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

New HIV diagnoses in Waukesha County run about 77% lower than the US average. Whether you need testing in Wales, Wisconsin before starting a new relationship or as part of ongoing care, you may choose between community and public clinics, which are often low-cost or free, or private labs, which may offer faster results and more flexible scheduling. See the options below.

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STD testing near Wales, WI

9 testing options are listed for Wales, WI. The nearest, ACL Laboratories, is about 5.7 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.

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Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin

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Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 49 reviews

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin in Waukesha tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, and HIV, treating bacterial infections the same visit, with fees on a sliding scale and interpretation services available for non-English languages. Appointments are required.

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Interpretation Services Extend Full Clinical Access

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin in Waukesha has interpretation services in place for non-English languages, which means a patient managing PrEP, working through DoxyPEP timing, or navigating a syphilis diagnosis isn't limited to whatever English they can summon under pressure. The clinical conversation happens in full.

Confidential Minor Care Beyond What Most Clinics Provide

Many clinics provide STI testing but stop well short of the legal confidentiality protections that make care genuinely accessible to younger patients. As a Title X site, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin in Waukesha provides family planning services to minors with confidentiality protections built into the program by federal law.

PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP Available at One Clinic

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin in Waukesha prescribes PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP, so a patient building a consistent prevention plan, or adjusting it after a change in risk, can get all three medications managed at the same clinic without coordinating across separate providers.

Tests & treats Title X Sliding-scale PrEP DoxyPEP
Address
426 West Main Street, Waukesha, WI 53186
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 7.1 miles

Sixteenth Street Community Health Center

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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 53 reviews

Sixteenth Street Community Health Center in Waukesha runs testing for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, and rapid or conventional HIV, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections on a sliding-scale fee open to everyone, appointments required, and care delivered in Spanish.

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Full Clinical Spanish for Every Appointment

For a patient whose primary language is Spanish (whether navigating a new diagnosis, asking about prevention options, or managing ongoing HIV care) Sixteenth Street conducts full clinical appointments in Spanish, so the conversation about treatment, risk, and next steps happens without a language gap at the center of it.

PrEP Prescribed and Monitored On-Site

Sixteenth Street prescribes both PrEP and PEP directly through its clinical staff, meaning the medication isn't simply recommended: it's initiated, dosed, and followed up with the routine HIV and kidney-function monitoring that sustained PrEP use requires, all within the same center.

Substance-Use Treatment Doesn't Require a Second Clinic

Without substance-use treatment in the same building, a patient leaves Sixteenth Street with STI care handled but a connected health need unaddressed: requiring a separate intake, a separate provider, and time that creates a gap. Sixteenth Street closes that gap by integrating substance-use treatment directly alongside STI care.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
309 East North Street, Waukesha, WI 53188
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Best for free testing 7.3 miles

Waukesha County Department of Health and Human Services

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Rated 2.7 out of 5 from 29 reviews

Waukesha County Department of Health and Human Services tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, HIV, and TB on a sliding-scale fee, and every service runs at no cost. Appointments are required; bacterial STIs are treated same visit, with HPV, hepatitis A, and adult hepatitis B vaccines also available.

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Every Line Item Resolves to Zero Dollars

The department runs its billing structure so that no service generates an out-of-pocket charge: testing, treatment, and vaccines are each coded at no cost to the patient. There is no tiered copay at the low end of the sliding scale, the scale itself bottoms out at zero for all services.

Spanish Carried Through the Full Clinical Encounter

Spanish-language capacity at this department is built into the clinical workflow rather than activated on request. HIV test counseling, prevention education, and partner notification services are conducted directly in Spanish by staff, keeping the clinical conversation intact from intake through results.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
514 Riverview Avenue, Waukesha, WI 53188
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
Highest rated 14.7 miles

Infectious Disease Specialists of Southeastern Wisconsin

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 5 reviews

Infectious Disease Specialists of Southeastern Wisconsin in Brookfield runs by appointment, with sliding-scale fees covering HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB testing: same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, plus PrEP and PEP on-site.

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Herpes and Hepatitis Alongside the Standard Panel

For anyone whose exposure history spans more than the basic four infections, Infectious Disease Specialists of Southeastern Wisconsin tests for herpes, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB in addition to gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV. All within a single appointment rather than split across multiple providers.

From Hepatitis C Diagnosis to Treatment, One Clinic

Anyone managing hepatitis C without a regular specialist finds that Infectious Disease Specialists of Southeastern Wisconsin carries treatment through to completion on-site, diagnosis and the medication that clears the infection handled by the same clinical team, no separate referral required.

PrEP and PEP Prescribed at the Same Appointment

Infectious Disease Specialists of Southeastern Wisconsin prescribes both PrEP and PEP directly, meaning ongoing HIV prevention is built into the practice's standing care. Patients establish with a team that manages prevention and, if needed, HIV treatment without switching providers.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
150 South Sunny Slope Road, Suite 136 Brookfield, WI 53005
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 17.8 miles

Froedtert Hospital

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Rated 2.5 out of 5 from 77 reviews

Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee requires appointments and covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB in a single visit: bacterial STIs treated same day, sliding-scale fees applied across the board, with HPV and hepatitis vaccines and HIV counseling available.

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Interpretation Services Built Into Every Appointment

Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee maintains interpretation services across its STI care, meaning a patient working through a complex exposure history or weighing a PrEP regimen gets that conversation in their own language, not a simplified version of it. For anyone without a regular English-speaking advocate, that distinction shapes what care is actually possible.

Ryan White Funding Covers HIV Care Start to Finish

Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee is Ryan White-funded, which means HIV care doesn't stop at a positive test. The same program that covers testing underwrites ongoing medical treatment and management, so patients aren't handed off to a separate funding maze to continue care.

Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee prescribes and monitors all three prevention medications: PrEP requires regular HIV and kidney-function labs, which are run on-site; PEP is initiated and followed through its 28-day course; and DoxyPEP, doxycycline taken after potential bacterial STI exposure, is prescribed with clinical guidance on timing and dosing.

Tests & treats Ryan White HIV care PrEP DoxyPEP
Address
9200 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53226
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

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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 Wales, 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 Wales, WI

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

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

  • Quad MED Clinic-Sussex

    W227 N6103 Sussex Road, Sussex, WI 53089

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
  • Affiliated Dermatologists SC

    14555 West National Ave Suite 190, New Berlin, WI 53151

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • Saak Ambulatory Surgery Center

    18200 West Capital Drive, Brookfield, WI 53045

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 1,525 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Wales. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 481 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 Wales, WI

No pharmacy near Wales, 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.

  • Walgreens 0.8 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • CVS Pharmacy 3.2 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Roundys Supermarkets

    6.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC

Showing the 3 closest pharmacies to Wales, 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 Wales, 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 Waukesha County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Waukesha County, the county that includes Wales, compare with Wisconsin and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~24% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

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

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

Waukesha County Wisconsin U.S. ▲▼ = Waukesha County vs the state average
Infection Waukesha County Wisconsin United States
Chlamydia
173.5 716 cases ▼ 59%
422.8 492.2
Gonorrhea
29.3 121 cases ▼ 75%
118.5 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
3.2 13 cases ▼ 65%
9.1 15.8
Syphilis (early)
2.7 11 cases ▼ 56%
6.2 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
3.2 13 cases ▼ 78%
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 Waukesha County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 1% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 100 200 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Waukesha County, chlamydia has fallen from 182.3 to 173.5 per 100,000 (5%), gonorrhea has fallen from 50.1 to 29.3 per 100,000 (42%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 3.4 to 3.2 per 100,000 (6%).

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 Wales, WI

Adults uninsured
4.9%
No routine checkup
20.6%
No transportation
4.2%
Binge drinking
22%
Frequent mental distress
12.8%
Depression
20.7%
Below poverty line
1.5%
Primary-care ratio
713 : 1
Waukesha County
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 59.1
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 2nd 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 Waukesha County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Waukesha County (2023)

People living with HIV
55 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
11cases countywide
On PrEP (coverage)
19%

Waukesha County HIV care continuum (2023)

Waukesha County recorded 3.1 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 5.1 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Waukesha County residents living with HIV, 87.1% are in care · 82.8% 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 Waukesha County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Wales, WI

Getting tested in Wales means accepting that the nearest clinic may not be in town, Waukesha's health infrastructure sits close by, but the drive is real. For people juggling work schedules and family routines, that distance can feel like friction worth acknowledging before you decide where to go. The testing available in and around Wales, listed on this page, includes options both nearby and a bit farther out; knowing what fits your time and comfort level matters when you're choosing where to show up. Young adults in Wales, a group for whom routine screening is straightforward medical sense rather than emergency, often weigh privacy against convenience.

A clinic closer to home can mean fewer questions from someone you might run into later. A facility with shorter wait times or extended hours might matter more than location. The clinics and providers within reach of Wales vary in how they handle results, scheduling, and what you'll need to bring; checking those details in advance removes one layer of uncertainty. Testing here isn't complicated by scarcity, but it does require a small decision-making step.

Whether you're working full-time, managing a household in one of Wales's established neighborhoods, or balancing both, the testing listed here serves the community's real rhythms. Confidentiality is standard, not a special accommodation, and the care itself is routine medicine, not a rare service.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Wales, WI

Walkability 5.47 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.47/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Wales 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 9 STD & STI testing locations in Wales, Wisconsin, EasySTD

ZIP 53183 snapshot

Residents
3,073
Median age
42.3
Median income
$109,327

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 53183 area around Wales: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Wales alone.

Wales sits in Waukesha County, ZIP 53183. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Lapham Hill
  • Ten Chimneys
  • Cushing Memorial Park
  • South Park
  • Merrill Crest Park
  • Hawksnest Park

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Hills of Delafield
  • Victoria Pond
  • Nagawaukee
  • Steeple Point
  • High Point Estates
  • High Ridge
  • High Ridge East

Major routes

  • WI 83 (South Wales Road)
  • US 18 (West Summit Avenue)

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

Everything to know before you test in Waukesha 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 Wales-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 Wales 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 Wales, WI

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Waukesha, WI instead?

Possibly, Waukesha, WI is close; compare it by distance against ACL Laboratories.

What does STD testing cost around Wales, WI?

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

Can I get tested in Wales, WI without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Wales, 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 Waukesha County?

About 174 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Wisconsin average.

How long do results take near Wales, WI?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

Where do I get PrEP around Wales, 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.

Can I trust an at-home result?

Yes, from a reputable lab, confirm any positive with a clinician for treatment.

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