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

Chlamydia in Bayfield County runs about 73% lower than the US average. If you need a one-time concern or regular check-ups in Washburn, Wisconsin, weigh the convenience of same-day testing at local clinics against the scheduling flexibility of at-home kits.

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STD testing near Washburn, WI

6 testing options are listed for Washburn, WI. The nearest, Bayfield County Health Department, is about 0.4 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 0.4 miles

Bayfield County Health Department

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Bayfield County Health Department in Washburn requires an appointment and covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, and TB testing alongside STI treatment, family planning, and a full vaccine menu (hepatitis A and B, HPV, and mpox) all on a sliding-scale fee structure.

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Care That Doesn't Stop at the Test

When cost is the variable that delays treatment or skips a follow-up vaccine, gonorrhea or chlamydia can quietly persist, and that gap belongs to the clinic, not the patient. Bayfield County Health Department charges no fee for its services, so the same visit that surfaces an infection is the one that resolves it.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
117 East 6th Street, Washburn, WI 54891
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 1.0 miles

NorthLakes- Washburn

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NorthLakes- Washburn, in Washburn, earns federal FQHC standing and welcomes walk-ins for STI screening without an appointment. A single visit can cover syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing, with fees set on a sliding scale tied to household income.

Sliding-scale
Address
320 Superior Avenue, Washburn, WI 54891
Website
Community health center 5.8 miles

NorthLakes - Ashland East

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 9 reviews

NorthLakes - Ashland East, in Ashland, earned federal qualification by meeting strict access and care standards, which means fees slide with income, and no one is turned away for inability to pay. Walk-in STI screening covers syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia.

Sliding-scale
Address
719 Main Street East, Ashland, WI 54806
Website
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Labcorp at Walgreens

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
3700 Silver Lake Road Northeast, Minneapolis, MN 158.9 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
5255 East River Road, Fridley, MN 159.6 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
2716 East 82nd Street, Minneapolis, MN 168.7 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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When can I test? Exposure-window calculator

Testing too soon can miss an infection. Enter the date of possible exposure to see the earliest a test can reliably detect each STI.

Detection windows for every STI
Infection Earliest reliable test Conclusive after
Chlamydia 7 days after exposure 14 days after exposure
Gonorrhea 7 days after exposure 14 days after exposure
Trichomoniasis 7 days after exposure 28 days after exposure
HIV (NAT / RNA) 10 days after exposure 33 days after exposure
HIV (4th-gen Ag/Ab) 18 days after exposure 45 days after exposure
HIV (antibody) 21 days after exposure 84 days after exposure
Syphilis 21 days after exposure 42 days after exposure
Hepatitis B 21 days after exposure 42 days after exposure
Hepatitis C 56 days after exposure 77 days after exposure
Herpes (HSV) 28 days after exposure 112 days after exposure

Guidance only, confirm timing with a clinician. A negative result before the conclusive date may need a repeat test.

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What will it cost? Estimate your STD test

Typical out-of-pocket ranges by option, actual cost depends on which tests you need.

  • Public / community clinic

    Free HIV testing is common

    $0–$25

  • Private lab (self-pay)

    Never billed to insurance

    $24–$200

  • At-home kit

    Mailed to your door, private

    From $49

  • Doctor / urgent care

    Often $0 preventive with insurance

    $0–$50 copay

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More ways to get tested in Washburn, 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 Washburn, WI

The nearest testing center is less than a mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Washburn, 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 Washburn, WI

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

  • Red Cliff Community Health Center

    36745 Aiken Road, Bayfield, WI 54814

    CMS-certified lab

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 45 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Washburn. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 4 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.

Nearby pharmacies

Pharmacies near Washburn, WI

No pharmacy near Washburn, 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.

  • Brownstone RX

    0.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Langford Pharmacy of Washburn

    0.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Walmart Pharmacy 5.4 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Shopko Pharmacy 631

    5.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Washburn, 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 Washburn, 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 Bayfield County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Bayfield County, the county that includes Washburn, compare with Wisconsin and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~21% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#58 of 72 Wisconsin counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 19% of the state

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

Bayfield County Wisconsin U.S. ▲▼ = Bayfield County vs the state average
Infection Bayfield County Wisconsin United States
Chlamydia
131.2 22 cases ▼ 69%
422.8 492.2
Gonorrhea — no data 118.5 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 9.1 15.8
Syphilis (early)
6 1 cases ▼ 3%
6.2 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
23.9 4 cases ▲ 63%
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 Bayfield County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 81% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 75 150 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Bayfield County, chlamydia has fallen from 148 to 131.2 per 100,000 (11%), gonorrhea has fallen from 24.7 to 6 per 100,000 (76%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 6.1 to 6.1 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 Washburn, WI

Adults uninsured
5.9%
No routine checkup
19.9%
No transportation
5.3%
Binge drinking
16.7%
Frequent mental distress
13.8%
Depression
23.2%
Below poverty line
7%
Primary-care ratio
2,331 : 1
Bayfield County
  • Primary-care shortage score 16 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 49
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 10th 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 Bayfield County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Bayfield County (2023)

People living with HIV
40 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
47

Bayfield County HIV care continuum (2023)

Bayfield County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 5.1 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Bayfield County residents living with HIV, 100% are in care · 100% 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 Bayfield County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Washburn, WI

The Washburn Cultural Center and the blocks around it reflect a town where people tend to stay, families in homes they've owned for years, couples building lives together, young adults launching careers nearby rather than moving away. That stability shapes how health care works here too. STI testing in and around Washburn carries a particular weight in a place where many residents know each other and where discretion isn't negotiable; the clinics and providers listed on this page understand that clarity and privacy matter when you're deciding whether to get screened. Young adults in their twenties and thirties, whether they're new to the area or grew up here, have good reason to make testing routine.

Routine screening catches infections early, before symptoms develop, and confidential results stay confidential; nothing gets reported to employers, schools, or family unless you choose to share. The cost of living in Washburn is modest, and testing is affordable through most insurance plans and sliding-scale clinics. Getting screened doesn't require a big conversation or a trip to a distant city. The providers available locally offer the same careful, judgment-free approach you'd find anywhere, and the convenience of staying close to home.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Washburn, WI

Walkability 7.59 / 20 · Below average

At 7.59/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Washburn 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 Washburn, Wisconsin, EasySTD

ZIP 54891 snapshot

Residents
3,327
Median age
49.9
Median income
$70,298

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 54891 area around Washburn: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Washburn alone.

Washburn sits in Bayfield County, ZIP 54891. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Bayfield County Courthouse
  • Washburn Public Library
  • Washburn Cultural Center
  • Ashland Harbor Breakwater Light
  • Triangle Park
  • Hillside Park

Neighborhoods & communities

  • DuPont Row

Major routes

  • WI 13 (West Bayfield Street)
  • West Fur Farm Road
  • South Niemisto Road

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Bayfield 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 Washburn-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 Washburn 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 Washburn, WI

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Washburn, WI?

Yes, several local labs offer same-day walk-in testing; best to call first.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Washburn, WI?

Usually yes, it can be billed to insurance, or paid out of pocket at a flat rate.

Where can I get tested for free near Washburn, WI?

Bayfield County Health Department, about 0.4 mi away, provides free testing.

What's included in a full panel near Washburn, WI?

A full panel typically covers chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis B and C.

How common is chlamydia in Bayfield County?

Bayfield County reported ~131 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 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.

Clinic or at-home test, which is better near Washburn, WI?

Clinics give immediate care and treatment; home kits win on convenience and discretion. Either works.

Is STD testing part of prenatal care?

Pregnancy screening is standard; ask about an early-pregnancy STI panel.

How do I tell a partner I tested positive?

Telling recent partners lets them test and treat; many health departments offer confidential partner-notification help.

How do I prepare for an STD test near Washburn, WI?

Little prep is needed, bring an ID and insurance if you have it, and note your exposure dates and any symptoms; for a urine test, avoid peeing for about an hour beforehand.

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