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

Sioux County reports about 1894 chlamydia cases per 100,000 residents. If it's your first STI test or a routine screening in Solen, North Dakota, you have options in different settings. Public clinics keep costs down, private labs prioritize speed, and at-home kits trade a clinic visit for convenience. See what's listed below.

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STD testing near Solen, ND

5 testing options are listed for Solen, ND. The nearest, Indian Health Service, is about 9.0 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.

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Indian Health Service

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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 13 reviews

Indian Health Service in Fort Yates requires an appointment, and that single scheduled visit covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV testing, same-visit bacterial STI treatment, HPV and hepatitis A and B vaccines, and family planning. All provided at no fee.

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Every Service Carries a Zero Balance

Indian Health Service in Fort Yates charges nothing for any service on its roster, testing, STI treatment, TB care, vaccines, family planning, substance-use treatment. That zero-fee structure applies across the board, not selectively, so the scope of what someone addresses in one appointment is never narrowed by cost.

Substance-Use Treatment Is a Clinical Peer to STI Care

Substance-use treatment at Indian Health Service Fort Yates sits within the same care infrastructure as STI testing and treatment, not in a separate referral pathway. The consequence is that both conditions can be addressed under one appointment structure, by the same institution, without splitting care across providers.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
10 Standing Rock Avenue, Fort Yates, ND 58538
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
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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 Solen, 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.

At-home STD testing in Solen, ND

The nearest testing center is about 9 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Solen, 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.

Other CLIA-certified labs near Solen, ND

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

  • Fort Yates Indian Health Service Hospital

    10 North River Road, Fort Yates, ND 58538

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Solen. 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.

Clinicians near Solen, ND who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 81 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Solen. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 13 offer telehealth.

  • Christopher Ryan, DO

    Family medicine · 10 North River Road, Fort Yates

  • Benjamin Spittler, MD

    Family medicine · 10 North Standing Rock Avenue, Fort Yates

  • Tony Loggins, MD

    Family medicine · 121 West Elm Avenue, Linton

  • Noe Mateo, MD

    Infectious disease · 1833 East Bismarck Expressway, Bismarck

  • Sherry Stein, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 565 South 7th Street, Bismarck

  • Brittany Snustad, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 500 East Front Avenue, Bismarck

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.

Pharmacies near Solen, ND

No pharmacy near Solen, 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 5 closest pharmacies to Solen, ND.

Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.

PrEP, prevention & online treatment

Testing is one step. For residents of Solen, 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.

STDs & HIV in Sioux County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Sioux County, the county that includes Solen, compare with North Dakota and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~24% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#1 of 53 North Dakota counties for chlamydia, among the very highest in the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Sioux County vs North Dakota vs U.S.

Sioux County North Dakota U.S. ▲▼ = Sioux County vs the state average
Infection Sioux County North Dakota United States
Chlamydia
1894 69 cases ▲ 334%
436.4 492.2
Gonorrhea
1290.1 47 cases ▲ 776%
147.2 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
521.5 19 cases ▲ 4106%
12.4 15.8
Syphilis (early)
27.4 1 cases ▲ 879%
2.8 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
109.8 4 cases ▲ 815%
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 Sioux County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 1% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 975 1950 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Sioux County, chlamydia has risen from 1847.1 to 1894 per 100,000 (3%), gonorrhea has fallen from 1513.6 to 1290.1 per 100,000 (15%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 134.7 to 521.5 per 100,000 (287%).

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 Solen, ND

Adults uninsured
9.1%
No routine checkup
25.4%
No transportation
10.6%
Binge drinking
20.7%
Frequent mental distress
15.9%
Depression
20.7%
Below poverty line
19.6%
  • Primary-care shortage score 23 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 39.6
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 92nd 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 Sioux County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Sioux County (2023)

New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
108

Sioux County HIV care continuum (2023)

Sioux 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 Sioux County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Solen, ND

Solen, nestled in the rural expanse of Sioux County, faces a reality where young adults, particularly those in their late teens and twenties, are juggling busy lives and limited local resources. With many residents tied to family and work commitments, finding time for health checks can be a challenge.

The area's strong homeownership and large family households mean that daily routines often revolve around home and community life. For those who do rent, the costs can be a significant burden, leaving less room for unexpected expenses like healthcare. With a workforce participation rate that's lower than many areas, and a notable share of households earning higher incomes, there's a mix of economic stability and strain.

For those living along the main routes out of Solen, getting to the nearest testing option requires some planning, especially considering the area's rural spread and the demands on daily schedules. For young adults still forming relationships and building their lives, having easy access to low-friction screening can make a big difference. A trip down the highway, near the edge of town, offers a straightforward next step – one that can be fit into a busy life, near a familiar landmark.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Solen, ND

Walkability 3.97 / 20 · Least walkable

At 3.97/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Solen 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 5 STD & STI testing locations in Solen, North Dakota, EasySTD

ZIP 58570 snapshot

Residents
489
Median age
33
Median income
$103,125

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 58570 area around Solen: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Solen alone.

STD testing in Solen, ND: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Sioux 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 Solen-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

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 Solen 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.

STD testing FAQs for Solen, ND

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Lincoln, ND instead?

Possibly, Lincoln, ND is close; compare it by distance against Indian Health Service.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Solen, ND?

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

Can I get tested in Solen, ND without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Solen, ND?

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 Sioux County?

About 1,894 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), above the North Dakota average.

Can I test at home near Solen, ND?

Yes, at-home kits ship to 58570; 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.

Should both partners test for chlamydia?

Yes, partners should test and be treated together to avoid passing it back and forth.

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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