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STD Testing in Medford, MN: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Chlamydia reports in Steele County run about 42% lower than the national average. Whether you need testing after a possible exposure or as part of routine care in Medford, Minnesota, you can weigh going to a clinic for guidance and starting treatment, or choose an at-home kit to collect a sample at your convenience. See local clinics and at-home kits below.

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STD testing near Medford, MN

5 testing options are listed for Medford, MN. The nearest, Allina Health, is about 8.3 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.

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Allina Health

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Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 277 reviews

Allina Health in Faribault tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, herpes, and hepatitis A and B on a fee-based sliding scale with Medicaid and Medicare accepted; bacterial infections are treated same visit, and appointments are required. Care is delivered in Spanish.

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Herpes and Hepatitis Testing Alongside the Core Four

The panel at Allina Health extends beyond gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV to include herpes simplex and both hepatitis A and B. Meaning a single scheduled appointment can resolve questions about infections rather than requiring separate referrals for the less-routine ones.

Substance-Use Treatment Shares the Same Chart

Substance-use treatment at Allina Health is coordinated within the same clinical framework as STI care, so providers working on one can see and account for the other. A structural link that matters when treatment decisions for either condition are shaped by what's happening with the other.

Spanish-Language Care Shapes Every Clinical Exchange

Spanish is a language of direct care at Allina Health in Faribault, meaning clinical conversations (history, diagnosis, treatment instructions) happen in Spanish rather than through an intermediary, which keeps nuance intact at every step of the visit.

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Address
100 State Avenue, Faribault, MN 55021
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:15 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:15 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:15 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:15 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday 7:15 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Best for free testing 8.8 miles

Rice County Public Health Nursing Service

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Rice County Public Health Nursing Service brings a county public health department's full infrastructure to STI care in Faribault: gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and rapid HIV testing alongside treatment, HPV and hepatitis B vaccination, and walk-in access, with all services provided at no fee.

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Zero-Cost Services, Structured Into the Program

The no-fee structure at Rice County Public Health Nursing Service isn't a discount applied at checkout, it's written into how the program is funded and staffed. Testing, STI treatment, TB treatment, vaccination, and education all carry the same price: nothing, for every visit.

Spanish and Interpretation Staffed Across All Services

Rice County Public Health Nursing Service maintains Spanish-language capacity and broader interpretation services that extend across testing, treatment, and medication adherence counseling. Meaning TB treatment monitoring and STI follow-up conversations happen in the same language as the diagnosis.

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Address
320 3rd Street Northwest, Faribault, MN 55021
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
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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 Medford, MN

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 Medford, MN

The nearest testing center is about 8 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Medford, 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 Medford, MN

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

  • Owatonna Hospital Laboratory

    2250 Northwest 26th Street, Owatonna, MN 55060

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
  • Mayo Clinic Health System Owatonna

    2200 26th Street Northwest, Owatonna, MN 55060

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 73 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Medford. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 39 offer telehealth.

  • Mysoon Ayuob, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 2200 Northwest 26th Street, Owatonna

  • Justin Boeke, MD

    OB-GYN · 2250 26th Street Northwest, Owatonna

  • Mark Wilbur, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 210 North Oak Avenue, Owatonna

  • Danielle Harris, DO Telehealth

    Family medicine · 202 North Cedar Avenue, Owatonna

  • Thomas Gerber Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 300 State Avenue, Faribault

  • Thomas Howell, MD

    OB-GYN · 200 State Avenue, Faribault

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 Medford, MN

No pharmacy near Medford, MN 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.

  • Walmart Pharmacy 5.0 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Cash Wise Pharmacy

    5.2 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Genoa, A Qol Healthcare Company

    5.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Sterling Drug

    5.6 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • CVS Pharmacy 5.7 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Medford, MN.

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 Medford, 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 Steele County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Steele County, the county that includes Medford, compare with Minnesota and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~23% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#20 of 87 Minnesota counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 77% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Steele County vs Minnesota vs U.S.

Steele County Minnesota U.S. ▲▼ = Steele County vs the state average
Infection Steele County Minnesota United States
Chlamydia
283.3 106 cases ▼ 25%
379.5 492.2
Gonorrhea
56.1 21 cases ▼ 58%
134.5 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
2.7 1 cases ▼ 69%
8.7 15.8
Syphilis (early)
2.7 1 cases ▼ 60%
6.7 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
8 3 cases ▼ 46%
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 Steele County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 9% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 175 350 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Steele County, chlamydia has risen from 235.3 to 283.3 per 100,000 (20%), gonorrhea has held roughly steady from 56.1 to 56.1 per 100,000, and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 2.7 to 2.7 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 Medford, MN

Adults uninsured
8.8%
No routine checkup
26.7%
No transportation
7.4%
Binge drinking
18.7%
Frequent mental distress
15.8%
Depression
23.8%
Below poverty line
6.2%
Primary-care ratio
1,698 : 1
Steele County
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 31st 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 Steele County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Steele County (2023)

People living with HIV
58 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
102

Steele County HIV care continuum (2023)

Steele County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 6.7 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Steele County residents living with HIV, 94.4% are in care · 83.3% 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 Steele County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Medford, MN

Medford's rhythms turn on the seasons, fishing runs and harvests, the opening of Summer Park, the steady work that keeps families anchored here across generations. Many households span parents, adult children, and grandchildren under one roof, and that closeness is part of what makes life here. It's also part of why people need to know their status without that knowledge rippling through the community. Testing in and around Medford listed on this page stays confidential, and the providers understand that discretion isn't negotiable in a town where you're likely to see your neighbors at the grocery store.

Young adults, whether they've stayed or recently returned, have particular reason to get screened regularly. Life in your twenties and thirties involves transitions: new relationships, moves for work, phases that call for baseline health information you can keep to yourself. Clinics serving Medford recognize this stage of life and the testing needs that come with it. The fact that you can walk into a clinic and receive a straightforward screening without your information becoming local knowledge matters.

Results stay yours alone. That privacy is what allows residents to move forward with clarity about their health, whether they're planning a family, settling into a long marriage, or simply staying informed.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Medford, MN

Walkability 6.38 / 20 · Below average

At 6.38/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Medford 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 Medford, Minnesota, EasySTD

ZIP 55049 snapshot

Residents
2,634
Median age
37.1
Median income
$90,700

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 55049 area around Medford: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Medford alone.

Medford sits in Steele County, ZIP 55049. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Canoe Launch
  • Summer Park
  • River Springs Water Park
  • North Bluff Park
  • Manthey Park
  • Lake Chase Park

STD testing in Medford, MN: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Minnesota 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 Minnesota, 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)

Minnesota 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 Minnesota

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

STD testing FAQs for Medford, MN

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is testing closer in Owatonna, MN?

Owatonna, MN is a nearby town with options, the listing shows each one's distance so you can pick the closest.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

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

Is there free HIV testing near Medford, MN?

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

What's included in a full panel near Medford, MN?

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

How common is chlamydia in Steele County?

Steele County reported ~283 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Minnesota average.

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

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

What happens after a positive result?

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

Does a negative test mean I'm safe?

Reassuring if you tested after the window, just retest if it was early, and screen again with new partners.

Does the test site matter for gonorrhea?

Yes, site matters; oral/anal exposure needs a throat or rectal swab, which urine testing won't catch.

Is herpes curable?

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

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