Sanford Health Laboratories
- Address
- 1500 21st Avenue Northwest, Minot, ND 75.7 miles away
- Phone
- 701‑418‑4300
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
- Herpes
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Rapid HIV
- Conventional HIV
STD Testing in Portal, ND: Same-Day, Low-Cost & Confidential
Chlamydia case rates in Burke County run about 90% lower than the US average. If you're looking to get tested in Portal, North Dakota before starting a new relationship or as part of ongoing care, you can choose public clinics to keep costs down, private labs to prioritize speed, or at-home kits for convenience. See the list below for options.
- 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 Portal, ND
No STD testing centers are located in Portal, ND. The nearest, Sanford Health Laboratories, is about 75.7 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
- 801 21st Avenue Southeast, Minot, ND 79.3 miles away
- Phone
- 701‑838‑3150
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
- Herpes
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Rapid HIV
- Conventional HIV
Sanford Health Laboratories
- Address
- 33 Ninth Street West, Dickinson, ND 146.0 miles away
- Phone
- 701‑483‑6017
- 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.
Every other option
More ways to get tested in Portal, 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.
Test from home
At-home STD testing in Portal, ND
The nearest testing center is about 76 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Portal, 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 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
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Best for simplicity & support
$89 & up
- Panel:
- 5–6 common STIs incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis & trichomoniasis
- Sample:
- Finger-prick + urine/swab
- Results:
- 2–5 days, online
- 24/7 nurse support
- Prescription for positives
- CLIA-certified labs
- Free shipping both ways
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.
Nearby pharmacies
Pharmacies near Portal, ND
No pharmacy near Portal, 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.
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Crosby Drug
34 miRx pickupCondoms / EC -
J Drug
34 miRx pickupCondoms / EC
Showing the 2 closest pharmacies to Portal, 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 Portal, 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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From $0 insured
Telehealth PrEP & DoxyPEP with at-home testing and ongoing monitoring
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Visit from $0 insured
Telehealth STI treatment and sexual-health care, delivered or to your pharmacy
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Visit from $39
Online STI treatment & DoxyPEP: same-day prescriptions to your pharmacy
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$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 Burke County: the local picture
How reported STI rates in Burke County, the county that includes Portal, compare with North Dakota and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~35% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.
#47 of 53 North Dakota counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 11% of the state
Reported STD rates per 100,000, Burke County vs North Dakota vs U.S.
Burke County North Dakota U.S. ▲▼ = Burke County vs the state average
| Infection | Burke County | North Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia | 46.9 1 cases ▼ 89% | 436.4 | 492.2 |
| Gonorrhea | — no data | 147.2 | 179.5 |
| Syphilis (P&S) | — no data | 12.4 | 15.8 |
| Syphilis (early) | — no data | 2.8 | 16 |
| Syphilis (late/unknown) | — no data | 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 Burke County over time (per 100,000)
Chlamydia ▼ 75% vs 2022 Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
Between 2020 and 2023 in Burke County, chlamydia has risen from 45.4 to 46.9 per 100,000 (3%), and gonorrhea has risen from 45.4 to 92.7 per 100,000 (104%).
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 Portal, ND
- Adults uninsured
- 6.6%
- No routine checkup
- 23.2%
- No transportation
- 5.6%
- Binge drinking
- 19.3%
- Frequent mental distress
- 13.1%
- Depression
- 19.5%
- Below poverty line
- 5.5%
- Primary-care shortage score 15 / 26
- Medically Underserved Area · IMU 48.4
- Social Vulnerability Index · 4th 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 Burke County.
Local HIV snapshot
HIV in Burke County (2023)
- New diagnoses (2023)
- 0cases countywide
Burke County HIV care continuum (2023)
Burke 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 Burke 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)
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, ZIP 58772 https://data.census.gov/profile?g=860Z200US58772 (opens in a new tab)
- County Health Rankings & Roadmaps: Burke County https://www.countyhealthrankings.org/health-data/north-dakota/burke (opens in a new tab)
- Neighborhood Atlas: Area Deprivation Index https://www.neighborhoodatlas.medicine.wisc.edu/ (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 Portal, ND
Folks heading out from Portal to stock up at the grain elevator or catch a shift know the rhythm of US 52, it's the spine of daily life here. That same accessibility applies to STI testing. Whether you're scheduling a quiet appointment or dropping by between errands, the clinics and providers listed on this page serve Portal and the surrounding area with the same straightforward approach residents expect. Testing happens without fanfare, results stay confidential, and there's no pressure to disclose anything beyond what a provider needs to do their job.
Young adults in Portal, those in their late teens through thirties, have particular reason to make screening routine. This age group faces real exposure risks, and a single test can catch infections early, when treatment is simplest. Many people put it off because they feel fine, but that's exactly when regular screening catches things that would otherwise go unnoticed. Getting tested isn't a referendum on your choices or your character.
It's basic maintenance, no different from any other health appointment. The providers here understand that, and they've built their practice around keeping the process direct and private. If you haven't been tested in the past year, or if circumstances have changed since your last visit, the resources available in and around Portal make it easy to take that step.
Getting there
How residents reach STD testing in Portal, ND
Walkability 6.67 / 20 · Below average
At 6.67/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Portal 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 58772 snapshot
- Residents
- 164
- Median age
- 47.4
- Median income
- $111,406
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 58772 area around Portal: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Portal alone.
Portal sits in Burke County, ZIP 58772. Local context that shapes where residents test:
Local landmarks
- Monument 630
- Monument 629AA
- Monument 631
- Monument 629
- Monument 631A
- Monument 628A
Major routes
- US 52 (Railway Avenue)
- 39
Nearby cities & towns
Nearby cities and towns near Portal, ND
Just outside Portal? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
Reference
STD testing in Portal, ND: screening, costs & privacy
Everything to know before you test in Burke 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.
| 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 Portal-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 Portal 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 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 DakotaSource: 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 Portal, ND
Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.
Is walk-in STD testing available near Portal, ND?
Yes, several local labs offer same-day walk-in testing; best to call first.
Can I use Medicaid for testing?
Yes, Medicaid typically covers it.
What's included in a full panel near Portal, ND?
A full panel typically covers chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis B and C.
How common is chlamydia in Burke County?
Burke County reported ~47 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the North Dakota average.
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.
How long do results take near Portal, ND?
Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.
How is trichomoniasis tested near Portal, ND?
A urine test or swab finds trichomoniasis, one of the most treatable STIs.
Can a cold sore cause genital herpes?
It can; oral HSV-1 transmits to the genitals during oral sex.
What samples are used for STD testing near Portal, ND?
Usually urine or a swab for chlamydia/gonorrhea, and blood for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis.
What should I do after sexual assault?
Go to an ER or call RAINN (800-656-4673); they provide testing, PEP, and support right away.
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