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

In Conecuh County, reported gonorrhea runs about 35% higher than the US average. If it's your first STI test or a routine screening in Cooks Crossroads, Alabama, consider whether you prefer same-day testing at the convenience of a walk-in clinic, or the flexibility of a lab or at-home kit. See your options below.

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Available testing centers

STD testing near Cooks Crossroads, AL

5 testing options are listed for Cooks Crossroads, AL. The nearest, Franklin Primary Health Center, is about 9.1 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 9.1 miles

Franklin Primary Health Center

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Franklin Primary Health Center in Evergreen tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, and the full hepatitis panel on a sliding scale open to everyone, and HIV testing is free. All services carry no fee, and an appointment is required.

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Franklin's Fee Structure Covers Every Service

Plenty of clinics absorb testing costs but break down when it comes to counseling, vaccines, or follow-up care. Each line item a potential surprise. At Franklin Primary Health Center, every service provided falls under the no-fee structure, so nothing in the visit generates a bill.

Herpes and Hepatitis Added to the Standard Panel

The usual STI panel stops at HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, leaving herpes and hepatitis A, B, and C as separate conversations. If they happen at all. Franklin Primary Health Center tests for all of them in a single visit, alongside TB screening and treatment.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
100 Edwina Street, Evergreen, AL 36401
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 14.5 miles

The Health Care Authority of the City of Greenville

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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 6 reviews

A community safety-net rural health clinic about 15 miles from Cooks Crossroads. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
125 Church Street, Georgiana, AL 36033
Website
Community health center 14.7 miles

Evergreen Medical Center

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Rated 2.8 out of 5 from 39 reviews

A safety-net rural health clinic about 15 miles from Cooks Crossroads. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
225 Patterson Ave # A, Georgiana, AL 36033
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Jay Hospital

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Address
14114 Alabama Street, Jay, FL 32565 43.9 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 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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Address
1801 West Dallas Avenue, Selma, AL 36701 57.6 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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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 Cooks Crossroads, 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.

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At-home STD testing in Cooks Crossroads, AL

The nearest testing center is about 9 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Cooks Crossroads, 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 Cooks Crossroads, AL

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

  • Evergreen Medical Center

    101 Crestview Avenue, Evergreen, AL 36401

    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 Cooks Crossroads. 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 Cooks Crossroads, AL who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 18 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Cooks Crossroads. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 1 offer telehealth.

  • Noel Bedwell, MD

    Internal medicine · 100 Lewis Street, Evergreen

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  • Jeffrey Voreis, MD

    Family medicine · 101 Crestview Avenue, Evergreen

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  • Muhammad Akbar, MD

    Family medicine · 125 Church Street, Georgiana

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  • Thomas Broughton, MD

    Family medicine · 2016 South Alabama Avenue, Monroeville

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  • Anthony House, MD

    Internal medicine · 129 Whetstone Street, Monroeville

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  • Albert Boroughs, MD

    Family medicine · 75 Hwy 136 West, Monroeville

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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 Cooks Crossroads, AL

No pharmacy near Cooks Crossroads, 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.

  • Evergreen Discount Pharmacy

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

  • Pharmacare Evergreen

    9.6 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Georgiana Pharmacy

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Pharmacare Georgiana

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Food World Pharmacy

    20 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Cooks Crossroads, 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 Cooks Crossroads, 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 Conecuh County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Conecuh County, the county that includes Cooks Crossroads, 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.

#28 of 67 Alabama counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 58% of the state

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

Conecuh County Alabama U.S. ▲▼ = Conecuh County vs the state average
Infection Conecuh County Alabama United States
Chlamydia
635.4 71 cases ▼ 2%
651.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
241.6 27 cases ▲ 6%
226.9 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
26.8 3 cases ▼ 6%
28.6 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 20.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
17.9 2 cases ▼ 27%
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 Conecuh County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 34% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 325 650 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Conecuh County, chlamydia has risen from 500.1 to 635.4 per 100,000 (27%), gonorrhea has risen from 224.2 to 241.6 per 100,000 (8%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 17.2 to 26.8 per 100,000 (56%).

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 Cooks Crossroads, AL

Adults uninsured
12.7%
No routine checkup
16.8%
No transportation
15.5%
Binge drinking
10.5%
Frequent mental distress
18.6%
Depression
22%
Below poverty line
32.5%
Primary-care ratio
2,266 : 1
Conecuh County
  • Primary-care shortage score 14 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 51.2
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 51st 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 Conecuh County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Conecuh 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
230 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
63

Conecuh County HIV care continuum (2023)

Among Conecuh County residents living with HIV, 65% are in care · 60% 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 Conecuh County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Cooks Crossroads, AL

People in Cooks Crossroads often handle their health needs the way they handle most things, directly and on their own terms. STI testing fits that pattern: it's a straightforward health step, not a crisis, and it deserves the same privacy and care you'd give any medical visit. Testing in and around Cooks Crossroads is available through clinics listed on this page, each offering confidential screening without judgment or fanfare. The community draws strength from residents who stay put for decades, building lives and raising families here. That same stability means many households span generations, grandparents, adult children, young adults finding their footing.

For younger residents especially, routine STI screening is part of staying healthy and knowing your status with certainty, without waiting for a reason to ask or worrying about who might overhear a phone call. Confidentiality isn't negotiable in a place where people know each other. Testing providers in and around town understand that, and they structure their services around it. You get your results, you keep them private, and you move forward with the information you need.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Cooks Crossroads, AL

Walkability 5.38 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.38/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Cooks Crossroads 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 5 STD & STI testing locations in Cooks Crossroads, Alabama, EasySTD

ZIP 36401 snapshot

Residents
7,493
Median age
43.8
Median income
$41,135

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 36401 area around Cooks Crossroads: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Cooks Crossroads alone.

Reference

STD testing in Cooks Crossroads, AL: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Conecuh 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 Cooks Crossroads-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 Cooks Crossroads 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 Cooks Crossroads, AL

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

There's no clinic in Cooks Crossroads, AL, what now?

Nearest is Franklin Primary Health Center, about 9.1 mi away; 3 are within 30 miles. An at-home kit shipped to 36401 also works.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

Yes, Medicaid typically covers it, and public clinics are free either way.

Where can I get tested for free near Cooks Crossroads, AL?

Franklin Primary Health Center, about 9.1 mi away, provides free testing.

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

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

How common is chlamydia in Conecuh County?

Conecuh County reported ~635 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 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 have an STD and feel completely healthy?

Yes, most STIs cause no symptoms for a long time, which is exactly why routine screening matters.

How is syphilis tested near Cooks Crossroads, AL?

A blood draw screens for syphilis, with a confirmatory test if it's reactive.

Can STDs be treated near Cooks Crossroads, AL?

Many STIs are fully cured with antibiotics; others, like HIV and herpes, are well managed with treatment.

How do I prevent STDs?

Use condoms, test regularly, get the HPV and hep B vaccines, and ask about PrEP for HIV.

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