STI & STD Testing at Fort Riley

Your health and wellness are a priority. The Fort Riley Public Health team offers confidential testing and resources for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Getting tested is a crucial step in taking care of your health and the health of your partner.

Walk-In STI/STD Testing

No appointment is needed for walk-in testing at the following locations. Testing is available for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, HIV, and Hepatitis C.

• IACH Laboratory

  • Who: Soldiers, Spouses, and Beneficiaries (16 years & older). Although walk-in testing is available, appointments take priority over walk ins. Walk-in patients may experience longer wait times. See link below to schedule an appointment using the Digital Appointment Portal. 

  • When: Monday–Friday, 0730–1600

• Farrelly Laboratory

  • Who: Soldiers Only

  • When: Monday–Friday, 0730–1130

• Public Health Clinic

  • Service: Walk-in 3-Site and Multiplex Vaginal Panel testing.

  • When: Fridays, 0800–1000

For additional testing options, please talk to your Primary Care Manager (PCM).

Booking an Appointment (IACH Lab Only)

Schedule your lab appointment online by visiting the Digital Appointment Portal, select Kansas for the Geographic Location, and Fort Riley for the installation. To schedule a "walk-in STI check," please type this phrase directly into the PCM line when booking.

Expedited Partner Therapy is available.

Ask us how it can help your partner get treated easily and quickly.

Information on Common STIs

Chlamydia

Chlamydia is an STI that can infect both men and women, though most people show no symptoms.

• How it spreads: Unprotected vaginal, anal, or oral sex.

• Symptoms in men: Burning sensation when urinating, discharge from the penis, or painful/swollen testicles.

• Symptoms in women: Painful or burning sensation when urinating or abnormal vaginal discharge.

• Important: About 75% of women and 50% of men with chlamydia will not have symptoms.

Gonorrhea

Gonorrhea is an STI that can infect the genitals, rectum, and throat. Many people, especially women, may not have any symptoms.

• How it spreads: Unprotected vaginal, anal, or oral sex.

• Symptoms in men: Burning sensation when urinating, a white, yellow, or green discharge from the penis, or (less commonly) painful/swollen testicles.

• Symptoms in women: Painful or burning sensation when urinating or an increased vaginal discharge.

• Note: Drug-resistant strains of gonorrhea are on the rise.

Syphilis

Syphilis is an STI that can cause serious, long-term health problems if left untreated.

• How it spreads: Direct contact with a syphilis sore during vaginal, anal, or oral sex. It can also be spread from a mother to her unborn baby.

• Important: Syphilis sores can be hidden in the vagina, anus, mouth, or under the foreskin, making them hard to notice.

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)

HIV is a lifelong virus that, if not treated, can lead to Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS).

• How it spreads: Unprotected sex (vaginal, anal, or oral), sharing unsafe needles or syringes, or through blood transfusions.

• Get informed: Before having sex with a new partner, discuss your sexual histories and consider getting tested for HIV and other STIs. Confidential counseling and education are available through Army Public Health Nursing.

Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C is a viral liver infection that can range from a mild, short-term illness to a serious, lifelong condition. Many people do not show symptoms.

• How it spreads: The most common way is by sharing needles or syringes. It can also be spread during childbirth.

• Less common ways it spreads: Needle stick injuries, sharing personal care items like razors, unprotected sex, or getting a tattoo or piercing in an unregulated setting.

• Possible symptoms: Fever, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, dark urine, jaundice, and pain in the joints or abdomen.