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STD Testing in Alba, PA: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Bradford County's reported gonorrhea cases run about 94% lower than the US average, but testing remains important if you've had a recent risk or simply test on a regular schedule in Alba, Pennsylvania. Whether you prefer clinics that may bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees, or private labs with a flat self-pay price, you have options. Check the list below.

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Available testing centers

STD testing near Alba, PA

7 testing options are listed for Alba, PA. The nearest, Laurel Health Centers, is about 12.4 miles away. Compare 3 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 12.4 miles

Laurel Health Centers

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Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 9 reviews

Laurel Health Centers in Blossburg runs on sliding-scale fees and accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance, making the cost structure accessible at every income level. Appointments are required; the panel covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, and conventional HIV testing alongside TB screening.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
6 Riverside Plaza, Blossburg, PA 16912
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 14.7 miles

North Penn Comprehensive Health Services, Laurel Health and Wellness Center and

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Rated 2 out of 5 from 5 reviews

North Penn Comprehensive Health Services, Laurel Health and Wellness Center and in Mansfield meets patients without coverage, paying cash, or caught between providers with federally qualified health center status and a sliding-scale fee structure. Syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening is available, with fees adjusted to income. No appointment needed.

Sliding-scale
Address
40 West Wellsboro Street, Mansfield, PA 16933
Website
Community health center 14.8 miles

Laurel Health Specialty Center

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Rated 3.6 out of 5 from 11 reviews

Laurel Health Specialty Center in Mansfield carries full federal qualification as a community health center, which means STI screening (syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia) is priced on a sliding scale tied to income, so the cost adjusts to what patients can realistically pay.

Sliding-scale
Address
52 Railroad Avenue, Mansfield, PA 16933
Website
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Quest Diagnostics

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Address
45 Bellefonte Avenue, Lock Haven, PA 17745 50.8 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 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
No ratings yet
Address
176 North Main Street, Shavertown, PA 18708 53.0 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Tuesday 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Wednesday 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Thursday 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Friday 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Saturday 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 73 reviews
Address
345 Harry L Drive, Johnson City, NY 13790 53.0 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

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Rated 2 out of 5 from 5 reviews
Address
110 Ho Plz, Ithaca, NY 14853 54.0 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 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 Alba, PA

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 Alba, PA

The nearest testing center is about 12 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Alba, 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 Alba, PA

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

  • Guthrie Medical Group LAB Troy

    275 Guthrie Drive, Troy, PA 16947

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

  • Robert Packer Hospital POCT

    One Guthrie Square, Sayre, PA 18840

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

  • Guthrie Medical Group Laboratories

    One Guthrie Square, Sayre, PA 18840

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 134 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Alba. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 53 offer telehealth.

  • Samuel Schrack, DO

    Family medicine · 45 Mud Creek Road, Troy

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  • Stephen Renzi, DO Telehealth

    Internal medicine · Station Square, Troy

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  • Koryn Johnston, DO Telehealth

    Family medicine · 275 Guthrie Drive, Troy

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  • Melina Irizarry-Acosta, MD Telehealth

    Infectious disease · 285 Guthrie Drive, Troy

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  • George Dy, MD

    Internal medicine · 6 Riverside Plz, Blossburg

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  • Lara Jaussi, DO Telehealth

    Family medicine · 416 South Main Street, Mansfield

    Call Directions

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 Alba, PA

No pharmacy near Alba, PA 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.

  • Laurel Health Center Pharmacy

    3.6 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Brown's Pharmacy

    5.2 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Cookes Pharmacy

    5.9 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Bloss Pharmacy

    12 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 13 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Alba, PA.

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 Alba, 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 Bradford County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Bradford County, the county that includes Alba, compare with Pennsylvania and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~22% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#42 of 67 Pennsylvania counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 37% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Bradford County vs Pennsylvania vs U.S.

Bradford County Pennsylvania U.S. ▲▼ = Bradford County vs the state average
Infection Bradford County Pennsylvania United States
Chlamydia
185.9 111 cases ▼ 56%
421.2 492.2
Gonorrhea
10.1 6 cases ▼ 93%
144.7 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
5 3 cases ▼ 45%
9.1 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 10.3 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
1.7 1 cases ▼ 85%
11.4 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 Bradford County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 11% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 125 250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Bradford County, chlamydia has fallen from 188.4 to 185.9 per 100,000 (1%), gonorrhea has risen from 10 to 10.1 per 100,000 (1%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 3.3 to 5 per 100,000 (52%).

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 Alba, PA

Adults uninsured
7.6%
Bradford County
Below poverty line
15%
Primary-care ratio
982 : 1
Bradford County
  • Primary-care shortage score 13 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 60
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 38th 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 Bradford County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Bradford County (2023)

People living with HIV
79 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
57

Bradford County HIV care continuum (2023)

Bradford County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 8.3 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Bradford County residents living with HIV, 74.3% are in care · 62.9% 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 Bradford County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Alba, PA

As you drive through the rolling hills of Armenia Mountain, the tight-knit community of Alba comes into view. Here, families and individuals live in a predominantly owner-occupied housing landscape, where long-term residents and newcomers alike call this charming area home.

The daily rhythms of life in Alba are marked by a strong presence of married couples and families, with many households consisting of multiple generations or close-knit relatives. For those in their late teens and twenties, or young adults still forming relationships, everyday life can get busy quickly. With many residents balancing work and family responsibilities, finding time for health screenings can sometimes take a backseat. Given the local workforce's schedule demands, having testing options that accommodate varying work hours can make all the difference.

For residents of Alba, getting tested is one less thing to worry about when life gets busy. The options listed here can fit into a typical day, especially for those with non-traditional work schedules or family obligations that make it hard to take time off. Near the Manley-Bohlayer House, and throughout the community, residents can find convenient ways to prioritize their health.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Alba, PA

Walkability 6.23 / 20 · Below average

At 6.23/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Alba 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 7 STD & STI testing locations in Alba, Pennsylvania, EasySTD

ZIP 17724 snapshot

Residents
4,721
Median age
40.4
Median income
$55,839

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 17724 area around Alba: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Alba alone.

Alba sits in Bradford County, ZIP 17724. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Armenia Mountain
  • Manley-Bohlayer House

Reference

STD testing in Alba, PA: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania

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 Alba, PA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get same-day or walk-in testing near Alba, PA?

Some clinics and labs take walk-ins for same-day testing; call ahead to confirm hours.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Alba, PA?

Most plans cover STD screening; a clinic or lab can bill insurance, or you can pay a flat self-pay price.

Can I get tested in Alba, PA without insurance?

Yes, community and public clinics test the uninsured, with sliding-scale fees.

Which tests are offered near Alba, PA?

Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Herpes, Trichomoniasis, a full panel covers the common ones.

How common is chlamydia in Bradford County?

About 186 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Pennsylvania average.

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

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

Can chlamydia have no symptoms?

Yes, most chlamydia infections cause no symptoms, so screening is the only reliable way to catch it.

Can I trust an at-home result?

Yes, from a reputable lab, confirm any positive with a clinician for treatment.

How is gonorrhea tested near Alba, PA?

A urine sample or a swab (genital, throat, or rectal) detects gonorrhea, often tested alongside chlamydia.

I tested negative, am I fully in the clear?

Likely yes, if you were past the window period; otherwise retest, and keep up routine screening with new partners.

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