Chlamydia reports in Johnson County run about 17% higher than the US average. If you've got a one-time concern or want regular check-ups in Shueyville, Iowa, consider whether you prefer to use insurance at local clinics, or pay a flat fee at private labs. See your options below.
Available testing centers
5 testing options are listed for Shueyville, IA. The nearest, MercyCare, is about 4.0 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.
MercyCare in Cedar Rapids screens for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, rapid HIV, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB, and treats bacterial STIs the same visit. Fees are charged on a sliding scale, with Medicaid and Medicare accepted; appointments are required.
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Listing verified Sep 2025 · Source: CDC NPIN
UnityPoint Health in North Liberty covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV testing, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections when needed. Appointments are required, and fees are handled through insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, or a sliding scale.
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Listing verified Aug 2025 · Source: CDC NPIN
Linn County Public Health Department in Cedar Rapids runs entirely without charge: free HIV testing, free hepatitis C testing, and a sliding-scale fee structure covering the full panel of gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB, with Medicaid and insurance also accepted. Appointments are required.
Every test, vaccine, and treatment at Linn County Public Health runs at no cost to the patient. That means PrEP, hepatitis C treatment, TB treatment, and STI treatment all sit at the same price point as the initial test, zero, so a positive result doesn't open a second financial conversation.
Linn County Public Health provides interpretation services for non-English languages across all appointments. Because care here spans medication adherence counseling, PrEP initiation, and TB and hepatitis C treatment, having interpretation present at the clinical level, not arranged separately, keeps complex medication instructions and follow-up timelines accurate from the start.
When prevention medication isn't available at the clinic handling your testing, the gap between a conversation about risk and an actual PrEP prescription can stretch across multiple appointments at separate providers. Linn County Public Health carries both PrEP and PEP on-site in Cedar Rapids, and even covers PrEP costs for uninsured patients, closing that gap before it opens.
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English, Interpretation Services Available for Non-English Languages
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Listing verified Apr 2026 · Source: CDC NPIN
Free tool · not a clinic
Testing too soon can miss an infection. Enter the date of possible exposure to see the earliest a test can reliably detect each 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.
Typical out-of-pocket ranges by option, actual cost depends on which tests you need.
Public / community clinic
Free HIV testing is common
Private lab (self-pay)
Never billed to insurance
At-home kit
Mailed to your door, private
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
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
The nearest testing center is about 4 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Shueyville, 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.
In-home collection
$79 & up
Best value: single tests
$49 & up
Best for simplicity & support
$89 & up
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
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Johnson 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.
1360 North Dodge Street, Suite 1500, Iowa City, IA 52245
CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission
Pomerantz Pavilion, Third Floor, Iowa City, IA 52242
CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission
2500 Crosspark Rd E233, Coralville, IA 52241
CMS-certified lab
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Shueyville. 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
Beyond dedicated clinics, 344 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Shueyville. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 74 offer telehealth.
Keri Mounce, MD
Family medicine · 777 76th Ave Drive Southwest, Cedar Rapids
Stacie Kasper, DO Telehealth
Family medicine · 1765 Lininger Lane, North Liberty
Vincent Taeger, MD
Family medicine · 1765 Lininger Lane, North Liberty
Lisa Johnson, MD Telehealth
Family medicine · 420 Community Drive, North Liberty
Ines Casey, MD Telehealth
Infectious disease · 125 East Zeller St D, North Liberty
Andrew Patterson, MD
Family medicine · 2815 Edgewood Road Southwest, Cedar Rapids
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
No pharmacy near Shueyville, 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.
6.9 mi Corridor Pharmacy
7.0 miCarepro Pharmacy - North Liberty
7.1 miNorth Liberty Pharmacy
7.1 mi
7.6 mi Hy-Vee
7.6 miShowing the 6 closest pharmacies to Shueyville, IA.
Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.
Prevention & treatment
Testing is one step. For residents of Shueyville, 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.
From $0 insured
Telehealth PrEP & DoxyPEP with at-home testing and ongoing monitoring
Visit from $0 insured
Telehealth STI treatment and sexual-health care, delivered or to your pharmacy
Visit from $39
Online STI treatment & DoxyPEP: same-day prescriptions to your pharmacy
$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
How reported STI rates in Johnson County, the county that includes Shueyville, compare with Iowa and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~18% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.
#6 of 99 Iowa counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 94% of the state
| Infection | Johnson County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia | 578.3 911 cases ▲ 35% | 426.8 | 492.2 |
| Gonorrhea | 137.1 216 cases ▲ 17% | 116.8 | 179.5 |
| Syphilis (P&S) | 14.6 23 cases ▲ 42% | 10.3 | 15.8 |
| Syphilis (early) | 19.7 31 cases ▲ 114% | 9.2 | 16 |
| Syphilis (late/unknown) | 22.2 35 cases ▲ 124% | 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.
Between 2020 and 2023 in Johnson County, chlamydia has fallen from 616.3 to 578.3 per 100,000 (6%), gonorrhea has fallen from 187.1 to 137.1 per 100,000 (27%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 6.5 to 14.6 per 100,000 (125%).
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
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 Johnson County.
Local HIV snapshot
Johnson County HIV care continuum (2023)
Johnson County recorded 11 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 5.1 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Johnson County residents living with HIV, 88.5% are in care · 84.6% 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.
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 Johnson County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
Local resources & officials
Data & references
Local context
Shueyville's economy centers on small manufacturing and service trades, the kind of work that demands steady, reliable people showing up day after day. That same steadiness matters when it comes to sexual health: regular screening catches infections early, before symptoms appear, and lets you stay on top of care without disruption. Testing in and around Shueyville is straightforward and confidential, with clinics and providers listed on this page offering discreet visits during hours that fit a working schedule. A significant share of Shueyville residents are in their late teens through thirties, years when routine STI screening is most relevant to sexual life and partnership.
Many in this age group value quick, judgment-free appointments and results they can trust; local testing providers understand that expectation. Whether you're new to the area, in a new relationship, or simply keeping up with preventive care, screening is a practical step that takes an hour or less. Confidentiality here is not a courtesy, it's how the system works. Test results are yours alone; they don't automatically reach employers, schools, or anyone else.
Shueyville's testing sites operate under state and federal privacy rules that protect your information from casual disclosure. If you have questions about what happens after a test or how to access results, staff at any clinic can walk you through the process.
Getting there
At 4.63/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Shueyville 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 52338 snapshot
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 52338 area around Shueyville: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Shueyville alone.
Shueyville sits in Johnson County, ZIP 52338. Local context that shapes where residents test:
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Just outside Shueyville? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
Reference
Everything to know before you test in Johnson 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.
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 |
Testing too early can return a false negative, confirm timing with a Shueyville-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 |
These are the federal Medicare reference prices for processing each lab test. Public clinics and the community health centers serving Shueyville 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.
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).
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.
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 IowaSource: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.
Good to Know
Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.
Yes, several local labs offer same-day walk-in testing; best to call first.
Free at public clinics. Private labs run about $24 for one test and $139 for a full panel; at-home kits are $49+.
Linn County Public Health Department, about 8.8 mi away, provides free testing.
A full panel typically covers chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis B and C.
Johnson County reported ~578 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above the Iowa average.
At-home kits mail to 52338: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.
In Iowa, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.
Yes, PrEP, a daily pill that helps prevent HIV in HIV-negative people, is available in the area.
Untreated chlamydia can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease and fertility problems, caught early, it's cured with antibiotics.
Get treated, notify partners, pause sex until cleared, and follow up, the infection is manageable.
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