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STD Testing in Ladysmith, WI: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

In Ladysmith, Wisconsin, Rusk County reported chlamydia rates are 68% lower than the US average. If you've had a recent risk, or simply test on a regular schedule, Ladysmith, Wisconsin, has both community and public clinics and private labs. With community clinics often low-cost or free but private labs usually providing faster results and more flexible scheduling. See your options below.

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STD testing near Ladysmith, WI

8 testing options are listed for Ladysmith, WI. The nearest, Rusk County Health and Human Services, is about 0.3 miles away. Compare 5 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 0.3 miles

Rusk County Health and Human Services

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Rated 3 out of 5 from 5 reviews

Rusk County Health and Human Services, Ladysmith's county-run public health agency, folds STI care into the same infrastructure that handles community disease prevention: meaning gonorrhea and chlamydia testing, STI treatment, and hepatitis B vaccination share a roof with TB screening, all on a sliding-scale fee with no appointment required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
311 Miner Avenue East, Suite C220 Ladysmith, WI 54848
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 – 12:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 0.5 miles

Family Health Center - Ladysmith Alcohol & Drug Recovery Center

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 5 reviews

Family Health Center - Ladysmith Alcohol & Drug Recovery Center, in Ladysmith, welcomes walk-ins for STI screening without an appointment. Federally qualified status means fees slide with income, and a single visit can address syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing in one stop.

Sliding-scale
Address
200 West 5th Street South, Ladysmith, WI 54848
Website
0.9 miles

OakLeaf Clinics

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Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 8 reviews

OakLeaf Clinics in Ladysmith accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance, with fees for those paying directly. Appointments are required, and the clinic tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, rapid and conventional HIV, hepatitis C, and TB, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections.

Tests & treats
Address
1101 Lake Avenue West, Ladysmith, WI 54848
Booking
Appointment required
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
Website
Community health center 24.7 miles

Aspirus Medford Hospital & Clinics

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 16 reviews

A public safety-net rural health clinic about 25 miles from Ladysmith. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
320 East Main, Gilman, WI 54433
Website
Community health center 32.2 miles

Marshfield Clinic Health System

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Rated 2.5 out of 5 from 139 reviews

Marshfield Clinic Health System in Rice Lake tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C, with fees scaled to income and insurance accepted across the board. HPV, hepatitis A, and hepatitis B vaccines are available, and bacterial infections can be treated the same visit. Appointment required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
1700 West Stout Street, Rice Lake, WI 54868
Booking
Appointment required
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
Website
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Labcorp at Walgreens

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
3700 Silver Lake Road Northeast, Minneapolis, MN 107.3 miles away
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
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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
5255 East River Road, Fridley, MN 109.6 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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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
2716 East 82nd Street, Minneapolis, MN 112.2 miles away
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
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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 Ladysmith, WI

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 Ladysmith, WI

The nearest testing center is less than a mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Ladysmith, 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 Ladysmith, WI

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

  • Marshfield Medical Center- Ladysmith

    1200 Port Arthur Road, Ladysmith, WI 54848

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
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Showing the nearest 1 CLIA-certified labs.

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 12 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Ladysmith. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 3 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 Ladysmith, WI

No pharmacy near Ladysmith, WI 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.

  • Ohde Hometown Pharmacy

    29 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Norwi Pharmacy

    31 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 31 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Shopko Stores Operating

    31 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Osterbauer Drugs

    31 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Ladysmith, WI.

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 Ladysmith, 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 Rusk County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Rusk County, the county that includes Ladysmith, compare with Wisconsin 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.

#50 of 72 Wisconsin counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 31% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Rusk County vs Wisconsin vs U.S.

Rusk County Wisconsin U.S. ▲▼ = Rusk County vs the state average
Infection Rusk County Wisconsin United States
Chlamydia
155.6 22 cases ▼ 63%
422.8 492.2
Gonorrhea
21.2 3 cases ▼ 82%
118.5 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 9.1 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 6.2 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — no data 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 Rusk County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 30% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 125 250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Rusk County, chlamydia has fallen from 183.3 to 155.6 per 100,000 (15%), and gonorrhea has risen from 21.1 to 21.2 per 100,000 (0%).

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 Ladysmith, WI

Adults uninsured
8.6%
No routine checkup
19.8%
No transportation
7.8%
Binge drinking
16.1%
Frequent mental distress
16.3%
Depression
23.2%
Below poverty line
14.8%
Primary-care ratio
2,018 : 1
Rusk County
  • Primary-care shortage score 15 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 59.4
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 22nd 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 Rusk County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Rusk County (2023)

People living with HIV
41 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
49

Rusk County HIV care continuum (2023)

Rusk County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 5.1 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Rusk County residents living with HIV, 80% are in care · 80% 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 Rusk County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Ladysmith, WI

People moving through Ladysmith often pass Memorial Park or catch sight of the Soo Line 500, landmarks that anchor the rhythm of daily life here. Testing for sexually transmitted infections fits naturally into that same rhythm, whether you're establishing baseline health as an adult, checking in after a new relationship, or simply staying current as part of your regular care. Clinics and providers listed on this page serve Ladysmith residents directly, and the modest cost of living here means testing remains genuinely affordable when you need it. Young adults in their late teens through thirties make up a visible presence in the community, and many are at the life stage when routine screening becomes practical.

Confidential testing matters in a town where people recognize each other, not because anyone is watching, but because discretion itself is something you can count on. The clinics operating in and around Ladysmith understand this balance and handle your results without fanfare. Whether you're new to the area or have lived here for years, getting tested requires no elaborate explanation to yourself or anyone else. It's a straightforward health step, available locally, and built into the same ordinary errands and decisions that make up life in Ladysmith.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Ladysmith, WI

Walkability 6.82 / 20 · Below average

At 6.82/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Ladysmith 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 8 STD & STI testing locations in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, EasySTD

ZIP 54848 snapshot

Residents
5,866
Median age
48.2
Median income
$55,328

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 54848 area around Ladysmith: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Ladysmith alone.

Ladysmith sits in Rusk County, ZIP 54848. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Memorial Park
  • Soo Line 500
  • Greenwood Park
  • Community Park
  • Tailwater Park
  • Einar P. Johnson Memorial Park

Major routes

  • US 8 (East 3rd Street North)
  • WI 27 (West 9th Street South)

Reference

STD testing in Ladysmith, WI: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin, 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)

Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin

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 Ladysmith, WI

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where can I get tested for STDs in Ladysmith, WI?

The closest is Rusk County Health and Human Services (0.3 mi); 4 options are within 30 miles.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Ladysmith, WI?

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 Ladysmith, WI without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Ladysmith, WI?

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 Rusk County?

About 156 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Wisconsin average.

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

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

Can I be vaccinated against any STIs?

HPV and hepatitis B vaccines prevent those infections, ask a provider if you're due.

Can swollen lymph nodes be from an STD?

They can, swollen groin nodes can accompany herpes, syphilis, or early HIV, so mention them when you test.

What's included in a standard STD panel?

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

Should I test again after being treated?

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

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