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STD Testing in Akron, AL: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Chlamydia in Hale County runs about 86% higher than the US average. If you need STI testing whether after a possible exposure or routine care, we’ve listed several options in Akron, Alabama. Some clinics take walk-ins for same-day testing, while labs and at-home kits let you plan around your own time.

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STD testing near Akron, AL

6 testing options are listed for Akron, AL. The nearest, Whatley Health Services, is about 8.8 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 8.8 miles

Whatley Health Services

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Rated 4 out of 5 from 7 reviews

Whatley Health Services in Eutaw tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis C, and HIV, and treats bacterial STIs the same visit. Fees run on a sliding scale, with Medicaid and private insurance accepted. An appointment is required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
200 Morrow Avenue, Eutaw, AL 35462
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 8.8 miles

Greene County Hospital & Nursing Home

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Rated 2.9 out of 5 from 33 reviews

A community safety-net rural health clinic about 9 miles from Akron. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
607 Wilson Avenue, Eutaw, AL 35462
Website
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Labcorp at Walgreens

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Rated 3 out of 5 from 23 reviews
Address
4400 University Boulevard East, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 26.8 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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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
1801 West Dallas Avenue, Selma, AL 36701 51.6 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 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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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3.1 out of 5 from 17 reviews
Address
3543 Bluecutt Road, Columbus, MS 39705 58.9 miles away
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
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Shelby Baptist Medical Center

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Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 2780 reviews
Address
1000 First Street North, Alabaster, AL 35007 59.7 miles away
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
  • 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 Akron, AL

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 Akron, AL

The nearest testing center is about 9 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Akron, 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 Akron, AL

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

  • Hale County Hospital

    508 Green Street, Greensboro, AL 36744

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 202 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Akron. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 13 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 Akron, AL

No pharmacy near Akron, AL 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.

  • CVS Pharmacy 8.3 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Mills Pharmacy at Eutaw

    8.8 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Solomon Drug

    8.8 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • KC Drug

    11 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Boone's Pharmacy

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Caremor Pharmacy

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Akron, AL.

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 Akron, 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 Hale County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Hale County, the county that includes Akron, compare with Alabama and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~37% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#11 of 67 Alabama counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 84% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Hale County vs Alabama vs U.S.

Hale County Alabama U.S. ▲▼ = Hale County vs the state average
Infection Hale County Alabama United States
Chlamydia
913.5 136 cases ▲ 40%
651.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
436.6 65 cases ▲ 92%
226.9 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
33.6 5 cases ▲ 17%
28.6 15.8
Syphilis (early)
33.6 5 cases ▲ 65%
20.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
26.9 4 cases ▲ 10%
24.5 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 Hale County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 1% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 650 1300 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Hale County, chlamydia has fallen from 1095.7 to 913.5 per 100,000 (17%), gonorrhea has fallen from 527.6 to 436.6 per 100,000 (17%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 20.3 to 33.6 per 100,000 (66%).

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 Akron, AL

Adults uninsured
9.6%
No routine checkup
17.1%
No transportation
9.8%
Binge drinking
12%
Frequent mental distress
16.3%
Depression
20.7%
Below poverty line
12.4%
Primary-care ratio
4,918 : 1
Hale County
  • Primary-care shortage score 22 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 55.1
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 88th 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 Hale County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Hale County (2023)

Federal priority area: Alabama is one of the U.S. jurisdictions prioritized under the Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative: targeted federal funding to expand local HIV testing, PrEP, and prevention.

People living with HIV
449 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
114

Hale County HIV care continuum (2023)

Among Hale County residents living with HIV, 77.4% are in care · 60.4% 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 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 Hale County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Akron, AL

Akron's rhythm moves with the seasons and the work, timber operations, light manufacturing, farming cycles that shape the calendar. For young adults in those years when a quick, private screening fits into life without fanfare, clinics and urgent care facilities in and around Akron listed on this page handle STI testing with the same straightforward approach the town itself takes. The confidentiality standard is built in; results don't circulate through town gossip or workplace channels, which matters when you live somewhere where people cross paths regularly. Testing here isn't wrapped in shame or delay.

A lunch break, an afternoon between shifts, a quiet visit after work. The practical setup matches how Akron residents actually move through their days. Walk-in appointments and online scheduling mean you're not caught in a weeks-long wait or forced to explain your reason for calling ahead. Young people staying in Akron, or those who've recently moved back, often find that getting tested is simpler than the anxiety beforehand suggested.

The clinics take the clinical part seriously and the privacy part seriously. Near Akron Municipal Park and Lock 8 Park, or a few minutes from home, the care is there.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Akron, AL

Walkability 3.45 / 20 · Least walkable

At 3.45/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Akron 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 Akron, Alabama, EasySTD

ZIP 35441 snapshot

Residents
881
Median age
46.2
Median income
$51,382

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 35441 area around Akron: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Akron alone.

Akron sits in Hale County, ZIP 35441. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Akron Municipal Park
  • Lock 8 Park

Reference

STD testing in Akron, AL: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Hale County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Alabama 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 an Akron-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 Akron 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 Alabama

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

Two things that actually depend on Alabama 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 Alabama, a minor aged 12 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)

Alabama 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 Alabama

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 Akron, AL

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

There's no clinic in Akron, AL, what now?

Nearest is Whatley Health Services, about 8.8 mi away; 3 are within 30 miles. An at-home kit shipped to 35441 also works.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Akron, AL?

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

Can I get tested in Akron, AL without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near Akron, AL?

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

How common is chlamydia in Hale County?

Hale County reported ~914 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above the Alabama average.

Is there an at-home STD test for Akron, AL?

At-home kits mail to 35441: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.

Can someone under 18 get tested in Alabama without a parent?

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

Does the test site matter for gonorrhea?

Yes, site matters; oral/anal exposure needs a throat or rectal swab, which urine testing won't catch.

Does a negative test mean I'm safe?

Reassuring if you tested after the window, just retest if it was early, and screen again with new partners.

What happens after a positive result?

Get treated, notify partners, pause sex until cleared, and follow up, the infection is manageable.

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