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STD Testing in Albany, NH: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

In Carroll County, reported gonorrhea runs about 95% lower than the US average. Whether it's your first STI test or a routine screening in Albany, New Hampshire, the options each have trade-offs. Public clinics keep costs down, private labs prioritize speed, and at-home kits trade a clinic visit for convenience. See your options below.

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STD testing near Albany, NH

6 testing options are listed for Albany, NH. The nearest, White Mountain Community Health Center, is about 8.0 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 8.0 miles

White Mountain Community Health Center

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Rated 3.1 out of 5 from 22 reviews

White Mountain Community Health Center in Conway tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB: all on a sliding-scale fee with Medicaid and private insurance accepted, and every service available at no cost to those who qualify. Appointments are required, and bacterial STIs are treated same visit.

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Every Service Carries a Zero-Dollar Floor

White Mountain Community Health Center charges nothing to patients who qualify, and that zero-dollar floor applies across the full scope of care: testing, treatment, and vaccines alike. The practical effect: a herpes test and an HPV vaccine on the same visit carry the same cost as the visit itself.

Spanish-Language Care Is Staffed, Not Routed

Spanish-language services at White Mountain Community Health Center are delivered directly by staff: meaning clinical conversations about symptoms, treatment plans, and follow-up happen in Spanish within the appointment itself, not brokered through a separate channel after the fact.

Substance-Use Treatment Lives Inside the Same Chart

White Mountain Community Health Center carries substance-use treatment as a standing clinical service alongside STI care, so a patient managing both conditions has their treatment monitored and adjusted within a single integrated record. No separate enrollment, no divided care team.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
298 Rte 16, Conway, NH 03818
Booking
Appointment required
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
Website
Community health center 8.9 miles

Memorial Hospital

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Rated 3.1 out of 5 from 186 reviews

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

Address
3073 White Mountain Highway, North Conway, NH 03860
Website
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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 76 reviews
Address
14 Country Club Road, Gilford, NH 03249 31.8 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

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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 47 reviews
Address
40 Winter Street, Rochester, NH 03867 48.7 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 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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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 98 reviews
Address
81 Hall Street, Concord, NH 03301 55.7 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 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

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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 26 reviews
Address
750 Central Avenue, Dover, NH 03820 56.3 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday 6:30 AM – 12:00 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 Albany, NH

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 Albany, NH

The nearest testing center is about 8 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Albany, 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 Albany, NH

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

  • Conway Cboc

    71 Hobbs Street, Conway, NH 03818

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Adult and Pediatric Dermatology

    55 Mill Street, Suite 200, Wolfeboro, NH 03894

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

Showing the nearest 2 CLIA-certified labs.

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 59 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Albany. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 6 offer telehealth.

  • Lauren Frye, DO

    OB-GYN · 3073 White Mountain Highway, North Conway

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  • Curtis Smith, MD

    Family medicine · 3073 White Mountain Highway, North Conway

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  • David Marr, MD

    Family medicine · 2936 White Mountain Highway, North Conway

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  • Susan Paul, MD

    Internal medicine · 70 Fairview Drive, Fryeburg

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  • Kingson Woo, MD

    Family medicine · 3 Water Village Road, Ossipee

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  • Sanjay Krishnan, MD

    Internal medicine · 93 Water Village Road, Ossipee

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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 Albany, NH

No pharmacy near Albany, NH 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.

  • Walgreens 8.3 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • CVS Pharmacy 8.3 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Rite Aid 8.4 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Hannaford Bros

    8.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 8.6 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Albany, NH.

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 Albany, 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 Carroll County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Carroll County, the county that includes Albany, compare with New Hampshire and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data.

#10 of 10 New Hampshire counties for chlamydia, among the lowest in the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Carroll County vs New Hampshire vs U.S.

Carroll County New Hampshire U.S. ▲▼ = Carroll County vs the state average
Infection Carroll County New Hampshire United States
Chlamydia
76.3 40 cases ▼ 61%
196.6 492.2
Gonorrhea
9.5 5 cases ▼ 77%
41.9 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
1.9 1 cases ▼ 51%
3.9 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 1.9 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — no data 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 Carroll County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 9% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 75 150 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Carroll County, chlamydia has fallen from 137.7 to 76.3 per 100,000 (45%), gonorrhea has fallen from 12 to 9.5 per 100,000 (21%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 3.9 to 1.9 per 100,000 (51%).

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 Albany, NH

Adults uninsured
8.3%
Carroll County
No routine checkup
20.2%
Carroll County
Primary-care ratio
1,226 : 1
Carroll County
  • Primary-care shortage score 12 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 48.7
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 14th 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 Carroll County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Carroll County (2023)

People living with HIV
82 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
137

Carroll County HIV care continuum (2022)

Carroll County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 2.8 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Carroll County residents living with HIV, 69.2% are in care · 64.1% 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 Carroll County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Albany, NH

Albany, in Carroll County, New Hampshire, is a small, rural community, where unemployment runs about 5.1%, and roughly 42.5% are college graduates. Homeownership is the norm. Residents can get to a local clinic without much trouble, with at-home options as backup.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Albany, NH

Walkability 6.6 / 20 · Below average

At 6.6/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Albany 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 Albany, New Hampshire, EasySTD

Albany sits in Carroll County, ZIP 3818. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Blue Mountain
  • Mount Chocorua
  • Albany Covered Bridge
  • Bald Mountain
  • Roundtop
  • Spruce Hill

Reference

STD testing in Albany, NH: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire, 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)

New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire

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 Albany, NH

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

There's no clinic in Albany, NH, what now?

Nearest is White Mountain Community Health Center, about 8 mi away; 2 are within 30 miles. An at-home kit shipped to 3818 also works.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Albany, NH?

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

Where can I get tested for free near Albany, NH?

White Mountain Community Health Center, about 8 mi away, provides free testing.

What's included in a full panel near Albany, NH?

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

How common is chlamydia in Carroll County?

Carroll County reported ~76 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the New Hampshire average.

Can someone under 18 get tested in New Hampshire without a parent?

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

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.

My test was positive, what now?

A positive means treatment is the next step; many STIs are cured with antibiotics, and all are treatable.

Can STDs be treated near Albany, NH?

Many STIs are fully cured with antibiotics; others, like HIV and herpes, are well managed with treatment.

Can syphilis symptoms go away on their own?

Yes, a syphilis sore can heal while the infection stays and silently progresses, so a blood test is the only way to be sure.

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