STD Testing in Manawa, WI: Free, Same-Day & Confidential
Gonorrhea diagnoses in Waupaca County run about 88% lower than the US average. Whether it's your first STI test or a routine screening, Manawa, Wisconsin offers both community clinics and private labs. Weigh the cost and speed based on your needs.
6 testing options are listed for Manawa, WI. The nearest, ThedaCare, is about 0.3 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.
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ThedaCare
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ThedaCare in Manawa brings STI testing into an established health system where the panel extends beyond gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and rapid or conventional HIV to include hepatitis B and C screening and TB testing: all by appointment, with Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance accepted.
Waupaca County Department of Health and Human Services
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Waupaca County Department of Health and Human Services, Waupaca's public health department clinic, provides all services at no fee while also accepting Medicaid and insurance, and testing for gonorrhea, chlamydia, and HIV, with STI treatment, family planning, and hepatitis A, B, and HPV vaccines, by appointment.
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Every Service Here Carries Zero Cost
A cost that lingers mid-visit (the copay, the lab fee, the treatment charge) can quietly become a reason someone skips the follow-through. At Waupaca County Department of Health and Human Services, no individual service carries a separate charge: testing, treatment, counseling, and vaccines all land at zero, regardless of the visit's scope.
Interpretation Services Extend Across Every Appointment
For anyone whose primary language isn't English, Waupaca County Department of Health and Human Services builds interpretation into the appointment itself: covering counseling, treatment decisions, and prevention education in the same conversation, without separating the clinical and the communicative.
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.
The nearest testing center is less than a mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Manawa, 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.
In-home collection
$79 & up
Panel:
8-infection panel incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis, hepatitis & herpes: single tests too
Sample:
Quest Mobile: a phlebotomist collects your sample at home
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 Manawa, WI
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Waupaca 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.
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Manawa. 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 Manawa, WI who may help arrange STD testing
Beyond dedicated clinics, 248 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Manawa. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 46 offer telehealth.
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Paul Sletten, MD
Family medicine · 160 South Chet Krause Drive, Iola
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 Manawa, WI
No pharmacy near Manawa, 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.
9.5 mi
Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
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 Manawa, 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.
Online treatment
Visit from $39
Online STI treatment & DoxyPEP: same-day prescriptions to your pharmacy
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 Waupaca County: the local picture
How reported STI rates in Waupaca County, the county that includes Manawa, compare with Wisconsin and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~25% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.
#59
#59 of 72 Wisconsin counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 18% of the state
Reported STD rates per 100,000, Waupaca County vs Wisconsin vs U.S.
Waupaca CountyWisconsinU.S.▲▼ = Waupaca County vs the state average
Infection
Waupaca County
Wisconsin
United States
Chlamydia
130.467 cases▼ 69%
422.8
492.2
Gonorrhea
21.411 cases▼ 82%
118.5
179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
— no data
9.1
15.8
Syphilis (early)
— no data
6.2
16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
5.83 cases▼ 61%
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 Waupaca County over time (per 100,000)
Chlamydia ▼ 25% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
Between 2020 and 2023 in Waupaca County, chlamydia has fallen from 258.6 to 130.4 per 100,000 (50%), gonorrhea has fallen from 34.7 to 21.4 per 100,000 (38%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 3.9 to 3.9 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 Manawa, WI
Adults uninsured
8.1%
No routine checkup
22.5%
No transportation
6.6%
Binge drinking
20.6%
Frequent mental distress
16.3%
Depression
23.3%
Below poverty line
9.6%
Primary-care ratio
1,719 : 1
Waupaca County
Primary-care shortage score 16 / 26
Medically Underserved Area · IMU 54.9
Social Vulnerability Index · 11th 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 Waupaca County.
Local HIV snapshot
HIV in Waupaca County (2023)
People living with HIV
41 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
81
Waupaca County HIV care continuum (2022)
Waupaca County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 5.1 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Waupaca County residents living with HIV, 100% are in care · 88.2% 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 Waupaca County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
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Along State Highway 22, where residents pass through on their daily commutes, life in Manawa unfolds with a mix of routine and responsibility. Many households here are owner-occupied, with families settled into homes that represent a significant investment. Still, nearly half of households rent, often with budgets that are tightly managed, given that typical rents can be substantial.
In neighborhoods like those near Royalton Park, adults balance work and family life, with many in their prime working years. Married couples and families with multiple members make up a significant portion of the community, suggesting a vibrant, interconnected social fabric. For younger adults still forming relationships, getting screened is part of taking care of one's health, especially when life gets busy. With many residents working and managing family responsibilities, having easy access to health services can make all the difference.
As people in their late teens and twenties navigate work, education, and relationships, they can find themselves with limited time for health appointments. In a community with a strong presence of families and working individuals, the options listed here provide necessary support, and for those who live near Depot Street or South Bridge Street, it's a matter of finding a convenient time to prioritize health. Households earning higher incomes and those with more traditional family structures coexist with others who may face different challenges, all sharing the need for accessible health services in and around Manawa.
Getting there
How residents reach STD testing in Manawa, WI
Walkability4.8 / 20 · Least walkable
At 4.8/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Manawa 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.
ZIP 54949 snapshot
Residents
3,549
Median age
44.5
Median income
$84,286
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 54949 area around Manawa: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Manawa alone.
Manawa sits in Waupaca County, ZIP 54949. Local context that shapes where residents test:
Local landmarks
Royalton Park
Major routes
Depot Street
South Bridge Street
North Bridge Street
State Highway 22
State Highway 22/110
Nearby cities & towns
Nearby cities and towns near Manawa, WI
Just outside Manawa? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
STD testing in Manawa, WI: screening, costs & privacy
Everything to know before you test in Waupaca 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.
Group
Tests
How 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 Manawa-area provider.
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 Manawa 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.
Test
Reference price
CPT / 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.
