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601 S 4th St Ste A, Gadsden, Alabama 35901
18 mile
Tel: 2565464300
Today's best offer is: $10 off any order. Discount will be applied automatically.
107 E. Meighan Blvd, Gadsden, Alabama 35903
18.76 mile
Tel: 2569051413
Today's best offer is: $10 off any order. Discount will be applied automatically.
1890 Al Hwy 157 Pob 11 #220b, Cullman, Alabama 35058
30.21 mile
Tel: 2567759098
Today's best offer is: $10 off any order. Discount will be applied automatically.
1000 Lincoln Ave, Oneonta, Alabama 35121
10.39 mile
Tel: (205) 274-9799
Appointment Required: Yes
Confidential investigation, examination, counseling, and treatment of STDs and HIV are provided for anyone 12 years of age or older.
1001 Lincoln Ave, Oneonta, Alabama 35121
10.39 mile
Tel: (205) 274-2120
Tel: (205) 274-2210
Appointment Required: Yes
1411 Piedmont Cutoff, Gadsden, Alabama 35903
16.43 mile
Tel: (256) 492-0131
Appointment Required: Yes
Free condoms available.
110 Legion Rd, Double Springs, Alabama 35553
16.43 mile
Tel: (205) 489-2101
Tel: (205) 489-2634
Appointment Required: Yes
709 E Broad St, Gadsden, Alabama 35903
16.43 mile
Tel: (256) 547-6311
Appointment Required: Yes
1020 Tuscaloosa Ave, Gadsden, Alabama 35901
16.43 mile
Tel: (256) 546-4606
Appointment Required: Yes
PrEP is provided on a sliding fee scale. Must be HIV positive in order to access medical care. For HIV positive patients all medical services are provided regardless of the client's ability to pay...
201 E McKinney Ave, Ste A, Albertville, Alabama 35950
16.91 mile
Tel: (256) 660-5127
Tel: (256) 660-5130
Appointment Required: Yes
Free condoms available.
150 Judy Smith Dr, Guntersville, Alabama 35976
19.23 mile
Tel: (256) 582-3174
Tel: (256) 582-3548
Appointment Required: Yes
Free condoms available.
1175 23rd St N, Pell City, Alabama 35125
29.71 mile
Tel: (205) 338-3357
Tel: (205) 338-4863
Appointment Required: Yes
2016 Main Ave SW, Cullman, Alabama 35055
31.36 mile
Tel: (256) 775-0230
Appointment Required: Yes
601 Logan Ave SW, Cullman, Alabama 35055
31.43 mile
Tel: (256) 734-1030
Tel: (256) 737-9646
Appointment Required: Yes
4208 Eva Rd, Ste B, Eva, Alabama 35621
32.87 mile
Tel: (256) 796-7264
Tel: (256) 796-2148
Appointment Required: Yes
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Every sexually active individual must protect their sexual health. Regular STD testing is the only way to care for your sexual health. However, sometimes it becomes confusing to select the right testing method as there are so many options available. For your convenience, we have gathered information about all available STD testing methods in Altoona, Alabama. Check them out to find out which option is suitable for you.
This is one of the most popular ways to get tested for STDs today. These tests combine the best of both worlds for convenience and accuracy. You will order the test online at home, but you can walk into a professional lab testing center to get tested.
Another option is to simply visit your regular clinic and talk to your doctor.
If you do not want to visit a testing center, then a great alternative is an at-home test kit. You don’t even need to leave your house to get tested for STDs this way, which makes it the most discreet option. Everything is done through email and snail mail.
One last option for STD testing is a trip to a free clinic. If you go to a public STD-testing clinic, then you may get a free or discounted test, depending on your financial situation.
Learn more in our ultimate guide to STD testing.
It can be, but it does not necessarily have to be. What many people need to understand is that laboratory tests would most often than not be relatively pricey due to the technology that is being utilized behind these diagnostic techniques. However, opting for specific laboratories that offer more convenient testing procedures and discounted prices for diagnostic tests would help ensure that the price will not be much of an issue in providing you with the conclusive diagnosis of your condition. It might take some independent scanning to find the right testing center for you in the most acceptable price range, but it is not as impossible as many people make it out to be.
Considering that a wide variety of testing kits and laboratory procedures can be performed to determine conclusively whether you have a particular STD or not, the time that it will take for your results to return will also be subject to the same inconsistency. Although there are specific laboratories that could produce your results even by the end of the day (albeit, it is extremely rare for institutions to do so unless necessary), most would often take a few days to a week before the results are either delivered or posted online through your secure personal profile (in the case of online transactions). In addition to that, the capability of the laboratory performing the test may also contribute to the overall timeframe of result delivery – causing delays in cases where there are several requests or understaffed to provide expedited results.
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It does vary on a case-to-case basis. Insurance policies are often particular with the instances that they would be covering with their program. Some may cover severe accidents, some may even consider “orphan disease,” and yes, some may also cover the expenses for performing STD diagnostic tests. However, considering that your insurance provider will have to verify the person's identity availing of the program, STD testing laboratories that employ a minimal collection of patient information may not accept insurance policies to prioritize privacy over affordability.
It is recommended to get tested for STDs if you have had unprotected sexual contact, multiple sexual partners, or if you are experiencing symptoms associated with STDs. Additionally, regular testing is recommended as part of routine sexual health care, even in the absence of symptoms, especially for individuals who are sexually active.
Standard STD testing can detect common sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, and hepatitis B and C. Additional tests may be required for less common STDs or specific situations.
Depending on the test being performed and the testing physician's targeted diseases, various types of samples can be requested from you. In some instances, a minuscule blood sample of a few milliliters will be collected, some might ask for a urine sample, and others may opt for a genital swab. Again, the sample being collected will depend on the test being conducted and the outcome that is being targeted for this particular procedure.
Yes. Certain companies offer at-home testing kits wherein you are the one that will collect the specimens necessary for the test at the comfort of your own home. Sure, it might sometimes be subject to errors due to the potential contamination of the sample from collection to transportation, but it does offer a great deal of privacy and convenience for patients who would prefer to have their identities hidden in fear that their community will judge them.
How Does it Work?
Most people experience feelings of hesitation when going to get tested for STD, despite knowing they might have contracted one. EasySTD was created to change that.
Visit your nearest lab or clinic, order your home testing kit online, and follow the given instructions from an STD testing provider.
After ordering your STD test, visit the testing center to get tested or take a self sample including urine, cotton swab, or finger prick with the home testing kit and mail it back.
Receive the lab-certified results of your STD test from your test provider via mail or phone within 2 to 3 days. If the test comes positive, consult your doctor immediately.
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