STD Testing in Moose Lake, MN: Free, Same-Day & Confidential
Syphilis in Carlton County is reported as 14% lower than the US average. If you've had a recent risk, or simply test regularly, you have options in Moose Lake, Minnesota. Some clinics in the area can take walk-ins for same-day testing, while labs and at-home kits let you plan around your own schedule. Check the list below to compare.
8 testing options are listed for Moose Lake, MN. The nearest, Lake Superior Community Health Center White Pine Clinic, is about 22.1 miles away. Compare 5 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.
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Community health center 22.1 miles
Lake Superior Community Health Center White Pine Clinic
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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 23 reviews
Lake Superior Community Health Center White Pine Clinic, serving Carlton, earned federal qualification that ties its STI screening fees directly to each patient's income. Walk-ins are welcome for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing, with no fixed price standing between anyone and a result.
A public safety-net rural health clinic about 23 miles from Moose Lake. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.
Riverwood Healthcare Center in McGregor tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and both hepatitis B and C on a sliding-scale fee that applies to everyone, with insurance and Medicaid also accepted; appointments are required, and bacterial STIs are treated the same visit.
A safety-net rural health clinic about 31 miles from Moose Lake. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.
Essentia Health in Hinckley accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurance, with a sliding-scale fee for those paying directly: covering gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, conventional HIV, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB, with walk-in availability and same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs.
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.
The nearest testing center is about 22 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Moose Lake, 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.
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
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 Moose Lake, MN
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Carlton 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 Moose Lake
4572 Co Rd 61, Moose Lake, MN 55767
CMS-certified labAccredited · College of American Pathologists
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Moose Lake. 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 Moose Lake, MN who may help arrange STD testing
Beyond dedicated clinics, 45 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Moose Lake. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 6 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 Moose Lake, MN
No pharmacy near Moose Lake, 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.
Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Moose Lake, 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 Moose Lake, 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.
PrEP & DoxyPEP
$0 with most insurance
Free online PrEP & DoxyPEP: HIV prevention, home lab kits, no in-person visit
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 Carlton County: the local picture
How reported STI rates in Carlton County, the county that includes Moose Lake, compare with Minnesota and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~22% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.
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#23 of 87 Minnesota counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 74% of the state
Reported STD rates per 100,000, Carlton County vs Minnesota vs U.S.
Carlton CountyMinnesotaU.S.▲▼ = Carlton County vs the state average
Infection
Carlton County
Minnesota
United States
Chlamydia
271.6100 cases▼ 28%
379.5
492.2
Gonorrhea
35.313 cases▼ 74%
134.5
179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
13.65 cases▲ 56%
8.7
15.8
Syphilis (early)
2.71 cases▼ 60%
6.7
16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
13.65 cases▼ 7%
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 Carlton County over time (per 100,000)
Chlamydia ▲ 3% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
Between 2020 and 2023 in Carlton County, chlamydia has fallen from 276.2 to 271.6 per 100,000 (2%), gonorrhea has fallen from 93.9 to 35.3 per 100,000 (62%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 16.5 to 13.6 per 100,000 (18%).
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 Moose Lake, MN
Adults uninsured
12.3%
No routine checkup
28.2%
No transportation
12.2%
Binge drinking
19%
Frequent mental distress
17.4%
Depression
25.6%
Below poverty line
27.9%
Primary-care ratio
1,138 : 1
Carlton County
Primary-care shortage score 17 / 26
Medically Underserved Area · IMU 51.7
Social Vulnerability Index · 37th 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 Carlton County.
Local HIV snapshot
HIV in Carlton County (2023)
People living with HIV
70 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
45
Carlton County HIV care continuum (2023)
Carlton County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 6.7 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Carlton County residents living with HIV, 90.9% are in care · 86.4% 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 Carlton County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
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The rhythm of Moose Lake runs at its own pace: lumber mills, seasonal work, the kind of employment where people know their shifts and plan around them. Winters draw out; summers fill fast. It's a town where folks tend to stay put, where a modest paycheck goes further than it might elsewhere, and where life unfolds in cycles rather than constant churn. That steadiness is one of Moose Lake's strengths, but it also means that health decisions, especially ones that feel private, sometimes get pushed aside until they can't be anymore.
Testing for sexually transmitted infections is available in and around Moose Lake, and the providers listed on this page understand that discretion and straightforward care matter here. A significant share of residents are young adults navigating work, relationships, and independence on their own terms. For them, routine screening is practical health maintenance, not a crisis response. Others in town are retired or between jobs, with time and reason to attend to their own care without the pressure of a workplace schedule.
The cost of living here means that affording a test shouldn't be the barrier it might be elsewhere. What makes testing accessible in Moose Lake is not just that it happens, it's that it happens quietly, without the ripple effect that can linger in a place where faces repeat.
Getting there
How residents reach STD testing in Moose Lake, MN
Walkability4.47 / 20 · Least walkable
At 4.47/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Moose Lake 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 55767 snapshot
Residents
4,994
Median age
46.3
Median income
$73,810
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 55767 area around Moose Lake: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Moose Lake alone.
Moose Lake sits in Carlton County, ZIP 55767. Local context that shapes where residents test:
Local landmarks
Moose Lake State Park
Moose Lake Depot Museum
Culver Museum
Major routes
Arrowhead Lane
CR 61 (County Highway 61 (Old US Hwy 61))
MN 73 (State Highway 73)
Folz Boulevard
Nearby cities & towns
Nearby cities and towns near Moose Lake, MN
Just outside Moose Lake? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
STD testing in Moose Lake, MN: screening, costs & privacy
Everything to know before you test in Carlton 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.
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 Moose Lake-area provider.
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 Moose Lake 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 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.
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 Moose Lake, MN
Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.
There's no clinic in Moose Lake, MN, what now?
Nearest is Lake Superior Community Health Center White Pine Clinic, about 22.1 mi away; 3 are within 30 miles. An at-home kit shipped to 55767 also works.
Does insurance cover STD testing near Moose Lake, MN?
Usually yes, it can be billed to insurance, or paid out of pocket at a flat rate.
Is there free HIV testing near Moose Lake, MN?
Yes, free HIV testing is available at public clinics in the area.
What's included in a full panel near Moose Lake, MN?
A full panel typically covers chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis B and C.
How common is chlamydia in Carlton County?
Carlton County reported ~272 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Minnesota average.
How long do results take near Moose Lake, MN?
Most results are ready in about 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 a sore throat after oral sex be an STD?
Yes, chlamydia and gonorrhea can infect the throat, often with no symptoms, so ask for a throat swab if you had oral exposure.
How do I prevent STDs?
Use condoms, test regularly, get the HPV and hep B vaccines, and ask about PrEP for HIV.
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.
