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STD Testing in St. Thomas, ND: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Gonorrhea rates in Pembina County are 83% lower than the US average. Whether this is your first test or a routine screening in St. Thomas, North Dakota, you have options: visiting a clinic offers provider support and immediate treatment, while an at-home kit provides flexibility to collect a sample and mail it in.

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STD testing near St. Thomas, ND

4 testing options are listed for St. Thomas, ND. The nearest, Community Health Service Inc. - Grafton, is about 14.2 miles away. Compare 1 community and public clinic, 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 14.2 miles

Community Health Service Inc. - Grafton

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Community Health Service Inc. - Grafton earns its federally qualified designation by anchoring STI care to a sliding-scale fee structure calibrated to each patient's income. Walk-ins are welcome for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening, with no fixed price standing between anyone and a result.

Sliding-scale
Address
1113 West 11th Street, Grafton, ND 58237
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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 27 reviews
Address
929 Central Avenue Northwest, East Grand Forks, MN 56721 51.2 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
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Sanford Health Laboratories

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1451 44th Avenue South, Grand Forks, ND 58201 54.5 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday Closed
  • Thursday Closed
  • 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 3.8 out of 5 from 41 reviews
Address
1750 47th Avenue South, Grand Forks, ND 58201 54.5 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday Closed
  • Thursday Closed
  • 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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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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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. Thomas, 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.

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At-home STD testing in St. Thomas, ND

The nearest testing center is about 14 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to St. Thomas, 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. Thomas, ND

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

  • Pembina County Memorial Hospital

    301 Mountain Street East, Cavalier, ND 58220

    CMS-certified lab

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 12 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of St. Thomas. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit.

  • Susan Thompson, MD

    Internal medicine · 301 Mountain Street East, Cavalier

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  • Shaylen Young, MD

    Family medicine · 164 West 13th Street, Grafton

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  • Mirza Baig, MD

    Internal medicine · 115 Vivian Street West, Park River

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  • Kristi Midgarden, MD

    Family medicine · 503 Park Street West, Park River

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  • James Surdy, MD

    Internal medicine · 1010 South Birch Avenue, Hallock

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  • Vanessa Cook, MD

    Family medicine · 1010 South Birch Avenue, Hallock

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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. Thomas, ND

No pharmacy near St. Thomas, 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 St. Thomas, ND.

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. Thomas, 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 Pembina County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Pembina County, the county that includes St. Thomas, compare with North Dakota and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~11% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#36 of 53 North Dakota counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 32% of the state

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

Pembina County North Dakota U.S. ▲▼ = Pembina County vs the state average
Infection Pembina County North Dakota United States
Chlamydia
120.1 8 cases ▼ 72%
436.4 492.2
Gonorrhea
30 2 cases ▼ 80%
147.2 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
15 1 cases ▲ 21%
12.4 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 2.8 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — no data 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 Pembina County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 10% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 100 200 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Pembina County, chlamydia has fallen from 160.7 to 120.1 per 100,000 (25%), gonorrhea has fallen from 43.8 to 30 per 100,000 (32%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 14.8 to 15 per 100,000 (1%).

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. Thomas, ND

Adults uninsured
8.6%
No routine checkup
24.7%
No transportation
5.9%
Binge drinking
21.2%
Frequent mental distress
13.2%
Depression
19.2%
Below poverty line
6.5%
Primary-care ratio
3,384 : 1
Pembina County
  • Primary-care shortage score 16 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 50.3
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 12th 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 Pembina County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Pembina County (2023)

People living with HIV
106 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
106

Pembina County HIV care continuum (2023)

Pembina County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 3.2 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Pembina County residents living with HIV, 66.7% are in care · 66.7% 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 Pembina County tests for syphilis.

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

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About St. Thomas, ND

People moving between St. Thomas and nearby communities along US 81 often make stops for gas, groceries, or errands that become part of weekly rhythm. Those trips can double as a chance to schedule STI testing without drawing attention or comment, a quiet errand among other quiet errands. The clinics and providers listed on this page serve St. Thomas residents with the same discretion that marks healthcare here: straightforward, unhurried, and entirely your business.

Young adults in the area, a notable presence in St. Thomas: tend to seek testing when starting new relationships, before medical visits, or simply as part of staying informed. Confidentiality here isn't framed as exceptional; it's the baseline. What you discuss with a provider stays with that provider, and results appear only to you unless you choose otherwise. That clarity removes one barrier many people face when deciding whether to get tested.

The testing available in and around St. Thomas reflects what works for a place where people value directness and privacy equally. You can reach out to any of the providers listed here to ask what fits your schedule and comfort level, whether that means a quick appointment or time to talk through what to expect. No pressure, no judgment, no audience.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in St. Thomas, ND

Walkability 5.62 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.62/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in St. Thomas 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 4 STD & STI testing locations in St. Thomas, North Dakota, EasySTD

ZIP 58276 snapshot

Residents
422
Median age
55.7
Median income
$79,167

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 58276 area around St. Thomas: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not St. Thomas alone.

St. Thomas sits in Pembina County, ZIP 58276. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Major routes

  • US 81 (149th Avenue Northeast)
  • United States Highway 81

Reference

STD testing in St. Thomas, ND: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Pembina 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 St. Thomas-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. Thomas 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.

Good to Know

STD testing FAQs for St. Thomas, ND

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

There's no clinic in St. Thomas, ND, what now?

Nearest is Community Health Service Inc. - Grafton, about 14.2 mi away; 1 is within 30 miles. An at-home kit shipped to 58276 also works.

Does insurance cover STD testing near St. Thomas, ND?

Usually yes, it can be billed to insurance, or paid out of pocket at a flat rate.

Can I get tested in St. Thomas, ND without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near St. Thomas, ND?

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

How common is chlamydia in Pembina County?

Pembina County reported ~120 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the North Dakota average.

How long do results take near St. Thomas, ND?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 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.

What happens if chlamydia goes untreated?

Untreated chlamydia can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease and fertility problems, caught early, it's cured with antibiotics.

How do at-home STD kits work near St. Thomas, ND?

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.

What happens after a positive result?

Get treated, notify partners, pause sex until cleared, and follow up, the infection is manageable.

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