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

In Marengo, reported gonorrhea in Ashland County runs about 97% lower than the US average. If you're considering STI testing in Marengo, Wisconsin: whether you have symptoms or just want peace of mind, there are both community and public clinics to consider. Many are low-cost or free, but private labs tend to offer faster results and more flexible scheduling. Find Marengo options below.

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Available testing centers

STD testing near Marengo, WI

6 testing options are listed for Marengo, WI. The nearest, Northlakes Community Clinic, is about 12.2 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 12.2 miles

Northlakes Community Clinic

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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 22 reviews

Northlakes Community Clinic in Ashland runs on a sliding scale and accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance, so the fee adjusts to what you actually owe. Testing covers HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and TB, with HPV and hepatitis A and B vaccines also available. Appointment required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
300 Main Street West, Ashland, WI 54806
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
12.3 miles

Bad River Health and Wellness Center

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Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 8 reviews

Bad River Health and Wellness Center in Ashland is a community health center where STI care (gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV testing with same-visit bacterial treatment) sits alongside family planning on a sliding-scale fee, by appointment.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
53585 Nokomis Road, Ashland, WI 54861
Booking
Appointment required
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 Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 12.4 miles

NorthLakes - Ashland East

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 9 reviews

NorthLakes - Ashland East, in Ashland, earned federal qualification by meeting strict access and care standards, which means fees slide with income, and no one is turned away for inability to pay. Walk-in STI screening covers syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia.

Sliding-scale
Address
719 Main Street East, Ashland, WI 54806
Website
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Labcorp at Walgreens

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
3700 Silver Lake Road Northeast, Minneapolis, MN 150.6 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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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
5255 East River Road, Fridley, MN 151.6 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
2716 East 82nd Street, Minneapolis, MN 159.5 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 Marengo, 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.

Test from home

At-home STD testing in Marengo, WI

The nearest testing center is about 12 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Marengo, 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 Marengo, WI

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

  • Mainstreet Clinic

    1001 West Main Street, Ashland, WI 54806

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Essentia Health Ashland Clinic

    1615 Maple Ln Suite #1, Ashland, WI 54806

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

  • BAD River Health Clinic

    53585 Nokomis Road, Ashland, WI 54806

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 48 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Marengo. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 7 offer telehealth.

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 Marengo, WI

No pharmacy near Marengo, 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.

  • Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy

    12 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Medicine Shoppe

    12 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Dba: Huhn RX Drug

    12 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 12 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Shopko Pharmacy 631

    13 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 13 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Marengo, 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 Marengo, 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 Ashland County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Ashland County, the county that includes Marengo, 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.

#71 of 72 Wisconsin counties for chlamydia, among the lowest in the state

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

Ashland County Wisconsin U.S. ▲▼ = Ashland County vs the state average
Infection Ashland County Wisconsin United States
Chlamydia
87.1 14 cases ▼ 79%
422.8 492.2
Gonorrhea
6.2 1 cases ▼ 95%
118.5 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 9.1 15.8
Syphilis (early)
12.4 2 cases ▲ 100%
6.2 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
18.7 3 cases ▲ 27%
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 Ashland County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 69% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 200 400 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Ashland County, chlamydia has fallen from 380.6 to 87.1 per 100,000 (77%), gonorrhea has fallen from 31.2 to 6.2 per 100,000 (80%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 12.5 to 31.2 per 100,000 (150%).

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 Marengo, WI

Adults uninsured
7.9%
No routine checkup
23.6%
No transportation
7.2%
Binge drinking
18.8%
Frequent mental distress
17.2%
Depression
26.3%
Below poverty line
3.9%
Primary-care ratio
575 : 1
Ashland County
  • Primary-care shortage score 17 / 26
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 49th 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 Ashland County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Ashland County (2023)

People living with HIV
65 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
43

Ashland County HIV care continuum (2022)

Ashland County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 5.1 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Ashland County residents living with HIV, 62.5% are in care · 62.5% 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 Ashland County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Marengo, WI

The Ashland County Fairgrounds draws people through Marengo each year, and beyond the seasonal gatherings, the town supports steady health needs year-round. STI testing is available in and around Marengo through clinics and providers listed on this page. For young adults in particular, a meaningful presence in the community, confidential screening fits into life without disruption: a lunch break, a quick appointment before work, a decision made privately and kept that way. Testing here reflects how small-town health care works: you're not anonymous, but you are protected. The clinics serving Marengo understand that people choose screening for different reasons and at different moments (routine checkups, relationship changes, peace of mind) and the staff approach each visit without assumption or judgment.

Results remain between you and your provider, a standard that matters as much in Marengo as anywhere else. Finding a clinic that fits your schedule and comfort level is straightforward when you know where to look. The providers listed on this page serve Marengo residents with the same confidentiality standards as larger centers, minus the wait and the crowds. Whether you're new to the area or have roots here, getting tested is a practical health choice with real support behind it.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Marengo, WI

Walkability 3.98 / 20 · Least walkable

At 3.98/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Marengo 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 6 STD & STI testing locations in Marengo, Wisconsin, EasySTD

ZIP 54855 snapshot

Residents
896
Median age
33.5
Median income
$57,250

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 54855 area around Marengo: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Marengo alone.

Marengo sits in Ashland County, ZIP 54855. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Ashland County Fairgrounds
  • Artesian Well

Major routes

  • WI 13 (State Highway 13)

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Ashland 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 Marengo-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 Marengo 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 Marengo, WI

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

What if there's no clinic right in Marengo, WI?

Closest is Northlakes Community Clinic (12.2 mi), or order an at-home kit to 54855.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Marengo, WI?

Most plans cover STD screening; a clinic or lab can bill insurance, or you can pay a flat self-pay price.

Can I get tested in Marengo, WI without insurance?

Yes, community and public clinics test the uninsured, with sliding-scale fees.

Which tests are offered near Marengo, WI?

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 Ashland County?

About 87 cases per 100,000 residents (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 do at-home STD kits work near Marengo, WI?

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

Should both partners test for chlamydia?

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

Can herpes be treated?

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

Can trich be treated?

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

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