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

Gogebic reported chlamydia cases run about 57% lower than the US average. If you are getting tested in Wakefield, Michigan whether for a possible exposure or routine care, choose between community clinics for low-cost options and private labs for quicker results.

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STD testing near Wakefield, MI

6 testing options are listed for Wakefield, MI. The nearest, Western Upper Peninsula Health Department, is about 5.7 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 5.7 miles

Western Upper Peninsula Health Department

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Western Upper Peninsula Health Department, Bessemer's public health department, folds STI care into the same infrastructure that handles community disease surveillance: meaning gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, rapid and conventional HIV, hepatitis C, and TB testing all run on a sliding-scale fee, by appointment, with same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
210 North Moore Street, Bessemer, MI 49911
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 8.1 miles

Aspirus Ironwood Hospital & Clinics

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A safety-net rural health clinic about 8 miles from Wakefield. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
N10565 Grandview Lane, Ironwood, MI 49938
Website
Community health center 12.1 miles

Northlakes Community Clinic

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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 28 reviews

Northlakes Community Clinic in Hurley tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV on a sliding-scale fee that extends to Medicaid and Medicare as well. Bacterial STIs are treated the same visit, and HPV, hepatitis A, and hepatitis B vaccines are available. An appointment is required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
115 5th Avenue North, Hurley, WI 54534
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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ACL Laboratories

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Address
4061 Old Peshtigo Road, Marinette, WI 145.9 miles away
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Employment Health Services

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
721 Cardinal Lane, Green Bay, WI 159.8 miles away
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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ACL Laboratories

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
2253 West Mason Street, Green Bay, WI 162.0 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 Wakefield, 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.

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At-home STD testing in Wakefield, MI

The nearest testing center is about 6 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, MI

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

  • Aspirus Ironwood Hospital

    N10561 Grandview Lane, Ironwood, MI 49938

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
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  • Ironwood Cboc

    629 West Cloverland Drive, Ironwood, MI 49938

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

  • LAC Vieux Desert Health Clinic

    N5241 US Highway 45, Watersmeet, MI 49969

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 68 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Wakefield. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 22 offer telehealth.

  • Amber Lindholm Telehealth

    Nurse practitioner · 103 West US Hwy 2, Wakefield

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  • James Rocco, MD

    Internal medicine · 601 Sunday Lake Street, Wakefield

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  • Afsheen Masood, NP Telehealth

    Nurse practitioner · 1500 North Lowell Street, Ironwood

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  • Erin Zerbst

    Nurse practitioner · N10565 Grand View Lane, Ironwood

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  • Meredith Caudill, NP

    Nurse practitioner · N10561 Grandview Lane, Ironwood

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  • Christie Lloyd, NP

    Nurse practitioner · N10561 Grandview Lane, Ironwood

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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 Wakefield, MI

No pharmacy near Wakefield, 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.

  • Wakefield Pharmacy Enterprises

    0.4 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 9.1 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 11 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • DJCC

    11 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • White Cross Pharmacy

    12 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, 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 Gogebic County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Gogebic County, the county that includes Wakefield, compare with Michigan and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~19% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#37 of 83 Michigan counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 55% of the state

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

Gogebic County Michigan U.S. ▲▼ = Gogebic County vs the state average
Infection Gogebic County Michigan United States
Chlamydia
210.9 30 cases ▼ 51%
429.5 492.2
Gonorrhea
28.1 4 cases ▼ 82%
152.2 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
7 1 cases ▼ 17%
8.4 15.8
Syphilis (early)
14.1 2 cases ▲ 62%
8.7 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
7 1 cases ▼ 46%
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 Gogebic County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 44% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 125 250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Gogebic County, chlamydia has risen from 194.7 to 210.9 per 100,000 (8%), gonorrhea has risen from 7 to 28.1 per 100,000 (301%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 14 to 7 per 100,000 (50%).

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 Wakefield, MI

Adults uninsured
6%
No routine checkup
16.6%
No transportation
7.4%
Binge drinking
13.9%
Frequent mental distress
16.9%
Depression
26.3%
Below poverty line
18.9%
Primary-care ratio
1,197 : 1
Gogebic County
  • Primary-care shortage score 15 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 56.1
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 24th 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 Gogebic County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Gogebic County (2023)

People living with HIV
47 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
47

Gogebic County HIV care continuum (2023)

Gogebic County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 8.1 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Gogebic County residents living with HIV, 83.3% 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 Gogebic County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Wakefield, MI

Wakefield sits in a landscape where the nearest clinic may not be around the corner, and scheduling a test often means planning ahead rather than dropping in. The Gogebic County area has limited walk-in sexual health services, which is why knowing what's available in and around Wakefield, and listed on this page, matters before the moment you need it. For young adults in their twenties and thirties who value privacy during a routine screening, that advance knowledge removes friction. The town itself draws people who settle here for the affordability and the stability of a place where roots go deep. That same stability can make confidentiality feel personal in ways it might not elsewhere.

Testing facilities within reach understand this dynamic; they're built on the principle that what you discuss and what results you receive stay confidential, not as a courtesy but as a foundation. Whether you're new to Wakefield or have lived here years, getting tested is straightforward once you know where to go. The providers and clinics listed here serve the broader region and welcome residents from town. Early detection matters as much here as anywhere, and the path to it begins with a single call or online appointment.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Wakefield, MI

Walkability 5.86 / 20 · Below average

At 5.86/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Wakefield 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 Wakefield, Michigan, EasySTD

ZIP 49968 snapshot

Residents
2,305
Median age
47.2
Median income
$51,607

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 49968 area around Wakefield: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Wakefield alone.

Wakefield sits in Gogebic County, ZIP 49968. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Eddy Park
  • Wakefield Historical Society
  • Sunday Lake Boat Launch

Major routes

  • US 2
  • M 28 (Sunday Lake Street)

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Gogebic 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 Wakefield-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 Wakefield 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 Wakefield, MI

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Ironwood, MI instead?

Possibly, Ironwood, MI is close; compare it by distance against Western Upper Peninsula Health Department.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

Medicaid generally covers STD testing, and public clinics test for free regardless of coverage.

Where's free HIV testing around Wakefield, MI?

Public clinics nearby offer free HIV testing.

Which tests are offered near Wakefield, 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 Gogebic County?

About 211 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.

Should I get tested for STDs while pregnant?

Yes, the CDC recommends STI screening early in pregnancy, since untreated infections can affect the baby.

Clinic or at-home test, which is better near Wakefield, MI?

A clinic offers same-day answers and on-site treatment; an at-home kit trades that for privacy and convenience, both use real lab testing.

How do I prepare for an STD test near Wakefield, MI?

Just note your exposure dates and symptoms; for urine tests, hold off urinating ~1 hour before.

What is expedited partner therapy?

Expedited partner therapy lets a provider treat a partner without an exam, where state law allows.

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