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

Gonorrhea in Thomas County runs about 86% lower than the US average. If you’re in Levant, Kansas looking for STI testing before starting a new relationship or as part of ongoing care, you can choose between clinics that take walk-ins for same-day testing, and labs and at-home kits that let you plan around your own time. Explore your options below.

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STD testing near Levant, KS

6 testing options are listed for Levant, KS. The nearest, Thomas County Health Department, is about 7.4 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.

Closest to you 7.4 miles

Thomas County Health Department

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Thomas County Health Department, Colby's public health department, folds STI testing into its broader public health infrastructure: gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, and more on a sliding-scale fee, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections by appointment, and Title X family planning, including confidential services for minors.

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Title X Funds Confidential Minor Care Here

Thomas County Health Department operates under Title X, the federal family planning program that legally mandates confidential services for minors. Meaning those services are protected by statute, not departmental policy. That designation also sustains the sliding-scale fee structure that applies to everyone, regardless of coverage.

Herpes and Hepatitis Tested Alongside the Standard Panel

Beyond gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, Thomas County Health Department runs herpes, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C testing within the same appointment. Each requires its own specimen collection and laboratory analysis, the expanded panel is built into the clinic's standing test menu, not requested as an add-on.

Tests & treats Title X Sliding-scale
Address
350 South Range, Suite 2 Colby, KS 67701
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 8.1 miles

Citizens Medical Center

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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 41 reviews

A public safety-net rural health clinic about 8 miles from Levant. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
310 East College Drive, Colby, KS 67701
Website
8.1 miles

Citizens Health

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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 41 reviews

Citizens Health in Colby covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, conventional HIV, and hepatitis C, treating bacterial infections the same visit and offering STI counseling alongside. Fees run on a sliding scale, with Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance all accepted. An appointment is required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
310 East College Drive, Colby, KS 67701
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
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Hays Medical Center-3rd party collections

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
2509 Canterbury Drive, Hays, KS 107.4 miles away
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Plum Creek Medical- 3rd Party PSA

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
1103 Buffalo Bnd, Lexington, NE 122.8 miles away
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp at Walgreens

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
24250 East Smoky Hill Road, Aurora, CO 187.2 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 Levant, 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 Levant, KS

The nearest testing center is about 7 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Levant, 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 Levant, KS

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

  • Citizens Medical Center

    100 East College Drive, Colby, KS 67701

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 14 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Levant. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit.

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 Levant, KS

No pharmacy near Levant, 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.

  • Dillon Pharmacy

    7.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Palace Drug Store

    8.0 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 8.1 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Oakley Health Mart

    26 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Levant, 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 Levant, 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 Thomas County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Thomas County, the county that includes Levant, compare with Kansas and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~76% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#66 of 105 Kansas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 37% of the state

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

Thomas County Kansas U.S. ▲▼ = Thomas County vs the state average
Infection Thomas County Kansas United States
Chlamydia
165.3 13 cases ▼ 64%
453.8 492.2
Gonorrhea
25.4 2 cases ▼ 82%
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 Thomas County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 13% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 225 450 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Thomas County, chlamydia has fallen from 403.5 to 165.3 per 100,000 (59%), and gonorrhea has fallen from 126.1 to 25.4 per 100,000 (80%).

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 Levant, KS

Adults uninsured
6.8%
No routine checkup
22.1%
No transportation
5%
Binge drinking
15.9%
Frequent mental distress
15.1%
Depression
20.2%
Below poverty line
3.4%
Primary-care ratio
1,969 : 1
Thomas County
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 12th 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 Thomas County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Thomas County (2023)

New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
46

Thomas County HIV care continuum (2023)

Thomas County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 6.1 statewide and 13.7 nationally. 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 Thomas County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Levant, KS

Levant sits at the edge of Thomas County without a stoplight to its name, the kind of place where every household holds a deed and nearly every adult who works has a job. Eisenhower Highway cutting through the high plains toward wherever the nearest clinic actually sits. The town's household profile (fully owner-occupied, predominantly married, compact in size) might suggest a community with little reason to think about STI screening. But Levant's age distribution tells a different story: a striking share of residents falls in the years when transmission rates are highest nationally, the late-teens-through-late-twenties stretch when relationships are forming and testing rarely feels urgent.

A labor-force participation rate just above half means many adults are managing households outside traditional work schedules, which could make appointment-based clinic hours genuinely workable, or genuinely impossible depending on the day and the distance. Cost is where the math gets specific. With no households reporting six-figure incomes, even a modest clinic fee represents a real line item. Residents here should look closely at the sliding-scale or no-cost options noted on each clinic card before making that drive down the highway.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Levant, KS

Walkability 4.2 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.2/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Levant 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 Levant, Kansas, EasySTD

ZIP 67701 snapshot

Residents
6,166
Median age
35.3
Median income
$72,188

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 67701 area around Levant: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Levant alone.

Levant sits in Thomas County, ZIP 67701. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Major routes

  • I 70 (Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway)

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Thomas 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 Levant-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 Levant 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 Levant, KS

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Levant, KS?

Yes, several local labs offer same-day walk-in testing; best to call first.

How much does STD testing cost near Levant, KS?

Free at public clinics. Private labs run about $24 for one test and $139 for a full panel; at-home kits are $49+.

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

Public health clinics nearby provide free testing.

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

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

How common is chlamydia in Thomas County?

Thomas County reported ~165 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Kansas average.

Is there an at-home STD test for Levant, KS?

At-home kits mail to 67701: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.

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.

How long do results take near Levant, KS?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

Is herpes curable?

Herpes isn't curable, but daily or as-needed antiviral medicine controls outbreaks and lowers the chance of passing it on.

How is trichomoniasis tested near Levant, KS?

A urine test or swab finds trichomoniasis, one of the most treatable STIs.

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