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

Denali Borough runs about 30% lower than the US average for reported gonorrhea cases. If you have a one-time concern or need regular check-ups in Anderson, Alaska, your time and scheduling may affect your choice. You can get tested at a local clinic or use an at-home kit, so consider whether you want immediate or flexible options. Browse your choices below.

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Available testing centers

STD testing near Anderson, AK

3 testing options are listed for Anderson, AK. The nearest, Mary C. Demientieff Health Clinic (Nenana), is about 3.2 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.

Community health center 3.2 miles

Mary C. Demientieff Health Clinic (Nenana)

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Mary C. Demientieff Health Clinic (Nenana), in Anderson, welcomes walk-ins for STI screening without an appointment. Federal qualification underpins its sliding-scale fees, meaning cost adjusts to income. A single visit can cover syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing, making same-day screening straightforward for anyone who walks through the door.

Sliding-scale
Address
806 G Street, Anderson, AK 99744
Website
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Labcorp

Labcorp

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Rated 2.9 out of 5 from 18 reviews
Address
1626 30th Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99701 54.9 miles away
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
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Quest Diagnostics

Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 40 reviews
Address
1405 Kellum Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701 55.6 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 3:30 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.

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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

Every other option

More ways to get tested in Anderson, 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.

At-home tests Pharmacies Online PrEP & treatment

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At-home STD testing in Anderson, AK

The nearest testing center is about 3 miles away, if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Anderson, 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 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

    Quest Diagnostics

    Quest Diagnostics

    $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
    Results:
    1–3 days, online: physician-reviewed
    • In-home sample collection
    • Nationwide Quest lab network
    • Physician-reviewed results
    • FSA/HSA eligible
    Order online Quest Diagnostics review

  • Best value: single tests

    Everlywell

    Everlywell

    $49 & up

    Panel:
    Chlamydia & gonorrhea, up to a 6-test panel adding HIV, syphilis, trichomoniasis & hep C
    Sample:
    Finger-prick + swab
    Results:
    Days, online
    • Telehealth visit if positive
    • CLIA-certified labs
    • HSA/FSA eligible
    • Subscription savings
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  • Best for simplicity & support

    LetsGetChecked

    LetsGetChecked

    $89 & up

    Panel:
    5–6 common STIs incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis & trichomoniasis
    Sample:
    Finger-prick + urine/swab
    Results:
    2–5 days, online
    • 24/7 nurse support
    • Prescription for positives
    • CLIA-certified labs
    • Free shipping both ways
    Order online LetsGetChecked review

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.

Nearby pharmacies

Pharmacies near Anderson, AK

Compare the pharmacies closest to Anderson, AK. Contact a location directly to confirm pharmacy-counter hours, services, prices, and product availability before visiting.

  • Walgreens 54 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Fred Meyer Pharmacy

    54 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Albertsons/Safeway 54 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Alaska Family Pharmacy

    55 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Anderson, 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 Anderson, 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 Denali Borough: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Denali Borough, the borough that includes Anderson, compare with Alaska and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~34% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#14 of 30 Alaska counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 53% of the state

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

Denali Borough Alaska U.S. ▲▼ = Denali Borough vs the state average
Infection Denali Borough Alaska United States
Chlamydia
378.8 6 cases ▼ 46%
697.7 492.2
Gonorrhea
126.3 2 cases ▼ 59%
310.9 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — 22.5 15.8
Syphilis (early) — 10.9 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — 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 Denali Borough over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 33% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 300 600 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Denali Borough, chlamydia has risen from 308.8 to 378.8 per 100,000 (23%), gonorrhea has risen from 61.8 to 126.3 per 100,000 (104%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 62.8 to 62.8 per 100,000.

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 Anderson, AK

Adults uninsured
12.6%
Denali Borough
No routine checkup
32.9%
Denali Borough
Primary-care ratio
1,593 : 1
Denali Borough

Primary-care shortage score 13 / 26

Medically Underserved Area

Social Vulnerability Index · 4th 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 Denali Borough.

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 Denali Borough tests for syphilis.

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

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About Anderson, AK

In Anderson, a community nestled in Denali, conversations about sexual health are a natural part of everyday life. Residents here recognize that open dialogue and education are key to maintaining a healthy community. With a mix of ages, including younger adults, conversations about safe sex and regular screenings are part of the community's fabric. Community members here understand that sex is a normal part of life, so talking about safe sex practices, and how to access testing, comes up naturally.

Sexual health is a part of life for the people of Anderson. The topic of STIs can come up in conversations about dating, relationships, and general health. Many folks here know someone who has had an STI, and that personal connection makes the topic relatable and less stigmatized. Young adults here have grown up knowing that regular, confidential STI screening is a normal part of caring for one's health.

For sexually-active young adults in and around Anderson, confidential STI testing is readily available. Testing is listed on this page, and is a normal part of sexual health. It's easy to get tested regularly, and to talk about results with sexual partners. The process is straightforward and respectful, with a focus on providing clear information and support. If you're sexually active, making STI testing a regular part of your health routine is a smart choice.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Anderson, AK

Walkability 6 / 20 · Below average

At 6/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Anderson 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 3 STD & STI testing locations in Anderson, Alaska, EasySTD

ZIP 99760 snapshot

Residents
800
Median age
40.8
Median income
$56,250

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 99760 area around Anderson: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Anderson alone.

Anderson sits in Denali Borough, ZIP 99760. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Major routes

  • AK 3 (George Parks Highway)

Nearby cities & towns

STD testing near Anderson, AK

Just outside Anderson? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.

Alaska STD testing guide

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Denali 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.

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 Anderson-area provider.

Infection Earliest reliable test Sample
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 Anderson 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.

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 Anderson, AK

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Anderson, AK?

Yes, several local labs offer same-day walk-in testing; best to call first.

How much does STD testing cost near Anderson, AK?

Private labs run about $24 for one test and $139 for a full panel; at-home kits are $49+.

Can I get tested in Anderson, AK without insurance?

Public clinics serve people without insurance, often on a sliding scale.

What's included in a full panel near Anderson, AK?

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

How common is chlamydia in Denali Borough?

Denali Borough reported ~379 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 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.

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.

Do routine blood tests include STD testing?

No, standard bloodwork doesn't include STIs unless you ask, so request STD testing specifically.

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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