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STD Testing in Palermo, ND: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Mountrail reported chlamydia cases are about 32% higher than the US average. In Palermo, North Dakota, whether you need testing after a possible exposure or as part of routine care, you have options: public clinics keep costs down, private labs prioritize speed, and at-home kits trade a clinic visit for convenience. Below are your options in Palermo, North Dakota.

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STD testing near Palermo, ND

3 testing options are listed for Palermo, ND. The nearest, Upper Missouri District Health Unit, is about 7.5 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.

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Upper Missouri District Health Unit

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Upper Missouri District Health Unit in Stanley operates within the public health infrastructure of the district, folding gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and rapid HIV testing into the same appointment-based setting as TB screening, family planning, and immunizations: all on a sliding-scale fee accepted alongside Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
18 2nd Avenue Southeast, Stanley, ND 58784
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Sanford Health Laboratories

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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 39 reviews
Address
1500 21st Avenue Northwest, Minot, ND 58701 42.2 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 3 out of 5 from 115 reviews
Address
801 21st Avenue Southeast, Minot, ND 58701 44.5 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday 10:00 AM – 4:00 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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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 Palermo, ND

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 Palermo, ND

The nearest testing center is about 8 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Palermo, 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 Palermo, ND

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

  • Elbowoods Memorial Health Center

    1251 Elbowoods Loop, New Town, ND 58763

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Mountrail County Medical Center

    615 6th Street Southeast, Stanley, ND 58784

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Palermo. 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 Palermo, ND

No pharmacy near Palermo, ND 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 Palermo, ND.

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 Palermo, 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 Mountrail County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Mountrail County, the county that includes Palermo, compare with North Dakota and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~13% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#6 of 53 North Dakota counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 89% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Mountrail County vs North Dakota vs U.S.

Mountrail County North Dakota U.S. ▲▼ = Mountrail County vs the state average
Infection Mountrail County North Dakota United States
Chlamydia
650.1 61 cases ▲ 49%
436.4 492.2
Gonorrhea
234.5 22 cases ▲ 59%
147.2 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
117.2 11 cases ▲ 845%
12.4 15.8
Syphilis (early)
32 3 cases ▲ 1043%
2.8 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
149.2 14 cases ▲ 1143%
12 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 Mountrail County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 12% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 550 1100 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Mountrail County, chlamydia has fallen from 1060.3 to 650.1 per 100,000 (39%), gonorrhea has fallen from 570.9 to 234.5 per 100,000 (59%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 10.4 to 117.2 per 100,000 (1027%).

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 Palermo, ND

Adults uninsured
8.7%
No routine checkup
28.2%
No transportation
6.8%
Binge drinking
22.2%
Frequent mental distress
15%
Depression
20.2%
Below poverty line
5%
Primary-care ratio
1,915 : 1
Mountrail County
  • Primary-care shortage score 17 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 54.9
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 72nd 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 Mountrail County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Mountrail County (2023)

New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
68

Mountrail County HIV care continuum (2023)

Mountrail County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 3.2 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 Mountrail County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Palermo, ND

Mountrail County's two-lane roads stretch wide between homesteads here, and for most Palermo residents, getting tested means a deliberate trip rather than a stop on the way home from work. That's the practical reality of a place where nearly seven in ten households own their homes and most daily movement happens by car, planning matters more than impulse. The community skews toward settled households: close to half of adults are married, and average household size is modest, suggesting a mix of couples and older residents sharing space alongside a smaller but real contingent of younger adults still navigating new relationships.

With more than a third of Palermo households earning above six figures, cost may matter less than schedule and geography for many residents; for others, the $631 median rent tells a different story about what a copay or clinic fee means at the end of the month. The testing options listed on this page span a range of distances and structures, so comparing hours and fees before you go is genuinely worth the five minutes. A same-week appointment somewhere across Mountrail County beats waiting for a more convenient day that never quite arrives.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Palermo, ND

Walkability 6.65 / 20 · Below average

At 6.65/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Palermo 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 3 STD & STI testing locations in Palermo, North Dakota, EasySTD

ZIP 58769 snapshot

Residents
180
Median age
45.9
Median income
$78,594

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 58769 area around Palermo: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Palermo alone.

Reference

STD testing in Palermo, ND: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Mountrail County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under North Dakota 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 Palermo-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 Palermo 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 North Dakota

Minor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately

Two things that actually depend on North Dakota 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 North Dakota, a minor aged 14 or older can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

North Dakota 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 North Dakota

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 Palermo, ND

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Palermo, ND?

Yes, several local labs offer same-day walk-in testing; best to call first.

How much does STD testing cost near Palermo, ND?

Free at public clinics. Private labs run about $24 for one test and $139 for a full panel; at-home kits are $49+.

Is there free HIV testing near Palermo, ND?

Yes, free HIV testing is available at public clinics in the area.

What's included in a full panel near Palermo, ND?

A full panel typically covers chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis B and C.

How common is chlamydia in Mountrail County?

Mountrail County reported ~650 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above the North Dakota average.

Can I get PrEP near Palermo, ND?

Yes, PrEP, a daily pill that helps prevent HIV in HIV-negative people, is available in the area.

Can someone under 18 get tested in North Dakota without a parent?

In North Dakota, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.

Where can teens get STD testing near Palermo, ND?

Teen and campus health clinics and public health departments offer youth-friendly, low-cost testing.

Are there LGBTQ-friendly testing options?

Public and community clinics test everyone; several provide LGBTQ-affirming services.

Can you tell if someone has an STD by looking?

No, most STIs have no visible signs, so the only way to know is to test.

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