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STD Testing in Ashridge, AL: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Reported chlamydia in Winston County runs about 66% lower than the US average. If you're in Ashridge, Alabama, and wondering whether you need testing after a possible exposure or as part of routine care, you can choose between local clinics, where a provider can answer questions and even start treatment, and at-home kits that let you collect a sample on your own schedule. We list options below.

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Available testing centers

STD testing near Ashridge, AL

6 testing options are listed for Ashridge, AL. The nearest, Capstone Health, is about 6.6 miles away. Compare 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 6.6 miles

Capstone Health

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 14 reviews

A public STD-testing site about 7 miles from Ashridge.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
25734 Hwy 195, Double Springs, AL 35553
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 6.6 miles

Capstone-Double Springs

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 13 reviews

Capstone-Double Springs, located in Double Springs, carries federal qualification that anchors its sliding-scale fee structure: what you pay reflects your income, and inability to pay turns no one away. STI screening here covers syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, with no appointment required to get started.

Sliding-scale
Address
25734 Highway 195, Double Springs, AL 35553
Website
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Labcorp

Labcorp

Highest rated Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 5 out of 5 from 4 reviews
Address
3400 Highway 78 East, Jasper, AL 35501 30.2 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 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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Labcorp

Labcorp

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Rated 2.8 out of 5 from 20 reviews
Address
615 Mynatt Street Southwest, Hartselle, AL 35640 33.2 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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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 26 reviews
Address
1890 Al Hwy 157 Pob 2, Cullman, AL 35058 38.1 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

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 4 out of 5 from 5 reviews
Address
3901 Peach Street, Florence, AL 35630 41.9 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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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 Ashridge, AL

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 Certified labs Doctors Pharmacies Online PrEP & treatment

Test from home

At-home STD testing in Ashridge, AL

The nearest testing center is about 7 miles away, if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Ashridge, 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
    Order online Everlywell review

  • 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.

Also in the area

Other CLIA-certified labs near Ashridge, AL

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

  • Lakeland Community Hospital

    42024 Highway 195, Haleyville, AL 35565

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

  • Family Medical Associates

    42320 Hwy 195, Haleyville, AL 35565

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • Revive Medical Center

    1728 11th Avenue, Haleyville, AL 35565

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • Jerry Harrison Family Practice

    904 26th Street, Haleyville, AL 35565

    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 Ashridge. 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 Ashridge, AL who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 47 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Ashridge. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 6 offer telehealth.

  • George Petty, MD

    Family medicine · 42024 Hwy 195, Haleyville

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  • Vanessa Ragland-Payne, DO Telehealth

    Family medicine · 42320 Hwy 195, Haleyville

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  • Boyde Harrison, MD

    Family medicine · 904 26th Street, Haleyville

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  • Chenyi Chenyi, MD

    Family medicine · 1728 11th Avenue, Haleyville

    Call Directions

  • Stanley Morrow, DO

    Family medicine · 2930 Hwy 237, Phil Campbell

    Directions

  • Terry James, MD

    Family medicine · 16356 County Rd 41, Addison

    Call Directions

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 Ashridge, AL

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

  • Gateway Family Pharmacy

    6.1 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • The Prescription Shop

    6.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Compounding Centers of America

    6.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Medical Arts Drugs

    7.2 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Ashridge, AL.

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 Ashridge, 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 Winston County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Winston County, the county that includes Ashridge, compare with Alabama and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~20% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#66 of 67 Alabama counties for chlamydia, among the lowest in the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Winston County vs Alabama vs U.S.

Winston County Alabama U.S. ▲▼ = Winston County vs the state average
Infection Winston County Alabama United States
Chlamydia
165.2 39 cases ▼ 75%
651.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
16.9 4 cases ▼ 93%
226.9 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — 28.6 15.8
Syphilis (early) — 20.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
4.2 1 cases ▼ 83%
24.5 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 Winston County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 33% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 125 250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Winston County, chlamydia has fallen from 225.1 to 165.2 per 100,000 (27%), gonorrhea has fallen from 72.2 to 16.9 per 100,000 (77%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 8.5 to 4.2 per 100,000 (51%).

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 Ashridge, AL

Adults uninsured
13.3%
No routine checkup
20.8%
No transportation
11.4%
Binge drinking
13.5%
Frequent mental distress
19.6%
Depression
27.3%
Below poverty line
21.1%
Primary-care ratio
2,628 : 1
Winston County

Medically Underserved Area · IMU 58.1

Social Vulnerability Index · 61st 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 Winston County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Winston County (2023)

Federal priority area: Alabama is one of the U.S. jurisdictions prioritized under the Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative: targeted federal funding to expand local HIV testing, PrEP, and prevention.

People living with HIV
99 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
54

Winston County HIV care continuum (2023)

Among Winston County residents living with HIV, 73.7% are in care · 63.2% 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 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 Winston County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Ashridge, AL

Ashridge skews heavily toward homeowners, roughly seven in ten residents own their homes, but the smaller renter population tends to be younger, more mobile, and often working around tighter monthly budgets where a $703 rent already claims a significant slice of income. That's precisely the slice of the community where people in their late teens and twenties are most likely to be, and where the practical cost of a clinic visit can quietly compete with other pressing expenses. Labor-force participation here sits below the national norm, meaning a notable share of adults aren't tied to a standard nine-to-five schedule, but that doesn't automatically translate to open afternoons.

Many are managing households, caregiving, or piecing together part-time work, all of which can make a mid-week appointment feel genuinely inconvenient rather than simply overlooked. The options listed on this page span a range of fees and locations, which matters in a place where nearly half of adults are married and household decisions sometimes involve more than one person's schedule. Finding a time that works, and a cost that doesn't require a second thought, is what makes screening a realistic part of life here rather than an errand that keeps getting pushed to next week.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Ashridge, AL

Walkability 5.73 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.73/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Ashridge 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 6 STD & STI testing locations in Ashridge, Alabama, EasySTD

ZIP 35565 snapshot

Residents
10,815
Median age
45.6
Median income
$43,761

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 35565 area around Ashridge: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Ashridge alone.

Ashridge sits in Winston County, ZIP 35565. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Balls Mountain

Reference

STD testing in Ashridge, AL: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Winston County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Alabama 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 Ashridge-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 Ashridge 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 Alabama Minor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately

Two things that actually depend on Alabama 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 Alabama, 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)

Alabama 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 Alabama

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 Ashridge, AL

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where can I get tested for STDs in Ashridge, AL?

The closest is Capstone Health (6.6 mi); 2 options are within 30 miles.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Ashridge, AL?

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 Ashridge, AL without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Ashridge, AL?

Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Rapid HIV, a full panel covers the common ones.

How common is chlamydia in Winston County?

About 165 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Alabama average.

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

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

Can I get PrEP near Ashridge, AL?

PrEP (HIV-prevention medicine for HIV-negative people) is available locally, any provider can prescribe it.

I tested negative, am I fully in the clear?

Likely yes, if you were past the window period; otherwise retest, and keep up routine screening with new partners.

Is drug-resistant gonorrhea a concern?

Resistance is rising, which is why the CDC advises a particular treatment; don't self-treat, get tested and treated correctly.

I tested positive, what are the next steps?

Start treatment, tell recent partners so they can test, avoid sex until cleared, and retest if advised, most STIs resolve with care.

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