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STD Testing in Lovell, WY: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

In Big Horn County, gonorrhea cases run about 91% lower than the US average. If you're planning to start a new relationship or managing ongoing care in Lovell, Wyoming, weigh whether you want to use a clinic that may bill insurance or a private lab where you pay a flat fee. See the options below.

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STD testing near Lovell, WY

5 testing options are listed for Lovell, WY. The nearest, One Health, is about 0.2 miles away. Compare 2 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 0.2 miles

One Health

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One Health in Lovell runs by appointment, so you arrive with a slot reserved for the full scope of what you need: gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV testing, bacterial STI treatment same visit, plus HPV, hepatitis A, and hepatitis B vaccines. Fees are billed to Medicaid, Medicare, or insurance, with a fee-for-service option otherwise.

Tests & treats
Address
229 East Main, Lovell, WY 82431
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
0.3 miles

Big Horn County Public Health

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Big Horn County Public Health in Lovell accepts Medicaid and private insurance, with a standard fee structure for those paying directly. Appointments are required for testing that spans rapid HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB: alongside STI treatment and hepatitis A, B, and HPV vaccines.

Tests & treats
Address
213 East 3rd Street, Lovell, WY 82431
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

Most reviewed Results in 1–2 days
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Address
2900 12th Avenue North, Billings, MT 66.4 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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Tri Med Services

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
2040 North 22nd Avenue, Bozeman, MT 142.7 miles away
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
940 East 3rd Street, Casper, WY 172.0 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 Lovell, WY

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 Lovell, WY

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

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

  • North Big Horn Hospital District

    1115 Lane 12, Lovell, WY 82431

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • SO Big Horn CO Hospital

    388 US Hwy 20 South, Basin, WY 82410

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Lovell. 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 Lovell, WY 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 Lovell. 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 Lovell, WY

No pharmacy near Lovell, WY 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.

  • Walgreens 39 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Albertsons/Safeway 39 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 2 closest pharmacies to Lovell, WY.

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 Lovell, 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 Big Horn County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Big Horn County, the county that includes Lovell, compare with Wyoming and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~22% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#13 of 23 Wyoming counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 43% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Big Horn County vs Wyoming vs U.S.

Big Horn County Wyoming U.S. ▲▼ = Big Horn County vs the state average
Infection Big Horn County Wyoming United States
Chlamydia
216.3 26 cases ▼ 31%
313.2 492.2
Gonorrhea
16.6 2 cases ▼ 61%
42.3 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 2.2 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 1.9 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — no data 5.1 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 Big Horn County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 3% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 125 250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Big Horn County, chlamydia has risen from 138.9 to 216.3 per 100,000 (56%), gonorrhea has fallen from 25.8 to 16.6 per 100,000 (36%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 8.4 to 8.4 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 Lovell, WY

Adults uninsured
13.4%
No routine checkup
31.6%
Binge drinking
14.4%
Frequent mental distress
16.3%
Depression
21.9%
Below poverty line
15.1%
Primary-care ratio
2,908 : 1
Big Horn County
  • Primary-care shortage score 15 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 58.8
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 53rd 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 Big Horn County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Big Horn County (2023)

People living with HIV
49 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
89

Big Horn County HIV care continuum (2023)

Big Horn County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 4.2 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Big Horn County residents living with HIV, 60% are in care · 60% 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 Big Horn County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Lovell, WY

The high plains wind that sweeps through Lovell in winter also brings a steadiness to how people live, work, family, community all woven close. Routine STI screening fits that rhythm, especially for the young adults who make up a real presence in town and move between jobs, relationships, and life stages where knowing your status matters. Testing in and around Lovell is listed on this page, and the clinics that serve the area understand that confidentiality isn't a courtesy here. It's a foundation that lets people get tested without the weight of a small town's visibility bearing down.

For households where dollars stretch thin, cost can shape whether screening happens at all. The providers and clinics available locally work within that reality; many offer sliding fees or no-cost visits, recognizing that affordability isn't separate from health. A conversation about results stays private, and the process itself moves quietly. No unnecessary calls home, no surprise notices.

Lovell's geography and its people's ties to this place run deep, which is exactly why testing should feel as ordinary as any other health step. Whether someone lives on East Main Street or out toward Medicine Wheel Passage, the clinics listed here hold the same standard: discreet, accessible, and built for the life people actually live.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Lovell, WY

Walkability 6.43 / 20 · Below average

At 6.43/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Lovell 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 5 STD & STI testing locations in Lovell, Wyoming, EasySTD

ZIP 82431 snapshot

Residents
3,227
Median age
41.8
Median income
$64,881

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 82431 area around Lovell: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Lovell alone.

Lovell sits in Big Horn County, ZIP 82431. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Hyart Theater

Major routes

  • East Main Street
  • West Main Street
  • EJZ Bridge over Shoshone River
  • US 14A (Medicine Wheel Passage)

Reference

STD testing in Lovell, WY: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Wyoming 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 Wyoming, 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)

Wyoming 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 Wyoming

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 Lovell, WY

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Powell, WY instead?

Possibly, Powell, WY is close; compare it by distance against One Health.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

Medicaid generally covers STD testing, and public clinics test for free regardless of coverage.

Where's free HIV testing around Lovell, WY?

Public clinics nearby offer free HIV testing.

Which tests are offered near Lovell, WY?

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 Big Horn County?

About 216 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Wyoming average.

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

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

Can I trust an at-home result?

Yes, from a reputable lab, confirm any positive with a clinician for treatment.

Should both partners test for chlamydia?

Yes, partners should test and be treated together to avoid passing it back and forth.

Can trich be treated?

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

Can herpes be treated?

There's no cure, but antivirals manage symptoms well and reduce transmission.

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