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

Chlamydia in Sauk County runs about 29% lower than the US average. Whether you need testing after a possible exposure or as part of routine care in Lime Ridge, Wisconsin, you can choose between visiting a clinic for immediate answers and potential treatment or using an at-home kit for convenience.

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STD testing near Lime Ridge, WI

4 testing options are listed for Lime Ridge, WI. The nearest, Scenic Bluffs Health Center- Reedsburg, is about 10.0 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.

Community health center 10.0 miles

Scenic Bluffs Health Center- Reedsburg

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Scenic Bluffs Health Center- Reedsburg serves Reedsburg residents who are uninsured, between providers, or paying cash for care, and its federally qualified status means fees adjust to income. Sliding-scale STI screening covers syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, with no appointment required to get started.

Sliding-scale
Address
1950 North Dewey Avenue, Reedsburg, WI 53959
Website
13.2 miles

ThedaCare

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ThedaCare in Wonewoc schedules appointments for STI care that spans HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB: with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, HPV and hepatitis A and B vaccines, and fees billed to Medicaid, Medicare, or insurance.

Tests & treats
Address
502 Water Street, Wonewoc, WI 53968
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday Closed
  • Thursday Closed
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Community health center 14.3 miles

Sauk Prairie Healthcare

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A safety-net rural health clinic about 14 miles from Lime Ridge. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
825 Main Street, Plain, WI 53577
Website
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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 190 reviews
Address
2102 Wright Street, Madison, WI 53704 47.8 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 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • 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 Lime Ridge, 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.

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At-home STD testing in Lime Ridge, WI

The nearest testing center is about 10 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Lime Ridge, 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 Lime Ridge, WI

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

  • Reedsburg Area Medical Center

    2000 North Dewey Avenue, Reedsburg, WI 53959

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
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  • Baraboo VA Cboc

    414 State Road 136, Baraboo, WI 53913

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
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  • Sauk Prairie Healthcare

    260 26th Street, Prairie Du Sac, WI 53578

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 114 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Lime Ridge. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 26 offer telehealth.

  • Todd Schad, MD

    OB-GYN · 110 East Main Street, Reedsburg

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  • David Paolone, MD Telehealth

    Urology · 1104 21st Street, Reedsburg

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  • Katherine Edsall, MD

    Family medicine · 301 Railroad Road, Wonewoc

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  • Jeffrey Collins, MD

    Family medicine · 825 Main Street, Plain

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  • Sarah Mckinley, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 333 East 2nd Street, Richland Center

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  • Mysa Nguyen

    Family medicine · 333 East 2nd Street, Richland Center

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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 Lime Ridge, WI

No pharmacy near Lime Ridge, 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.

  • Main Street Pharmacy

    8.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 9.3 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Peterson Pharmacy

    16 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Gundersen Pharmacy

    16 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Lime Ridge, 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 Lime Ridge, 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 Sauk County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Sauk County, the county that includes Lime Ridge, compare with Wisconsin and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~27% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#10 of 72 Wisconsin counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 86% of the state

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

Sauk County Wisconsin U.S. ▲▼ = Sauk County vs the state average
Infection Sauk County Wisconsin United States
Chlamydia
351.9 232 cases ▼ 17%
422.8 492.2
Gonorrhea
25.8 17 cases ▼ 78%
118.5 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
3 2 cases ▼ 67%
9.1 15.8
Syphilis (early)
3 2 cases ▼ 52%
6.2 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
12.1 8 cases ▼ 18%
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 Sauk County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 6% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 200 400 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Sauk County, chlamydia has risen from 305.6 to 351.9 per 100,000 (15%), gonorrhea has fallen from 62.3 to 25.8 per 100,000 (59%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 4.6 to 3 per 100,000 (35%).

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 Lime Ridge, WI

Adults uninsured
7.7%
No routine checkup
22.1%
No transportation
6.3%
Binge drinking
18.4%
Frequent mental distress
16%
Depression
24.8%
Below poverty line
9.3%
Primary-care ratio
995 : 1
Sauk County
  • Primary-care shortage score 16 / 26
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 23rd 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 Sauk County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Sauk County (2023)

People living with HIV
98 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
6cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
47 · PnR 4.33

Sauk County HIV care continuum (2023)

Sauk County recorded 10.7 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 5.1 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Sauk County residents living with HIV, 84.3% are in care · 84.3% 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 Sauk County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Lime Ridge, WI

Lime Ridge takes its name from the limestone ridges that rise through Sauk County, geology that shaped both settlement and character. That same deliberate, straightforward quality applies to health decisions here. Young adults in their late teens through their thirties, a significant presence in town, often find that routine STI screening fits naturally into regular checkups, without fanfare or delay. Confidentiality is simply how testing works: results belong to you, discussed only with your doctor, never shared beyond what medical care requires.

Testing in and around Lime Ridge is accessible through clinics listed on this page, each offering the screening protocols you'd expect at any credible health facility. What matters most is showing up when it makes sense for you: after a new relationship, as part of annual preventive care, or whenever you want certainty. The process is straightforward: you schedule, you attend, results come back, and you move forward with what you know. The limestone that gave Lime Ridge its name is solid and enduring.

That same reliability extends to the health services available here. Whether you're seeking a first screening or a routine follow-up, the clinics serving this area understand why confidential, judgment-free testing matters to the people who live here.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Lime Ridge, WI

Walkability 4.22 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.22/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Lime Ridge 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 Lime Ridge, Wisconsin, EasySTD

ZIP 53941 snapshot

Residents
3,009
Median age
44
Median income
$80,518

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 53941 area around Lime Ridge: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Lime Ridge alone.

Lime Ridge sits in Sauk County, ZIP 53941. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Major routes

  • WI 58 (State Highway 58)

Reference

STD testing in Lime Ridge, WI: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Sauk 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 Lime Ridge-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 Lime Ridge 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 Lime Ridge, WI

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where can I get tested for STDs in Lime Ridge, WI?

The closest is Scenic Bluffs Health Center- Reedsburg (10 mi); 3 options are within 30 miles.

What does STD testing cost around Lime Ridge, WI?

Public clinics are free; private labs ~$24–$139, at-home kits $49+.

Is there free STD testing near Lime Ridge, WI?

Yes, public clinics in the area offer free or low-cost testing.

Which tests are offered near Lime Ridge, WI?

Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Herpes, Trichomoniasis, a full panel covers the common ones.

How common is chlamydia in Sauk County?

About 352 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Wisconsin average.

How long do results take near Lime Ridge, WI?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

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.

How do at-home STD kits work near Lime Ridge, WI?

You self-collect a sample at home, mail it in, and view results online, no clinic visit needed.

Can chlamydia have no symptoms?

Yes, most chlamydia infections cause no symptoms, so screening is the only reliable way to catch it.

Can trich be treated?

It's cured with antibiotics; treating partners together prevents reinfection.

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