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

Lowndes County reports 443 gonorrhea cases per 100,000 residents, well above the US average. If you've had a recent risk or test on a regular schedule in Ellis Crossroads, Alabama, you can choose from clinics that take walk-ins or labs and at-home kits that let you plan around your own time. See options below.

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STD testing near Ellis Crossroads, AL

6 testing options are listed for Ellis Crossroads, AL. The nearest, Health Services, is about 14.6 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 14.6 miles

Health Services

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Rated 3.6 out of 5 from 8 reviews

Health Services in Ramer schedules appointments rather than running walk-in hours, so a confirmed slot means the visit covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV testing alongside same-visit bacterial treatment and STI counseling: fees on a sliding scale, with Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurance accepted.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
5422 State Hwy 94 East, Ramer, AL 36069
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Community health center 14.6 miles

Rmcca Clinic A

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

Address
300 North College Street, Greenville, AL 36037
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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 52 reviews
Address
1722 Pine Street, Montgomery, AL 36106 28.5 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:00 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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Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 78 reviews
Address
10710 Chantilly Parkway, Montgomery, AL 36117 31.9 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 Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Rated 2.7 out of 5 from 90 reviews
Address
225-A Winton Blount Loop, Montgomery, AL 36117 32.2 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 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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Address
1801 West Dallas Avenue, Selma, AL 36701 46.1 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 Ellis 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.

Test from home

At-home STD testing in Ellis Crossroads, AL

The nearest testing center is about 15 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Ellis 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.

Local clinicians

Clinicians near Ellis Crossroads, AL who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 97 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Ellis Crossroads. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 12 offer telehealth.

  • Tyler Millo, DO

    Family medicine · 45 Medical Arts Court, Greenville

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  • Kanu Patel, MD

    Internal medicine · 45 Medical Arts Court, Greenville

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  • George Thomas, MD

    Family medicine · 5422 Hwy 9, Ramer

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  • Dunston Hamilton, MD

    Family medicine · 29 L V Stabler Drive, Greenville

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  • Victor Theriault, MD

    Family medicine · 511 East Tuskeena Street, Hayneville

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  • Clinton Kilcrease, MD

    Family medicine · 1704 South Forest Avenue, Luverne

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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 Ellis Crossroads, AL

No pharmacy near Ellis 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.

  • Fort Deposit Drug Pharmacy

    7.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 14 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
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  • Whitaker Drugs Greenville

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • CVS Pharmacy 14 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
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  • Walmart Pharmacy 15 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Parks Pharmacy

    16 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Ellis 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 Ellis 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 Lowndes County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Lowndes County, the county that includes Ellis Crossroads, compare with Alabama and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~33% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#5 of 67 Alabama counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 93% of the state

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

Lowndes County Alabama U.S. ▲▼ = Lowndes County vs the state average
Infection Lowndes County Alabama United States
Chlamydia
1111.5 108 cases ▲ 71%
651.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
442.5 43 cases ▲ 95%
226.9 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
61.7 6 cases ▲ 116%
28.6 15.8
Syphilis (early)
61.7 6 cases ▲ 202%
20.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
20.6 2 cases ▼ 16%
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 Lowndes County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 6% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 575 1150 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Lowndes County, chlamydia has risen from 882.6 to 1111.5 per 100,000 (26%), gonorrhea has fallen from 504.3 to 442.5 per 100,000 (12%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 9.7 to 61.7 per 100,000 (536%).

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 Ellis Crossroads, AL

Adults uninsured
14.3%
No routine checkup
16.8%
No transportation
18.8%
Binge drinking
10%
Frequent mental distress
20.2%
Depression
22.2%
Below poverty line
39.4%
Primary-care ratio
9,965 : 1
Lowndes County
  • Primary-care shortage score 16 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 54.5
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 90th 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 Lowndes County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Lowndes 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
646 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
61

Lowndes County HIV care continuum (2023)

Lowndes County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 16.5 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Lowndes County residents living with HIV, 84.9% are in care · 66% 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 Lowndes County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Ellis Crossroads, AL

Near Pierces Hill, where a sizable share of Ellis Crossroads households are renters paying some of the lowest monthly rents in the state, young adults in their late teens and twenties are often navigating early independence on tight margins. Piecing together work when they can find it in a local economy where unemployment runs genuinely high and only about a third of residents are actively in the labor force at all. That economic reality shapes how people think about health care. When a large share of households, including many two-person and smaller family units, are stretching dollars carefully, an unexpected cost or a half-day away from a sporadic work schedule can be enough to delay something as straightforward as an STI screening.

The options listed on this page serve residents in and around Ellis Crossroads, but the low-cost or sliding-scale structures many offer matter more here than they would in a higher-income market. What changes the calculation most, though, is the drive. For anyone without a reliable vehicle or flexible hours, reaching the single nearest option listed here requires genuine planning. That one trip up US 31 is the concrete step between knowing a test exists and actually sitting down for it.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Ellis Crossroads, AL

Walkability 3.97 / 20 · Least walkable

At 3.97/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Ellis 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 6 STD & STI testing locations in Ellis Crossroads, Alabama, EasySTD

ZIP 36032 snapshot

Residents
2,358
Median age
36.9
Median income
$24,896

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 36032 area around Ellis Crossroads: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Ellis Crossroads alone.

Ellis Crossroads sits in Lowndes County, ZIP 36032. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Pierces Hill

Major routes

  • US 31 (Montgomery Highway)

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Lowndes 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 an Ellis 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 Ellis 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 Ellis Crossroads, AL

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Ellis Crossroads, AL?

There are 3 options within a 30-mile drive.

How much does STD testing cost near Ellis Crossroads, AL?

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

Can I get tested in Ellis Crossroads, AL without insurance?

Public clinics serve people without insurance, often on a sliding scale.

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

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

How common is chlamydia in Lowndes County?

Lowndes County reported ~1,112 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above 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.

What samples are used for STD testing near Ellis Crossroads, AL?

Usually urine or a swab for chlamydia/gonorrhea, and blood for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis.

When is a chlamydia test accurate?

Wait roughly 1–2 weeks after exposure for a reliable chlamydia result.

What should I do after sexual assault?

Go to an ER or call RAINN (800-656-4673); they provide testing, PEP, and support right away.

Should I get tested for herpes near Ellis Crossroads, AL?

Herpes isn't in standard panels unless you have symptoms, a sore can be swabbed, or a blood test discussed with a provider.

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