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

Chlamydia in Williams County runs about 38% lower than the US average. If it's your first STI test or a routine screening in Williston, North Dakota, choosing between a clinic visit and an at-home kit depends on whether you prefer professional support or convenience. Our listing below can help you weigh your options for each of these approaches.

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STD testing near Williston, ND

11 testing options are listed for Williston, ND. The nearest, Upper Missouri District Health Unit, is about 2.5 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.

Community health center 2.5 miles

Upper Missouri District Health Unit

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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 8 reviews

Upper Missouri District Health Unit in Williston requires an appointment, but that single visit covers HIV (rapid and conventional), hepatitis B and C, herpes, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and TB: with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, on a sliding scale, at no charge for HIV and hepatitis C.

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Every Service Runs Without a Bill

Fee-based public health clinics typically offset costs onto patients even after sliding-scale adjustments, leaving a balance that varies by service. At Upper Missouri District Health Unit, the full scope of care, from testing through treatment, carries no charge to you, full stop.

Interpretation Built Into Every Appointment

Upper Missouri District Health Unit provides interpretation services for non-English languages as a standing part of care: meaning a patient navigating PrEP counseling, DoxyPEP dosing, or STI treatment isn't left parsing medical instructions in a second language. The clinical conversation happens in full, regardless of what language that is.

Ryan White Funding Covers HIV From Test to Treatment

Ryan White funding at Upper Missouri District Health Unit spans the entire HIV care continuum, from rapid and conventional testing through ongoing HIV management. For someone without a regular HIV provider, that continuity means a positive result doesn't stall at diagnosis; care picks up immediately within the same program.

Tests & treats Title X Ryan White HIV care Sliding-scale PrEP DoxyPEP
Address
110 West Broadway, Suite 101 Williston, ND 58801
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
11.6 miles

Indian Health Service

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Indian Health Service in Trenton offers free HIV and STI testing (including gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and hepatitis A, B, and C) with TB screening, HPV and hepatitis vaccines, and same-visit bacterial treatment. Medicaid, Medicare, and insurance are accepted. An appointment is required.

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Free Care for People Without a Regular Provider

For anyone managing care without an established primary provider, or carrying costs entirely out of pocket, Indian Health Service in Trenton absorbs the full cost of every service it offers. Testing, treatment, vaccines, and counseling all carry the same price: nothing.

Substance-Use Treatment and STI Care, Same Clinic

For someone navigating both substance-use concerns and sexual health, Indian Health Service in Trenton holds treatment capacity for both. That matters when coordinating care across separate providers isn't realistic, everything lives in one chart, one appointment, one relationship with a provider.

Hepatitis Testing Goes Beyond the Standard Panel

Clinics running the basic four-infection panel leave hepatitis testing as an afterthought, something ordered separately if a patient knows to ask. Indian Health Service in Trenton builds hepatitis A, B, and C screening directly into the available panel. Paired with hepatitis A and B vaccination when indicated.

Tests & treats
Address
331 4th Avenue East, Trenton, ND 58853
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
Community health center 24.3 miles

Northland Health Centers

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 6 reviews

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

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Language Gaps Left Untreated Cost More

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

PrEP Prescribed and Monitored Here Directly

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

Herpes and Hepatitis Testing Beyond the Standard Four

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

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
24 Railroad Avenue, Suite 16 Ray, ND 58849
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 29.4 miles

Sidney Health Center

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 32 reviews

A community safety-net rural health clinic about 29 miles from Williston. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
304 South Ellery, Fairview, MT 59221
Website
Community health center 30.4 miles

Ag Worker Health & Services

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Ag Worker Health & Services in Fairview welcomes walk-ins for STI screening, no appointment needed. Federal FQHC standing anchors its sliding-scale fee structure, so cost adjusts to income. A single visit can cover syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing in one stop.

Sliding-scale
Address
35511 County Road 134, Fairview, MT 59221
Website
Community health center 40.6 miles

Culbertson Froid Bainville Healthcare

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A safety-net rural health clinic about 41 miles from Williston. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
818 2nd Ave East, Culbertson, MT 59218
Website
54.2 miles

Elbowoods Memorial Health Center

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Rated 4 out of 5 from 7 reviews

Elbowoods Memorial Health Center in Mandaree tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, and treats bacterial infections the same visit: all on a sliding-scale basis, with no-fee care available and an appointment required to be seen.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
109 5th Avenue Northeast, Mandaree, ND 58757
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
58.9 miles

Richland County Health Department

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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 4 reviews

Richland County Health Department in Sidney tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis C, and TB on a sliding-scale fee accepted by Medicaid and most insurers; same-visit treatment is available for bacterial STIs, and appointments are required. Interpretation services extend care to non-English speakers.

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Herpes and Hepatitis C Are on the Panel

The clinic runs seven distinct tests (HIV (rapid and conventional), syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, and hepatitis C) meaning infections that often go undetected because they aren't bundled into a standard four-test screen are caught here at the same appointment, under the same sliding-scale fee structure.

Title X Confidentiality Applies Directly to Minors

As a Title X-funded site, Richland County Health Department is legally required to keep family planning services, including contraception counseling and STI care, confidential for minors, independent of parental insurance or billing, a protection written into federal program rules rather than left to clinic discretion.

Interpretation Services Keep Clinical Detail Intact

Interpretation services are available for non-English-speaking patients, which means counseling on test results, treatment instructions, and prevention education, not just intake forms, can be conveyed with the precision those conversations require.

Tests & treats Title X Sliding-scale
Address
1201 West Holly, Suite 1 Sidney, MT 59270
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
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Sanford Health Laboratories

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
2615 Fairway Street, Dickinson, ND 97.2 miles away
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Sanford Health Laboratories

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
33 Ninth Street West, Dickinson, ND 97.8 miles away
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Sanford Health Laboratories

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
1500 21st Avenue Northwest, Minot, ND 106.8 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 Williston, ND

Beyond the dedicated testing centers above: at-home kits by mail, hospital labs certified for STI testing, local clinicians who can order a panel during a regular visit, pharmacies for self-test kits and prescriptions, and online PrEP & treatment.

Test from home

At-home STD testing in Williston, ND

The nearest testing center is about 3 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Williston, 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 Williston, ND

Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Williams County, each lab's town is shown on its card below. Many test through a doctor's order or by appointment rather than walk-in, so call ahead to confirm STD/STI testing and availability before visiting.

  • Mercy Medical Center of Williston

    1301 15th Avenue West, Williston, ND 58801

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
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  • Trinity Community Clinic-Western Dakota

    1321 West Dakota Parkway, Williston, ND 58801

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
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  • Medscan Laboratory

    1502 13th Avenue West Suite 201, Williston, ND 58801

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • McKenzie Health Laboratory - Williston

    1542 16th Street West, Williston, ND 58801

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • Skin WIN Dermatology

    1213 15th Avenue West Suite 102, Williston, ND 58801

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 18 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Williston. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 3 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 Williston, ND

No pharmacy near Williston, ND publishes an STD-related service or holds a current CLIA testing certificate, so these are simply the closest. Contact a location directly to confirm counter hours, services, prices, and availability before visiting.

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Williston, ND.

Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.

Prevention & treatment

PrEP, prevention & online treatment

Testing is one step. For residents of Williston, telehealth covers the rest: HIV-prevention medication (PrEP) and DoxyPEP to lower future risk, and discreet online treatment if a result comes back positive. All prescribed by licensed U.S. clinicians.

Pricing varies by insurance and changes often, confirm on the provider's site. These services are not a substitute for emergency care.

STD stats & rates

STDs & HIV in Williams County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Williams County, the county that includes Williston, compare with North Dakota and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~28% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

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

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

Williams County North Dakota U.S. ▲▼ = Williams County vs the state average
Infection Williams County North Dakota United States
Chlamydia
306.8 120 cases ▼ 30%
436.4 492.2
Gonorrhea
71.6 28 cases ▼ 51%
147.2 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
7.7 3 cases ▼ 38%
12.4 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 2.8 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
5.1 2 cases ▼ 57%
12 29.5

Rates per 100,000 population, 2023. Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county, state & U.S., all-ages basis). Population figures: U.S. Census Bureau ACS. These figures are the latest available surveillance estimates. Bars are scaled to the highest rate shown.

Reading these numbers: reported case rates only count infections that were actually tested for and diagnosed, so they track local screening effort as much as true spread: a higher rate can reflect more testing, a lower one less. Either way, most STIs cause no symptoms, so treat the figures above as context rather than a verdict, and test on the CDC's schedule regardless of how your area looks.

Reported STD rates in Williams County over time (per 100,000)

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

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

The 2020 dip reflects reduced pandemic-era screening, not lower transmission. Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county, state & U.S., all-ages basis).

Community health context

What shapes testing access in and around Williston, ND

Adults uninsured
9.7%
No routine checkup
31.1%
No transportation
7.7%
Binge drinking
25.5%
Frequent mental distress
16.6%
Depression
21.6%
Below poverty line
8.9%
Primary-care ratio
2,264 : 1
Williams County
  • Primary-care shortage score 18 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 49.9
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 51st percentile nationally

Sources: CDC PLACES (ZIP), County Health Rankings, CDC/ATSDR SVI, HRSA HPSA, HRSA MUA/P, Neighborhood Atlas ADI. Lower insurance coverage, fewer routine checkups, and a thin primary-care ratio all raise the value of low-cost public clinics and at-home testing in Williams County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Williams County (2023)

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

Williams County HIV care continuum (2023)

Williams County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 3.2 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Williams County residents living with HIV, 60% are in care · 53.3% are virally suppressed. Early, routine testing is what moves these numbers: it is the entry point to PrEP, treatment, and viral suppression.

Sources: AIDSVu (Emory/Gilead) · CDC AHEAD · CDC AtlasPlus · CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county care continuum). The CDC recommends everyone aged 13–64 test for HIV at least once: every lab and clinic listed above offers HIV testing, and free rapid HIV testing is available at a local health department.

Pregnant or planning to be?

Congenital syphilis is the fastest-rising STI: what to test, and when

Congenital syphilis, passed from parent to baby in pregnancy, is the fastest-rising STI in the country. U.S. cases climbed from 2,163 in 2020 to 3,882 in 2023. It is almost entirely preventable: the CDC recommends a syphilis test at the first prenatal visit, and every clinic and lab listed for Williams County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Williston, ND

Oil and gas work shapes the rhythm of life in Williston: shifts that run around the clock, crews moving in and out, the kind of employment that demands physical exams and health clearances as standard practice. That same pragmatism applies to sexual health screening. Young adults who've arrived for work or are building lives here benefit from straightforward access to confidential testing in and around Williston, listed on this page, without the friction of long waits or distant drives. The community's economic stability means residents can usually afford testing without delay, yet confidentiality remains the real concern.

Whether someone is new to town or settled, screening happens quietly. Results don't circulate through the workplace or social circles. Clinics in the area understand that discretion isn't negotiable, especially in a place where people recognize faces at the grocery store and know their neighbors' routines. Routine screening during your twenties and thirties catches infections early, before symptoms emerge or transmission occurs.

Testing in and around Williston is available without judgment, with clear results and straightforward next steps if treatment is needed. The approach matches the local character: efficient, direct, and focused on what matters.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Williston, ND

Walkability 9.56 / 20 · Below average

At 9.56/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Williston 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 11 STD & STI testing locations in Williston, North Dakota, EasySTD

ZIP 58801 snapshot

Residents
33,969
Median age
31.5
Median income
$90,119

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 58801 area around Williston: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Williston alone.

Williston sits in Williams County, ZIP 58801. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Sloulin Field International Airport (historic)
  • Moose Park
  • Cote Park
  • Harmon Park
  • Recreation Park
  • East Lawn Park

Major routes

  • US 2 (2nd Avenue)

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Williams County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under North Dakota law. If you have symptoms right now, our confidential symptom checker maps them to the tests worth considering.

Who should test, and when

CDC screening schedule + each infection's detection window

Who should get tested, and how often

Based on current CDC screening recommendations.

GroupTestsHow often
Everyone aged 13–64 HIV At least once
Sexually active women under 25 Chlamydia, gonorrhea Every year
Women 25+ with new or multiple partners Chlamydia, gonorrhea Every year
Pregnant people HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B & C, chlamydia Early in pregnancy
Gay & bisexual men (MSM) Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV Every 3–6 months
Anyone who shares injection equipment HIV, hepatitis B & C At least yearly
All adults at least once Hepatitis C At least once

When to test: STD detection windows

Testing too early can return a false negative, confirm timing with a Williston-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 Williston often test free or on a sliding scale; private labs and at-home kits bundle several tests into one fee. Use this as a per-test benchmark before you pay out of pocket, or see the full guide to STD test costs for insurance, free, and at-home options.

TestReference priceCPT / HCPCS
Chlamydia (NAAT) $47.80 87491
Gonorrhea (NAAT) $47.80 87591
Trichomoniasis (NAAT) $47.76 87661
HIV-1/2 antigen/antibody $26.87 87389
HIV-1/2 antibody $22.44 86703
Syphilis (RPR/VDRL) $5.61 86592
Syphilis (treponemal antibody) $17.49 86780
Herpes (HSV NAAT) $47.76 87529
Hepatitis B surface antigen $15.33 87340
Hepatitis C antibody $29.16 86803

Source: Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule, CMS, 2025 rates (data.cms.gov). Reference rate for the lab assay only: a clinic visit, sample collection, or a bundled multi-test panel may cost more. Medicaid and most insurers cover STD screening at no out-of-pocket cost.

Confidentiality & consent in North Dakota

Minor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately

Two things that actually depend on North Dakota law: who can consent, and whether partners can be treated without their own visit. Everything else about testing privately is the same nationwide (see below).

Can a minor consent on their own?

In North Dakota, a minor aged 14 or older can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

North Dakota permits Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT): if you test positive for chlamydia or gonorrhea, your provider can give you medication (or a prescription) to pass to your partner, no separate exam or appointment needed for them.

Keeping a test private works the same in every state. Whether an STD test shows on insurance (the EOB), how to test anonymously, and self-pay options that leave no insurance trail don’t change by location.

Learn more about confidential STD testing in North Dakota

Source: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.

Good to Know

STD testing FAQs for Williston, ND

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Williston, ND?

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

How much does STD testing cost near Williston, ND?

Free at public clinics. Private labs run about $24 for one test and $139 for a full panel; at-home kits are $49+.

Can I get tested in Williston, ND without insurance?

Public clinics serve people without insurance, often on a sliding scale.

What's included in a full panel near Williston, ND?

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

How common is chlamydia in Williams County?

Williams County reported ~307 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the North Dakota average.

Can someone under 18 get tested in North Dakota without a parent?

In North Dakota, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.

Can I get PrEP near Williston, ND?

Yes, PrEP, a daily pill that helps prevent HIV in HIV-negative people, is available in the area.

How long do results take near Williston, ND?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

Where can teens get STD testing near Williston, ND?

Teen and campus health clinics and public health departments offer youth-friendly, low-cost testing.

Can you tell if someone has an STD by looking?

No, most STIs have no visible signs, so the only way to know is to test.

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