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

Chlamydia in Outagamie County runs about 46% lower than the US average. If you're in Nichols, Wisconsin and considering testing after a possible exposure or as part of routine care, weigh your options for public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits. Public clinics in the area can keep costs down, while private labs prioritize speed and testing convenience.

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STD testing near Nichols, WI

6 testing options are listed for Nichols, WI. The nearest, ThedaCare, is about 6.8 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.

Closest to you 6.8 miles

ThedaCare

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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 12 reviews

ThedaCare in Black Creek accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance, with fees scaled to what coverage allows. Appointments are required for testing that spans gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, rapid and conventional HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB, with same-visit treatment available for bacterial infections.

Tests & treats
Address
400 South Maple Street, Black Creek, WI 54106
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Most reviewed 7.7 miles

Prevea Health

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Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 40 reviews

Prevea Health in Seymour runs STI care by appointment, so scheduling ahead means gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, rapid and conventional HIV, hepatitis C, and TB testing are all handled in one visit. Bacterial infections treated the same day, sliding-scale fees based on income.

Tests & treats
Address
958 Foote Street, Seymour, WI 54165
Booking
Appointment required
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ACL Laboratories

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
W3985 County Rd Nn, De Pere, WI 54115 15.2 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Employment Health Services

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 22 reviews
Address
721 Cardinal Lane, Green Bay, WI 54313 18.8 miles away
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
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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ACL Laboratories

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
2253 West Mason Street, Green Bay, WI 54303 19.1 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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ACL Laboratories

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
1500 Arbor Way, Kaukauna, WI 54130 20.8 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • 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 Nichols, 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.

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At-home STD testing in Nichols, WI

The nearest testing center is about 7 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Nichols, 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 Nichols, WI

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

  • Women's Care of Wisconsin

    5485 Grande Market Drive, Appleton, WI 54913

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Kaukauna Clinic SC

    305 East 12th Street, Kaukauna, WI 54130

    CMS-certified lab

    • 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 Nichols. 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 Nichols, WI who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 461 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Nichols. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 79 offer telehealth.

  • Deborah Ihde, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 400 South Maple Street, Black Creek

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  • Scott Schinschke, DO

    Family medicine · 958 Foote Street, Seymour

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  • Leah Nitke, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 1100 Orchard Drive, Seymour

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  • Jason Nitke, DO

    Internal medicine · 101 Express Way, Bonduel

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  • Manisha Chaturvedi, MD

    Family medicine · 980 South Saint Augustine Street, Pulaski

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  • Janeen Hudzinski, MD

    Family medicine · 940 South Saint Augustine Street, Pulaski

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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 Nichols, WI

No pharmacy near Nichols, 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.

  • Walgreens 16 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 17 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Pichelmeyers

    18 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 3 closest pharmacies to Nichols, 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 Nichols, 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 Outagamie County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Outagamie County, the county that includes Nichols, compare with Wisconsin 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.

#17 of 72 Wisconsin counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 76% of the state

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

Outagamie County Wisconsin U.S. ▲▼ = Outagamie County vs the state average
Infection Outagamie County Wisconsin United States
Chlamydia
265 512 cases ▼ 37%
422.8 492.2
Gonorrhea
49.7 96 cases ▼ 58%
118.5 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
5.2 10 cases ▼ 43%
9.1 15.8
Syphilis (early)
1.6 3 cases ▼ 74%
6.2 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
5.2 10 cases ▼ 65%
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 Outagamie County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 11% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 175 350 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Outagamie County, chlamydia has fallen from 303.1 to 265 per 100,000 (13%), gonorrhea has fallen from 82.9 to 49.7 per 100,000 (40%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 2.1 to 5.2 per 100,000 (148%).

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 Nichols, WI

Adults uninsured
7%
No routine checkup
21.8%
No transportation
5.8%
Binge drinking
22.2%
Frequent mental distress
16.1%
Depression
24.1%
Below poverty line
5.6%
Primary-care ratio
1,107 : 1
Outagamie County
  • Primary-care shortage score 13 / 26
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 7th 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 Outagamie County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Outagamie County (2023)

People living with HIV
87 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
7cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
65 · PnR 15.14

Outagamie County HIV care continuum (2023)

Outagamie County recorded 4.3 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 5.1 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Outagamie County residents living with HIV, 85.5% are in care · 77.9% 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 Outagamie County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Nichols, WI

Dairy operations and small machinery shops anchor work life in Nichols, the kind of places where people clock in early and know their crew well. That closeness, practical and valued, can make a person hesitant about seeking health services that feel private. Routine STI screening, though, doesn't require explaining yourself to coworkers or neighbors. Testing in and around Nichols is confidential by design, and the results belong only to you and your provider.

Young adults in their late teens through their thirties make up a meaningful share of Nichols residents, and this age group benefits most from regular screening as part of standard health care. Whether someone is new to the area, in a new relationship, or simply maintaining their baseline health, testing clinics listed on this page offer straightforward, judgment-free access. The process is quick and the wait typically brief. State Highway 47 connects Nichols to nearby clinics and urgent care centers where testing happens routinely, no special announcement needed, no standing out.

Many people schedule screening during a regular checkup or a visit for something unrelated, keeping the appointment unremarkable. Confidentiality isn't a special request here; it's the standard.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Nichols, WI

Walkability 4.06 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.06/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Nichols 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 Nichols, Wisconsin, EasySTD

ZIP 54106 snapshot

Residents
4,945
Median age
41.3
Median income
$88,606

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 54106 area around Nichols: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Nichols alone.

Nichols sits in Outagamie County, ZIP 54106. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Major routes

  • WI 47 (State Highway 47)

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Outagamie 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 Nichols-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 Nichols 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 Nichols, WI

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where can I get tested for STDs in Nichols, WI?

The closest is ThedaCare (6.8 mi); 6 options are within 30 miles.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Nichols, 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 Nichols, WI without insurance?

Yes, community and public clinics test the uninsured.

Which tests are offered near Nichols, 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 Outagamie County?

About 265 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 Nichols, 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.

Should I get tested for herpes near Nichols, WI?

The CDC doesn't advise routine herpes testing without symptoms; if you have a sore, a swab of it is the most accurate test.

Can trich be treated?

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

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