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STD Testing in Schleswig, IA: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Crawford County reported chlamydia runs about 19% lower than the US average. You might want an STI test in Schleswig, Iowa whether it's your first or a routine screening. Community and public clinics in the area often offer low-cost or free testing, while private labs can provide faster results and more flexible scheduling.

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STD testing near Schleswig, IA

6 testing options are listed for Schleswig, IA. The nearest, Crawford County Community Health, is about 10.7 miles away. Compare 3 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.

Closest to you 10.7 miles

Crawford County Community Health

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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 4 reviews

Crawford County Community Health in Denison covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and rapid HIV testing at no charge, with a sliding-scale fee structure and Medicaid and private insurance accepted. Appointments are required, and same-visit treatment is available for bacterial infections.

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Zero-Dollar Care Across Every Service Line

The no-fee guarantee at Crawford County Community Health extends past the HIV test to every service on the menu: gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HPV vaccination, hepatitis A and B vaccination, and STI treatment. That single fee structure means sliding-scale calculations never apply here, because the floor is already zero.

Spanish Is a Full Clinical Language Here

Spanish is one of the two languages Crawford County Community Health operates in directly, which means clinical conversations about testing, results, and treatment happen in Spanish without routing through a secondary service. For a community where Spanish is the first language of daily life, that capacity shapes what a visit can actually accomplish.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
105 North Main Street, Denison, IA 51442
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 11.2 miles

St Anthony Regional Hospital and Nursing Home

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 5 reviews

A community safety-net rural health clinic about 11 miles from Schleswig. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
1820 4th Avenue South, Denison, IA 51442
Website
Community health center 12.4 miles

Ida County Iowa Community Hospital

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A public safety-net rural health clinic about 12 miles from Schleswig. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
700 East 2nd St Suite 2, Ida Grove, IA 51445
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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
10020 Nicholas Street, Omaha, NE 69.7 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 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

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
20 South Plum Street, Vermillion, SD 86.8 miles away
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
11319 Aurora Avenue, Urbandale, IA 92.7 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • 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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What will it cost? Estimate your STD test

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 Schleswig, IA

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 Schleswig, IA

The nearest testing center is about 11 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Schleswig, 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 Schleswig, IA

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

  • Crawford County Memorial Hospital

    100 Medical Parkway, Denison, IA 51442

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Schleswig. 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 Schleswig, IA who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 19 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Schleswig. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit.

  • Jorge Sotolongo, MD

    OB-GYN · 1324 1st Avenue North, Denison

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  • Laxmi Kumari, MD

    Family medicine · 100 Medical Parkway, Denison

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  • Michael Luft, DO

    Family medicine · 100 Medical Parkway, Denison

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  • Curtis Hesse

    Internal medicine · 701 East 2nd Street, Ida Grove

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  • Thang Luong, DO

    Family medicine · 1550 6th Street, Manning

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  • Leszek Marczewski, MD

    Family medicine · 211 Highland Avenue, Sac City

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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 Schleswig, IA

No pharmacy near Schleswig, IA 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 6 closest pharmacies to Schleswig, IA.

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 Schleswig, 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 Crawford County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Crawford County, the county that includes Schleswig, compare with Iowa and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~22% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#19 of 99 Iowa counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 81% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Crawford County vs Iowa vs U.S.

Crawford County Iowa U.S. ▲▼ = Crawford County vs the state average
Infection Crawford County Iowa United States
Chlamydia
399.7 64 cases ▼ 6%
426.8 492.2
Gonorrhea
68.7 11 cases ▼ 41%
116.8 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
6.2 1 cases ▼ 40%
10.3 15.8
Syphilis (early)
6.2 1 cases ▼ 33%
9.2 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
18.7 3 cases ▲ 89%
9.9 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 Crawford County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 13% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 225 450 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Crawford County, chlamydia has risen from 254.2 to 399.7 per 100,000 (57%), gonorrhea has fallen from 78.7 to 68.7 per 100,000 (13%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 12.4 to 6.2 per 100,000 (50%).

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 Schleswig, IA

Adults uninsured
8.2%
No routine checkup
21.3%
No transportation
6.7%
Binge drinking
19.9%
Frequent mental distress
15.9%
Depression
19.6%
Below poverty line
9.8%
Primary-care ratio
5,398 : 1
Crawford County
  • Primary-care shortage score 16 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 59
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 76th 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 Crawford County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Crawford County (2023)

People living with HIV
99 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
45

Crawford County HIV care continuum (2022)

Crawford County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 5.1 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Crawford County residents living with HIV, 91.7% are in care · 91.7% 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 Crawford County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Schleswig, IA

Getting tested for STIs in Schleswig means planning ahead. The clinic resources within Crawford County are real but not dense, and many residents travel to larger nearby towns for medical appointments as a matter of course. What makes testing here workable is that people tend to stay put: homeownership runs deep, and that stability means your medical history stays in trusted hands. The affordability that drew families to Schleswig in the first place also shapes healthcare costs, keeping screening within reach for those with modest budgets.

Young adults in their twenties and thirties make up a meaningful presence in town, and for that group especially, confidential screening is straightforward. The providers listed on this page understand that privacy isn't negotiable in a place where faces are familiar; your results belong entirely to you, with no surprise notifications traveling through the grapevine. A test result stays between you and your provider. The trade-off of small-town life (knowing your neighbors, limited immediate options) is balanced by something else: the same people who staff the clinics in and around Schleswig have chosen to build their careers here.

That continuity matters. Whether you're between jobs, managing a busy work schedule, or simply prefer to handle health matters discreetly, the testing available through the resources listed reflects what residents in Crawford County actually need.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Schleswig, IA

Walkability 5.13 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.13/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Schleswig 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 6 STD & STI testing locations in Schleswig, Iowa, EasySTD

ZIP 51461 snapshot

Residents
1,150
Median age
37.8
Median income
$71,573

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 51461 area around Schleswig: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Schleswig alone.

Schleswig sits in Crawford County, ZIP 51461. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Major routes

  • US 59 (220th Street)

Reference

STD testing in Schleswig, IA: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Iowa 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 Iowa, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own; a parent may be notified only in the case of a positive HIV test result.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

Iowa 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 Iowa

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 Schleswig, IA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

What if there's no clinic right in Schleswig, IA?

Closest is Crawford County Community Health (10.7 mi), or order an at-home kit to 51461.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Schleswig, IA?

Most plans cover STD screening; a clinic or lab can bill insurance, or you can pay a flat self-pay price.

Where's free HIV testing around Schleswig, IA?

Public clinics nearby offer free HIV testing.

Which tests are offered near Schleswig, IA?

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

How common is chlamydia in Crawford County?

About 400 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Iowa average.

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

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

Is my health information protected when I test?

Medical records are protected under federal HIPAA law, ask the clinic how it handles your information.

What does a positive STD result mean?

It means an infection was found; a provider confirms it and starts treatment, most STIs are curable or manageable.

Why should I get tested for STDs?

Most STIs have no symptoms, so testing is the only way to know your status, get early treatment, and avoid passing one on.

Should I test again after being treated?

A retest around 3 months after treatment is recommended for chlamydia and gonorrhea.

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