Hays Medical Center-3rd party collections
- Address
- 2509 Canterbury Drive, Hays, KS 83.0 miles away
- Phone
- 785‑623‑5686
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
- Herpes
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Rapid HIV
- Conventional HIV
STD Testing in Menlo, KS: Same-Day, Low-Cost & Confidential
Thomas County reported gonorrhea cases at about 86% lower than the national average. If you've had a recent risk or simply test regularly in Menlo, Kansas, you can weigh a clinic visit for immediate answers and care or an at-home kit for sampling at your convenience. See the list below for local options.
- Clinics, labs & at-home kits compared
- Free & low-cost options included
- Backed by CDC, CMS & Census data
- Editorially reviewed
Available testing centers
STD testing near Menlo, KS
No STD testing centers are located in Menlo, KS. The nearest, Hays Medical Center-3rd party collections, is about 83.0 miles away. At-home STD kits and online lab tests ship to your ZIP; compare private labs and at-home kits below.
Plum Creek Medical- 3rd Party PSA
- Address
- 1103 Buffalo Bnd, Lexington, NE 111.1 miles away
- Phone
- 308‑324‑6386
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
- Herpes
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Rapid HIV
- Conventional HIV
Labcorp
- Address
- 415 East Prescott Avenue, Salina, KS 171.1 miles away
- Phone
- 785‑493‑0211
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
Free tool · not a clinic
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.
- $0–$25
Public / community clinic
Free HIV testing is common
- $24–$200
Private lab (self-pay)
Never billed to insurance
- From $49
At-home kit
Mailed to your door, private
- $0–$50 copay
Doctor / urgent care
Often $0 preventive with insurance
No centers match those filters. Clear the service-type filter or the opening-hours filters to see every center.
Every other option
More ways to get tested in Menlo, KS
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 Menlo, KS
The nearest testing center is about 83 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Menlo, 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.
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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
- Results:
- 1–3 days, online: physician-reviewed
- In-home sample collection
- Nationwide Quest lab network
- Physician-reviewed results
- FSA/HSA eligible
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Best for simplicity & support
$89 & up
- Panel:
- 5–6 common STIs incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis & trichomoniasis
- Sample:
- Finger-prick + urine/swab
- Results:
- 2–5 days, online
- 24/7 nurse support
- Prescription for positives
- CLIA-certified labs
- Free shipping both ways
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Best range: couples & full panels
$79 & up
- Panel:
- Up to 14 infections, incl. HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis & herpes
- Sample:
- Self-collect: swab, urine, finger-prick
- Results:
- 2–5 days, online
- Free phone consult if positive
- CLIA-certified labs
- Couples & subscription options
- Discreet packaging
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 Menlo, KS
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Thomas 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.
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Citizens Medical Center
100 East College Drive, Colby, KS 67701
CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission
- Full STD panel
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Menlo. 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 Menlo, KS who may help arrange STD testing
Beyond dedicated clinics, 16 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Menlo. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit.
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Dallas Walz, MD
Family medicine · 826 18th Street, Hoxie
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Darren Matchell, DO
Family medicine · 310 East College Drive, Colby
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Daniel Kuhlman, MD
Family medicine · 310 East College Drive, Colby
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Celeste Rains, DO
Family medicine · 211 Cherry Avenue, Oakley
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John Herscher, DO
Family medicine · 212 Maple Avenue, Oakley
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 Menlo, KS
No pharmacy near Menlo, KS 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.
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Mahanna Pharmacy
15 miRx pickupCondoms / EC -
17 mi Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC -
Oakley Health Mart
17 miRx pickupCondoms / EC -
Palace Drug Store
17 miRx pickupCondoms / EC
Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Menlo, KS.
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 Menlo, 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.
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From $0 insured
Telehealth PrEP & DoxyPEP with at-home testing and ongoing monitoring
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Visit from $39
Online STI treatment & DoxyPEP: same-day prescriptions to your pharmacy
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$0 with most insurance
Free online PrEP & DoxyPEP: HIV prevention, home lab kits, no in-person visit
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Visit from $0 insured
Telehealth STI treatment and sexual-health care, delivered or 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 Thomas County: the local picture
How reported STI rates in Thomas County, the county that includes Menlo, compare with Kansas and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~39% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.
#66 of 105 Kansas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 37% of the state
Reported STD rates per 100,000, Thomas County vs Kansas vs U.S.
Thomas County Kansas U.S. ▲▼ = Thomas County vs the state average
| Infection | Thomas County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia | 165.3 13 cases ▼ 64% | 453.8 | 492.2 |
| Gonorrhea | 25.4 2 cases ▼ 82% | 144 | 179.5 |
| Syphilis (P&S) | — no data | 13.5 | 15.8 |
| Syphilis (early) | — no data | 11.6 | 16 |
| Syphilis (late/unknown) | — no data | 17.5 | 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 Thomas County over time (per 100,000)
Chlamydia ▼ 13% vs 2022 Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
Between 2020 and 2023 in Thomas County, chlamydia has fallen from 403.5 to 165.3 per 100,000 (59%), and gonorrhea has fallen from 126.1 to 25.4 per 100,000 (80%).
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 Menlo, KS
- Adults uninsured
- 10.9%
- No routine checkup
- 23.8%
- No transportation
- 5.9%
- Binge drinking
- 16.6%
- Frequent mental distress
- 14.8%
- Depression
- 18.7%
- Below poverty line
- 7.1%
- Primary-care ratio
- 1,969 : 1
- Thomas County
- Social Vulnerability Index · 12th 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 Thomas County.
Local HIV snapshot
HIV in Thomas County (2023)
- New diagnoses (2023)
- 0cases countywide
- PrEP users / 100k
- 46
Thomas County HIV care continuum (2023)
Thomas County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 6.1 statewide and 13.7 nationally. 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 Thomas County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
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Local resources & officials
- CDC: Get Tested: find an STD testing site https://gettested.cdc.gov/ (opens in a new tab)
- HRSA: Find a Health Center https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/ (opens in a new tab)
Data & references
- CDC: NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (STI surveillance) https://gis.cdc.gov/grasp/nchhstpatlas/main.html (opens in a new tab)
- CDC: STD Surveillance Report (incl. congenital syphilis) https://www.cdc.gov/std/statistics/ (opens in a new tab)
- CDC: STI Treatment Guidelines, 2021 https://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment-guidelines/ (opens in a new tab)
- CDC PLACES: local health measures https://www.cdc.gov/places/ (opens in a new tab)
- CDC/ATSDR: Social Vulnerability Index https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/placeandhealth/svi/ (opens in a new tab)
- AIDSVu (Emory University & Gilead): local HIV data https://aidsvu.org/ (opens in a new tab)
- HIV.gov / CDC AHEAD: PrEP coverage https://ahead.hiv.gov/ (opens in a new tab)
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, ZIP 67753 https://data.census.gov/profile?g=860Z200US67753 (opens in a new tab)
- County Health Rankings & Roadmaps: Thomas County https://www.countyhealthrankings.org/health-data/kansas/thomas (opens in a new tab)
- Neighborhood Atlas: Area Deprivation Index https://www.neighborhoodatlas.medicine.wisc.edu/ (opens in a new tab)
- CMS: Provider of Services file (CLIA-certified labs) https://data.cms.gov/ (opens in a new tab)
- CMS: Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule https://www.cms.gov/medicare/payment/fee-schedules/clinical-laboratory (opens in a new tab)
- EPA: National Walkability Index https://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/smart-location-mapping (opens in a new tab)
Local context
About Menlo, KS
US 24 cuts straight through Thomas County, and for Menlo residents the drive to a testing option is a real consideration, not an afterthought. That social closeness is part of what makes accessible, low-key screening worthwhile, especially for the younger adults in their late teens and twenties who make up a substantial portion of the population and who are statistically at the center of STI transmission patterns. What sets Menlo apart is how thoroughly its residents are rooted here. A fully owner-occupied town with households averaging three and a half people and a marriage rate well above most Kansas communities carries a particular kind of social fabric, one where privacy around health decisions matters.
Most of the fourteen percent of households earning six figures are not insulated from the cost pressures that come with rural healthcare distances, and the majority of the population works, which means weekday clinic hours can be a genuine obstacle. Menlo's labor-force participation is remarkably high and unemployment is effectively nonexistent, so most people are keeping full schedules. The options listed on this page include varied hours, and checking which ones offer early-morning or weekend appointments before heading out on US 24 can make the difference for a household where every adult is working.
Getting there
How residents reach STD testing in Menlo, KS
Walkability 4.44 / 20 · Least walkable
At 4.44/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Menlo 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 67753 snapshot
- Residents
- 422
- Median age
- 36.4
- Median income
- $78,438
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 67753 area around Menlo: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Menlo alone.
Menlo sits in Thomas County, ZIP 67753. Local context that shapes where residents test:
Major routes
- US 24 (County Road R)
Nearby cities & towns
Nearby cities and towns near Menlo, KS
Just outside Menlo? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
Reference
STD testing in Menlo, KS: screening, costs & privacy
Everything to know before you test in Thomas County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Kansas 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 Menlo-area provider.
| Infection | Earliest reliable test | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Menlo 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 Kansas
Minor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately
Two things that actually depend on Kansas 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 Kansas, 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)
Kansas 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 KansasSource: 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 Menlo, KS
Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.
There's no clinic in Menlo, KS, what now?
Nearest is Hays Medical Center-3rd party collections, about 83 mi away. An at-home kit shipped to 67753 also works.
Does insurance cover STD testing near Menlo, KS?
Usually yes, it can be billed to insurance, or paid out of pocket at a flat rate.
What's included in a full panel near Menlo, KS?
A full panel typically covers chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis B and C.
How common is chlamydia in Thomas County?
Thomas County reported ~165 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Kansas average.
Can someone under 18 get tested in Kansas without a parent?
In Kansas, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.
Is my STD test private?
Your results are part of your HIPAA-protected medical record; you can ask any clinic about its own privacy practices.
Am I clear if I tested negative?
Negative is good news, just retest later if the test was soon after a possible exposure.
Can syphilis symptoms go away on their own?
Yes, a syphilis sore can heal while the infection stays and silently progresses, so a blood test is the only way to be sure.
Can STDs be treated near Menlo, KS?
Many STIs are fully cured with antibiotics; others, like HIV and herpes, are well managed with treatment.
Who needs routine STD testing?
Sexually active people, especially under 25 or with new/multiple partners; everyone 13–64 should test for HIV at least once.
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