Sanford Health Laboratories
- Address
- 243 Clark Avenue North, Kelliher, MN 75.5 miles away
- Phone
- 218‑647‑8832
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
- Herpes
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Rapid HIV
- Conventional HIV
STD Testing in Orr, MN: Same-Day, Low-Cost & Confidential
The rate of reported syphilis in St. Louis County runs about 40% lower than the US average. If you're in Orr, Minnesota, looking for testing before starting a new relationship or as part of ongoing care, remember that some clinics take walk-ins for same-day testing, while labs and at-home kits let you plan around your own time. Compare local clinics and at-home kits options below.
- 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 Orr, MN
No STD testing centers are located in Orr, MN. The nearest, Sanford Health Laboratories, is about 75.5 miles away. At-home STD kits and online lab tests ship to your ZIP; compare private labs and at-home kits below.
Sanford Health Laboratories
- Address
- 81 First Street Northwest, Blackduck, MN 83.1 miles away
- Phone
- 218‑835‑4222
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
- Herpes
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Rapid HIV
- Conventional HIV
Sanford Health Laboratories
- Address
- 219 Grant Utley Avenue Northwest, Cass Lake, MN 95.2 miles away
- Phone
- 218‑335‑2559
- 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.
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More ways to get tested in Orr, 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.
Test from home
At-home STD testing in Orr, MN
The nearest testing center is about 76 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Orr, 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 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
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Best value: single tests
$49 & up
- Panel:
- Chlamydia & gonorrhea, up to a 6-test panel adding HIV, syphilis, trichomoniasis & hep C
- Sample:
- Finger-prick + swab
- Results:
- Days, online
- Telehealth visit if positive
- CLIA-certified labs
- HSA/FSA eligible
- Subscription savings
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 Orr, MN
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve St. Louis 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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Aspirus ST Luke's Dermatology
920 East First St Suite 201, Duluth, MN 55805
CMS-certified lab
- STD testing
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Essentia Health Virginia
901 9th Street North, Virginia, MN 55792
CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists
- Full STD panel
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Scenic Rivers Health Services - Eveleth
239 Mckinley Avenue, Eveleth, MN 55734
CMS-certified lab
- STD testing
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Orr. 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.
Nearby pharmacies
Pharmacies near Orr, MN
No pharmacy near Orr, 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.
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Franks Pharmacy
16 miRx pickupCondoms / EC -
39 mi Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC -
Essentia Health Virginia Clinic Pharmacy
39 miRx pickupCondoms / EC -
The Duluth Clinic
39 miRx pickupCondoms / EC -
Casey Drug-A
39 miRx pickupCondoms / EC
Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Orr, 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 Orr, 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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Visit from $0 insured
Telehealth STI treatment and sexual-health care, delivered or 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 $39
Online STI treatment & DoxyPEP: same-day prescriptions to your pharmacy
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From $0 insured
Telehealth PrEP & DoxyPEP with at-home testing and ongoing monitoring
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 St. Louis County: the local picture
How reported STI rates in St. Louis County, the county that includes Orr, compare with Minnesota and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~37% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.
#16 of 87 Minnesota counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 82% of the state
Reported STD rates per 100,000, St. Louis County vs Minnesota vs U.S.
St. Louis County Minnesota U.S. ▲▼ = St. Louis County vs the state average
| Infection | St. Louis County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia | 298.2 598 cases ▼ 21% | 379.5 | 492.2 |
| Gonorrhea | 88.8 178 cases ▼ 34% | 134.5 | 179.5 |
| Syphilis (P&S) | 9.5 19 cases ▲ 9% | 8.7 | 15.8 |
| Syphilis (early) | 3.5 7 cases ▼ 48% | 6.7 | 16 |
| Syphilis (late/unknown) | 8 16 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 St. Louis County over time (per 100,000)
Chlamydia ▼ 13% vs 2022 Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
Between 2020 and 2023 in St. Louis County, chlamydia has fallen from 383.1 to 298.2 per 100,000 (22%), gonorrhea has fallen from 152.3 to 88.8 per 100,000 (42%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 4 to 9.5 per 100,000 (138%).
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 Orr, MN
- Adults uninsured
- 6.8%
- No routine checkup
- 21.7%
- No transportation
- 8.6%
- Binge drinking
- 16.4%
- Frequent mental distress
- 15.2%
- Depression
- 22.7%
- Below poverty line
- 12.8%
- Primary-care ratio
- 810 : 1
- St. Louis County
- Primary-care shortage score 17 / 26
- Medically Underserved Area · IMU 50.28
- 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 St. Louis County.
Local HIV snapshot
HIV in St. Louis County (2023)
- People living with HIV
- 99 / 100k
- New diagnoses (2023)
- 5cases countywide
- PrEP users / 100k
- 89 · PnR 31.2
St. Louis County HIV care continuum (2023)
St. Louis County recorded 2.9 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 6.7 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among St. Louis County residents living with HIV, 83.5% are in care · 77.6% 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 St. Louis 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 55771 https://data.census.gov/profile?g=860Z200US55771 (opens in a new tab)
- County Health Rankings & Roadmaps: St. Louis County https://www.countyhealthrankings.org/health-data/minnesota/st-louis (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 Orr, MN
Lousie Reymond Memorial Park sits quiet most mornings, the kind of town landmark that marks Orr's pace: unhurried, spread out, where errands don't cluster neatly and a trip for anything health-related means planning around US 53. That highway is the practical spine of daily life here, and for young adults in their late teens and twenties, a meaningful share of this small community, getting screened for STIs isn't a matter of walking somewhere convenient. What makes that worth noting is the household picture Orr presents: nearly two-thirds of residents own their homes, suggesting a settled, rooted population, yet a substantial renting minority navigates tighter budgets. Typical rents that leave little room for unexpected medical costs.
Most households here are working ones, with labor-force participation running high and, notably, no measurable unemployment. Meaning people are at work on weekday mornings, not free to slip away easily. That workforce reality is exactly where the options listed on this page matter. Varied hours and sliding-scale fees among the nearest clinics mean a resident finishing a shift on US 53's corridor can find an appointment that doesn't require burning a rare day off.
Getting there
How residents reach STD testing in Orr, MN
Walkability 5.29 / 20 · Least walkable
At 5.29/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Orr 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 55771 snapshot
- Residents
- 1,616
- Median age
- 46.9
- Median income
- $65,893
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 55771 area around Orr: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Orr alone.
Orr sits in St. Louis County, ZIP 55771. Local context that shapes where residents test:
Local landmarks
- Lousie Reymond Memorial Park
- Orr Community Center
- Mickey Elverum Memorial Bog Walk
Major routes
- US 53 (Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway)
Nearby cities & towns
Nearby cities and towns near Orr, MN
Just outside Orr? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
Reference
STD testing in Orr, MN: screening, costs & privacy
Everything to know before you test in St. Louis 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 an Orr-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 Orr 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.
Learn more about confidential STD testing in MinnesotaSource: 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 Orr, MN
Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.
There's no clinic in Orr, MN, what now?
Nearest is Sanford Health Laboratories, about 75.5 mi away. An at-home kit shipped to 55771 also works.
Does insurance cover STD testing near Orr, MN?
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 Orr, MN?
A full panel typically covers chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis B and C.
How common is chlamydia in St. Louis County?
St. Louis County reported ~298 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.
Can STDs be treated near Orr, MN?
Many STIs are fully cured with antibiotics; others, like HIV and herpes, are well managed with treatment.
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 I have an STD and feel completely healthy?
Yes, most STIs cause no symptoms for a long time, which is exactly why routine screening matters.
Do genital sores mean I need testing?
Yes, sores or ulcers can indicate herpes or syphilis and should be evaluated quickly, ideally while a sore is present.
How do I prevent STDs?
Use condoms, test regularly, get the HPV and hep B vaccines, and ask about PrEP for HIV.
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