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

Dale County, Alabama reports about 499 chlamydia cases per 100,000 residents, near the US average. Whether you need testing after a possible exposure or as part of routine care in Ewell, Alabama, you can weigh visiting a clinic to get immediate answers and start treatment, or using an at-home kit to test on your own schedule.

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Available testing centers

STD testing near Ewell, AL

5 testing options are listed for Ewell, AL. The nearest, Southeast Alabama Rural Health Associates, is about 6.4 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 6.4 miles

Southeast Alabama Rural Health Associates

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Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 28 reviews

Southeast Alabama Rural Health Associates, a rural health clinic in Newton, accepts Medicaid and most insurance, with sliding-scale fees available. Making costs workable across income levels. Testing covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, with bacterial STIs treated same-visit; appointments are required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
193 Oates Drive, Newton, AL 36352
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 – 12:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Labcorp

Labcorp

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 5 reviews
Address
4300 West Main Street, Dothan, AL 36305 15.1 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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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 4 reviews
Address
2944 Ross Clark Circle, Dothan, AL 36301 16.3 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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Rated 3.1 out of 5 from 46 reviews
Address
1034 Ross Clark Circle, Dothan, AL 36303 18.9 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 4.5 out of 5 from 99 reviews
Address
1611 Main Street, Chipley, FL 32428 46.1 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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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 Ewell, 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.

At-home tests Certified labs Doctors Pharmacies Online PrEP & treatment

Test from home

At-home STD testing in Ewell, AL

The nearest testing center is about 6 miles away, if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Ewell, 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

    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
    Results:
    1–3 days, online: physician-reviewed
    • In-home sample collection
    • Nationwide Quest lab network
    • Physician-reviewed results
    • FSA/HSA eligible
    Order online Quest Diagnostics review

  • Best for simplicity & support

    LetsGetChecked

    LetsGetChecked

    $89 & up

    Panel:
    5–6 common STIs incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis & trichomoniasis
    Sample:
    Finger-prick + urine/swab
    Results:
    2–5 days, online
    • 24/7 nurse support
    • Prescription for positives
    • CLIA-certified labs
    • Free shipping both ways
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  • Best value: single tests

    Everlywell

    Everlywell

    $49 & up

    Panel:
    Chlamydia & gonorrhea, up to a 6-test panel adding HIV, syphilis, trichomoniasis & hep C
    Sample:
    Finger-prick + swab
    Results:
    Days, online
    • Telehealth visit if positive
    • CLIA-certified labs
    • HSA/FSA eligible
    • Subscription savings
    Order online Everlywell review

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 Ewell, AL

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

  • Prime MED

    1970 Andrews Avenue, Ozark, AL 36360

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • Dale Medical Center

    126 Hospital Avenue, Ozark, AL 36360

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • Ozark Pediatric Clinic

    2125 West Roy Parker Road, Ozark, AL 36360

    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 Ewell. 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 Ewell, AL who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 175 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Ewell. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 26 offer telehealth.

  • Marylynn Parker, MD

    Family medicine · 218 Hospital Avenue, Ozark

    Directions

  • Oliver Crawford, MD

    Internal medicine · 126 Hospital Avenue, Ozark

    Directions

  • David Williamson, MD

    Internal medicine · 126 Hospital Avenue, Ozark

    Call Directions

  • Luna Sy, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 324 White Avenue, Ozark

    Call Directions

  • Robert Kreutzmann, MD

    Family medicine · 359 James Street, Ozark

    Call Directions

  • Mark Ellis, DO Telehealth

    Family medicine · 1519 Andrews Avenue, Ozark

    Call Directions

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 Ewell, AL

Compare the pharmacies closest to Ewell, AL. Contact a location directly to confirm pharmacy-counter hours, services, prices, and product availability before visiting.

  • Dale Pharmacy

    3.8 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Dalton Pharmacy

    3.9 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Buy Rite Drugs

    4.4 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Crosby Drugs

    4.6 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 4.8 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • CVS Pharmacy 4.8 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Ewell, 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 Ewell, 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 Dale County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Dale County, the county that includes Ewell, compare with Alabama and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~22% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#35 of 67 Alabama counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 48% of the state

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

Dale County Alabama U.S. ▲▼ = Dale County vs the state average
Infection Dale County Alabama United States
Chlamydia
499.3 249 cases ▼ 23%
651.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
156.4 78 cases ▼ 31%
226.9 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
78.2 39 cases ▲ 173%
28.6 15.8
Syphilis (early)
12 6 cases ▼ 41%
20.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
28.1 14 cases ▲ 15%
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 Dale County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 25% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 350 700 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Dale County, chlamydia has fallen from 604.1 to 499.3 per 100,000 (17%), gonorrhea has fallen from 395.3 to 156.4 per 100,000 (60%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 8.1 to 78.2 per 100,000 (865%).

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 Ewell, AL

Adults uninsured
11.2%
No routine checkup
18.2%
No transportation
12.4%
Binge drinking
11.7%
Frequent mental distress
18.6%
Depression
24.7%
Below poverty line
22.6%
Primary-care ratio
3,524 : 1
Dale County

Primary-care shortage score 18 / 26

Medically Underserved Area · IMU 61.2

Social Vulnerability Index · 78th 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 Dale County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Dale 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
305 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
10cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
82 · PnR 3.4

Dale County HIV care continuum (2023)

Dale County recorded 24.2 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 16.5 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Dale County residents living with HIV, 84% are in care · 64.7% 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.

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 Dale County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Ewell, AL

Ewell sits in a region where the nearest testing facility may mean a drive, and that distance shapes how residents approach sexual health care. The town itself draws people who value stability, families who've built lives here across decades, alongside younger adults establishing themselves in their own ways. For those navigating confidential screening, geography and timing often require planning; what matters is that testing is available in and around Ewell through the clinics listed on this page, accessible without the assumption that a neighbor will see you walk in. Routine STI screening carries particular weight in a place where many people stay put.

Young adults in their twenties and thirties, a meaningful presence in Ewell, often have questions about testing but may hesitate when word travels fast in a tight-knit community. Confidentiality here isn't theoretical; it's the difference between getting tested and letting concern linger unaddressed. The economic texture of Ewell is uneven: some households have solid footing, while others stretch their budgets month to month. Cost and access both matter when someone decides to seek screening.

The providers and clinics serving Ewell understand that barrier. Testing that fits a person's schedule and wallet, and that stays private, removes one major reason people put off care they know they need.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Ewell, AL

Walkability 5.38 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.38/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Ewell 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 Ewell, Alabama, EasySTD

ZIP 36360 snapshot

Residents
19,461
Median age
43.2
Median income
$50,032

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 36360 area around Ewell: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Ewell alone.

Ewell sits in Dale County, ZIP 36360. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Bell AH-1F Cobra

Major routes

  • US 231 (South US Highway 231)

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Dale 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.

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 Ewell-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
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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 Ewell 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 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 Ewell, AL

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many testing options are within 30 miles of Ewell, AL?

4 testing options are within 30 miles of Ewell, AL.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

Medicaid generally covers STD testing.

Can I get tested in Ewell, AL without insurance?

Yes, community and public clinics test the uninsured, with sliding-scale fees.

Which tests are offered near Ewell, AL?

Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Rapid HIV, a full panel covers the common ones.

How common is chlamydia in Dale County?

About 499 cases per 100,000 residents (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 be vaccinated against any STIs?

HPV and hepatitis B vaccines prevent those infections, ask a provider if you're due.

Should pelvic pain be checked for STDs?

Yes, pelvic or lower-belly pain can be a sign of untreated chlamydia or gonorrhea spreading, so see a provider and test.

What is STD testing?

Checking for sexually transmitted infections with a urine sample, a swab, or a blood draw, often before any symptoms appear.

Do syphilis sores heal by themselves?

The sore can disappear on its own even though the infection remains; only testing confirms it's gone.

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