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

In Shelby County, there were 32% fewer reported syphilis cases than the US average. If you need STI testing in Alabaster, Alabama, whether for routine care or after a possible exposure, public clinics keep costs down, private labs prioritize speed, and at-home kits allow you to skip the clinic visit. We list options below.

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Available testing centers

STD testing near Alabaster, AL

11 testing options are listed for Alabaster, AL. The nearest, Shelby Baptist Medical Center, is about 2.3 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.

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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 2.3 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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Quest Diagnostics

Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 173 reviews

Address
1010 1st Street North, Alabaster, AL 35007 2.4 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Community health center 2.4 miles

Cahaba Medical Care

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 141 reviews

Cahaba Medical Care in Alabaster tests for HIV, hepatitis C, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia on a sliding-scale fee that applies regardless of insurance status; Medicare and Medicaid are accepted. Bacterial infections are treated the same visit, and appointments are required.

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Hepatitis C treatment at Cahaba Medical Care in Alabaster means antiviral prescribing and clinical monitoring handled by the same care team that made the diagnosis, no external specialist required. That continuity keeps the treatment timeline intact from confirmed infection through sustained virologic response.

Prevention-focused HIV care often ends at the test result, leaving PrEP prescribing to outside providers. Cahaba Medical Care in Alabaster writes and manages PrEP prescriptions directly, and PEP is available through the same practice. Making ongoing HIV prevention a primary function of the clinic, not an afterthought.

Cahaba Medical Care in Alabaster has interpretation services available for non-English languages across its clinical appointments: meaning the conversation about exposure history, treatment options, and prevention planning happens with full linguistic support, not around it.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
1010 1st Street North, Suite 350 Alabaster, AL 35007
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
Community health center 7.7 miles

Health Services

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Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 26 reviews

Health Services in Montevallo accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance, with a sliding-scale fee structure for those paying out of pocket. Testing covers HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and TB, with STI and TB treatment on-site; an appointment is required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
33 Salem Road, Suite 2 Montevallo, AL 35115
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Best for free testing 13.6 miles

Alabama Pregnancy Test Center

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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 52 reviews

Alabama Pregnancy Test Center in Birmingham charges nothing for any service it provides: gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV testing all carry no fee, with HIV test counseling included. An appointment is required.

Tests & treats
Address
1480 Mcguire Road, Birmingham, AL 35216
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 14.5 miles

Aletheia House

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Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 58 reviews

Aletheia House in Bessemer covers the full bacterial and viral panel (gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, rapid and conventional HIV, and hepatitis A, B, and C) with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, on a sliding scale that reaches zero cost for every patient.

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Every Service Runs to Zero Cost

Unpaid balances and mid-care cost calculations push people out before treatment is complete. Aletheia House charges nothing (no fee for the test, no fee for the follow-up, no fee for STI treatment) so care doesn't stall between diagnosis and resolution.

PrEP and PEP Prescribed and Managed On-Site

Aletheia House carries both PrEP and PEP, and covers PrEP at no cost for uninsured patients. That combination means daily HIV prevention medication (including initiation, monitoring, and continuation) stays within one practice rather than splitting across separate providers.

Hepatitis C Treatment Delivered Here, Start to Finish

For someone without a regular provider or specialist access, Aletheia House's standing capacity to treat hepatitis C on-site is the practical difference between a diagnosis that clears and one that lingers. Antiviral treatment happens here, not at a facility to be identified later.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
2201 Arlington Avenue, Bessemer, AL 35020
Booking
Appointment required
Website
Community health center 14.9 miles

Cahaba Medical Care - Ability Clinic

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Cahaba Medical Care - Ability Clinic, Birmingham, built its federal qualification around reaching patients who are uninsured, paying cash, or caught between providers. Sliding-scale fees adjust to income, making syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening available without the barrier of fixed pricing.

Sliding-scale
Address
200 Oslo Circle, Birmingham, AL 35211
Website
15.8 miles

Lyons Primary Care

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 287 reviews

Lyons Primary Care in Birmingham accepts Medicaid and private insurance, with a fee schedule for others, and runs a panel spanning HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, plus TB: by appointment, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and HPV and hepatitis vaccines on-site. Services are available in Tagalog.

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Tagalog-Speaking Care, Unmediated

Lyons Primary Care delivers care in Tagalog, meaning clinical conversations (about symptoms, treatment, and next steps) happen in that language without any layer in between. The result is that nothing gets simplified or deferred because of how it had to be communicated.

Herpes and Hepatitis Added to the Standard Panel

The panel at Lyons Primary Care includes herpes and hepatitis A, B, and C alongside the core four bacterial STIs and HIV. infections in a single appointment. Catching hepatitis C, in particular, enables on-site management of an infection that often goes undetected without explicit testing.

Tests & treats
Address
5511 US Hwy 280, Suite 233 Birmingham, AL 35242
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 – 12:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
17.1 miles

Jefferson County Department of Health

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Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 89 reviews

Jefferson County Department of Health in Midfield runs on appointments and delivers gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, chlamydia, and HIV testing alongside same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs: all on a sliding-scale fee structure, with HIV testing free, and every service ultimately available at no cost.

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Herpes Testing Folded Into the Standard Visit

Where the standard four-infection workup ends, Jefferson County's panel keeps going. Herpes testing is ordered and processed through the same appointment, not scheduled separately. The result is a single clinical encounter that captures infections other departmental panels leave for follow-up.

DoxyPEP Is Prescribed and Monitored Here

Without access to DoxyPEP at the point of care, the gap between exposure and prevention can stretch across multiple appointments and providers. Leaving someone unprotected during that window. Jefferson County Department of Health prescribes and manages DoxyPEP directly, closing that gap within the clinic's own care structure.

Zero-Fee Care Backed by Medicaid and Medicare Billing

The no-cost outcome is produced by a layered billing structure: Medicaid and Medicare are billed for covered patients, sliding-scale fees apply to others, and the clinic absorbs remaining costs so that the patient's out-of-pocket exposure reaches zero. No service is withheld while payment is sorted.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale DoxyPEP
Address
631 Bessemer Super Highway, Midfield, AL 35228
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
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American Esoteric Laboratories

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
100 London Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35211 15.6 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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Labcorp at Walgreens

Labcorp at Walgreens

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Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 25 reviews

Address
737 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216 15.7 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 4:30 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.

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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

Every other option

More ways to get tested in Alabaster, 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 Alabaster, AL

The nearest testing center is about 2 miles away, if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Alabaster, 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 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.

  • In-home collection

    Quest Diagnostics

    Quest Diagnostics

    $79 & up

    Panel:
    8-infection panel incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis, hepatitis & herpes: single tests too
    Sample:
    Quest Mobile: a phlebotomist collects your sample at home
    Results:
    1–3 days, online: physician-reviewed
    • In-home sample collection
    • Nationwide Quest lab network
    • Physician-reviewed results
    • FSA/HSA eligible
  • Best value: single tests

    Everlywell

    Everlywell

    $49 & up

    Panel:
    Chlamydia & gonorrhea, up to a 6-test panel adding HIV, syphilis, trichomoniasis & hep C
    Sample:
    Finger-prick + swab
    Results:
    Days, online
    • Telehealth visit if positive
    • CLIA-certified labs
    • HSA/FSA eligible
    • Subscription savings
  • Best for simplicity & support

    LetsGetChecked

    LetsGetChecked

    $89 & up

    Panel:
    5–6 common STIs incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis & trichomoniasis
    Sample:
    Finger-prick + urine/swab
    Results:
    2–5 days, online
    • 24/7 nurse support
    • Prescription for positives
    • CLIA-certified labs
    • Free shipping both ways

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 Alabaster, AL

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

  • Cytopath

    1004 First Street North, Suite 200, Alabaster, AL 35007

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
  • Birmingham Hematology and Oncology

    1024 1st Street North, Alabaster, AL 35007

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • Gastroenterology Associates Napc

    1022 First Street North Suite 220, Alabaster, AL 35007

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • True Dermatology

    615 1st North, Alabaster, AL 35007

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • Alabama Vascular Solutions, LLC, DR Steven Taylor

    632 2nd Street Northeast, Alabaster, AL 35007

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • Greenvale Pediatrics - Alabaster

    1022 1st Street North, Alabaster, AL 35007

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing

Showing 6 of the CLIA-certified labs in Shelby County.

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 877 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Alabaster. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 187 offer telehealth.

  • Dilip Shah, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 1140 1st, Alabaster

  • William Fulcher, MD

    Family medicine · 8919 Hwy 119, Alabaster

  • Jody Joynt, MD

    OB-GYN · 224 1st Street North, Alabaster

  • Ashley Gooding, MD

    OB-GYN · 408 1st Street North, Alabaster

  • Kara Conti, MD

    OB-GYN · 408 1st Street North, Alabaster

  • Donald Kwong, MD

    Internal medicine · 644 2nd Street Northeast, Alabaster

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 Alabaster, AL

Compare the pharmacies closest to Alabaster, AL. Contact a location directly to confirm pharmacy-counter hours, services, prices, and product availability before visiting.

  • Brooklere Pharmacy

    0.2 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Walgreens 0.4 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Publix Pharmacy 0.5 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Walmart Pharmacy 0.6 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • CVS Pharmacy 1.2 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Alabaster, 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 Alabaster, 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 Shelby County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Shelby County, the county that includes Alabaster, compare with Alabama and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~25% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#58 of 67 Alabama counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 13% of the state

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

Shelby County Alabama U.S. = Shelby County vs the state average
Infection Shelby County Alabama United States
Chlamydia
293.6 684 cases ▼ 55%
651.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
81.1 189 cases ▼ 64%
226.9 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
10.7 25 cases ▼ 63%
28.6 15.8
Syphilis (early)
11.2 26 cases ▼ 45%
20.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
9 21 cases ▼ 63%
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 Shelby County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 8% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 175 350 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Shelby County, chlamydia has risen from 273.5 to 293.6 per 100,000 (7%), gonorrhea has fallen from 96.4 to 81.1 per 100,000 (16%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 3.6 to 10.7 per 100,000 (197%).

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 Alabaster, AL

Adults uninsured
8.3%
No routine checkup
21.3%
No transportation
7.1%
Binge drinking
16.9%
Frequent mental distress
15.8%
Depression
22.6%
Below poverty line
5.8%
Primary-care ratio
1,297 : 1
Shelby County

Medically Underserved Area · IMU 49.2

Social Vulnerability Index · 12th 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 Shelby County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Shelby 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
184 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
15cases countywide
On PrEP (coverage)
29.5%

Shelby County HIV care continuum (2023)

Shelby County recorded 7.6 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 16.5 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Shelby County residents living with HIV, 73.9% are in care · 54.7% 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 Shelby County tests for syphilis.

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

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Compiled and checked by EasySTD's editorial team against CDC and public-health sources. This is educational information, not a substitute for advice from a licensed clinician. Our editorial guidelines →

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Local context

About Alabaster, AL

Testing for STDs in Alabaster means accepting that the nearest clinic may not be in town, and that's a practical fact worth naming plainly. Shelby County has resources, but they're clustered in larger neighboring communities, making it worth planning ahead rather than hoping to walk in same-day. That distance is exactly why having a clear list of testing sites in and around Alabaster, with their hours and what they offer, saves frustration. Many residents here own their homes outright and build lives over decades, which can make confidential health decisions feel more complicated in a place where people recognize each other at Warrior Park or along 1st Street South. Young adults in Alabaster, people in their late teens through their thirties, often find themselves balancing family expectation with their own privacy.

Routine STI screening is straightforward medical care, not a confession. Testing can happen without fanfare, results stay confidential by law, and knowing your status is the only way to move forward with clarity, whether that means peace of mind or getting treatment early. The clinics and health centers listed on this page serve Alabaster and its surrounding area. Call ahead to confirm hours and what you'll need to bring; a quick conversation beforehand removes last-minute surprises and lets you choose what works best for your schedule and comfort.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Alabaster, AL

Walkability 5.79 / 20 · Below average

At 5.79/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Alabaster 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 Alabaster, Alabama, EasySTD

ZIP 35007 snapshot

Residents
27,935
Median age
39.1
Median income
$86,994

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 35007 area around Alabaster: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Alabaster alone.

Alabaster sits in Shelby County, ZIP 35007. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Warrior Park
  • Alabaster Municipal Park
  • The Old Jail
  • Buck Creek Park
  • Heros Park
  • Arrington Park

Major routes

  • US 31 (1st Street South)
  • 1st Street North

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Shelby 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.

Group Tests How 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 Alabaster-area provider.

Infection Earliest reliable test Sample
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 Alabaster 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.

Test Reference price CPT / 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 Alabaster, AL

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Alabaster, AL?

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

How much does STD testing cost near Alabaster, AL?

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 Alabaster, AL without insurance?

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

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

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

How common is chlamydia in Shelby County?

Shelby County reported ~294 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Alabama average.

Can I get PrEP near Alabaster, AL?

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

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.

Am I clear if I tested negative?

Negative is good news, just retest later if the test was soon after a possible exposure.

Is my STD test private?

Your results are part of your HIPAA-protected medical record; you can ask any clinic about its own privacy practices.

How do I prevent STDs?

Use condoms, test regularly, get the HPV and hep B vaccines, and ask about PrEP for HIV.

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