STD Testing in Aleknagik, AK: Free, Same-Day & Confidential
In Aleknagik, gonorrhea in Dillingham Census Area runs about 81% higher than the US average. Whether it’s your first STI test or a routine screening in Aleknagik, Alaska, you can visit a clinic for a provider’s guidance and immediate treatment, or use an at-home kit to collect a sample on your own schedule and mail it in.
1 testing option is listed for Aleknagik, AK. The nearest, Aleknagik Health Clinic, is about 2.9 miles away. Compare 1 community and public clinic, 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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Community health center 2.9 miles
Aleknagik Health Clinic
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Aleknagik Health Clinic in Aleknagik meets people where federal health equity funding matters most: those paying cash, caught between providers, or without coverage. Its federally qualified status anchors a sliding-scale fee structure for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening, calibrated to what patients can actually afford.
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.
The nearest testing center is about 3 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Aleknagik, 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.
In-home collection
$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
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 Aleknagik, AK
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Dillingham Census Area, 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.
Bristol Bay Area Health
6000 Kanakanak Road, Dillingham, AK 99576
CMS-certified labAccredited · College of American Pathologists
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Aleknagik. 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.
Nearby pharmacies
Pharmacies near Aleknagik, AK
No pharmacy near Aleknagik, AK 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.
Showing the 3 closest pharmacies to Aleknagik, AK.
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 Aleknagik, 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.
PrEP & DoxyPEP
$0 with most insurance
Free online PrEP & DoxyPEP: HIV prevention, home lab kits, no in-person visit
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 Dillingham Census Area: the local picture
How reported STI rates in Dillingham Census Area, the census area that includes Aleknagik, compare with Alaska 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.
#7
#7 of 30 Alaska counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 77% of the state
Reported STD rates per 100,000, Dillingham Census Area vs Alaska vs U.S.
Dillingham Census AreaAlaskaU.S.▲▼ = Dillingham Census Area vs the state average
Infection
Dillingham Census Area
Alaska
United States
Chlamydia
89041 cases▲ 28%
697.7
492.2
Gonorrhea
325.615 cases▲ 5%
310.9
179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
86.84 cases▲ 286%
22.5
15.8
Syphilis (early)
21.71 cases▲ 99%
10.9
16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
65.13 cases▲ 226%
20
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 Dillingham Census Area over time (per 100,000)
Chlamydia ▲ 50% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
Between 2020 and 2023 in Dillingham Census Area, chlamydia has fallen from 1605.9 to 890 per 100,000 (45%), gonorrhea has fallen from 576.5 to 325.6 per 100,000 (44%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 144.1 to 86.8 per 100,000 (40%).
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 Aleknagik, AK
Adults uninsured
14.9%
No routine checkup
35%
No transportation
19.7%
Binge drinking
16.3%
Frequent mental distress
20%
Depression
20.8%
Below poverty line
14.7%
Primary-care ratio
398 : 1
Dillingham Census Area
Primary-care shortage score 19 / 26
Medically Underserved Area
Social Vulnerability Index · 89th 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 Dillingham Census Area.
Local HIV snapshot
HIV in Dillingham Census Area (2024)
PrEP users / 100k
141
Sources: AIDSVu (Emory/Gilead) · CDC AHEAD. 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 Dillingham Census Area tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
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Table Mountain stands sentinel over Aleknagik, a community where family ties and household stability are deeply ingrained. With many residents living in owner-occupied homes, there's a strong sense of roots and permanence. The typical household, with over three people, often includes multiple generations or extended family members, which can influence health decisions and priorities.
The local workforce is marked by a significant portion of households with higher incomes, and a labor force that's selective in its participation. Yet, nearly a third of residents are currently unemployed, which can introduce financial uncertainty and impact access to healthcare. For young adults still forming relationships and establishing their careers, this economic landscape can be particularly challenging. In such a setting, convenient access to health services, including low-friction screening, can play a crucial role in maintaining community well-being.
As residents of Aleknagik navigate their daily lives and make decisions about their health, they're part of a community where a significant proportion of adults are married, and household incomes can be substantial. However, the reality of life here, under the shadow of Table Mountain, means that staying current with health checks can be a quiet but essential part of life – especially when considering the implications of health trends in Dillingham Census Area for someone living here.
Getting there
How residents reach STD testing in Aleknagik, AK
Walkability4.11 / 20 · Least walkable
At 4.11/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Aleknagik 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.
ZIP 99576 snapshot
Residents
2,464
Median age
30.7
Median income
$94,519
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 99576 area around Aleknagik: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Aleknagik alone.
Aleknagik sits in Dillingham Census Area, ZIP 99576. Local context that shapes where residents test:
Local landmarks
Table Mountain
Nearby cities & towns
Nearby cities and towns near Aleknagik, AK
Just outside Aleknagik? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
STD testing in Aleknagik, AK: screening, costs & privacy
Everything to know before you test in Dillingham Census Area: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Alaska 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 Aleknagik-area provider.
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 Aleknagik 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 Alaska
Minor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately
Two things that actually depend on Alaska 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 Alaska, 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)
Alaska 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.
