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

Houston County, Alabama, reports 45 syphilis cases per 100,000 residents. If you live in Columbia, Alabama, and it's time for your first STI test or a routine screening, weigh clinics that may bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees against private labs with flat self-pay prices. Explore your options below.

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STD testing near Columbia, AL

6 testing options are listed for Columbia, AL. The nearest, Georgia Department of Public Health, is about 11.0 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.

Closest to you 11.0 miles

Georgia Department of Public Health

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Georgia Department of Public Health in Blakely tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB, treats bacterial STIs at the same visit, and runs every service on a sliding-scale fee. With no charge at all for HIV testing and the mpox vaccine.

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Every Service Carries Zero Out-of-Pocket Cost

The sliding-scale fee schedule here bottoms out at no charge for every service the clinic offers: not just HIV testing or vaccines, but the full panel, STI treatment, TB care, and family planning. That floor holds regardless of insurance status, so no service is withheld while a billing question gets sorted.

Spanish Is a Working Clinical Language Here

Spanish is available directly at this clinic, which means a patient's history, symptoms, and treatment instructions are exchanged in the same language. Not relayed through a separate service. The downstream effect is accuracy at every step, from intake through follow-up.

Hepatitis A, B, and C Testing Alongside the Core Panel

The panel at Georgia Department of Public Health includes antibody and antigen testing for hepatitis A, B, and C in addition to the standard bacterial and HIV tests. Each hepatitis result is paired with the clinic's own vaccination program for A and B and its own treatment pathway for C, so reactive findings move forward within the same facility.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
618 Flowers Drive, Blakely, GA 39823
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 11.6 miles

Primary Care of SW Georgia

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Rated 3.1 out of 5 from 22 reviews

Primary Care of SW in Blakely, carries federally qualified health center standing. Meaning its sliding-scale fees are tied to income so that cost doesn't block access to STI screening. Walk-ins are welcome for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing without an appointment.

Sliding-scale
Address
360 College Street, Blakely, GA 39823
Website
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Labcorp

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Rated 3.1 out of 5 from 46 reviews
Address
1034 Ross Clark Circle, Dothan, AL 36303 15.8 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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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 4 reviews
Address
2944 Ross Clark Circle, Dothan, AL 36301 19.7 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 5 reviews
Address
4300 West Main Street, Dothan, AL 36305 20.7 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

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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 116 reviews
Address
4767 Highway 90, Marianna, FL 32446 37.4 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 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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When can I test? Exposure-window calculator

Testing too soon can miss an infection. Enter the date of possible exposure to see the earliest a test can reliably detect each STI.

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 Columbia, 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 Columbia, AL

The nearest testing center is about 11 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Columbia, 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 Columbia, AL

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

  • Flowers Hospital

    4370 West Main Street, Dothan, AL 36305

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
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  • Southeastern Dermatology Group, P A

    106 Westside Drive, Dothan, AL 36303

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • Primecare of Dothan

    4126 West Main Street, Dothan, AL 36305

    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 Columbia. 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 Columbia, AL who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 155 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Columbia. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 15 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 Columbia, AL

No pharmacy near Columbia, 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.

  • Beasley Pharmacy

    0.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Wiregrass Community Pharmacy

    9.4 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • CVS Pharmacy 11 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Harveys Supermarket Pharmacy

    12 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Blakely Primary Care Pharmacy

    12 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Columbia, 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 Columbia, 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 Houston County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Houston County, the county that includes Columbia, compare with Alabama and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~28% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#20 of 67 Alabama counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 70% of the state

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

Houston County Alabama U.S. ▲▼ = Houston County vs the state average
Infection Houston County Alabama United States
Chlamydia
732.1 794 cases ▲ 12%
651.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
260.9 283 cases ▲ 15%
226.9 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
45.2 49 cases ▲ 58%
28.6 15.8
Syphilis (early)
20.3 22 cases ≈ the state average
20.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
38.7 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 Houston County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 9% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 400 800 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Houston County, chlamydia has fallen from 758.4 to 732.1 per 100,000 (3%), gonorrhea has fallen from 418.8 to 260.9 per 100,000 (38%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 17.7 to 45.2 per 100,000 (155%).

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 Columbia, AL

Adults uninsured
9.5%
No routine checkup
19%
No transportation
8.6%
Binge drinking
13.8%
Frequent mental distress
17.7%
Depression
24.9%
Below poverty line
11.8%
Primary-care ratio
1,221 : 1
Houston County
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 57.6
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 72nd 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 Houston County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Houston 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
444 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
17cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
75 · PnR 4

Houston County HIV care continuum (2023)

Houston County recorded 18.7 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 16.5 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Houston County residents living with HIV, 86.5% are in care · 71.6% 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 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 Houston County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Columbia, AL

Omussee Creek Park sits at the quieter edge of Columbia, where the pace of daily life tends to run on routines. Same roads, same schedules, same familiar anchors along AL 52. Most households here are owner-occupied, which speaks to a settled, rooted community, and with roughly half of adults married and household sizes averaging above two people, health decisions rarely happen in isolation. But low labor-force participation tells a different story underneath: a substantial share of residents aren't in standard nine-to-five employment, meaning their days don't follow the patterns that conventional clinic hours are built around.

That scheduling mismatch matters most for young adults in their late teens and twenties: the years when new relationships, new living arrangements, and infrequent contact with a regular doctor make routine STI screening easy to skip without ever meaning to. With typical rents well under a thousand dollars, Columbia isn't a high-cost market, but the gap between renter and owner realities still shapes what feels financially accessible on any given month. GA 62 connects Columbia outward toward a wider range of options. clinics and services listed on this page include choices worth filtering by hours and cost before heading out on Columbia Highway.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Columbia, AL

Walkability 3.66 / 20 · Least walkable

At 3.66/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Columbia 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 Columbia, Alabama, EasySTD

ZIP 36319 snapshot

Residents
2,406
Median age
39.2
Median income
$61,845

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 36319 area around Columbia: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Columbia alone.

Columbia sits in Houston County, ZIP 36319. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Old Cabin Jail Museum
  • Omussee Creek Park
  • Omussee Creek Mound
  • Coheelee Creek Public Use Area

Major routes

  • AL 52 (East Church Street)
  • GA 62 (Columbia Highway)

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Houston 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 Columbia-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 Columbia 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 Columbia, AL

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where's the nearest STD testing to Columbia, AL?

Georgia Department of Public Health, about 11 mi away, with 5 options within 30 miles.

How much does STD testing cost near Columbia, AL?

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

Is there free HIV testing near Columbia, AL?

Yes, free HIV testing is available at public clinics in the area.

What's included in a full panel near Columbia, AL?

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

How common is chlamydia in Houston County?

Houston County reported ~732 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above the Alabama average.

Is there an at-home STD test for Columbia, AL?

At-home kits mail to 36319: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.

How long do results take near Columbia, AL?

Most results are ready in about 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.

What happens if chlamydia goes untreated?

Untreated chlamydia can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease and fertility problems, caught early, it's cured with antibiotics.

Can gonorrhea have no symptoms?

Often, yes, especially throat and rectal infections, which is why site-specific testing matters.

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