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STD Testing in Larned, KS: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Residents of Pawnee have about 73% fewer reported gonorrhea cases than the US average. If you live in Larned, Kansas, and have a one-time concern or need regular check-ups, some clinics may bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees, while many private labs let you pay a flat self-pay price. We list options below for either route.

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STD testing near Larned, KS

6 testing options are listed for Larned, KS. The nearest, Pawnee County Health Department, is about 0.2 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 0.2 miles

Pawnee County Health Department

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Pawnee County Health Department in Larned runs STI care by appointment, so scheduling ahead is the move: one visit covers testing for HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis, same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, sliding-scale fees accepted by everyone, and hepatitis A and B vaccines.

Tests & treats Title X Sliding-scale
Address
715 Broadway Street, 1st Floor Room 3 Larned, KS 67550
Booking
Appointment required
Website
Community health center 0.3 miles

Heart of Kansas Family Health Care

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 12 reviews

Heart of Kansas Family Health Care, Larned's family practice STI clinic, operates on a sliding scale with Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance all accepted. Appointments are required for testing (HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis A, B, and C) with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and care delivered in Spanish.

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Hepatitis A, B, and C All Tested Here

Beyond the standard bacterial and HIV panel, Heart of Kansas tests for hepatitis A, B, and C, and carries vaccines for A and B on-site. A patient whose hepatitis C antibody test returns reactive has already established care at the practice where follow-up management continues.

Clinical Staff Conduct Visits in Spanish

Spanish is a clinical working language at Heart of Kansas Family Health Care, not a supplemental accommodation: meaning the conversation about exposure context, test results, and treatment instructions happens directly, without an intermediary shaping what gets said.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
522 Broadway Street, Larned, KS 67550
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 – 7:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 0.3 miles

Pawnee Valley Community Hospital

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Rated 3 out of 5 from 27 reviews

A public safety-net rural health clinic in Larned. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
713 West 11th Street, Larned, KS 67550
Website
Community health center 20.4 miles

Ukhs Great Bend

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Rated 3.6 out of 5 from 16 reviews

A community safety-net rural health clinic about 20 miles from Larned. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
1021 Eisenhower Avenue, Great Bend, KS 67530
Website
Community health center 20.7 miles

The Clara Barton Hospital Association, Hoisington Kansas

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Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 36 reviews

A community safety-net rural health clinic about 21 miles from Larned. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
906 Mckinley Street, Great Bend, KS 67530
Website
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Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 68 reviews
Address
2509 Canterbury Drive, Hays, KS 67601 49.5 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 6:30 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 Larned, KS

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 Larned, KS

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

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

  • Pawnee Valley Community Hospital

    923 Carroll Avenue, Larned, KS 67550

    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 Larned. 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 Larned, KS who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 23 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Larned. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 10 offer telehealth.

  • Thomas Dagg, MD

    Family medicine · 1514 K 96 Highway, Great Bend

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  • Micca Schneider, MD

    Family medicine · 514 Cleveland Street, Great Bend

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  • Dana Hawkinson, MD Telehealth

    Infectious disease · 514 Cleveland Street, Great Bend

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  • Amanda Valliant, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 3904 6th Street, Great Bend

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  • Kyle Renner, MD

    Family medicine · 906 Mckinley Street, Great Bend

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  • Charles Keener, MD

    Family medicine · 3515 Broadway Avenue, Great Bend

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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 Larned, KS

No pharmacy near Larned, KS 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.

  • Reed Pharmacy

    0.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Ritzmans

    0.4 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Shopko Pharmacy 702

    0.9 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Dillon Pharmacy

    21 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Walgreens 21 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
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Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Larned, KS.

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 Larned, 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 Pawnee County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Pawnee County, the county that includes Larned, compare with Kansas and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~24% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#19 of 105 Kansas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 82% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Pawnee County vs Kansas vs U.S.

Pawnee County Kansas U.S. ▲▼ = Pawnee County vs the state average
Infection Pawnee County Kansas United States
Chlamydia
359.1 22 cases ▼ 21%
453.8 492.2
Gonorrhea
49 3 cases ▼ 66%
144 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 13.5 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 11.6 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — no data 17.5 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 Pawnee County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 39% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 200 400 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Pawnee County, chlamydia has risen from 143.9 to 359.1 per 100,000 (150%), and gonorrhea has fallen from 80.3 to 49 per 100,000 (39%).

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 Larned, KS

Adults uninsured
10.9%
No routine checkup
24%
No transportation
7.6%
Binge drinking
15.9%
Frequent mental distress
16.4%
Depression
20.2%
Below poverty line
13.5%
Primary-care ratio
1,038 : 1
Pawnee County
  • Primary-care shortage score 14 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 51.2
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 30th 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 Pawnee County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Pawnee County (2023)

People living with HIV
204 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
56

Pawnee County HIV care continuum (2022)

Pawnee County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 6.1 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Pawnee 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 Pawnee County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Larned, KS

Folks in Larned often find themselves on Broadway Street running errands or meeting friends at Doerr Vernon Park, moving through town with the kind of ease that comes from knowing where everything is. That same directness applies to STI testing here: clinics and health providers in and around Larned keep the process straightforward, without unnecessary steps or barriers. The modest cost of living that draws people to stay or move here extends to sexual health care, testing remains accessible without straining a budget. Young adults throughout Larned benefit from confidential screening that fits into ordinary life. Whether you're establishing a new relationship, navigating questions that come up after a partner disclosure, or simply staying on top of routine health maintenance, the testing listed on this page happens without fanfare or judgment.

Results remain private; clinic staff understand that discretion matters in a town where many residents know each other. Getting tested is as simple as making an appointment and showing up. Larned's health providers recognize that sexual health is health, and they approach it with the same professionalism and care they'd bring to any other medical visit. The goal is straightforward: giving you clear answers so you can move forward with confidence.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Larned, KS

Walkability 7.03 / 20 · Below average

At 7.03/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Larned 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 6 STD & STI testing locations in Larned, Kansas, EasySTD

ZIP 67550 snapshot

Residents
5,137
Median age
41
Median income
$64,470

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 67550 area around Larned: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Larned alone.

Larned sits in Pawnee County, ZIP 67550. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Doerr Vernon Park
  • Jordan Park
  • Schnack-Lowery Park
  • Roy Bach Auto Museum
  • Jenkins Hill
  • Camp Pawnee

Major routes

  • US 56 (Broadway Street)
  • KS 156 (West 14th Street)
  • East 14th Street

Reference

STD testing in Larned, KS: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Kansas 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 Kansas, 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)

Kansas 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 Kansas

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 Larned, KS

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Larned, KS?

There are 5 options within a 30-mile drive.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Larned, KS?

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

Where can I get tested for free near Larned, KS?

Public health clinics nearby provide free testing.

What's included in a full panel near Larned, KS?

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

How common is chlamydia in Pawnee County?

Pawnee County reported ~359 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Kansas average.

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

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

Is STD testing part of prenatal care?

Pregnancy screening is standard; ask about an early-pregnancy STI panel.

Clinic or at-home test, which is better near Larned, KS?

Clinics give immediate care and treatment; home kits win on convenience and discretion. Either works.

How do I prepare for an STD test near Larned, KS?

Little prep is needed, bring an ID and insurance if you have it, and note your exposure dates and any symptoms; for a urine test, avoid peeing for about an hour beforehand.

How do I tell a partner I tested positive?

Telling recent partners lets them test and treat; many health departments offer confidential partner-notification help.

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