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STD Testing in Manhattan, MT: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Gallatin County has about 80% lower syphilis rates compared to the national US average. If you've had a recent risk or test regularly in Manhattan, Montana, you'll find some clinics offer same-day walk-in testing. Otherwise, labs and at-home kits let you schedule testing around your own time.

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STD testing near Manhattan, MT

3 testing options are listed for Manhattan, MT. The nearest, One Health - Belgrade, is about 9.6 miles away. Compare 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 9.6 miles

One Health - Belgrade

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Rated 3.1 out of 5 from 57 reviews

One Health - Belgrade earns its federal health center designation by keeping STI screening (syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia) within reach for anyone paying out of pocket, between insurance plans, or simply watching their budget. Fees follow a sliding scale tied to income, so cost rarely becomes the reason someone skips care.

Sliding-scale
Address
19 East Main Street, Belgrade, MT 59714
Website
Community health center 10.8 miles

Bates Family Diversified

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A community safety-net rural health clinic about 11 miles from Manhattan. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
16 Railway Avenue, Three Forks, MT 59752
Website

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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 Manhattan, MT

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.

At-home STD testing in Manhattan, MT

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

Other CLIA-certified labs near Manhattan, MT

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

  • Billings Clinic MED Flight Belgrade

    36 Merrick Lane, Belgrade, MT 59714

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • Epiphany Dermatology of Montana

    4515 Valley Commons Drive, Suite 202, Bozeman, MT 59718

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • B2 Urgent Care Main Street

    1006 West Main Street, Bozeman, MT 59715

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing

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

Clinicians near Manhattan, MT who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 102 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Manhattan. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 42 offer telehealth.

  • Heather Kjerstad, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 206 Alaska Frontage Road, Belgrade

  • Terry Edwards, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 4535 Valley Commons Drive, Bozeman

  • Tracy Fairbanks, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 875 South Cottonwood Road, Bozeman

  • Stefanie Lange, MD

    Family medicine · 1695 Tschache Lane, Bozeman

  • Matthew Harrison, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 1245 North 15th Avenue, Bozeman

  • Melissa Casper, MD

    OB-GYN · 1288 North 14th Avenue, Bozeman

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.

Pharmacies near Manhattan, MT

No pharmacy near Manhattan, MT 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.

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Manhattan, MT.

Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.

PrEP, prevention & online treatment

Testing is one step. For residents of Manhattan, 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.

STDs & HIV in Gallatin County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Gallatin County, the county that includes Manhattan, compare with Montana and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~12% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#6 of 56 Montana counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 89% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Gallatin County vs Montana vs U.S.

Gallatin County Montana U.S. ▲▼ = Gallatin County vs the state average
Infection Gallatin County Montana United States
Chlamydia
409.8 518 cases ▲ 27%
322.6 492.2
Gonorrhea
44.3 56 cases ▼ 35%
67.7 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
3.2 4 cases ▼ 88%
27.5 15.8
Syphilis (early)
1.6 2 cases ▼ 87%
12.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
9.5 12 cases ▼ 65%
27.2 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 Gallatin County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 19% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 275 550 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Gallatin County, chlamydia has fallen from 504.4 to 409.8 per 100,000 (19%), gonorrhea has risen from 37.8 to 44.3 per 100,000 (17%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 1.7 to 3.2 per 100,000 (88%).

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 Manhattan, MT

Adults uninsured
8.1%
No routine checkup
28.7%
No transportation
6.1%
Binge drinking
21.1%
Frequent mental distress
16%
Depression
22.1%
Below poverty line
5.5%
Primary-care ratio
1,278 : 1
Gallatin County
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 54
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 8th 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 Gallatin County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Gallatin County (2023)

People living with HIV
71 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
93

Gallatin County HIV care continuum (2023)

Among Gallatin County residents living with HIV, 87.8% are in care · 85.1% 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 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 Gallatin County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Manhattan, MT

The rhythm of Manhattan turns on work and seasons: ranching operations that run year-round, construction crews that pulse with spring thaw, small business owners managing inventory and staff. For people threading through those demands, health checks often get postponed until a moment opens up. STI testing in and around Manhattan doesn't require a trip to a distant clinic; providers listed on this page bring screening into reach without disrupting the week's momentum. Many residents here are building careers and families simultaneously, and the confidentiality of test results matters especially when life is interwoven.

Neighbors overlap at the grocery, at work, at school events. Young adults in their twenties and thirties make up a visible part of Manhattan's population, and routine screening at that stage catches infections early and prevents transmission to partners. The clinics serving the area understand that privacy isn't negotiable; results don't travel through the waiting room or the pharmacy line. Testing itself is straightforward and quick, designed for people whose schedules don't have slack built in.

Whether you're new to the area, in a new relationship, or simply making health maintenance a regular habit, the providers available locally handle screening with the same matter-of-fact competence they bring to every other aspect of care. Altenbrand Park and the surrounding neighborhoods hold plenty of working families who've used these services without fanfare or delay.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Manhattan, MT

Walkability 6.16 / 20 · Below average

At 6.16/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Manhattan 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 3 STD & STI testing locations in Manhattan, Montana, EasySTD

ZIP 59741 snapshot

Residents
5,635
Median age
42.4
Median income
$86,382

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 59741 area around Manhattan: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Manhattan alone.

Manhattan sits in Gallatin County, ZIP 59741. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Altenbrand Park
  • Railroad Park
  • Manhattan Area Museum
  • Taylor Park
  • King's Bark Park

Major routes

  • MT 205 (West Main Street)
  • Broadway Street South
  • Churchill Road

STD testing in Manhattan, MT: screening, costs & privacy

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

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 Manhattan 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 Montana

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

Two things that actually depend on Montana 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 Montana, 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)

Montana 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 Montana

Source: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.

STD testing FAQs for Manhattan, MT

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Manhattan, MT?

There are 3 options within a 30-mile drive.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Manhattan, MT?

Usually yes, it can be billed to insurance, or paid out of pocket at a flat rate.

Can I get tested in Manhattan, MT without insurance?

Public clinics serve people without insurance, often on a sliding scale.

What's included in a full panel near Manhattan, MT?

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

How common is chlamydia in Gallatin County?

Gallatin County reported ~410 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above the Montana average.

How long do results take near Manhattan, MT?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

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

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

How is chlamydia tested near Manhattan, MT?

Chlamydia is checked with a simple urine sample or a swab; lab results usually come back in a day or two.

Are at-home STD tests accurate?

Reputable kits use the same lab methods as clinics; any positive should be confirmed and treated by a provider.

What happens after a positive result?

Get treated, notify partners, pause sex until cleared, and follow up, the infection is manageable.

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