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

Gonorrhea reports in Koochiching County are roughly 81% lower than the US average. If you need STI testing in Mizpah, Minnesota either after a possible exposure or as part of routine care, your choices come with different fee structures. Local clinics may bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees, while many private labs let you pay a flat self-pay price.

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STD testing near Mizpah, MN

5 testing options are listed for Mizpah, MN. The nearest, Scenic Rivers Health Services, is about 4.5 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 4.5 miles

Scenic Rivers Health Services

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 69 reviews

Scenic Rivers Health Services in Northome runs on a sliding-scale fee structure and accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurance, with donations also welcome. Testing spans gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, conventional HIV, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and TB. Appointments required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
12052 Main Street, Northome, MN 56661
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Sanford Health Laboratories

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Address
243 Clark Avenue North, Kelliher, MN 56650 11.0 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday Closed
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Sanford Health Laboratories

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 5 reviews
Address
81 First Street Northwest, Blackduck, MN 56630 20.4 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:00 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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Sanford Health Laboratories

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 4 reviews
Address
219 Grant Utley Avenue Northwest, Cass Lake, MN 56633 41.6 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Sanford Health Laboratories

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Rated 4 out of 5 from 324 reviews
Address
1233 34th Street Northwest, Bemidji, MN 56601 43.0 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 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 Mizpah, 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.

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At-home STD testing in Mizpah, MN

The nearest testing center is about 5 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Mizpah, 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 Mizpah, MN

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

  • Essentia Health-International Falls Clinic

    2501 Keenan Drive, International Falls, MN 56649

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
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  • Rainy Lake Medical Center

    1400 Highway 71, International Falls, MN 56649

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

Showing the nearest 2 CLIA-certified labs.

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 5 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Mizpah. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 1 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 Mizpah, MN

No pharmacy near Mizpah, 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.

  • Moon's Pharmacy

    20 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Sanford Blackduck Pharmacy

    20 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Bigfork Valley Pharmacy

    29 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 3 closest pharmacies to Mizpah, MN.

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 Mizpah, 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 Koochiching County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Koochiching County, the county that includes Mizpah, compare with Minnesota 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.

#46 of 87 Minnesota counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 47% of the state

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

Koochiching County Minnesota U.S. ▲▼ = Koochiching County vs the state average
Infection Koochiching County Minnesota United States
Chlamydia
204.2 24 cases ▼ 46%
379.5 492.2
Gonorrhea
34 4 cases ▼ 75%
134.5 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 8.7 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 6.7 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — no data 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 Koochiching County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 51% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 125 250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Koochiching County, chlamydia has risen from 124.4 to 204.2 per 100,000 (64%), and gonorrhea has risen from 24.9 to 34 per 100,000 (37%).

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 Mizpah, MN

Adults uninsured
7.5%
No routine checkup
23.1%
No transportation
7.3%
Binge drinking
16.7%
Frequent mental distress
15.3%
Depression
23.7%
Below poverty line
10.8%
Primary-care ratio
2,985 : 1
Koochiching County
  • Primary-care shortage score 15 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 57
  • 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 Koochiching County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Koochiching County (2023)

People living with HIV
0 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
48

Koochiching County HIV care continuum (2023)

Koochiching County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 6.7 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 Koochiching County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Mizpah, MN

Boy Scout Point draws locals and visitors alike to the water's edge, and from there the reality of Mizpah settles in: this is a place where young adults, people in their late teens through their thirties, are building lives, starting work, forming relationships. Routine STI screening fits into that life cycle as straightforwardly as any other health care, yet the question of where to go and what happens next can still feel weightier in a smaller town. Testing in and around Mizpah listed on this page offers a way forward that doesn't require broadcasting your business to everyone you know. Confidentiality here operates as fact, not favor. The clinics and providers serving the area understand that STI testing is medical care, and medical records stay sealed.

Results don't ripple through town gossip, and seeking screening, whether you're concerned about a recent partner or making it part of routine check-ups, is nobody's affair but yours and your provider's. Access matters too. Whether you're anchored in Mizpah or passing through on US 71, testing options exist close enough that you don't have to travel hours or plan an elaborate cover story. Getting screened and getting answers happens without fanfare, which is exactly how it should be.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Mizpah, MN

Walkability 4.73 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.73/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Mizpah 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 Mizpah, Minnesota, EasySTD

ZIP 56661 snapshot

Residents
911
Median age
52.6
Median income
$68,393

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 56661 area around Mizpah: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Mizpah alone.

Mizpah sits in Koochiching County, ZIP 56661. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Boy Scout Point

Major routes

  • US 71 (Voyageur Highway)

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Koochiching 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 Mizpah-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 Mizpah 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.

Good to Know

STD testing FAQs for Mizpah, MN

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Blackduck, MN instead?

Possibly, Blackduck, MN is close; compare it by distance against Scenic Rivers Health Services.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Mizpah, MN?

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 Mizpah, MN without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Mizpah, MN?

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 Koochiching County?

About 204 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Minnesota average.

How long do results take near Mizpah, MN?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

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.

Can I be vaccinated against any STIs?

HPV and hepatitis B vaccines prevent those infections, ask a provider if you're due.

Should pelvic pain be checked for STDs?

Yes, pelvic or lower-belly pain can be a sign of untreated chlamydia or gonorrhea spreading, so see a provider and test.

How is syphilis tested near Mizpah, MN?

Syphilis is found with a simple blood test; a reactive screen is confirmed with a second blood test.

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