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STD Testing in St. Augusta, MN: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

In St. Augusta, reported gonorrhea in Stearns County runs about 53% lower than the US average. If you need testing after a possible exposure or as part of routine care in St. Augusta, Minnesota, consider the trade-offs of visiting a clinic or using an at-home kit. The list below explains your options for STI testing.

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STD testing near St. Augusta, MN

8 testing options are listed for St. Augusta, MN. The nearest, Planned Parenthood North Central States, is about 8.4 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.

Closest to you 8.4 miles

Planned Parenthood North Central States

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Rated 4 out of 5 from 23 reviews

Planned Parenthood North Central States in Saint Cloud accepts Medicaid, most insurance, and applies sliding-scale fees to keep costs proportional: then runs the full panel: gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, and both rapid and conventional HIV testing, by appointment, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections.

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When Language Gaps Leave Infections Untreated

Without interpretation at the point of care, a diagnosis lands incomplete. Instructions misread, follow-up missed, a treatable infection allowed to progress. Planned Parenthood North Central States Saint Cloud has interpretation services on-site for non-English speakers, so every step from test to treatment is communicated directly and acted on.

Minors Can Be Tested Without a Parent's Knowledge

Without Title X protections, a minor facing an STI concern often has no path to care that doesn't run through a parent or guardian, and that barrier means infections go unaddressed. As a Title X clinic, Planned Parenthood North Central States Saint Cloud provides legally confidential STI testing and family planning services to minors directly.

PrEP Prescribed and PEP Dispensed On-Site

Planned Parenthood North Central States Saint Cloud prescribes both PrEP (the daily oral medication that requires initial HIV testing, follow-up labs, and periodic monitoring to sustain) and PEP, a short-course post-exposure regimen that must be initiated and supervised by a clinician rather than self-managed.

Tests & treats Title X Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
451 East St Germain Street, Suite 100 Saint Cloud, MN 56304
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
13.8 miles

Allina Health

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 95 reviews

Allina Health in Annandale tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis A and B, and HIV on a sliding-scale fee, with insurance and Medicaid accepted; an appointment is required, and bacterial infections can be treated the same visit. Care is available in Spanish.

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Herpes and Hepatitis Tested, Not Deferred

Leaving Allina Health in Annandale without answers on herpes or hepatitis means a second appointment elsewhere, another co-pay, and weeks more of uncertainty. The panel here includes both, so a single visit resolves what a stripped-down four-infection workup would leave open.

Substance-Use Treatment Shares the Same Appointment

Allina Health in Annandale holds substance-use treatment and STI care within the same practice, which means a patient managing both doesn't need a separate provider or a gap between the two concerns. That integrated capability is built into the clinic's standing services, not coordinated from a distance.

Spanish-Language Care Goes Beyond the Waiting Room

Many clinics handle non-English speakers through patched-together solutions that stop well short of a real clinical conversation. At Allina Health in Annandale, Spanish-language care is a direct service. Meaning the clinical exchange itself, not just check-in paperwork, happens in Spanish.

Tests & treats
Address
440 Elm Street East, Annandale, MN 55302
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 15.4 miles

Centracare Health-Paynesville

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Rated 3 out of 5 from 12 reviews

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

Address
130 1st Street Northeast, Richmond, MN 56368
Website
Best for free testing 23.3 miles

Wright County Public Health

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Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 85 reviews

Wright County Public Health in Buffalo runs STI care through the infrastructure of a county health department: appointment-based, with gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, rapid and conventional HIV, herpes, and hepatitis C on the panel, same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, and all services at no fee.

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No Fee Applies to Every Service Here

Wright County Public Health absorbs costs across the board: testing, treatment, vaccines, and counseling are all billed at nothing, regardless of insurance status or income. Medicaid is accepted where applicable, but no coverage is required to walk out without a bill.

Interpretation Services Support Every Appointment

Interpretation services are available for non-English languages at Wright County Public Health, meaning patients can describe symptoms, ask about results, and make treatment decisions in the language they use to reason through health choices. Without losing detail in the exchange.

Herpes and Hepatitis C Expand the Standard Panel

Beyond gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, Wright County Public Health tests for herpes and hepatitis C, which means a single appointment can surface infections that a narrower panel would miss entirely and that often go undetected without a specific request.

Tests & treats
Address
3650 Braddock Avenue Northeast, Suite 2100 Buffalo, MN 55313
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 26.1 miles

Hutchinson Health

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 7 reviews

A community safety-net rural health clinic about 26 miles from St. Augusta. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
460 5th Street North, Dassel, MN 55325
Website
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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 142 reviews
Address
5255 East River Road, Fridley, MN 55421 52.1 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp at Walgreens

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Rated 2.7 out of 5 from 34 reviews
Address
3700 Silver Lake Road Northeast, Minneapolis, MN 55421 55.6 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 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

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Rated 2.6 out of 5 from 61 reviews
Address
6545 France Ave South, Edina, MN 55435 57.7 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • 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 St. Augusta, 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 St. Augusta, MN

The nearest testing center is about 8 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to St. Augusta, 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 St. Augusta, MN

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

  • Simplicity Health

    3260 42nd Avenue South, Saint Cloud, MN 56301

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Centracare Clearwater

    615 Nelson Drive, Clearwater, MN 55320

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
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  • Centracare Southway

    1301 33rd Street South, Saint Cloud, MN 56301

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • ST Cloud State University Medical Clinic

    850 1st Street South, Saint Cloud, MN 56301

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 663 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of St. Augusta. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 344 offer telehealth.

  • Julie Zwiener, MD

    Family medicine · 3290 42nd Avenue South, Saint Cloud

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  • George Morris, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 1301 33rd Street South, St Cloud

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  • Christopher Tacl, MD

    Family medicine · 251 County Road, Saint Cloud

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  • Mohamad Hani Lababidi

    Internal medicine · 1200 6th North Avenue, Saint Cloud

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  • Nataliia Baker, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 1586 County Road, Saint Cloud

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  • Bharath Manu Akkara Veetil

    Internal medicine · 110 2nd Street South, Waite Park

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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 St. Augusta, MN

No pharmacy near St. Augusta, 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.

  • Foley Drug

    4.8 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Southside Pharmacy

    4.8 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Costco Pharmacy 6.9 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 6.9 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Shopko Pharmacy 017

    6.9 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to St. Augusta, 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 St. Augusta, 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 Stearns County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Stearns County, the county that includes St. Augusta, compare with Minnesota and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~29% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#8 of 87 Minnesota counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 91% of the state

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

Stearns County Minnesota U.S. ▲▼ = Stearns County vs the state average
Infection Stearns County Minnesota United States
Chlamydia
406.3 654 cases ▲ 7%
379.5 492.2
Gonorrhea
83.9 135 cases ▼ 38%
134.5 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
2.5 4 cases ▼ 71%
8.7 15.8
Syphilis (early)
10.6 17 cases ▲ 58%
6.7 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
31.7 51 cases ▲ 116%
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 Stearns County over time (per 100,000)

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

Between 2020 and 2023 in Stearns County, chlamydia has fallen from 429.6 to 406.3 per 100,000 (5%), gonorrhea has fallen from 176.3 to 83.9 per 100,000 (52%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 5.7 to 2.5 per 100,000 (56%).

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 St. Augusta, MN

Adults uninsured
6.5%
No routine checkup
24.8%
No transportation
6%
Binge drinking
19.4%
Frequent mental distress
15.6%
Depression
25.1%
Below poverty line
6.1%
Primary-care ratio
1,025 : 1
Stearns County
  • Primary-care shortage score 15 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 58
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 46th 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 Stearns County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Stearns County (2023)

People living with HIV
90 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
66

Stearns County HIV care continuum (2022)

Stearns County recorded 5.2 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 6.7 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Stearns County residents living with HIV, 81.5% are in care · 73.9% 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 Stearns County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About St. Augusta, MN

MN-15 threads through St. Augusta past quiet residential stretches where nearly nine in ten households own their homes, a stability that shapes daily life here in ways that aren't always obvious when thinking about healthcare access. With very few renters and a low typical rent for those who do lease, cost-of-living pressure sits below what many Minnesota communities face, and a strong share of households clearing six figures means financial barriers to testing are less acute than elsewhere. Still, a community this settled (predominantly married-couple households, families averaging close to three people) doesn't mean everyone's risk profile stays constant, and the younger adults here, people in their late teens and twenties still building relationships and households of their own, are precisely the group for whom timely screening matters most.

What does shape access here is geography. St. With labor-force participation running high and unemployment low, most working-age residents carry packed schedules rather than financial strain, making after-hours or same-day appointment availability the practical deciding factor. Checking which of listed options offers evening slots is a straightforward first step for anyone living along the MN-15 corridor.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in St. Augusta, MN

Walkability 5.54 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.54/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in St. Augusta 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 St. Augusta, Minnesota, EasySTD

ZIP 56301 snapshot

Residents
34,883
Median age
27.2
Median income
$69,725

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 56301 area around St. Augusta: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not St. Augusta alone.

St. Augusta sits in Stearns County, ZIP 56301. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Hidden Lake Park
  • Kiffmeyer Park
  • Voie de la Liberté 1944 Milestone
  • Rose Richter Park
  • Hurrle Peak
  • Southwood Heights Garden Park

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Saint Augusta

Major routes

  • MN 15 (MN-15)

Reference

STD testing in St. Augusta, MN: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Stearns 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 St. Augusta-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 St. Augusta 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 St. Augusta, MN

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near St. Augusta, MN?

There are 5 options within a 30-mile drive.

How much does STD testing cost near St. Augusta, MN?

Free at public clinics. Private labs run about $24 for one test and $139 for a full panel; at-home kits are $49+.

Can I get tested in St. Augusta, MN without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near St. Augusta, MN?

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

How common is chlamydia in Stearns County?

Stearns County reported ~406 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above the Minnesota average.

How long do results take near St. Augusta, MN?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

Can I get PrEP near St. Augusta, MN?

Yes, PrEP, a daily pill that helps prevent HIV in HIV-negative people, is available in the area.

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.

How do I prevent STDs?

Use condoms, test regularly, get the HPV and hep B vaccines, and ask about PrEP for HIV.

Can a sore throat after oral sex be an STD?

Yes, chlamydia and gonorrhea can infect the throat, often with no symptoms, so ask for a throat swab if you had oral exposure.

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