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

In Lee County, gonorrhea cases run about 19% lower than the national average. If you live in Auburn, Alabama and are considering testing after a possible exposure or as routine care, clinics may bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees while private labs often let you pay a flat price out of pocket. See your options listed below.

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STD testing near Auburn, AL

12 testing options are listed for Auburn, AL. The nearest, Labcorp, is about 2.0 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.

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Labcorp

Labcorp

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Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 71 reviews

Address
785 North Dean Road, Auburn, AL 36830 2.0 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 4:00 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 3.1 out of 5 from 44 reviews

Address
2000 10th Avenue, Columbus, GA 31901 31.0 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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Community health center 12.4 miles

Opelika Pediatrics & Family Clinic

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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 145 reviews

A community safety-net rural health clinic about 12 miles from Auburn. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
5809 Hwy 280E, Opelika, AL 36804
Website
Community health center 16.6 miles

Quality of Life Health Services

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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 51 reviews

Quality of Life Health Services in Tuskegee runs STI care on an appointment basis, meaning scheduled visits that cover gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, and HIV testing alongside same-visit bacterial treatment, HPV and hepatitis A/B vaccines, and sliding-scale fees accepted alongside Medicaid, Medicare, and insurance.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
1201 Notasulga Road, Tuskegee, AL 36083
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 16.8 miles

Southeast Pediatrics

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews

A public safety-net rural health clinic about 17 miles from Auburn. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
804 Crawford Street, Tuskegee, AL 36083
Website
Community health center 17.1 miles

Community Hospital

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A community safety-net rural health clinic about 17 miles from Auburn. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
301 Wright Street, Tuskegee, AL 36083
Community health center 20.6 miles

Ivy Creek Healthcare

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Ivy Creek Healthcare in Dadeville folds STI testing and treatment into its broader primary care practice, meaning gonorrhea, chlamydia, and HIV testing sit alongside the rest of your health needs. Fees are charged on a sliding scale and accepted through Medicaid, Medicare, or private insurance. Appointments are required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
301 Mariarden Road, Dadeville, AL 36853
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 23.7 miles

Access Medical Clinic

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 32 reviews

A community safety-net rural health clinic about 24 miles from Auburn. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
4900 20th Avenue, Valley, AL 36854
Website
Most reviewed 24.2 miles

MainStreet Family Care

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 1113 reviews

MainStreet Family Care in Valley brings STI testing into ongoing primary care relationships, covering the full standard panel on a sliding-scale fee with no appointment required. Walk-in bacterial treatment and HPV and hepatitis vaccines sit alongside PrEP and PEP for prevention.

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PrEP and PEP Prescribed Here, No Outside Referral

MainStreet Family Care prescribes both PrEP and PEP directly, keeping prevention management inside the same practice where testing happens. That continuity means follow-up labs and prescription renewals stay with a provider who already knows your history.

Herpes and Hepatitis Testing Closes the Diagnostic Gap

Stopping at gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV leaves herpes and hepatitis B and C undiagnosed until symptoms force a second appointment somewhere else. A gap that can stretch into weeks. MainStreet Family Care tests for all of them in the same visit, with hepatitis B treatment available on-site when results warrant it.

Tests & treats PrEP
Address
3306 20th Avenue, Valley, AL 36854
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Website
Community health center 31.2 miles

Georgia Department of Public Health

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Georgia Department of Public Health in Columbus requires appointments and covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, herpes, and hepatitis on a sliding-scale fee accepted alongside Medicaid and private insurance. Bacterial infections treated same visit, HIV managed on-site through Ryan White-funded care.

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Ryan White Funding Closes the Gap to Treatment

For someone without a regular HIV provider, or managing HIV while paying out of pocket, Ryan White funding at Georgia Department of Public Health in Columbus means the path from testing to ongoing antiretroviral treatment runs through one clinic, not across a fractured network of referrals and eligibility hurdles.

Prevention Prescriptions Written at This Clinic

Many STI clinics test for HIV but leave prevention prescribing to someone else's office. Georgia Department of Public Health in Columbus writes PrEP prescriptions on-site, and PEP is available for post-exposure prevention. Both handled by the same clinical staff managing your testing.

Herpes and Hepatitis Included in the Standard Panel

The panel here extends to herpes and hepatitis A, B, and C, which means infections that often go undetected on a basic four-test screen get caught in the same appointment, giving a more complete picture before any treatment decisions are made.

Tests & treats Ryan White HIV care Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
5601 Veterans Parkway, Lower Level Columbus, GA 31904
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
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Labcorp

Labcorp

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Rated 2.2 out of 5 from 146 reviews

Address
1345 13th Street, Columbus, GA 31901 31.6 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 4:00 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 4.4 out of 5 from 93 reviews

Address
5448 Whittlesey Boulevard, Columbus, GA 31909 32.0 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
See tests & prices

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When can I test? Exposure-window calculator

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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 Auburn, 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.

Test from home

At-home STD testing in Auburn, AL

The nearest testing center is about 2 miles away, if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Auburn, 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
  • Best range: couples & full panels

    myLAB Box

    myLAB Box

    $79 & up

    Panel:
    Up to 14 infections, incl. HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis & herpes
    Sample:
    Self-collect: swab, urine, finger-prick
    Results:
    2–5 days, online
    • Free phone consult if positive
    • CLIA-certified labs
    • Couples & subscription options
    • Discreet packaging
  • 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

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 Auburn, AL

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

  • Eamc Freestanding Emergency Dept-LAB

    900 Camp Auburn Road, Auburn, AL 36849

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
  • Auburn University Medical Clinic Laboratory

    400 Lem Morrison Drive, Auburn, AL 36849

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • Auburn Pediatric and Adult Medicine

    2353 Bent Creek Road Suite 110, Auburn, AL 36830

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • Sound Diagnostics

    1321 Magnolia Club Court, Auburn, AL 36830

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • Nash Dermatology

    1935 East Glenn Ave Suite 101, Auburn, AL 36830

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • Auburn Pediatric and Adult Medicine

    560 Devall Drive, Suite 201, Auburn, AL 36830

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing

Showing 6 of the CLIA-certified labs in Lee County.

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 131 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Auburn. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 19 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 Auburn, AL

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

  • CVS Pharmacy 0.5 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Publix Pharmacy 0.6 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Auburn University Student Health Pharmacy

    1.1 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC

Showing the 3 closest pharmacies to Auburn, 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 Auburn, 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 Lee County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Lee County, the county that includes Auburn, compare with Alabama and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~45% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#34 of 67 Alabama counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 49% of the state

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

Lee County Alabama U.S. = Lee County vs the state average
Infection Lee County Alabama United States
Chlamydia
526.2 964 cases ▼ 19%
651.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
144.6 265 cases ▼ 36%
226.9 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
17.5 32 cases ▼ 39%
28.6 15.8
Syphilis (early)
13.1 24 cases ▼ 36%
20.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
14.2 26 cases ▼ 42%
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 Lee County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 5% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 275 550 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Lee County, chlamydia has risen from 334.6 to 526.2 per 100,000 (57%), gonorrhea has fallen from 157.8 to 144.6 per 100,000 (8%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 5.7 to 17.5 per 100,000 (207%).

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 Auburn, AL

Adults uninsured
13.8%
No routine checkup
24.5%
No transportation
35.9%
Binge drinking
13.9%
Frequent mental distress
33.6%
Depression
32.2%
Primary-care ratio
2,014 : 1
Lee County

Primary-care shortage score 16 / 26

Medically Underserved Area · IMU 55.6

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 Lee County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Lee 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
213 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
23cases countywide
On PrEP (coverage)
22.8%

Lee County HIV care continuum (2023)

Lee County recorded 14.7 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 16.5 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Lee County residents living with HIV, 80.1% are in care · 69.9% 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 AtlasPlus · 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 Lee County tests for syphilis.

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

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Compiled and checked by EasySTD's editorial team against CDC and public-health sources. This is educational information, not a substitute for advice from a licensed clinician. Our editorial guidelines →

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Local context

About Auburn, AL

Renters make up the slight majority in Auburn (students and young professionals cycling through places near North College Street, Shelton Woods, and Cedar Brook rather than putting down roots) and that turnover shapes who needs routine STI screening and how often they think about it. A city where more than half of households rent tends to skew younger and more transient, which maps directly onto the population reality here: a huge share of Auburn residents fall into the years when STI transmission runs highest, the late-teen and twenties stretch when people are forming new relationships and often going longest between checkups. Two things sharpen that picture. First, typical rent at this level isn't trivial when you're also juggling tuition, groceries, and utilities.

Cost pressure can push a clinic visit to the back of the mental queue even when the willingness is there. Second, Auburn's labor-force participation rate means a meaningful portion of residents aren't on a standard nine-to-five schedule; students, part-time workers, and gig earners don't always have the flexibility to slip out for a midday appointment on Mitcham Avenue without losing pay or missing class. With the listed options, the practical move is finding one that fits your schedule and your corner of the city, whether that's near Auburn University Club or closer to Pickwood, and booking before the semester accelerates again.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Auburn, AL

Walkability 9.42 / 20 · Below average

At 9.42/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Auburn 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 12 STD & STI testing locations in Auburn, Alabama, EasySTD

ZIP 36830 snapshot

Residents
48,172
Median age
33.3
Median income
$63,761

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 36830 area around Auburn: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Auburn alone.

Auburn sits in Lee County, ZIP 36830. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Chewacla State Park
  • Auburn Softball Complex
  • Felton Little Park
  • Davis Arboretum
  • Julie Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art
  • Cater Lawn

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Shelton Woods
  • Pickwood
  • Cedar Brook
  • Granite Hills
  • Auburn University Club
  • Gentilly Park
  • Bent Brooke
  • East Lake

Major routes

  • North College Street
  • Mitcham Avenue
  • South College Street
  • North Gay Street
  • Opelika Road

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Lee 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 Auburn-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 Auburn 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 Auburn, AL

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

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

The closest is Labcorp (2 mi); 8 options are within 30 miles.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

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

Is there free HIV testing near Auburn, AL?

Public clinics nearby offer free HIV testing.

Which tests are offered near Auburn, 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 Lee County?

About 526 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Alabama average.

How long do results take near Auburn, AL?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

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 Auburn, AL?

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

How do at-home STD kits work near Auburn, AL?

You self-collect a sample at home, mail it in, and view results online, no clinic visit needed.

Can chlamydia have no symptoms?

Yes, most chlamydia infections cause no symptoms, so screening is the only reliable way to catch it.

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