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STD Testing in Albion, CA: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

In Mendocino County, syphilis runs about 92% higher than the US average. Whether you have symptoms or want peace of mind, options in Albion, California include clinics, which may bill insurance, or private labs that often have a flat self-pay price.

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STD testing near Albion, CA

4 testing options are listed for Albion, CA. The nearest, Mendocino Coast Clinics, is about 14.3 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 14.3 miles

Mendocino Coast Clinics

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Rated 3.1 out of 5 from 42 reviews

Mendocino Coast Clinics in Fort Bragg requires an appointment, so booking ahead is the move, but that single visit covers HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and herpes testing, same-visit bacterial treatment, HPV vaccine, and HIV counseling, all on a sliding scale with no fee charged.

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Zero Cost Across Every Service Offered

For anyone paying out of pocket (no employer plan, no regular doctor, no coverage to file against) Mendocino Coast Clinics carries its sliding scale all the way to zero across every service it offers. Testing, treatment, vaccines, HIV management: the fee ceiling is the same for everyone.

Full-Scope Care Conducted in Spanish

For someone who navigates health decisions in Spanish, Mendocino Coast Clinics delivers the complete scope of care (testing, counseling, STI treatment, hepatitis C management) in that language. Nothing gets compressed or deferred because of how a question is phrased.

Hepatitis C Treatment Stays on This Campus

For a person without a specialist or the means to chase one down, Mendocino Coast Clinics is built to carry hepatitis C through to treatment on-site. That matters concretely for anyone uninsured or underinsured who needs the medication, not just confirmation of the diagnosis.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
855 Sequoia Circle, Fort Bragg, CA 95437
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 14.4 miles

Ukiah Adventist Hospital

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 913 reviews

A safety-net rural health clinic about 14 miles from Albion. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
850 Sequoia Circle, Fort Bragg, CA 95437
Website
Community health center 14.4 miles

Adventist Health Mendocino Coast

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A public safety-net rural health clinic about 14 miles from Albion. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
721 River Drive Suite A, Fort Bragg, CA 95437
Website
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Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 40 reviews
Address
5124 Hill Road East, Lakeport, CA 95453 46.3 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Tuesday 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Wednesday 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Thursday 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Friday 6:30 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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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 Albion, CA

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.

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At-home STD testing in Albion, CA

The nearest testing center is about 14 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Albion, 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 Albion, CA

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

  • Redwood Family Dermatology

    555 South Dora Street, Suite B, Ukiah, CA 95482

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Adventist Health Ukiah Valley

    275 Hospital Drive, Ukiah, CA 95482

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
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  • Redwood Coast Medical Services

    46900 Ocean Drive, Gualala, CA 95445

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 46 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Albion. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 5 offer telehealth.

  • Jeffrey Berenson, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 45081 Little Lake Street, Mendocino

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  • Sanford Brown, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 815 Sequoia Circle, Fort Bragg

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  • Jason Kirkman, MD

    Internal medicine · 700 River Drive, Fort Bragg

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  • Wade Gray, MD

    Family medicine · 205 South Street, Fort Bragg

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  • Donna Smith, MD

    OB-GYN · 45 Hazel Street, Willits

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  • Miriam Harris, MD

    Family medicine · 1245 South Main Street, Willits

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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 Albion, CA

No pharmacy near Albion, CA 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.

  • Mendocino Village Pharmacy

    6.1 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Mendocino Coast Pharmacy

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Albertsons/Safeway 15 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Rite Aid 15 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • CVS Pharmacy 15 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Albion, CA.

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 Albion, 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 Mendocino County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Mendocino County, the county that includes Albion, compare with California and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~38% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#35 of 58 California counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 40% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Mendocino County vs California vs U.S.

Mendocino County California U.S. ▲▼ = Mendocino County vs the state average
Infection Mendocino County California United States
Chlamydia
306.4 273 cases ▼ 38%
491.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
67.3 60 cases ▼ 65%
190.2 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
30.3 27 cases ▲ 86%
16.3 15.8
Syphilis (early)
13.5 12 cases ▼ 29%
19.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
19.1 17 cases ▼ 59%
46.7 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 Mendocino County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 18% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 225 450 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Mendocino County, chlamydia has fallen from 411.6 to 306.4 per 100,000 (26%), gonorrhea has fallen from 163.8 to 67.3 per 100,000 (59%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 7.6 to 30.3 per 100,000 (299%).

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 Albion, CA

Adults uninsured
4.1%
No routine checkup
20%
No transportation
5.5%
Binge drinking
13.5%
Frequent mental distress
14.1%
Depression
22.2%
Below poverty line
15.6%
Primary-care ratio
1,286 : 1
Mendocino County
  • Primary-care shortage score 17 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 59.7
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 97th 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 Mendocino County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Mendocino County (2023)

People living with HIV
217 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
134

Mendocino County HIV care continuum (2020)

Mendocino County recorded 6.5 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2020), against 14.9 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Mendocino County residents living with HIV, 84% are in care · 71.6% 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 Mendocino County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Albion, CA

The bluff at Navarro Head draws visitors who come for the view of where two rivers meet the Pacific, but Albion's young adults, a steady presence in this coastal community, often have more pressing concerns than tourism. Routine STI testing serves a practical purpose here, particularly for those in their late teens through thirties when screening becomes part of regular health maintenance. Testing facilities in and around Albion are listed on this page; what matters locally is that confidentiality works without fanfare in a town where word travels fast and privacy expectations run high. Access to testing doesn't require a long drive or a trip to a distant city.

The clinics and providers available in and around Albion understand that discretion isn't negotiable: results belong to the person tested, and the testing process itself stays between patient and provider. For young adults establishing themselves, changing partners, or simply staying current with their health, having testing within reach removes a barrier that silence and distance often create elsewhere. Albion's maritime heritage and small-town character coexist with the reality that sexually transmitted infections don't discriminate by geography or generation. Knowing your status is straightforward here, and the care is close.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Albion, CA

Walkability 4.83 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.83/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Albion 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 4 STD & STI testing locations in Albion, California, EasySTD

ZIP 95410 snapshot

Residents
642
Median age
63.7
Median income
$39,628

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 95410 area around Albion: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Albion alone.

Albion sits in Mendocino County, ZIP 95410. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Navarro Head
  • Captain Fletcher's Inn
  • Little River Improvement Club & Museum
  • Mathison Peak

Major routes

  • CA 1 (Shoreline Highway)
  • CA 128 (Highway 128)

Reference

STD testing in Albion, CA: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on California 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 California, 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)

California 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 California

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 Albion, CA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

What if there's no clinic right in Albion, CA?

Closest is Mendocino Coast Clinics (14.3 mi), or order an at-home kit to 95410.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Albion, CA?

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 Albion, CA without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Albion, CA?

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 Mendocino County?

About 306 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the California average.

How long do results take near Albion, CA?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

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

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

Is my health information protected when I test?

Medical records are protected under federal HIPAA law, ask the clinic how it handles your information.

What's the difference between screening and diagnostic testing?

Screening checks when you have no symptoms; diagnostic testing confirms a cause when you do. The lab tests are often the same.

How is syphilis tested near Albion, CA?

Syphilis is found with a simple blood test; a reactive screen is confirmed with a second blood test.

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