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STD Testing in Tennyson, WI: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Reported gonorrhea in Grant County runs about 89% lower than the US average. If you're in Tennyson, Wisconsin, for a one-time concern or regular check-ups, weigh public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits for convenience, speed, and cost. See your options below.

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STD testing near Tennyson, WI

6 testing options are listed for Tennyson, WI. The nearest, Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program, is about 10.9 miles away. Compare 3 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 10.9 miles

Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program

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Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program in Platteville requires an appointment, so scheduling ahead locks in same-day bacterial treatment alongside the full standard panel (HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia) plus HPV, hepatitis A, and hepatitis B vaccines, all on a sliding scale down to no cost.

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Herpes and Hepatitis Are Tested On-Site

Beyond gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, the clinic runs herpes and both hepatitis B and hepatitis C tests in-house: each drawn at the same appointment, read by the same staff, and followed up through the same care team rather than sent elsewhere to interpret.

Spanish-Speaking Staff Handle Clinical Conversations Directly

Spanish-language care at SWCAP is delivered by on-site staff who conduct intake, counseling, and treatment discussions in Spanish. No relay required. That means clinical nuance, symptom history, and follow-up instructions move between provider and patient without a lag or a filter.

Every Service Here Carries Zero Out-of-Pocket Cost

The sliding scale at SWCAP runs all the way to zero: testing, treatment, vaccines, and counseling are each available at no charge, structured so the fee adjusts to income and bottoms out at nothing, with Medicaid and private insurance accepted for those who carry it.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
65 South Elm Street, Platteville, WI 53818
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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Community health center 12.5 miles

Crescent Community Health Center

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Rated 2.9 out of 5 from 149 reviews

Crescent Community Health Center in Dubuque tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, HIV, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB. With same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs on a sliding-scale fee. Appointments are required; Spanish and interpretation services are available.

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Spanish and Interpretation Built Into Every Appointment

Crescent offers Spanish-language services and interpretation for other languages at every visit. That means clinical conversations (exposure history, medication instructions, follow-up plans) happen in full, without anything filtered through a second-hand summary.

PrEP and PEP Prescribed and Managed Here

Crescent carries both PrEP and PEP in-house, with dedicated support for uninsured patients seeking PrEP coverage. For anyone without a regular prescribing provider, this is a standing source. Not a one-time script, but ongoing medication management.

Hepatitis C Antiviral Treatment Managed On-Site

After a confirmed hepatitis C diagnosis, Crescent prescribes and monitors direct-acting antiviral treatment in-clinic. The same curative regimen that clears the virus in most patients. Staff track viral load response through the treatment course rather than handing the case off elsewhere.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
1690 Elm Street, Suite 300 Dubuque, IA 52001
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Highest rated 12.9 miles

Hillcrest Family Services

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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 70 reviews

Hillcrest Family Services in Dubuque delivers rapid and conventional HIV testing, a full bacterial panel, same-visit treatment for gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis, plus hepatitis C screening. Walk-ins welcome, all at no charge to anyone who comes through the door.

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Zero Cost for Every Test and Treatment

Sliding-scale means negotiating what you owe based on income, that's the norm nearly everywhere. Hillcrest Family Services in Dubuque operates on a different model: testing, treatment, and counseling carry no fee at all, for everyone, with no income documentation required to get there.

Hepatitis C Screening Alongside the Standard Panel

For anyone without a regular provider who needs a complete picture of their sexual health, Hillcrest Family Services in Dubuque builds hepatitis C testing directly into its panel alongside HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. On-site, at no fee, with results handled through the same visit.

Tests & treats
Address
2505 Wilbricht Lane, Dubuque, IA 52001
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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 Tennyson, WI

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 Tennyson, WI

The nearest testing center is about 11 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Tennyson, 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 Tennyson, WI

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

  • Muscoda Health Center

    1075 North Wisconsin Avenue, Muscoda, WI 53573

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
  • Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics

    205 Parker Street, Boscobel, WI 53805

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • Southwest Health Center

    1400 East Side Road, Platteville, WI 53818

    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 Tennyson. 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 Tennyson, WI who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 137 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Tennyson. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 17 offer telehealth.

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 Tennyson, WI

No pharmacy near Tennyson, WI 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.

  • Hartig Drug

    11 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Walgreens 11 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Night

    12 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC

Showing the 3 closest pharmacies to Tennyson, WI.

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 Tennyson, 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 Grant County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Grant County, the county that includes Tennyson, compare with Wisconsin and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~30% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#29 of 72 Wisconsin counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 60% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Grant County vs Wisconsin vs U.S.

Grant County Wisconsin U.S. ▲▼ = Grant County vs the state average
Infection Grant County Wisconsin United States
Chlamydia
231.5 119 cases ▼ 45%
422.8 492.2
Gonorrhea
19.5 10 cases ▼ 84%
118.5 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
3.9 2 cases ▼ 57%
9.1 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 6.2 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
3.9 2 cases ▼ 73%
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 Grant County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 4% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 150 300 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Grant County, chlamydia has risen from 192.5 to 231.5 per 100,000 (20%), gonorrhea has risen from 17.3 to 19.5 per 100,000 (13%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 1.9 to 3.9 per 100,000 (105%).

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 Tennyson, WI

Adults uninsured
7.3%
No routine checkup
21.8%
No transportation
5.9%
Binge drinking
18.8%
Frequent mental distress
15.6%
Depression
23.1%
Below poverty line
5.5%
Primary-care ratio
2,369 : 1
Grant County
  • Primary-care shortage score 15 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 60.7
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 22nd 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 Grant County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Grant County (2023)

People living with HIV
59 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
34

Grant County HIV care continuum (2020)

Grant County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2020), against 5.1 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Grant County residents living with HIV, 95.8% are in care · 95.8% 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 Grant County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Tennyson, WI

Stopping by the Badger Hut for coffee or picking up supplies along Great River Road, these are the rhythms that anchor life in Tennyson. Young adults moving through the area, whether settling in or passing through, often have health needs that don't fit neatly into a standard clinic visit. STD testing in and around Tennyson is available through clinics listed on this page, many offering walk-in hours or same-day appointments that work around a shifting schedule. What matters most is finding a place where asking for a test feels straightforward, not like a confession.

Confidentiality here operates the way it should: as a given, not a special request. Test results are yours alone. No automatic chain of calls to employers, family members, or anyone else. The clinics serving Tennyson understand that a quick, private screening, whether routine or prompted by a specific concern, is health care like any other.

Whether you're new to the area or have roots here, getting tested is one of those decisions that doesn't require a long story or a reason you're comfortable explaining to anyone. The providers available in and around Tennyson keep the process efficient and discreet, which is exactly what it should be.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Tennyson, WI

Walkability 5.19 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.19/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Tennyson 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 Tennyson, Wisconsin, EasySTD

ZIP 53820 snapshot

Residents
2,472
Median age
43.4
Median income
$73,750

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 53820 area around Tennyson: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Tennyson alone.

Tennyson sits in Grant County, ZIP 53820. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Badger Hut
  • St. John Mine
  • Grant River Recreation Area
  • Passage Thru Time Museum
  • Princess Potosi Gallery
  • ABA National Brewery Museum

Major routes

  • Great River Road

STD testing in Tennyson, WI: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin, 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)

Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin

Source: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.

STD testing FAQs for Tennyson, WI

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get same-day or walk-in testing near Tennyson, WI?

Some clinics and labs take walk-ins for same-day testing; call ahead to confirm hours.

What does STD testing cost around Tennyson, WI?

Public clinics are free; private labs ~$24–$139, at-home kits $49+.

Is there free STD testing near Tennyson, WI?

Yes, Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program (10.9 mi) offers free testing, and public clinics serve the uninsured.

Which tests are offered near Tennyson, WI?

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 Grant County?

About 232 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Wisconsin average.

Can I test at home near Tennyson, WI?

Yes, at-home kits ship to 53820; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.

How long do results take near Tennyson, WI?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

Where do I get PrEP around Tennyson, WI?

PrEP (HIV-prevention medicine for HIV-negative people) is available locally, any provider can prescribe it.

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

In Wisconsin, 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.

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