STD Testing in Elkwood, AL: Free, Same-Day & Confidential
Madison County reports about 13 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 residents, near the US average. If you are in Elkwood, Alabama, and seeking testing before starting a new relationship or as part of ongoing care, you can weigh the convenience of labs and at-home kits against the immediacy of local clinics that accept walk-ins. Use the list below to find your best testing option.
7 testing options are listed for Elkwood, AL. The nearest, Toney Family Health Center, is about 5.1 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.
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1086 Jeff Road Northwest, Huntsville, AL 35806 13.3 miles away
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Community health center 5.1 miles
Toney Family Health Center
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A community safety-net federally qualified health center about 5 miles from Elkwood. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.
Central North Alabama Health Services in Toney schedules appointments for STI care that spans gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, herpes, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB: bacterial infections treated the same visit, fees set on a sliding scale accepted alongside Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance.
Crestwood Medical Group in Meridianville runs on scheduled appointments, and a single visit covers rapid and conventional HIV testing, gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and hepatitis C: with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, sliding-scale fees, and PrEP and PEP available on-site.
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PrEP and PEP Prescribed at the Same Appointment
Crestwood Medical Group prescribes both PrEP and PEP directly, without routing through a separate provider. That means prevention medication can be initiated, evaluated, and continued within the same practice where testing happens. Reducing the gap between a clinical conversation and an active prescription.
Hepatitis C Treatment Happens Here, Not Later
Crestwood Medical Group carries hepatitis C treatment on-site, the medication, not just the antibody test. For someone without a regular specialist or paying out of pocket, that standing capacity means a confirmed diagnosis doesn't stall at the detection stage while a treatment provider is tracked down.
Hepatitis Testing Included Alongside the Standard Four
Beyond gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, Crestwood tests for hepatitis C. Useful for anyone whose risk history or lack of a regular provider has left those infections unexamined. Hepatitis A and B vaccines are also available, so gaps in immunity can be addressed during the same appointment.
Tests & treatsPrEP
Address
11836 Hwy 231-431, Suite C Meridianville, AL 35759
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.
The nearest testing center is about 5 miles away, if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Elkwood, 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 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
Quest Diagnostics
$79 & up
Panel:
8-infection panel incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis, hepatitis & herpes: single tests too
Sample:
Quest Mobile: a phlebotomist collects your sample at home
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 Elkwood, 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.
Ixpressgenes INC, Hudson Alpha Inst for Biotech
601 Genome Way, Huntsville, AL 35806
CMS-certified labAccredited · College of American Pathologists
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Elkwood. 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 Elkwood, AL who may help arrange STD testing
Beyond dedicated clinics, 372 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Elkwood. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 75 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 Elkwood, AL
Compare the pharmacies closest to Elkwood, AL. Contact a location directly to confirm pharmacy-counter hours, services, prices, and product availability before visiting.
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 Elkwood, 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.
Online treatment
Nurx
Visit from $0 insured
Telehealth STI treatment and sexual-health care, delivered or to your pharmacy
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 Madison County: the local picture
How reported STI rates in Madison County, the county that includes Elkwood, 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.
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#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 CountyAlabamaU.S.▲▼ = Madison County vs the state average
Infection
Madison County
Alabama
United States
Chlamydia
589.72,433 cases▼ 9%
651.1
492.2
Gonorrhea
236.8977 cases▲ 4%
226.9
179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
1562 cases▼ 48%
28.6
15.8
Syphilis (early)
11.949 cases▼ 42%
20.4
16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
10.242 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)
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 Elkwood, AL
Adults uninsured
9.7%
No routine checkup
21.3%
No transportation
8.5%
Binge drinking
15.2%
Frequent mental distress
17.8%
Depression
25.3%
Below poverty line
11.2%
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).
Compiled and checked by EasySTD's editorial team against CDC and public-health sources. This is educational information, not a substitute for advice from a licensed clinician. Our editorial guidelines →
Heading out from Elkwood on the highway, families and young professionals navigate the realities of rural life. Many are building careers, with more than half of the adult population actively working. The area's suburban feel is reflected in its large share of homeowners, with many families putting down roots.
The local workforce is comprised of people in a range of industries, with a notable proportion earning higher incomes. A significant number of households are made up of married couples, and family sizes tend to be small. For young adults still forming relationships and establishing their careers, everyday life can be busy. With limited local testing options, accessing screening can be a challenge for those with demanding work schedules or family commitments.
For those renting in Elkwood, managing expenses can be a priority, with costs including a substantial monthly rent. Even with a strong labor market and low unemployment, out-of-pocket costs for healthcare and testing can be a concern. Residents earning higher incomes may be able to absorb these costs, but for others, finding affordable options can be crucial – and that includes convenient, low-cost testing for people in their late teens and twenties.
Getting there
How residents reach STD testing in Elkwood, AL
Walkability2.93 / 20 · Least walkable
At 2.93/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Elkwood 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 35739 snapshot
Residents
5,056
Median age
47.7
Median income
$62,463
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 35739 area around Elkwood: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Elkwood alone.
Nearby cities & towns
STD testing near Elkwood, AL
Just outside Elkwood? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
STD testing in Elkwood, 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 whenCDC screening schedule + each infection's detection window
Who should get tested, and how often
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
When to test: STD detection windows
Testing too early can return a false negative, confirm timing with an Elkwood-area provider.
What each STD test costsMedicare 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 Elkwood 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.
Confidentiality & consent in AlabamaMinor 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.
