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

In Mountrail County, North Dakota, reported chlamydia cases run about 32% higher than the US average. If you're in Ross, North Dakota and wondering about STI testing whether you have symptoms or just want peace of mind, there are trade-offs between public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits. See the options below.

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STD testing near Ross, ND

3 testing options are listed for Ross, ND. The nearest, Upper Missouri District Health Unit, is about 7.1 miles away. Compare 1 community and public clinic, 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 56.4 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 58.5 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 Ross, 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 Ross, ND

The nearest testing center is about 7 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Ross, 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 Ross, 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 Ross. 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 Ross, ND who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 5 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Ross. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit.

  • Mark Peterson, MD

    Family medicine · 810 North Welo Street, Tioga

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  • Michael Jones, MD

    Internal medicine · 1058 College Drive, New Town

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  • Zane Rising Sun, MD

    Family medicine · 1251 Elbowoods Loop, New Town

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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 Ross, ND

No pharmacy near Ross, 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 Ross, 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 Ross, 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 Ross, compare with North Dakota and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~9% 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 Ross, ND

Adults uninsured
7.4%
No routine checkup
24.3%
No transportation
6%
Binge drinking
19.3%
Frequent mental distress
13.7%
Depression
19.5%
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 Ross, ND

Regular health check-ups are a normal part of life in Ross. Like anywhere else, residents of all ages in and around Ross may consider STD testing as part of their routine health care. It's a wise choice for people of any age, but especially for younger adults who are sexually active. Testing offers peace of mind and helps to prevent the spread of infections. In North Dakota, confidentiality is a priority in healthcare, and that includes STD testing.

Testing is a simple process available in and around Ross for anyone who needs it. Often, a quick urine sample or swab is all that's needed. Results come back swiftly, and if treatment is required, it can start right away. Many people find that testing is easier than they expected, and it's a crucial step in maintaining good sexual health.

For younger adults in Ross, it's important to know that confidential STD testing is readily available. Regular screening is a smart habit to get into, and it's easier than ever to find a testing location listed on this page. Taking charge of your sexual health is a responsible choice, and it's as simple as making an appointment and taking that first step.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Ross, ND

Walkability 6.65 / 20 · Below average

At 6.65/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Ross 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 Ross, North Dakota, EasySTD

ZIP 58776 snapshot

Residents
230
Median age
31.9
Median income
$81,797

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 58776 area around Ross: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Ross alone.

Ross sits in Mountrail County, ZIP 58776. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Major routes

  • US 2 (62nd Street Northwest)

Reference

STD testing in Ross, 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 Ross-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 Ross 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 Ross, ND

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get same-day or walk-in testing near Ross, ND?

Some clinics and labs take walk-ins for same-day testing; call ahead to confirm hours.

What does STD testing cost around Ross, ND?

Public clinics are free; private labs ~$24–$139, at-home kits $49+.

Can I get tested in Ross, ND without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Ross, ND?

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 Mountrail County?

About 650 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), above the North Dakota average.

Can I test at home near Ross, ND?

Yes, at-home kits ship to 58776; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.

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 do I get PrEP around Ross, ND?

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

I tested positive, what are the next steps?

Start treatment, tell recent partners so they can test, avoid sex until cleared, and retest if advised, most STIs resolve with care.

I tested negative, am I fully in the clear?

Likely yes, if you were past the window period; otherwise retest, and keep up routine screening with new partners.

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