STD Testing in Brainerd, MN

3 places to get tested — 3 clinics and testing sites in and near Brainerd, and no partner lab. The nearest one is out of town, so an at-home kit is usually the quicker route.

  • 2sliding scale
  • 1insurance or fee

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Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy, Target and Walmart sell over-the-counter test kits near Brainerd, and myLAB Box ships one to your door. You collect the sample at home and mail it to a lab. Stock varies by branch — call ahead or check online before making the trip.

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Clinics and testing sites in and near Brainerd

3 clinics are listed below, closest first — including 2 that list sliding-scale fees. Public clinics generally take longer to return results than a private lab, and several test on set days only, so it is worth calling ahead. If you would rather not wait or give your details at a public clinic, an at-home collection kit posts back to a lab and needs no local appointment at all.

How we chose these 3 clinics

  • Every one is on the CDC’s GetTested locatorThe wider CDC directory we draw from has over 16,000 entries. Only the ones GetTested also lists can appear here, and all 3 clinics below do.
  • Listings that name fewer than three tests are left outEven on GetTested, 527 listings name fewer than three tests. We don’t show them anywhere.
  • Unverified pregnancy centers are never shownThe CDC lists some pregnancy centers whose STD testing we couldn’t verify. We don’t list them anywhere.
  • Cost is stated the way the CDC lists itFree, sliding scale or insurance accepted, as each clinic reports it to the CDC. We don’t estimate prices, and if the listing says nothing, the card says “Fees not listed.”

Directory retrieved September 4, 2026. Open “View services” on any card to see when that clinic last updated its listing. All sources

  • Clinic0.2 mi away

    Advocates for Reproductive Education

    WeARE-The Clinic

    615 Oak St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

    Hours
    Mon 12:00pm-6:00pm+2Tue 9:00am-3:00pm · Thu 12:00pm-6:00pm
    AppointmentsAppointment required
    FeesSliding scale listed
    • HIV & STI testing
    • PrEP
    • Treats STIs
    • Medicaid accepted
    CallWebsiteDirections
    View services

    Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · Hepatitis B · Hepatitis C

    Treatments STI treatment · PrEP · Family planning · Free condoms

    Languages English

    CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source March 19, 2026. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.

  • Clinic1.5 mi away

    Essentia Health

    Family Medicine St Josephs Brainerd Clinic

    2024 S 6th St, Brainerd, MN, 56401

    Hours
    Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm
    AppointmentsWalk-ins accepted
    FeesSliding scale listed
    • HIV & STI testing
    • Treats STIs
    • Medicaid accepted
    CallWebsiteDirections
    View services

    Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · Hepatitis B · Hepatitis C · Hepatitis A · TB

    Treatments STI treatment · Family planning · HPV vaccine · Hep B vaccine · Case management

    Languages English

    CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source February 27, 2026. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.

  • Clinic18.1 mi away

    Riverwood Healthcare Center

    Garrison Clinic

    27278 State Hwy 18, Garrison, MN, 56450

    Hours
    Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
    AppointmentsAppointment required
    FeesInsurance accepted
    • HIV & STI testing
    • Treats STIs
    • Medicaid accepted
    CallWebsiteDirections
    View services

    Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · Hepatitis B · Hepatitis C

    Treatments STI treatment · Family planning · HPV vaccine · Hep B vaccine

    Languages English

    CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source November 25, 2025. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.

Explore testing locations in and near Brainerd

Partner lab · 1Clinic · 3every partner lab in Brainerd, plus the clinics listed on this page, within 19 miles

Nearest partner lab

No partner lab operates in Brainerd. The closest is 56 miles away, so an at-home kit is almost certainly the better route from here. The lab is listed for anyone already making the trip.

  • Sanford Laboratories

    56 mi awayIn Parkers Prairie, not Brainerd

    115 E Soo Street, Parkers Prairie, MN 56361 · Mon-Fri 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Crow Wing County STD rates

Reported cases per 100,000 residents. Change shown against the year before.

Chlamydia

▲ 2.8%

184.5per 100k

126 reported cases · 2023 · 51% below the MN rate

Gonorrhea

▼ 25.2%

26.4per 100k

18 reported cases · 2023 · 80% below the MN rate

Syphilis

▲ 93.3%

2.9per 100k

2 reported cases · 2023 · 67% below the MN rate

HIV

▼ 100%

0new diagnoses

2023 · rate not published

Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 release · Crow Wing County MN STD Statistics

There were 0 new HIV diagnoses in Crow Wing County in 2023. HIV is the one infection where how soon you test changes which test you need — an RNA test detects it far earlier than a standard antibody test.

Crow Wing County reported 126 chlamydia cases in 2023, a rate of 184.5 per 100,000 residents. Most people who have chlamydia or gonorrhea have no symptoms at all, so waiting for something to feel wrong is not a strategy.

HIV prevention & treatment

PrEP, DoxyPEP & Online Treatment

A test result is the start, not the end. If you are negative and want to stay that way, PrEP and DoxyPEP cut the risk of a future infection. If you are positive, most STIs can be treated without setting foot in a clinic. Both are available to people in Brainerd by video visit, prescribed by clinicians licensed in Minnesota.

  • Treatment & DoxyPEP

    Wisp

    STI treatment $39 · DoxyPEP from $22

    Treatment for an STI, and DoxyPEP, prescribed online. The prescription goes to your pharmacy the same day.

    Visit Wisp
  • HIV PrEP & DoxyPEP

    Q Care Plus

    $0 for most insured patients

    PrEP and DoxyPEP by video visit, with test kits posted to you and follow-up bloodwork tracked between refills.

    Visit Q Care Plus
  • HIV PrEP & DoxyPEP

    MISTR

    $0 with or without insurance

    HIV prevention handled entirely from home: PrEP and the lab work that goes with it, no appointment.

    Visit MISTR

Prices depend on your insurance and change frequently — check the provider’s own site before ordering. None of these replace emergency care.

STD testing in Brainerd, answered

Where can I find free or sliding-scale STD testing in Brainerd?

Among the 3 clinics listed in Brainerd, 2 list sliding-scale fees. Confirm eligibility and charges before visiting.

How much does STD testing cost in Brainerd?

Among the 3 clinics listed in Brainerd, 2 charge on a sliding scale based on income. Private lab testing is a flat price paid up front — no insurance is filed, so nothing appears on an explanation of benefits.

Can I get tested on a weekend in Brainerd?

None of the 3 listed clinics publish weekend hours, so testing here means a weekday visit. An at-home collection kit is the alternative if weekdays are difficult.

How common are STDs in Brainerd?

In 2023, Crow Wing County reported 126 chlamydia cases — a rate of 184.5 per 100,000 residents. Gonorrhea was 26.4 per 100,000. There were also 0 new HIV diagnoses in 2023.

Data and sources
Partner labs
Quest and Labcorp location directories · checked August 2026
Public clinics
CDC GetTested / NPIN directory · retrieved September 4, 2026
Retailers
Retailer store directories · updated September 2026
Statistics
CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus · reporting year 2023
HIV diagnoses
CDC HIV Surveillance · reporting year 2023
Services, eligibility and hours can change. Contact the location before visiting. This page is informational and is not medical advice.

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