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

In Forest County, Wisconsin, chlamydia cases run about 61% lower than the US average. If you are looking to get tested before starting a new relationship or as part of ongoing care in Wabeno, Wisconsin, you can choose from clinics that may bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees, or private labs that let you pay a flat self-pay price.

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STD testing near Wabeno, WI

3 testing options are listed for Wabeno, WI. The nearest, Northlakes Community Clinic, is about 11.5 miles away. Compare 2 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 11.5 miles

Northlakes Community Clinic

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Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 27 reviews

A public STD-testing option about 12 miles from Wabeno, run as a Federally Qualified Health Center with sliding-scale fees.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
15397 Wi 32, Lakewood, WI 54138
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 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 11.5 miles

NorthLakes - Lakewood

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Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 26 reviews

NorthLakes - Lakewood meets patients in Lakewood wherever they land in the healthcare system: between providers, paying cash, or working with limited income. Federal qualification backs its sliding-scale STI screening for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, with fees tied to what patients actually earn.

Sliding-scale
Address
15397 State Highway 32, Lakewood, WI 54138
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4061 Old Peshtigo Road, Marinette, WI 54143 54.4 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 3:45 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 3:45 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 3:45 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 3:45 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 3:45 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 Wabeno, 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.

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At-home STD testing in Wabeno, WI

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

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

  • Forest CTY Potawatomi Health and Wellness Center

    8201 Mish Ko Swen Drive, Crandon, WI 54520

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 5 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Wabeno. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit.

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 Wabeno, WI

No pharmacy near Wabeno, 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.

  • Mide

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Sokaogon Chippewa Community

    18 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 31 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Aspirus Pharmacy - Langlade

    31 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Crivitz Pharmacy

    35 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Wabeno, WI.

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 Wabeno, 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 Forest County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Forest County, the county that includes Wabeno, compare with Wisconsin and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~27% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#38 of 72 Wisconsin counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 47% of the state

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

Forest County Wisconsin U.S. ▲▼ = Forest County vs the state average
Infection Forest County Wisconsin United States
Chlamydia
193 18 cases ▼ 54%
422.8 492.2
Gonorrhea
21.4 2 cases ▼ 82%
118.5 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 9.1 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 6.2 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
42.9 4 cases ▲ 192%
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 Forest County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 21% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 125 250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Forest County, chlamydia has fallen from 207 to 193 per 100,000 (7%), gonorrhea has risen from 10.9 to 21.4 per 100,000 (96%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 10.9 to 10.9 per 100,000.

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 Wabeno, WI

Adults uninsured
8.8%
No routine checkup
20.7%
No transportation
9.1%
Binge drinking
16%
Frequent mental distress
17%
Depression
24%
Below poverty line
18.8%
  • Primary-care shortage score 17 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 57.5
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 38th 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 Forest County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Forest County (2023)

People living with HIV
75 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
37

Forest County HIV care continuum (2023)

Forest County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 5.1 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Forest 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 Forest County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Wabeno, WI

People heading out on WI 32 for groceries, work, or errands pass through the heart of Wabeno several times a week, and that same stretch of road connects you to sexual health services that don't require announcement or explanation. Testing for STIs happens quietly here, with results staying confidential and staff trained to answer questions without judgment. Young adults in town, whether newly partnered or managing multiple relationships, often find that a straightforward screening fits naturally into their annual health routine, especially when they know the process is private and the staff understand that life doesn't always follow a predictable timeline. Wabeno's testing sites listed on this page range from quick drop-in appointments to scheduled visits, and several serve the broader Forest County area.

What matters most is that you can walk in or call ahead without worrying about running into someone you know in a waiting room, or having your visit become the subject of local conversation. The Fairgrounds hosts community events that draw people from across the region; that same openness to serving different needs extends to health services available in and around Wabeno. Confidentiality isn't a special favor here, it's the standard. Whether you're between partners, in a new relationship, or simply keeping up with preventive care, testing clinics in Wabeno treat your visit as routine medical business, nothing more.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Wabeno, WI

Walkability 6.13 / 20 · Below average

At 6.13/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Wabeno 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 3 STD & STI testing locations in Wabeno, Wisconsin, EasySTD

ZIP 54566 snapshot

Residents
1,377
Median age
50.1
Median income
$54,762

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 54566 area around Wabeno: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Wabeno alone.

Wabeno sits in Forest County, ZIP 54566. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Fairgrounds

Major routes

  • WI 32 (North Branch Street)
  • WI 52 (State Highway 52)

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Forest 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 Wabeno-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 Wabeno 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.

Good to Know

STD testing FAQs for Wabeno, WI

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Crandon, WI instead?

Possibly, Crandon, WI is close; compare it by distance against Northlakes Community Clinic.

What does STD testing cost around Wabeno, WI?

Private labs ~$24–$139, at-home kits $49+.

Can I get tested in Wabeno, WI without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Wabeno, WI?

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

How common is chlamydia in Forest County?

About 193 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Wisconsin average.

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.

Can I be vaccinated against any STIs?

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

Can swollen lymph nodes be from an STD?

They can, swollen groin nodes can accompany herpes, syphilis, or early HIV, so mention them when you test.

What is STD testing?

Checking for sexually transmitted infections with a urine sample, a swab, or a blood draw, often before any symptoms appear.

How is syphilis tested near Wabeno, WI?

Syphilis is found with a simple blood test; a reactive screen is confirmed with a second blood test.

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