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

Madison County reports about 13 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 residents, near the US average. If you're in Cedar Point, Alabama for a one-time concern or regular check-ups, weigh whether you need same-day testing or prefer to plan around your own time. See the list below for your options.

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STD testing near Cedar Point, AL

6 testing options are listed for Cedar Point, AL. The nearest, Northeast Alabama Health Services, Inc. - Woodville, is about 4.3 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 4.3 miles

Northeast Alabama Health Services, Inc. - Woodville

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 19 reviews

Northeast Alabama Health Services, Inc. in Woodville welcomes walk-in patients for STI screening without an appointment. Federally qualified standing ties fees to a sliding income scale, and a single visit can cover syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing in one stop.

Sliding-scale
Address
13624 County Road 8, Woodville, AL 35776
Website
Most reviewed 12.1 miles

Crestwood Medical Group

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Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 153 reviews

Crestwood Medical Group in Huntsville schedules appointments for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and hepatitis C testing, with gonorrhea and chlamydia treated the same visit. Fees run on a sliding scale, and insurance including Medicaid and Medicare is accepted. Closing on PrEP and PEP prescribing available on-site.

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Prevention Prescriptions Written at This Clinic

Plenty of testing sites stop well short of writing prevention prescriptions, leaving patients to track down a separate provider for PrEP or PEP. Crestwood Medical Group handles both, PrEP for ongoing HIV prevention and PEP for post-exposure situations, without routing patients out the door to find someone who will.

Hepatitis C Treatment Runs Through This Practice

When hepatitis C is detected at Crestwood Medical Group, the clinic's own providers take it through treatment. Prescribing antiviral regimens and monitoring viral response over the course of therapy rather than handing off to a specialist elsewhere. The same team that orders the test manages the cure.

Hepatitis A, B, and C Included in the Panel

Crestwood Medical Group builds hepatitis A, B, and C testing into its panel alongside HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. Rapid and conventional HIV testing are both available, and the lab work on hepatitis C feeds directly into the clinic's own treatment pathway rather than standing alone as a one-off result.

Tests & treats PrEP
Address
7900 Bailey Cove Road, Suite 7 Huntsville, AL 35803
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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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 Cedar Point, 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 STD testing in Cedar Point, AL

The nearest testing center is about 4 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Cedar Point, 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.

Other CLIA-certified labs near Cedar Point, AL

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

  • Crestwood Medical Center

    One Hospital Drive Southeast, Huntsville, AL 35801

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
  • Horizons Medical Care

    8045 Highway 72 West Suite 100, Madison, AL 35758

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
  • Eurofins Diatherix Laboratories

    601 Genome Way Suite 2100, Huntsville, AL 35806

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Cedar Point. 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.

Clinicians near Cedar Point, AL who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 410 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Cedar Point. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 82 offer telehealth.

  • Amanda Storey, MD

    Family medicine · 4500 Main Street, Grant

  • Tommie Robinson, MD

    Family medicine · 3217 Cove Lake Road Southeast, Owens Corr Roads

  • Muhammad Aly, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 180 Old Hwy 431, Owens Cross Roads

  • Joseph Fiore, MD

    OB-GYN · 2436 Audubon Lane Southeast, Owens Cross Roads

  • Lonnie Albin, MD

    Family medicine · 410 Sutton Road Southeast, Owens Cross Roads

  • James Morrison, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 262 Sutton Road Southeast, Owens Cross Roads

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.

Pharmacies near Cedar Point, AL

No pharmacy near Cedar Point, AL 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.

  • New Hope Family Pharmacy

    6.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Walmart Pharmacy 6.3 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Cove Pharmacy

    6.8 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Star Discount Pharmacy

    7.1 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Barfield Enterprises

    7.1 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Cedar Point, AL.

Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.

PrEP, prevention & online treatment

Testing is one step. For residents of Cedar Point, 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.

STDs & HIV in Madison County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Madison County, the county that includes Cedar Point, compare with Alabama and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~23% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#30 of 67 Alabama counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 55% of the state

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

Madison County Alabama U.S. ▲▼ = Madison County vs the state average
Infection Madison County Alabama United States
Chlamydia
589.7 2,433 cases ▼ 9%
651.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
236.8 977 cases ▲ 4%
226.9 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
15 62 cases ▼ 48%
28.6 15.8
Syphilis (early)
11.9 49 cases ▼ 42%
20.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
10.2 42 cases ▼ 58%
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 Madison County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 6% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 325 650 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Madison County, chlamydia has fallen from 649.2 to 589.7 per 100,000 (9%), gonorrhea has fallen from 381 to 236.8 per 100,000 (38%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 9.5 to 15 per 100,000 (58%).

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 Cedar Point, AL

Adults uninsured
10%
No routine checkup
20.5%
No transportation
8.6%
Binge drinking
14.5%
Frequent mental distress
18.2%
Depression
26.6%
Below poverty line
7.4%
Primary-care ratio
1,169 : 1
Madison County
  • Primary-care shortage score 18 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 51.1
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 35th 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 Madison County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Madison 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
259 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
46cases countywide
On PrEP (coverage)
58.1%

Madison County HIV care continuum (2023)

Madison County recorded 13.1 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 16.5 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Madison County residents living with HIV, 73.9% are in care · 63.3% 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 Madison County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Cedar Point, AL

Cedar Point strings out along US 72, the John T Reid Parkway corridor, where the overwhelming majority of households are owner-occupied and more than half report six-figure incomes. That economic stability coexists with a labor-force participation rate that leaves a significant share of adults outside traditional nine-to-five schedules, a rhythm that shapes when and how people can realistically pursue health appointments. Young adults here (people finishing school, starting careers, navigating new relationships in their late teens and twenties) represent the slice of any community where STI transmission runs hottest, and Cedar Point's profile is no exception to that national pattern.

The town's high homeownership rate and the relatively modest rent for those who do lease suggest a rooted, long-tenured population rather than a transient one, which can actually work against routine screening, since settled residents may feel less prompted to check in with a provider they don't already know. Near landmarks like Keel Mountain and Poplar Ridge School, that drive is the concrete variable: plan for it, and the appointment happens.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Cedar Point, AL

Walkability 3.4 / 20 · Least walkable

At 3.4/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Cedar Point 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 Cedar Point, Alabama, EasySTD

ZIP 35776 snapshot

Residents
3,332
Median age
45.3
Median income
$49,167

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 35776 area around Cedar Point: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Cedar Point alone.

Cedar Point sits in Madison County, ZIP 35776. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Keel Mountain
  • Poplar Ridge School
  • Hill Mountain
  • Nebo Mountain
  • Rich Top
  • Splitrock Mountain

Major routes

  • US 72 (John T Reid Parkway)

STD testing in Cedar Point, AL: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Madison 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.

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 a Cedar Point-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

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 Cedar Point 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 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.

STD testing FAQs for Cedar Point, AL

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near New Hope, AL instead?

Possibly, New Hope, AL is close; compare it by distance against Northeast Alabama Health Services, Inc. - Woodville.

What does STD testing cost around Cedar Point, AL?

Public clinics are free; private labs ~$24–$139, at-home kits $49+.

Is there free STD testing near Cedar Point, AL?

Yes, public clinics in the area offer free or low-cost testing.

Which tests are offered near Cedar Point, 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 Madison County?

About 590 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.

Where do I get PrEP around Cedar Point, AL?

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

Is my health information protected when I test?

Medical records are protected under federal HIPAA law, ask the clinic how it handles your information.

What does a positive STD result mean?

It means an infection was found; a provider confirms it and starts treatment, most STIs are curable or manageable.

Should I test again after being treated?

A retest around 3 months after treatment is recommended for chlamydia and gonorrhea.

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