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STD Testing in Aleneva, AK: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Chlamydia cases in Kodiak Island Borough are about 60% lower than the national average. When starting a new relationship or managing ongoing care in Aleneva, Alaska, choose between visiting a clinic for immediate support, or using an at-home kit for convenience.

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STD testing near Aleneva, AK

2 testing options are listed for Aleneva, AK. The nearest, Kodiak Area Native Association, is about 13.3 miles away. Compare 2 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.

Most reviewed 13.3 miles

Kodiak Area Native Association

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Kodiak Area Native Association in Port Lions delivers STI care through a community health framework, pairing gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV testing with herpes and full hepatitis screening, plus TB. Appointments are required; fees run on a sliding scale with Medicaid, Medicare, and insurance accepted.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
Malina Street, Port Lions, AK 99550
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 – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 13.3 miles

Port Lions Health Clinic

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Port Lions Health Clinic, serving Port Lions residents who are uninsured, paying cash, or between providers, earns its federally qualified designation partly by tying fees to income: meaning STI screening for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia stays within reach regardless of coverage status.

Sliding-scale
Address
500 Molina, Port Lions, AK 99550
Website

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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 Aleneva, AK

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 Aleneva, AK

The nearest testing center is about 13 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Aleneva, 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 Aleneva, AK

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

  • Providence Kodiak Island

    1915 East Rezanof Drive, Kodiak, AK 99615

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

  • Kodiak Area Native Association

    2414 Mill Bay Road, Kodiak, AK 99615

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 10 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Aleneva. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 7 offer telehealth.

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 Aleneva, AK

No pharmacy near Aleneva, 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.

  • Walmart Pharmacy 26 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Albertsons/Safeway 26 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Kodiak Community Health Center Pharmacy

    27 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 3 closest pharmacies to Aleneva, 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 Aleneva, 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 Kodiak Island Borough: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Kodiak Island Borough, the borough that includes Aleneva, compare with Alaska and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data.

#20 of 30 Alaska counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 33% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Kodiak Island Borough vs Alaska vs U.S.

Kodiak Island Borough Alaska U.S. ▲▼ = Kodiak Island Borough vs the state average
Infection Kodiak Island Borough Alaska United States
Chlamydia
199 25 cases ▼ 71%
697.7 492.2
Gonorrhea
63.7 8 cases ▼ 80%
310.9 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 22.5 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 10.9 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — no data 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 Kodiak Island Borough over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 10% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 150 300 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Kodiak Island Borough, chlamydia has fallen from 206.1 to 199 per 100,000 (3%), and gonorrhea has risen from 53.4 to 63.7 per 100,000 (19%).

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 Aleneva, AK

Adults uninsured
10.1%
No routine checkup
33.1%
No transportation
8.3%
Binge drinking
17.9%
Frequent mental distress
14.9%
Depression
17.8%
Below poverty line
6.7%
Primary-care ratio
710 : 1
Kodiak Island Borough
  • Primary-care shortage score 9 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 64th 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 Kodiak Island Borough.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Kodiak Island Borough (2024)

PrEP users / 100k
67

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 Kodiak Island Borough tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Aleneva, AK

In the shadow of Afognak Mountain, daily life in Aleneva is marked by a strong sense of community and family ties. With large households and a high percentage of married adults, the town has a distinctly close-knit feel. Residents here often prioritize their loved ones and their way of life.

The fact that everyone in Aleneva owns their home adds to the town's stability and sense of permanence. With no one commuting to work, people are likely to be around and available to support one another. This close-knit atmosphere can make it easier for young adults still forming relationships to feel supported in taking care of their health.

For those living in this tight-knit community, getting to a testing site might require some planning, especially given the town's rural setting. A practical next step for anyone looking to get tested is to head to the local gathering place and ask around for advice - perhaps chatting with neighbors at the town's community center or discussing options with friends at the local general store.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Aleneva, AK

Walkability 6.69 / 20 · Below average

At 6.69/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Aleneva 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 2 STD & STI testing locations in Aleneva, Alaska, EasySTD

ZIP 99615 snapshot

Residents
12,304
Median age
35.2
Median income
$86,371

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 99615 area around Aleneva: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Aleneva alone.

Aleneva sits in Kodiak Island Borough, ZIP 99615. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Afognak Mountain

Reference

STD testing in Aleneva, AK: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Kodiak Island Borough: 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.

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 Aleneva-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 Aleneva 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 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.

Learn more about confidential STD testing in Alaska

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 Aleneva, AK

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many testing options are within 30 miles of Aleneva, AK?

2 testing options are within 30 miles of Aleneva, AK.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

Medicaid generally covers STD testing, and public clinics test for free regardless of coverage.

Can I get tested in Aleneva, AK without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Aleneva, AK?

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 Kodiak Island Borough?

About 199 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Alaska average.

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

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

Can oral herpes spread to the genitals?

Yes, HSV-1 from the mouth can spread to the genital area through oral sex.

Can trich be treated?

It's cured with antibiotics; treating partners together prevents reinfection.

What samples are used for STD testing near Aleneva, AK?

It depends: a blood draw covers HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis, while urine or a swab covers chlamydia and gonorrhea.

I had unprotected sex, should I get tested?

Yes, test after the window period, and if HIV exposure is a concern, ask about PEP within 72 hours.

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