Coffee County reports 442 chlamydia cases per 100,000 residents. If you've had a recent risk or simply test on a regular schedule in Elba, Alabama, you have options for STD/STI testing that balance cost, speed, and convenience. Options range from public clinics that keep costs down to at-home kits that trade a clinic visit for convenience. Learn more about these options below.
Available testing centers
9 testing options are listed for Elba, AL. The nearest, Mizell Memorial Hospital, is about 0.7 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.
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.
Mizell Memorial Hospital in Elba brings STI testing (HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia) into a full hospital setting, where the same clinical infrastructure behind emergency and inpatient care supports your visit. Fees slide to match your income, and no appointment is needed.
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Fast Pace Medical Clinic in Enterprise runs as a walk-in clinic, meaning same-day STI care without scheduling ahead. A single visit covers testing, same-visit treatment for bacterial infections like gonorrhea and chlamydia, and HIV and syphilis screening. All on a sliding-scale fee.
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Enterprise Children's Center and Family Medicine, in Enterprise, runs on a federally qualified health center charter, meaning fees slide with income for anyone: insured, uninsured, or paying out of pocket. Walk-ins are welcome for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening without an appointment.
Tests offered
Fees & payment
Southeast Alabama Rural Health Associates is a rural health clinic in Dozier that accepts Medicaid and most insurance, with a sliding-scale fee for everyone else. Appointments are required for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and conventional HIV testing, with same-visit treatment available for bacterial STIs.
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Listing verified May 2026 · Source: CDC NPIN
Geneva County Healthcare Authority in Samson operates on a walk-in basis, so there's no scheduling hurdle between deciding to get tested and actually going. A single visit covers HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia on a sliding-scale fee.
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Free tool · not a clinic
Testing too soon can miss an infection. Enter the date of possible exposure to see the earliest a test can reliably detect each 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.
Typical out-of-pocket ranges by option, actual cost depends on which tests you need.
Public / community clinic
Free HIV testing is common
Private lab (self-pay)
Never billed to insurance
At-home kit
Mailed to your door, private
Doctor / urgent care
Often $0 preventive with insurance
No centers match those filters. Clear the service-type filter or the opening-hours filters to see every center.
Every other option
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
The nearest testing center is less than a mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Elba, 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.
In-home collection
$79 & up
Best value: single tests
$49 & up
Best for simplicity & support
$89 & up
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
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Coffee 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.
101 East Brunson St Suite 200, Enterprise, AL 36330
CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA
101 Professional Lane, Enterprise, AL 36330
CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA
105 East Watts Steeet, Enterprise, AL 36330
CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Elba. 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
Beyond dedicated clinics, 97 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Elba. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 19 offer telehealth.
Steven Davis, DO
Family medicine · 802 North Main Street, Opp
Rick Harrelson, MD
Internal medicine · 702 North Main Street, Opp
Lance Dyess
Family medicine · 101 East Paulk Avenue, Opp
Gabruce Young, MD Telehealth
Internal medicine · 101 Gateway Drive, Enterprise
Lea Maddox, DO
OB-GYN · 404 North Main Street, Enterprise
Aaron Best, MD Telehealth
Internal medicine · 400 North Edwards Street, Enterprise
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
No pharmacy near Elba, 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.
Bryan Pharmacy
0.7 miMedical Arts Pharmacy
0.8 miCenter Drugs of Daleville
8.7 miLarrys Prescriptions
14 miCenter Drugs
14 miShowing the 5 closest pharmacies to Elba, AL.
Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.
Prevention & treatment
Testing is one step. For residents of Elba, 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.
Visit from $0 insured
Telehealth STI treatment and sexual-health care, delivered or to your pharmacy
From $0 insured
Telehealth PrEP & DoxyPEP with at-home testing and ongoing monitoring
Visit from $39
Online STI treatment & DoxyPEP: same-day prescriptions to your pharmacy
$0 with most insurance
Free online PrEP & DoxyPEP: HIV prevention, home lab kits, no in-person visit
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
How reported STI rates in Coffee County, the county that includes Elba, compare with Alabama and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~19% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.
#41 of 67 Alabama counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 39% of the state
| Infection | Coffee County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia | 442.1 246 cases ▼ 32% | 651.1 | 492.2 |
| Gonorrhea | 136.6 76 cases ▼ 40% | 226.9 | 179.5 |
| Syphilis (P&S) | 25.2 14 cases ▼ 12% | 28.6 | 15.8 |
| Syphilis (early) | 5.4 3 cases ▼ 74% | 20.4 | 16 |
| Syphilis (late/unknown) | 14.4 8 cases ▼ 41% | 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.
Between 2020 and 2023 in Coffee County, chlamydia has fallen from 488.2 to 442.1 per 100,000 (9%), gonorrhea has fallen from 306.7 to 136.6 per 100,000 (55%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 7.5 to 25.2 per 100,000 (236%).
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
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 Coffee County.
Local HIV snapshot
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.
Coffee County HIV care continuum (2023)
Coffee County recorded 12.9 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 16.5 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Coffee County residents living with HIV, 78.3% are in care · 66.7% 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.
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 Coffee County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
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Local context
Elba spreads along US 84 where the landscape shifts between open fields and tree-lined roads that see steady traffic. For young adults here, a significant presence across the town, routine STI screening fits into the same rhythm as any other health check, especially when a partner changes, before a new relationship, or simply as part of staying informed. Testing in and around Elba, listed on this page, happens at clinics where staff understand that privacy isn't negotiable and where cost won't force an impossible choice between screening and paying rent. The town's modest economic reality means many households stretch tight budgets, which is why accessible testing matters. A visit for screening takes less than an hour, results stay confidential, and knowing your status, or confirming it's clear, removes a weight that lingers otherwise.
Whether you live near Tiger Town Park or work along the bypass, the clinics serving Elba are set up to make this straightforward. Screening is routine here because it is routine everywhere. No shame, no judgment, no surprise visit from someone you know. Just a practical step that protects you and anyone you're intimate with, available without fanfare or financial strain.
Getting there
At 4.68/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Elba 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.
ZIP 36323 snapshot
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 36323 area around Elba: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Elba alone.
Elba sits in Coffee County, ZIP 36323. Local context that shapes where residents test:
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Nearby cities & towns
Just outside Elba? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
Reference
Everything to know before you test in Coffee 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.
Based on current CDC screening recommendations.
| Group | Tests | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Everyone aged 13–64 | HIV | At least once |
| Sexually active women under 25 | Chlamydia, gonorrhea | Every year |
| Women 25+ with new or multiple partners | Chlamydia, gonorrhea | Every year |
| Pregnant people | HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B & C, chlamydia | Early in pregnancy |
| Gay & bisexual men (MSM) | Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV | Every 3–6 months |
| Anyone who shares injection equipment | HIV, hepatitis B & C | At least yearly |
| All adults at least once | Hepatitis C | At least once |
Testing too early can return a false negative, confirm timing with an Elba-area provider.
| Infection | Earliest reliable test | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia | 1–2 weeks | Urine or swab |
| Gonorrhea | 1–2 weeks | Urine or swab |
| Trichomoniasis | 1–4 weeks | Urine or swab |
| HIV (NAT / RNA) | 10–33 days | Blood |
| HIV (4th-gen Ag/Ab) | 18–45 days | Blood |
| HIV (antibody) | 3–12 weeks | Blood / oral |
| Syphilis | 3–6 weeks | Blood |
| Hepatitis B | 3–6 weeks | Blood |
| Hepatitis C | 8–11 weeks | Blood |
| Herpes (HSV) | 4–16 weeks (antibody); swab a sore | Blood / swab |
These are the federal Medicare reference prices for processing each lab test. Public clinics and the community health centers serving Elba often test free or on a sliding scale; private labs and at-home kits bundle several tests into one fee. Use this as a per-test benchmark before you pay out of pocket, or see the full guide to STD test costs for insurance, free, and at-home options.
| Test | Reference price | CPT / HCPCS |
|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia (NAAT) | $47.80 | 87491 |
| Gonorrhea (NAAT) | $47.80 | 87591 |
| Trichomoniasis (NAAT) | $47.76 | 87661 |
| HIV-1/2 antigen/antibody | $26.87 | 87389 |
| HIV-1/2 antibody | $22.44 | 86703 |
| Syphilis (RPR/VDRL) | $5.61 | 86592 |
| Syphilis (treponemal antibody) | $17.49 | 86780 |
| Herpes (HSV NAAT) | $47.76 | 87529 |
| Hepatitis B surface antigen | $15.33 | 87340 |
| Hepatitis C antibody | $29.16 | 86803 |
Source: Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule, CMS, 2025 rates (data.cms.gov). Reference rate for the lab assay only: a clinic visit, sample collection, or a bundled multi-test panel may cost more. Medicaid and most insurers cover STD screening at no out-of-pocket cost.
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).
In Alabama, a minor aged 12 or older can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.
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 AlabamaSource: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.
Good to Know
Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.
The closest is Mizell Memorial Hospital (0.7 mi); 5 options are within 30 miles.
Most plans cover STD screening; a clinic or lab can bill insurance, or you can pay a flat self-pay price.
Yes, community and public clinics test the uninsured, with sliding-scale fees.
Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Rapid HIV, a full panel covers the common ones.
About 442 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Alabama average.
In Alabama, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.
You self-collect a sample at home, mail it in, and view results online, no clinic visit needed.
Yes, most chlamydia infections cause no symptoms, so screening is the only reliable way to catch it.
Yes, test after the window period, and if HIV exposure is a concern, ask about PEP within 72 hours.
Absolutely; screening is designed for the symptom-free stage, just wait until the window period closes.
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