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

Syphilis in Williams County runs about 51% lower than the US average. In Tioga, North Dakota, whether you need testing after a possible exposure or as part of routine care, some clinics take walk-ins for same-day testing, while labs and at-home kits let you plan around your own time. See your options below.

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STD testing near Tioga, ND

4 testing options are listed for Tioga, ND. The nearest, Northland Health Centers, is about 10.9 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 10.9 miles

Northland Health Centers

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 6 reviews

Northland Health Centers in Ray runs on sliding-scale fees with Medicaid and private insurance accepted, covering gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB. Appointments required, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections.

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Language Gaps Left Untreated Cost More

When a language barrier cuts a visit short, the result isn't a minor inconvenience: it's a missed diagnosis, a prescription not understood, and an infection that continues. Northland Health Centers in Ray carries Spanish-language capacity and interpretation services directly into the exam room, so the clinical conversation (symptoms, dosing, follow-up) lands without loss.

PrEP Prescribed and Monitored Here Directly

Northland Health Centers in Ray prescribes and manages PrEP (which requires baseline HIV and kidney-function testing, then regular follow-up labs every three months) as an ongoing clinical relationship. PEP is also available, dispensed and dosed on a defined protocol rather than coordinated externally.

Herpes and Hepatitis Testing Beyond the Standard Four

The typical STI panel stops at gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV. Leaving herpes and all three hepatitis strains unexamined. Northland Health Centers in Ray tests for herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C alongside the core panel, catching infections that would otherwise go undetected at a shorter-menu clinic.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
24 Railroad Avenue, Suite 16 Ray, ND 58849
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Sanford Health Laboratories

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
1500 21st Avenue Northwest, Minot, ND 75.2 miles away
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Sanford Health Laboratories

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
801 21st Avenue Southeast, Minot, ND 77.4 miles away
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Sanford Health Laboratories

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
33 Ninth Street West, Dickinson, ND 104.3 miles away
  • 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 Tioga, 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.

Test from home

At-home STD testing in Tioga, ND

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

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

  • Tioga Medical Center

    810 North Welo Street, Tioga, ND 58852

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • McKenzie Health Laboratory - Williston

    1542 16th Street West, Williston, ND 58801

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Mercy Medical Center of Williston

    1301 15th Avenue West, Williston, ND 58801

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

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

Nearby pharmacies

Pharmacies near Tioga, ND

No pharmacy near Tioga, 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 6 closest pharmacies to Tioga, 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 Tioga, 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 Williams County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Williams County, the county that includes Tioga, compare with North Dakota 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.

#14 of 53 North Dakota counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 74% of the state

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

Williams County North Dakota U.S. ▲▼ = Williams County vs the state average
Infection Williams County North Dakota United States
Chlamydia
306.8 120 cases ▼ 30%
436.4 492.2
Gonorrhea
71.6 28 cases ▼ 51%
147.2 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
7.7 3 cases ▼ 38%
12.4 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 2.8 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
5.1 2 cases ▼ 57%
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 Williams County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 23% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 250 500 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Williams County, chlamydia has fallen from 464 to 306.8 per 100,000 (34%), gonorrhea has fallen from 124.5 to 71.6 per 100,000 (42%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 4.9 to 7.7 per 100,000 (57%).

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 Tioga, ND

Adults uninsured
9.9%
No routine checkup
28.7%
No transportation
6.9%
Binge drinking
23.7%
Frequent mental distress
15.2%
Depression
20.6%
Below poverty line
8.3%
Primary-care ratio
2,264 : 1
Williams County
  • Primary-care shortage score 18 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 49.9
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 51st 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 Williams County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Williams County (2023)

People living with HIV
50 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
63

Williams County HIV care continuum (2023)

Williams County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 3.2 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Williams County residents living with HIV, 60% are in care · 53.3% 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 Williams County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Tioga, ND

Oil Capital Way North moves through Tioga with the steady pace of a town where people balance work and family life. That same pragmatism shapes how residents approach sexual health. Confidential STI testing is available in and around Tioga for those who want straightforward, judgment-free screening without disrupting their routines: whether someone is partnered, single, or navigating early adult relationships. The clinics listed on this page understand that many people here work demanding schedules and value efficiency alongside privacy.

Young adults in Tioga often find themselves at life transitions: new jobs, new partnerships, or simply wanting baseline health knowledge before settling into longer commitments. Testing during these windows prevents assumptions and protects both individual and partner health. The fact that results remain confidential matters in a place where people have deep community ties, yet that confidentiality is standard medical practice, not a special accommodation. Tioga's character (stable households, economic security, families with roots) doesn't change what routine screening offers: clarity and peace of mind.

Testing facilities accessible to Tioga residents follow the same clinical standards and privacy protections available anywhere. The difference is that here, getting tested fits naturally into a life already shaped by responsibility and forward planning.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Tioga, ND

Walkability 5.26 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.26/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Tioga 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 Tioga, North Dakota, EasySTD

ZIP 58852 snapshot

Residents
2,064
Median age
35.2
Median income
$67,143

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 58852 area around Tioga: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Tioga alone.

Tioga sits in Williams County, ZIP 58852. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Major routes

  • Oil Capital Way South
  • ND 40 (Oil Capital Way North)

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Williams 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 Tioga-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 Tioga 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 Tioga, ND

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get same-day or walk-in testing near Tioga, ND?

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

Does insurance cover STD testing near Tioga, ND?

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

Can I get tested in Tioga, ND without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Tioga, ND?

Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Rapid HIV, a full panel covers the common ones.

How common is chlamydia in Williams County?

About 307 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the North Dakota average.

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.

Where do I get PrEP around Tioga, ND?

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

How long do results take near Tioga, ND?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

What HIV tests can I get?

Rapid antibody tests, 4th-generation antigen/antibody lab tests, and NAT, which detects HIV soonest after exposure.

Can HPV cause cancer?

Some HPV types can lead to cervical and other cancers over time, which is why screening and the HPV vaccine matter.

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