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STD Testing in Shevlin, MN: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Gonorrhea reports in Clearwater County run about 87% lower than the US average. If you're in Shevlin, Minnesota, and considering testing before starting a new relationship or as part of ongoing care, some clinics take walk-ins for same-day testing, while labs and at-home kits let you plan around your own time. Choose an option from our list below.

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STD testing near Shevlin, MN

6 testing options are listed for Shevlin, MN. The nearest, Essentia Health, is about 6.4 miles away. Compare 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 6.4 miles

Essentia Health

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Walk-ins are welcome at Essentia Health in Bagley, where a single visit can cover gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, conventional HIV, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB testing alongside STI treatment and family planning: fees run on a sliding scale and major insurance, including Medicaid and Medicare, is accepted.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
121 Central Street West, Bagley, MN 56621
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
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Community health center 7.5 miles

Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota

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A community safety-net rural health clinic about 8 miles from Shevlin. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
1656 Central Street West, Bagley, MN 56621
Website
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Sanford Health Laboratories

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 10 reviews
Address
1656 Central Street West, Bagley, MN 56621 7.6 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 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

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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 4 reviews
Address
22 Elm Street, Clearbrook, MN 56634 13.8 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday Closed
  • Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 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

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Rated 4 out of 5 from 324 reviews
Address
1233 34th Street Northwest, Bemidji, MN 56601 16.9 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 4.7 out of 5 from 4 reviews
Address
219 Grant Utley Avenue Northwest, Cass Lake, MN 56633 32.2 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
See tests & prices

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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 Shevlin, MN

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.

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At-home STD testing in Shevlin, MN

The nearest testing center is about 6 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Shevlin, 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 Shevlin, MN

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

  • Sanford Bagley Medical Center

    203 - 4th Street Northwest, Bagley, MN 56621

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 57 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Shevlin. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 8 offer telehealth.

  • Michelle Thieman, MD

    Family medicine · 121 Central Street West, Bagley

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  • Jolyn Seitz, MD

    OB-GYN · 1656 Central Street West, Bagley

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  • Johnna Nynas, MD

    OB-GYN · 1611 Anne Street Northwest, Bemidji

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  • Rodney Will, MD

    Internal medicine · 1300 Anne Street Northwest, Bemidji

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  • Timothy Peterson, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 519 Anne Street Northwest, Bemidji

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  • Diane Pittman, MD

    Family medicine · 514 Beltrami Avenue Northwest, Bemidji

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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 Shevlin, MN

No pharmacy near Shevlin, MN 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.

  • Thrifty White Pharmacy

    6.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Clearwater Cnty Mem Hosp Phcy

    6.6 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • CVS Pharmacy 16 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
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  • Walmart Pharmacy 17 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Shevlin, MN.

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 Shevlin, 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 Clearwater County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Clearwater County, the county that includes Shevlin, compare with Minnesota and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~31% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#81 of 87 Minnesota counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 7% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Clearwater County vs Minnesota vs U.S.

Clearwater County Minnesota U.S. ▲▼ = Clearwater County vs the state average
Infection Clearwater County Minnesota United States
Chlamydia
115.7 10 cases ▼ 70%
379.5 492.2
Gonorrhea
23.1 2 cases ▼ 83%
134.5 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 8.7 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 6.7 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
11.6 1 cases ▼ 21%
14.7 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 Clearwater County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 37% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 100 200 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Clearwater County, chlamydia has fallen from 176 to 115.7 per 100,000 (34%), gonorrhea has fallen from 82.1 to 23.1 per 100,000 (72%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 23.5 to 11.6 per 100,000 (51%).

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 Shevlin, MN

Adults uninsured
8%
No routine checkup
24.4%
No transportation
7.7%
Binge drinking
16.2%
Frequent mental distress
15.9%
Depression
25%
Below poverty line
9%
Primary-care ratio
2,859 : 1
Clearwater County
  • Primary-care shortage score 13 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 55.9
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 78th 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 Clearwater County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Clearwater County (2023)

People living with HIV
70 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
56

Clearwater County HIV care continuum (2023)

Clearwater County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 6.7 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Clearwater County residents living with HIV, 100% are in care · 60% 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 Clearwater County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Shevlin, MN

Highway 92 cuts through town quickly enough that the drive to the nearest clinic on this page can feel like the whole errand, and for a community where most people own their homes outright and monthly rent runs well under a thousand dollars, the cost of a clinic visit is rarely the first obstacle. That context matters for younger adults in their late teens and twenties, who account for a substantial share of Shevlin's population and whose years of forming new relationships coincide with the period when STI transmission is most common. The options listed on this page include low-cost and sliding-scale formats that can make the drive worth making, especially for households where high-earner incomes are the exception rather than the rule.

Shevlin is predominantly a community of coupled households: more than half of adults are married, and the average home holds close to three people. Routine screening fits into that life just as naturally as any other practical health appointment the household keeps.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Shevlin, MN

Walkability 3.31 / 20 · Least walkable

At 3.31/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Shevlin 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 Shevlin, Minnesota, EasySTD

ZIP 56676 snapshot

Residents
1,812
Median age
41.5
Median income
$67,679

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 56676 area around Shevlin: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Shevlin alone.

Shevlin sits in Clearwater County, ZIP 56676. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Clearwater County History Center
  • Shevlin City Park

Reference

STD testing in Shevlin, MN: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Minnesota 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 Minnesota, 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)

Minnesota 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 Minnesota

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 Shevlin, MN

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

What if there's no clinic right in Shevlin, MN?

Closest is Essentia Health (6.4 mi), or order an at-home kit to 56676.

What does STD testing cost around Shevlin, MN?

Private labs ~$24–$139, at-home kits $49+.

Can I get tested in Shevlin, MN without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Shevlin, MN?

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 Clearwater County?

About 116 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Minnesota average.

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

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

Can chlamydia have no symptoms?

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

Can I trust an at-home result?

Yes, from a reputable lab, confirm any positive with a clinician for treatment.

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.

How is gonorrhea tested near Shevlin, MN?

A urine sample or a swab (genital, throat, or rectal) detects gonorrhea, often tested alongside chlamydia.

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