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STD Testing in Thompsonville, MI: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

In Benzie County, reported chlamydia cases run about 76% lower than the US average. If you're in Thompsonville, Michigan for a one-time concern or regular check-ups, consider that some clinics take walk-ins for same-day testing, while labs and at-home kits can fit your schedule. See your options on this page.

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STD testing near Thompsonville, MI

4 testing options are listed for Thompsonville, MI. The nearest, Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department, is about 11.6 miles away. Compare 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.

Community health center 11.6 miles

Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department

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Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 14 reviews

Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department in Benzonia tests for HIV, hepatitis C, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia on a sliding scale, with HIV and hepatitis C testing free, and treats bacterial STIs the same visit, by appointment.

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Every Service Carries a Zero Balance

Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department charges nothing for its services, full stop. Someone paying out of pocket for testing, treatment, and vaccines at a private provider can face a bill that delays or ends care: here, that calculation disappears entirely, whether you carry insurance or not.

Spanish Care Without a Secondary Appointment

Without Spanish-language clinical care, a patient often leaves with instructions they can't fully act on. A misunderstood dosing schedule, a missed follow-up, a treatment that stalls. Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department delivers care in Spanish directly, closing that gap before it opens.

Hepatitis C Testing Alongside the Standard Panel

Skipping hepatitis C testing means a separate appointment, often at a different facility, while an active infection goes undetected and untreated. Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department runs the hepatitis C test alongside gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, so nothing falls through a scheduling gap.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
6051 Frankfort Highway, Suite 100 Benzonia, MI 49616
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 12.0 miles

Northern Pines Health Center

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Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 32 reviews

A safety-net rural health clinic about 12 miles from Thompsonville. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
11293 North M 37 Suite A, Buckley, MI 49620
Website
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Labcorp

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Rated 2.8 out of 5 from 37 reviews
Address
4290 Copper Ridge Drive, Traverse City, MI 49684 19.7 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • 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 4.1 out of 5 from 40 reviews
Address
520 Cobb Street, Cadillac, MI 49601 33.4 miles away
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
  • 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 Thompsonville, MI

Beyond the dedicated testing centers above: at-home kits by mail, hospital labs certified for STI testing, local clinicians who can order a panel during a regular visit, pharmacies for self-test kits and prescriptions, and online PrEP & treatment.

Test from home

At-home STD testing in Thompsonville, MI

The nearest testing center is about 12 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Thompsonville, 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 Thompsonville, MI

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

  • Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital

    224 Park Avenue, Frankfort, MI 49635

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 489 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Thompsonville. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 172 offer telehealth.

  • Rose Richmann

    Nurse practitioner · 2148 Reynolds Road, Interlochen

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  • Abby St.Louis, NP

    Nurse practitioner · 11293 North M37 A, Buckley

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  • Sydney Steger

    Physician associate · 11293 North M, Buckley

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  • Joel Anhalt, DO Telehealth

    Family medicine · 3618 Glovers Lake Road, Arcadia

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  • Michaela Coffia, NP

    Nurse practitioner · 224 Park Avenue, Frankfort

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  • Brandon Roose, NP

    Nurse practitioner · 224 Park Avenue, Frankfort

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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 Thompsonville, MI

No pharmacy near Thompsonville, MI 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.

  • Shop-N-Save Pharmacy

    9.9 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Hometown Pharmacy

    11 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Mesick Pharmacy

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • R.A. Macrae Frankfort

    17 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Family Fare Pharmacy 641

    17 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Rite Aid 17 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Thompsonville, MI.

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 Thompsonville, 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 Benzie County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Benzie County, the county that includes Thompsonville, compare with Michigan and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~31% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#70 of 83 Michigan counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 16% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Benzie County vs Michigan vs U.S.

Benzie County Michigan U.S. ▲▼ = Benzie County vs the state average
Infection Benzie County Michigan United States
Chlamydia
119.3 22 cases ▼ 72%
429.5 492.2
Gonorrhea
16.3 3 cases ▼ 89%
152.2 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 8.4 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 8.7 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — no data 13 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 Benzie County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 4% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 75 150 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Benzie County, chlamydia has risen from 111.3 to 119.3 per 100,000 (7%), and gonorrhea has risen from 5.6 to 16.3 per 100,000 (191%).

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 Thompsonville, MI

Adults uninsured
7%
No routine checkup
19.4%
No transportation
8.3%
Binge drinking
15.6%
Frequent mental distress
18.5%
Depression
28%
Below poverty line
15.8%
Primary-care ratio
1,657 : 1
Benzie County
  • Primary-care shortage score 12 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 55
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 8th 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 Benzie County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Benzie County (2023)

People living with HIV
68 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
74

Benzie County HIV care continuum (2021)

Benzie County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2021), against 8.1 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Benzie County residents living with HIV, 90.9% are in care · 81.8% 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 Benzie County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Thompsonville, MI

Pearl Park sits at the center of a town where a notable share of households are larger-than-average and most residents own their homes, yet nearly three in ten households rent, often at rates well below state norms, drawing younger adults who are still figuring out careers, relationships, and routines. That life stage (the late teens and twenties, the years when people are most likely to have new or multiple partners) is exactly when regular STI screening matters most, and when it's also easiest to let slide. The local workforce picture sharpens that reality. Two-thirds of residents are actively working, unemployment is real but modest, and high-earning households are genuinely rare here.

Meaning most people are balancing jobs and tight budgets without much cushion. Low-cost or sliding-scale options listed on this page matter precisely because spending money on a test can feel like a harder call when every dollar is already spoken for. What changes the math most, though, is the drive. For someone juggling a 40-hour week and a household of more than three people, the options listed on this page being open on varied days can be the whole difference.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Thompsonville, MI

Walkability 5.36 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.36/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Thompsonville 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 Thompsonville, Michigan, EasySTD

ZIP 49683 snapshot

Residents
2,070
Median age
49.1
Median income
$57,875

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 49683 area around Thompsonville: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Thompsonville alone.

Thompsonville sits in Benzie County, ZIP 49683. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Michigan Legacy Art Park
  • Lewis Memorial Kids Park
  • Pearl Park
  • Webber Sports Complex
  • Thompsonville Park
  • Betsie River Day-Use Park and Walking Trail

Major routes

  • M 115 (Cadillac Highway)

Reference

STD testing in Thompsonville, MI: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Michigan 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 Michigan, 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)

Michigan 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 Michigan

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 Thompsonville, MI

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where can I get tested for STDs in Thompsonville, MI?

The closest is Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department (11.6 mi); 3 options are within 30 miles.

What does STD testing cost around Thompsonville, MI?

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

Is there free STD testing near Thompsonville, MI?

Yes, Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department (11.6 mi) offers free testing, and public clinics serve the uninsured.

Which tests are offered near Thompsonville, MI?

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 Benzie County?

About 119 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Michigan average.

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

In Michigan, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.

What does a positive STD result mean?

It means an infection was found; a provider confirms it and starts treatment, most STIs are curable or manageable.

Is my health information protected when I test?

Medical records are protected under federal HIPAA law, ask the clinic how it handles your information.

Is new discharge a reason to test?

Definitely worth testing; abnormal discharge often points to a treatable STI.

Can I be vaccinated against any STIs?

HPV and hepatitis B vaccines prevent those infections, ask a provider if you're due.

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