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STD Testing in Scottsbluff, NE: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Scotts Bluff County has about 47% fewer syphilis cases than the US average. If you're in Scottsbluff, Nebraska checking your status before starting a new relationship or as part of ongoing care, you can visit a clinic to get immediate answers and start treatment, or choose an at-home kit for more convenience.

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STD testing near Scottsbluff, NE

8 testing options are listed for Scottsbluff, NE. The nearest, Nebraska AIDS Project, is about 0.4 miles away. Compare 5 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.

Community health center 0.4 miles

Nebraska AIDS Project

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A public safety-net Ryan White HIV care in Scottsbluff. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Ryan White HIV care
Address
120 East 16th Street, Scottsbluff, NE 69363
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 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Highest rated 0.7 miles

Complete Care Family Practice

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 70 reviews

Complete Care Family Practice in Scottsbluff bills through Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance, with a fee structure that scales to what coverage allows. The clinic tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, HIV, and TB, and treats bacterial STIs at the same visit. No appointment required.

Tests & treats
Address
713 1/2 West 27th Street, Scottsbluff, NE 69361
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 1.7 miles

Community Action Partnership of Western Nebraska

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Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 157 reviews

Community Action Partnership of Western serving Gering, carries federal health center certification. Meaning its STI screening fees adjust to income on a sliding scale. Walk-ins are welcome for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing, with no fixed price standing between patients and care.

Sliding-scale
Address
3350 10th Street, Gering, NE 69341
Website
Community health center 15.1 miles

Regional West Physicians Clinic

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  • EasySTD1
Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 6 reviews

A safety-net rural health clinic about 15 miles from Scottsbluff. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
302 Center Avenue, Morrill, NE 69358
Website
Community health center 19.1 miles

Morrill County Community Hospital

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  • EasySTD2
Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 27 reviews

A public safety-net rural health clinic about 19 miles from Scottsbluff. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
320 Main Street, Bayard, NE 69334
Website
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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
4548 Centerplace Drive, Greeley, CO 116.6 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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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
2126 Milestone Drive, Fort Collins, CO 117.2 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • 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
No ratings yet
Address
1426 East Harmony Road, Fort Collins, CO 117.6 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 Scottsbluff, NE

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 Scottsbluff, NE

The nearest testing center is less than a mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Scottsbluff, 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 Scottsbluff, NE

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

  • Regional West Medical Center

    4021 Avenue B, Scottsbluff, NE 69361

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
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  • Summit Pathology

    4021 Avenue B, Scottsbluff, NE 69361

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Scottsbluff Urology Associates

    313 West 38th Street, Suite B, Scottsbluff, NE 69361

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Regional West Physicians Clinic Urgent Care

    3011 Avenue B, Scottsbluff, NE 69361

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 38 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Scottsbluff. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 4 offer telehealth.

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 Scottsbluff, NE

No pharmacy near Scottsbluff, NE 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.

  • Walgreens 0.4 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Albertsons/Safeway 0.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Griffs Compounding Center

    0.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Main Street Market

    1.0 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 1.0 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Scottsbluff, NE.

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 Scottsbluff, 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 Scotts Bluff County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Scotts Bluff County, the county that includes Scottsbluff, compare with Nebraska and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~27% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#7 of 93 Nebraska counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 92% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Scotts Bluff County vs Nebraska vs U.S.

Scotts Bluff County Nebraska U.S. ▲▼ = Scotts Bluff County vs the state average
Infection Scotts Bluff County Nebraska United States
Chlamydia
451 161 cases ▼ 4%
468.8 492.2
Gonorrhea
56 20 cases ▼ 52%
115.5 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
8.4 3 cases ▼ 19%
10.4 15.8
Syphilis (early)
2.8 1 cases ▼ 53%
6 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
5.6 2 cases ▼ 74%
21.7 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 Scotts Bluff County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 5% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 275 550 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Scotts Bluff County, chlamydia has fallen from 487.8 to 451 per 100,000 (8%), gonorrhea has risen from 52.7 to 56 per 100,000 (6%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 5.6 to 8.4 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 Scottsbluff, NE

Adults uninsured
13.7%
No routine checkup
22.9%
No transportation
8.7%
Binge drinking
17.3%
Frequent mental distress
14.5%
Depression
17.6%
Below poverty line
15.7%
Primary-care ratio
1,430 : 1
Scotts Bluff County
  • Primary-care shortage score 16 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 74th 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 Scotts Bluff County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Scotts Bluff County (2023)

People living with HIV
30 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
34

Scotts Bluff County HIV care continuum (2023)

Scotts Bluff County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 6 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Scotts Bluff County residents living with HIV, 77.8% are in care · 77.8% 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 Scotts Bluff County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Scottsbluff, NE

Highway 26 cuts west past Bea Lovell Park toward the bluffs, and a clinic visit from almost anywhere in Scottsbluff means a drive of at least ten to fifteen minutes: there's no walking to a testing site from Sunrise Village Mobile Home Park or Northside Mobile Home Ranch, and bus options won't fill that gap. That geographic reality lands hardest on younger adults still sorting out jobs, housing, and relationships. The population most likely to encounter an STI and least likely to have a flexible workday. Scottsbluff's unemployment is notable enough that scheduling around shift work or job searching is a genuine constraint, and with nearly half the city renting at rates that eat a real share of a modest paycheck, a visit that costs time and money both can get deferred.

The clinics listed on this page vary enough in hours and fees that the right match exists; the work is finding it before inertia wins. Households here tend to be mid-sized and multigenerational, which means testing decisions ripple outward. A positive result affects partners, sometimes housemates, sometimes family under the same roof. Scotts Bluff County's STI picture makes routine screening a practical habit rather than a crisis response, and the options spread along the Highway 71 corridor give most residents a reachable choice without a half-day commitment.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Scottsbluff, NE

Walkability 9.02 / 20 · Below average

At 9.02/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Scottsbluff 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 8 STD & STI testing locations in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, EasySTD

ZIP 69361 snapshot

Residents
16,965
Median age
38.5
Median income
$55,531

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 69361 area around Scottsbluff: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Scottsbluff alone.

Scottsbluff sits in Scotts Bluff County, ZIP 69361. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Bea Lovell Park
  • McCaffree Park
  • Westmoor Park
  • Northwood Park
  • Neighbor Park
  • East Overland Park

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Sunrise Village Mobile Home Park
  • Fairway Estates
  • Northside Mobile Home Ranch
  • Gering
  • Evergreen Estates Mobile Homes

Major routes

  • US 26 (Highway 26)
  • Highway 71

Reference

STD testing in Scottsbluff, NE: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Nebraska 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 Nebraska, 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)

Nebraska 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 Nebraska

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 Scottsbluff, NE

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Scottsbluff, NE?

There are 5 options within a 30-mile drive.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

Yes, Medicaid typically covers it, and public clinics are free either way.

Can I get tested in Scottsbluff, NE without insurance?

Public clinics serve people without insurance, often on a sliding scale.

What's included in a full panel near Scottsbluff, NE?

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

How common is chlamydia in Scotts Bluff County?

Scotts Bluff County reported ~451 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Nebraska average.

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

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

How do at-home STD kits work near Scottsbluff, NE?

A kit ships to your address; you collect a urine, swab, or finger-stick sample, mail it to the lab, and get results online in a few days.

How is chlamydia tested near Scottsbluff, NE?

Chlamydia is checked with a simple urine sample or a swab; lab results usually come back in a day or two.

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.

Will an early test be wrong?

It can: too soon and a real infection may not show yet. Retest after the window to be sure.

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