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STD Testing in Portage, UT: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Syphilis in Box Elder County is reported 90% less often than the US average. If you've had a recent risk, or just test regularly, you can weigh options in Portage, Utah. Community clinics often offer low-cost or free testing. Private labs may provide quicker results but require scheduling. See your options below.

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STD testing near Portage, UT

3 testing options are listed for Portage, UT. The nearest, Southeastern Idaho Public Health, is about 14.3 miles away. Compare 2 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.

Highest rated 14.3 miles

Southeastern Idaho Public Health

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 4 reviews

Southeastern Idaho Public Health in Malad runs appointments through a public health department that pairs same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs (chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis) with a sliding-scale fee structure covering every service, and conducts visits in Spanish.

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Spanish-Language Care, Not Brokered Through an Intermediary

Spanish speakers at Southeastern Idaho Public Health receive their full clinical visit (counseling, testing, treatment decisions) in Spanish without relay. That direct delivery applies across the care spectrum, from DoxyPEP dosing conversations to PrEP initiation, where treatment rationale and adherence expectations are communicated in the same language from the first appointment.

DoxyPEP Alongside PrEP and PEP Is Rare Here

Most prevention programs stock PrEP or PEP and stop there, DoxyPEP, the post-exposure doxycycline protocol for bacterial STI prevention, is rarely added to the same formulary. Southeastern Idaho Public Health carries all three, meaning PrEP for ongoing HIV prevention, PEP for post-exposure HIV management, and DoxyPEP for chlamydia and gonorrhea risk are each available at the same clinic.

Herpes and Hepatitis Testing Expand the Standard Panel

The panel at Southeastern Idaho Public Health runs to eight pathogens: HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB. Herpes serology and both hepatitis strains are ordered through the same appointment, and hepatitis B vaccination is available on-site to close any immunity gap the test uncovers.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP DoxyPEP
Address
175 South 300 East, Malad, ID 83252
Booking
Appointment required
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 Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 14.8 miles

Oneida County Clinic

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Rated 2.7 out of 5 from 11 reviews

Oneida County Clinic in Malad City covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV testing, treating bacterial infections the same visit when results call for it. Fees are charged on a sliding scale and the clinic accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance. An appointment is required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
220 Bannock Street, Suite A Malad City, ID 83252
Booking
Appointment required
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
Website

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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 Portage, UT

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.

At-home STD testing in Portage, UT

The nearest testing center is about 14 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Portage, 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.

Other CLIA-certified labs near Portage, UT

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

  • Intermountain Health Bear River Valley Hospital

    905 North 1000 West, Tremonton, UT 84337

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
  • Brigham City Community Hospital

    950 South Medical Drive, Brigham City, UT 84302

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel

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

Clinicians near Portage, UT who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 77 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Portage. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 23 offer telehealth.

  • Rylan Anderson, DO

    Family medicine · 150 North 200, Malad City

  • James Pickett, DO

    Family medicine · 150 North 200, Malad City

  • Layne Barnes, DO

    Family medicine · 220 Bannock Street, Malad City

  • Nicholas Longe, DO

    Family medicine · 1754 West 1500, Malad City

  • Jan Erik Schow, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 300 West 1400, Garland

  • Douglas Walker, DO

    Family medicine · 300 West 1400, Garland

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.

Pharmacies near Portage, UT

No pharmacy near Portage, UT 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.

  • Allen Drug and Variety

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Shopko Pharmacy

    19 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Tremonton Community Pharmacy

    19 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Ridley’s Pharmacy

    19 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Portage, UT.

Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.

PrEP, prevention & online treatment

Testing is one step. For residents of Portage, 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.

STDs & HIV in Box Elder County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Box Elder County, the county that includes Portage, compare with Utah and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~21% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#24 of 29 Utah counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 17% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Box Elder County vs Utah vs U.S.

Box Elder County Utah U.S. ▲▼ = Box Elder County vs the state average
Infection Box Elder County Utah United States
Chlamydia
156.3 98 cases ▼ 51%
322 492.2
Gonorrhea
22.3 14 cases ▼ 71%
77.9 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
1.6 1 cases ▼ 84%
9.7 15.8
Syphilis (early)
1.6 1 cases ▼ 67%
4.8 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — no data 9.7 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 Box Elder County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 18% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 100 200 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Box Elder County, chlamydia has fallen from 178.6 to 156.3 per 100,000 (12%), gonorrhea has fallen from 36.4 to 22.3 per 100,000 (39%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 3.5 to 1.6 per 100,000 (54%).

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 Portage, UT

Adults uninsured
8.9%
No routine checkup
23.8%
No transportation
6.9%
Binge drinking
9.6%
Frequent mental distress
17.8%
Depression
26.8%
Below poverty line
3.8%
Primary-care ratio
3,511 : 1
Box Elder County
  • Primary-care shortage score 16 / 26
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 12th 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 Box Elder County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Box Elder County (2023)

People living with HIV
44 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
127

Box Elder County HIV care continuum (2022)

Box Elder County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 5.5 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Box Elder County residents living with HIV, 71.4% are in care · 66.7% 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 Box Elder County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Portage, UT

Portage took its name from the portage route early travelers used to move goods overland between watersheds, a place defined by passage and transition. Today that spirit of movement runs through the community in different ways, and health care is no exception. Young adults in their late teens through their thirties make up a meaningful part of Portage's population, and for this age group, knowing one's STI status is straightforward preventive care. Testing in and around Portage is listed on this page, with confidential results handled between you and the provider: no reporting to employers, schools, or family unless you choose otherwise.

Access to testing matters most when it feels ordinary rather than daunting. Portage residents can arrange screening without fanfare, on their own timeline, whether for routine checkups or after a specific concern. The clinics and providers available locally understand that confidentiality is not a courtesy but a foundation of care. What happens after testing is equally important.

A positive result is not a diagnosis of shame; it is actionable information. Treatment for most STIs is straightforward and effective, and early detection prevents complications and onward transmission. Testing itself is quick and discrete, a practical step toward health that fits into ordinary life.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Portage, UT

Walkability 3.38 / 20 · Least walkable

At 3.38/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Portage 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 Portage, Utah, EasySTD

ZIP 84331 snapshot

Residents
242
Median age
37
Median income
$57,188

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 84331 area around Portage: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Portage alone.

Portage sits in Box Elder County, ZIP 84331. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Lemon Peak

Major routes

  • I 15 (Veterans Memorial Highway)

STD testing in Portage, UT: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Box Elder County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Utah 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 Portage-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

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 Portage 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 Utah

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

Two things that actually depend on Utah 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 Utah, 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)

Utah 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 Utah

Source: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.

STD testing FAQs for Portage, UT

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

What if there's no clinic right in Portage, UT?

Closest is Southeastern Idaho Public Health (14.3 mi), or order an at-home kit to 84331.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

Medicaid generally covers STD testing, and public clinics test for free regardless of coverage.

Can I get tested in Portage, UT without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Portage, UT?

Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Herpes, Trichomoniasis, a full panel covers the common ones.

How common is chlamydia in Box Elder County?

About 156 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Utah average.

Can someone under 18 get tested in Utah without a parent?

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

Where do I get PrEP around Portage, UT?

PrEP (HIV-prevention medicine for HIV-negative people) is available locally, any provider can prescribe it.

How do at-home STD kits work near Portage, UT?

You self-collect a sample at home, mail it in, and view results online, no clinic visit needed.

Can chlamydia have no symptoms?

Yes, most chlamydia infections cause no symptoms, so screening is the only reliable way to catch it.

I had unprotected sex, should I get tested?

Yes, test after the window period, and if HIV exposure is a concern, ask about PEP within 72 hours.

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