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

In Monroe County, Alabama, reported chlamydia runs about 12% higher than the US average. If you’re in Claiborne, Alabama, getting tested before starting a new relationship or as part of ongoing care, weigh whether you prefer to visit a local clinic that may bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees, or choose a private lab with a flat self-pay price. See the options below.

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STD testing near Claiborne, AL

4 testing options are listed for Claiborne, AL. The nearest, Franklin Primary Health Center, is about 10.0 miles away. Compare 3 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 10.0 miles

Franklin Primary Health Center

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Rated 2.3 out of 5 from 4 reviews

Franklin Primary Health Center in Frisco City tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, and hepatitis on a sliding-scale fee structure. All services are provided at no cost. Bacterial STIs are treated the same visit; appointments are required.

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Every Test and Treatment Runs Fee-Free

Franklin Primary Health Center carries a zero-fee structure across its entire service line: testing, treatment, vaccines, and counseling alike. That means the HPV series, hepatitis A and B vaccines, and TB treatment carry the same price tag as the HIV test: nothing.

Herpes and Hepatitis Expand the Standard Panel

Beyond gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, Franklin Primary Health Center also tests for herpes and hepatitis A and B. Meaning infections that often go undetected elsewhere can be identified and addressed within the same appointment.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
53 Mulberry Street, Frisco City, AL 36445
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
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Community health center 11.6 miles

Rural Health Medical Program

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Rated 3.6 out of 5 from 23 reviews

Rural Health Medical Program, in Monroeville, runs on a sliding-scale fee structure and accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance, covering gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, and conventional HIV testing, plus TB, by appointment.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
3040 South Alabama Avenue, Monroeville, AL 36460
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
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Community health center 11.7 miles

MainStreet Family Care

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 447 reviews

MainStreet Family Care in Monroeville runs the full STI panel (gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, herpes, hepatitis B and C, and TB) on a sliding-scale fee with walk-ins welcome, same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, and ongoing prevention through PrEP and PEP.

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PrEP and PEP Without a Specialist's Waitlist

For someone paying cash and without an established primary care relationship, access to PrEP or PEP typically means navigating a specialist system. MainStreet Family Care prescribes and manages both directly, with sliding-scale fees applied to the visit. Making ongoing HIV prevention medication available through a single, walk-in-accessible practice.

Herpes and Hepatitis Are on the Actual Order

The clinic's standard panel runs serology for herpes simplex alongside hepatitis B surface antigen and hepatitis C antibody testing, infections that require distinct lab requisitions and, for hepatitis B, a separate vaccine protocol if immunity is absent. That means a single visit generates results across six infection categories, not the condensed four-pathogen screen common elsewhere.

Tests & treats PrEP
Address
1195 South Alabama Avenue, Monroeville, AL 36460
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
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Address
14114 Alabama Street, Jay, FL 32565 46.1 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 – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
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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 Claiborne, 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 Claiborne, AL

The nearest testing center is about 10 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Claiborne, 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.

Also in the area

Other CLIA-certified labs near Claiborne, AL

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

  • Monroe County Hospital

    2016 South Alabama Avenue, Monroeville, AL 36460

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • VA Monroeville Cboc

    159 Whetstone Street, Monroeville, AL 36460

    CMS-certified lab

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 19 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Claiborne. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 1 offer telehealth.

  • Anthony House, MD

    Internal medicine · 129 Whetstone Street, Monroeville

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  • Thomas Broughton, MD

    Family medicine · 2016 South Alabama Avenue, Monroeville

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  • Albert Boroughs, MD

    Family medicine · 75 Hwy 136 West, Monroeville

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  • Corey Brown, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 295 South Jackson Street, Grove Hill

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  • Norman Stevens, MD

    Family medicine · 220 Hospital Drive, Jackson

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  • Steven Furr, MD

    Family medicine · 227 Hospital Drive, Jackson

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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 Claiborne, AL

No pharmacy near Claiborne, 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.

  • Frisco City Pharmacy

    10 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 12 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
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  • Food World Pharmacy

    12 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Rite Aid 12 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • MCH Hope RX

    12 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 12 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
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Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Claiborne, 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 Claiborne, 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 Monroe County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Monroe County, the county that includes Claiborne, compare with Alabama and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data.

#32 of 67 Alabama counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 52% of the state

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

Monroe County Alabama U.S. ▲▼ = Monroe County vs the state average
Infection Monroe County Alabama United States
Chlamydia
551.3 106 cases ▼ 15%
651.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
176.8 34 cases ▼ 22%
226.9 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
10.4 2 cases ▼ 64%
28.6 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 20.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
15.6 3 cases ▼ 36%
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 Monroe County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 5% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 350 700 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Monroe County, chlamydia has fallen from 632.2 to 551.3 per 100,000 (13%), gonorrhea has fallen from 273.1 to 176.8 per 100,000 (35%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 5.2 to 10.4 per 100,000 (100%).

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 Claiborne, AL

Adults uninsured
11.5%
Monroe County
No routine checkup
20.4%
Monroe County
Primary-care ratio
2,183 : 1
Monroe County
  • Primary-care shortage score 17 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 61.3
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 74th 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 Monroe County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Monroe 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
231 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
61

Monroe County HIV care continuum (2023)

Among Monroe County residents living with HIV, 70.3% are in care · 48.6% 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 Monroe County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Claiborne, AL

Folks stopping by the Historic Claiborne Marker or the William B. Travis House on a weekend walk often don't think ahead about health routines, and that's precisely when confidential STI testing becomes worth planning for. Claiborne has a steady presence of young adults who value privacy without fanfare, and getting tested doesn't require disclosure to anyone in your life or your circle. The clinics and providers listed on this page serve the area with straightforward scheduling and results that stay confidential; many offer quick appointments without the weight of waiting or explaining yourself to a receptionist you might run into later.

Testing here works on your timeline. Whether you're between jobs, new to a relationship, or simply keeping up with your own health, the services in and around Claiborne are built for people who need discretion as much as they need accuracy. No test results are shared with employers, family, or neighbors. That separation is built into how these clinics operate.

A single visit covers the screening you need, and follow-up care or treatment, if necessary, stays equally private. The goal is simple: know your status, act on it if you need to, and move forward without the stigma that sometimes keeps people from getting tested in the first place.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Claiborne, AL

Walkability 4.53 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.53/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Claiborne 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 4 STD & STI testing locations in Claiborne, Alabama, EasySTD

Claiborne sits in Monroe County, ZIP 36470. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Historic Claiborne Marker
  • William B. Travis House
  • Masonic Lodge #3

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Monroe 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 Claiborne-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
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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 Claiborne 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.

Good to Know

STD testing FAQs for Claiborne, AL

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

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

The closest is Franklin Primary Health Center (10 mi); 3 options are within 30 miles.

What does STD testing cost around Claiborne, AL?

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

Is there free STD testing near Claiborne, AL?

Yes, Franklin Primary Health Center (10 mi) offers free testing, and public clinics serve the uninsured.

Which tests are offered near Claiborne, AL?

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

How common is chlamydia in Monroe County?

About 551 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 Claiborne, AL?

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

What is expedited partner therapy?

Expedited partner therapy lets a provider treat a partner without an exam, where state law allows.

How do I prepare for an STD test near Claiborne, AL?

Just note your exposure dates and symptoms; for urine tests, hold off urinating ~1 hour before.

Clinic or at-home test, which is better near Claiborne, AL?

A clinic offers same-day answers and on-site treatment; an at-home kit trades that for privacy and convenience, both use real lab testing.

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