before starting a new relationship in Lacona, Iowa or as part of ongoing care, weigh whether you prefer clinics that may bill insurance or labs that offer flat self-pay pricing. See the options below.

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STD testing near Lacona, IA

4 testing options are listed for Lacona, IA. The nearest, Lucas County Health Center, is about 12.0 miles away. Compare 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 12.0 miles

Lucas County Health Center

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 314 reviews

Lucas County Health Center in Chariton anchors STI care within a county public health infrastructure, which means testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, hepatitis C, and TB sits alongside family planning and vaccination on a sliding-scale fee, by appointment.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
1200 North 7th Street, Chariton, IA 50049
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Sunday 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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Community health center 12.1 miles

Infinity Health - Chariton Office

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Infinity Health - Chariton Office in Chariton earns its federally qualified health center designation by tying STI screening fees directly to each patient's income: meaning syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing costs scale down with what you actually earn, and no appointment is needed to get started.

Sliding-scale
Address
1711 Osceola Avenue, Chariton, IA 50049
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Rated 2.9 out of 5 from 64 reviews
Address
11208 Aurora Avenue, Urbandale, IA 50322 36.9 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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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 104 reviews
Address
11319 Aurora Avenue, Urbandale, IA 50322 37.0 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 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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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 Lacona, IA

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 Lacona, IA

The nearest testing center is about 12 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Lacona, 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 Lacona, IA

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

  • Unitypoint Clinics Family Medicine Indianola

    301 East Hillcrest Avenue, Indianola, IA 50125

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Mercyone Clinic Laboratory-Indianola

    307 East Scenic Valley Avenue, Indianola, IA 50125

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • The Iowa Clinic - Indianola

    1504 North 1st Street, Indianola, IA 50125

    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 Lacona. 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 Lacona, IA who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 146 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Lacona. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 17 offer telehealth.

  • Gregory Larsen, MD

    Urology · 1200 North 7th Street, Chariton

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  • Samuel Gastineau, DO

    Family medicine · 1504 North 1st Street, Indianola

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  • Sarah Garner, MD

    Internal medicine · 1203 North East Street, Indianola

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  • Angela Knoblauch, DO Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 301 East Hillcrest Avenue, Indianola

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  • Sarah Olsasky, DO

    Family medicine · 307 East Scenic Valley Avenue, Indianola

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  • Candice Smith, MD

    Family medicine · 307 East Scenic Valley Avenue, Indianola

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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 Lacona, IA

No pharmacy near Lacona, IA 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 4 closest pharmacies to Lacona, IA.

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 Lacona, 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 Warren County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Warren County, the county that includes Lacona, compare with Iowa and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~22% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#46 of 99 Iowa counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 54% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Warren County vs Iowa vs U.S.

Warren County Iowa U.S. ▲▼ = Warren County vs the state average
Infection Warren County Iowa United States
Chlamydia
239.1 132 cases ▼ 44%
426.8 492.2
Gonorrhea
63.4 35 cases ▼ 46%
116.8 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
1.8 1 cases ▼ 83%
10.3 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 9.2 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
9.1 5 cases ▼ 8%
9.9 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 Warren County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 9% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 150 300 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Warren County, chlamydia has fallen from 295.8 to 239.1 per 100,000 (19%), gonorrhea has fallen from 124 to 63.4 per 100,000 (49%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 1.9 to 1.8 per 100,000 (5%).

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 Lacona, IA

Adults uninsured
5.8%
No routine checkup
21.3%
No transportation
5.4%
Binge drinking
20.2%
Frequent mental distress
15%
Depression
19.9%
Below poverty line
8.9%
Primary-care ratio
1,618 : 1
Warren County
  • 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 Warren County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Warren County (2023)

People living with HIV
52 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
100

Warren County HIV care continuum (2020)

Warren County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2020), against 5.1 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Warren County residents living with HIV, 91.3% are in care · 91.3% 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 Warren County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Lacona, IA

Lacona Community Park sits at the quiet center of a town where most households own their homes and have for years, which shapes the pace and privacy of daily life here in ways that also shape how people think about health care. That settled, owner-heavy character is real, but so is an unemployment rate that leaves a meaningful share of residents managing tighter budgets and less predictable schedules. For young adults in their late teens and twenties, the years when STI exposure is statistically most concentrated, that combination of limited disposable income and irregular work hours can make a clinic visit feel like a logistical puzzle rather than a straightforward errand.

The options listed on this page spread across a wide radius, so knowing which ones offer weekend or evening slots matters as much as knowing the address. With more than a quarter of the workforce currently outside employment, the households that are working often do so on schedules that leave little room for appointments during conventional business hours. Several of the listed options accommodate exactly that, extended hours or flexible booking that doesn't assume a standard nine-to-five week is what everyone here actually works.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Lacona, IA

Walkability 3.62 / 20 · Least walkable

At 3.62/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Lacona 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 Lacona, Iowa, EasySTD

ZIP 50139 snapshot

Residents
1,058
Median age
49.7
Median income
$70,673

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 50139 area around Lacona: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Lacona alone.

Lacona sits in Warren County, ZIP 50139. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Lacona Community Park

Reference

STD testing in Lacona, IA: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Iowa 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 Iowa, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own; a parent may be notified only in the case of a positive HIV test result.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

Iowa 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 Iowa

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 Lacona, IA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

What if there's no clinic right in Lacona, IA?

Closest is Lucas County Health Center (12 mi), or order an at-home kit to 50139.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Lacona, IA?

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

Can I get tested in Lacona, IA without insurance?

Yes, community and public clinics test the uninsured, with sliding-scale fees.

Which tests are offered near Lacona, IA?

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 Warren County?

About 239 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Iowa average.

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

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

Can I test at home near Lacona, IA?

Yes, at-home kits ship to 50139; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.

Do STDs spread from toilet seats or towels?

That's a myth; STIs need sexual contact to spread, not surfaces.

Where can LGBTQ+ people get tested near Lacona, IA?

Community health centers and family-planning clinics serve all patients, and many offer LGBTQ-affirming care, ask the site directly.

Can young people get tested confidentially?

Public health clinics, family-planning clinics, and many school or campus health centers test teens and young adults, often free.

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