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

Chlamydia cases in Iowa County run about 54% lower than the US average. If you need testing in Linden, Wisconsin, for a one-time concern or regular check-ups, some clinics take walk-ins for same-day testing, while labs and at-home kits let you plan around your own time. Below is a list of your options.

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STD testing near Linden, WI

2 testing options are listed for Linden, WI. The nearest, Upland Hills Health, is about 6.2 miles away. Compare 1 community and public clinic, private labs, and at-home kits below.

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Upland Hills Health

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 233 reviews

Upland Hills Health in Mineral Point runs STI care by appointment, with testing for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and herpes, plus same-visit treatment for bacterial infections. Fees follow a sliding scale, and the clinic accepts insurance.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
1050 Branger Drive, Mineral Point, WI 53565
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:15 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:15 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:15 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:15 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:15 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 190 reviews
Address
2102 Wright Street, Madison, WI 53704 49.8 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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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 Linden, 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 Linden, WI

The nearest testing center is about 6 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Linden, 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 Linden, WI

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

  • Upland Hills Health

    800 Compassion Way, Dodgeville, WI 53533

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
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  • SSM Health Dean Medical Group - Dodgeville

    833 South Iowa St Suite 102, Dodgeville, WI 53533

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 103 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Linden. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 29 offer telehealth.

  • Aaron Dunn, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 227 Commerce Street, Mineral Point

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  • Rachel Keith, DO Telehealth

    Family medicine · 833 South Iowa Street, Dodgeville

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  • Jenifer Dankyi, DO

    OB-GYN · 800 Compassion Way, Dodgeville

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  • Sarah Fox, MD

    Family medicine · 800 Compassion Way, Dodgeville

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  • Garry Jean Louis, MD Telehealth

    Infectious disease · 800 Compassion Way, Dodgeville

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  • Stefanie Sippl

    Family medicine · 1204 Joseph Street, Dodgeville

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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 Linden, WI

No pharmacy near Linden, 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.

  • Drury Family Pharmacy

    6.2 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Ivey's Pharmacy

    6.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Corner Drug Store

    7.8 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 8.4 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Linden, 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 Linden, 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 Iowa County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Iowa County, the county that includes Linden, compare with Wisconsin and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~28% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#32 of 72 Wisconsin counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 56% of the state

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

Iowa County Wisconsin U.S. ▲▼ = Iowa County vs the state average
Infection Iowa County Wisconsin United States
Chlamydia
225.4 54 cases ▼ 47%
422.8 492.2
Gonorrhea
29.2 7 cases ▼ 75%
118.5 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
12.5 3 cases ▲ 37%
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 Iowa County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 99% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 125 250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Iowa County, chlamydia has risen from 164.5 to 225.4 per 100,000 (37%), gonorrhea has fallen from 33.7 to 29.2 per 100,000 (13%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 12.5 to 12.5 per 100,000.

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 Linden, WI

Adults uninsured
7.4%
No routine checkup
24.3%
No transportation
6.7%
Binge drinking
19.8%
Frequent mental distress
16.7%
Depression
24.9%
Below poverty line
8.2%
Primary-care ratio
1,980 : 1
Iowa County
  • Primary-care shortage score 13 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 57.4
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 1st 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 Iowa County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Iowa County (2023)

People living with HIV
93 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
78

Iowa County HIV care continuum (2022)

Iowa County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 5.1 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Iowa County residents living with HIV, 75% are in care · 75% 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 Iowa County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Linden, WI

Linden's rural spread means that for residents, getting to a testing site may require a bit of planning. With many households owning their homes, and a mix of married couples and larger families, daily routines can get busy.

The area's workforce is actively engaged, with a strong showing of people in the labor force, and a notable share of households bringing in higher incomes. Still, with a predominantly homeowning population, there are also renters navigating the local housing scene, where costs can be a factor. For younger adults still forming relationships, and people in their late teens and twenties, having easy access to low-key screening can make a difference.

Residents of Linden live in a part of Iowa County where staying current with health checks can be especially important. With a sizable share of young adults in the area, taking care of one's health is just one of many priorities; it's easy to see how it could get pushed aside. But given the local context, it's clear that making time for a health check can be a practical step for someone looking to stay on top of their well-being.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Linden, WI

Walkability 4.21 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.21/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Linden 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 2 STD & STI testing locations in Linden, Wisconsin, EasySTD

ZIP 53553 snapshot

Residents
599
Median age
38.9
Median income
$61,094

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 53553 area around Linden: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Linden alone.

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Iowa 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 Linden-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 Linden 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 Linden, WI

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Linden, WI?

There is 1 option within a 30-mile drive.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

Yes, Medicaid typically covers it, and public clinics are free either way.

Is there free HIV testing near Linden, WI?

Yes, free HIV testing is available at public clinics in the area.

What's included in a full panel near Linden, WI?

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

How common is chlamydia in Iowa County?

Iowa County reported ~225 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 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.

How long do results take near Linden, WI?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

How is trichomoniasis tested near Linden, WI?

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

Is herpes curable?

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

What samples are used for STD testing near Linden, WI?

Usually urine or a swab for chlamydia/gonorrhea, and blood for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis.

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