STI/STD Testing
STI counseling, testing, and treatment are available to all persons 13 years of age and older; minors do not need parental or guardian consent. The fee for STI counseling and testing is $22 and payment is expected at the time of service; however, clients will not be turned away if they are unable to pay.
Confidential testing and treatment for chlamydia and gonorrhea is offered at the health department through appointment only. Persons who test positive for chlamydia or gonorrhea are offered free treatment. Their sexual partners may also receive counseling, treatment, and testing. Partners should contact the health department.
What to Expect:
Appointments usually last about 30 minutes. A STI Counselor will complete a risk assessment, while providing education on healthy sexual behaviors. After a brief counseling session, a urine test is completed to test for both chlamydia and gonorrhea. Test results are typically available within a week after testing and provided over the phone or by mail.
REQUEST TODAY: At-Home STI Testing
To request an at-home test for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea, you must be 18 years or older. After completing the online request form, we will verify your address to confirm it is within our service area. If the request is for someone residing in Barry or Eaton County, an at-home STI kit will be mailed within 5 days - requests to ship outside of the Barry-Eaton jurisdiction will not be fulfilled. Individuals not residing in Barry or Eaton County seeking STI testing should refer to their local health department. Please note that you can receive a maximum of two tests per address every six months.
Each test requires a urine sample, which will be used to check for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea. The test kit includes prepaid postage for easy return to the lab.
If your results are positive, a board-certified physician in your state will contact you at no additional cost. They will discuss your results and, if necessary, provide a prescription and treatment options tailored to your needs.
