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STD Testing in Fontana Dam, NC: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Reported gonorrhea in Graham County runs about 86% lower than the US average. If you need testing after a possible exposure or as part of routine care in Fontana Dam, North Carolina, you can weigh cost and speed when choosing between clinics and private labs. Find your options below.

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STD testing near Fontana Dam, NC

6 testing options are listed for Fontana Dam, NC. The nearest, Appalachian Mountain Health, is about 8.2 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 8.2 miles

Appalachian Mountain Health

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Rated 3.6 out of 5 from 32 reviews

Appalachian Mountain Health in Robbinsville runs by appointment, so scheduling ahead puts gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, HIV, hepatitis C, and TB tests, plus same-visit bacterial treatment, into a single planned visit, on a sliding-scale fee accepted alongside Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurance, with Spanish-language care throughout.

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Hepatitis C Diagnosis Leads Directly to Treatment

Appalachian Mountain Health treats hepatitis C on-site rather than stopping at the antibody result, which means a confirmed diagnosis moves into a managed treatment plan within the same clinical relationship: no second provider to locate, no gap between knowing and acting.

PrEP and PEP Prescribed Without Sending You Elsewhere

Without PrEP or PEP available at the clinic where you're already being tested, you're looking at a separate provider, a separate appointment, and time that works against the medication's effectiveness. Appalachian Mountain Health prescribes and manages both, keeping prevention in the same hands as your testing.

Spanish Care Is Staffed, Not Supplemented

Spanish-language care at Appalachian Mountain Health is built into how the clinic operates: clinical conversations, counseling on medication adherence, and STI prevention education are conducted directly in Spanish by staff, so nothing in a patient's care is filtered or delayed through an external channel.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
409 Tallulah Road, Robbinsville, NC 28771
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Highest rated 9.1 miles

Graham County Health Department

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 9 reviews

Graham County Health Department in Robbinsville provides its full STI panel (HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C) at no charge, with walk-ins welcome and same-visit treatment for bacterial infections.

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Every Service Carries a Zero Balance

When cost sits between a person and testing, infections go undiagnosed and untreated. Sometimes for months. Graham County Health Department charges nothing for any service on its menu, so the decision to get tested, treated, or vaccinated never stalls on what the bill will look like afterward.

Spanish Spoken by Staff, Not Patched Through

Many health departments hand off non-English speakers to a telephone interpretation line and move on. Graham County Health Department offers Spanish directly on-site, alongside broader interpretation services, so the conversation about symptoms, history, and treatment happens without an intermediary in the middle of it.

Herpes and Hepatitis Testing Included Here

Skip herpes or hepatitis from your testing panel and those infections sit undetected, herpes spreading asymptomatically, hepatitis quietly advancing toward liver damage. Graham County Health Department tests for herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C alongside the bacterial and HIV panel, so a single visit closes gaps that a narrower panel would leave open.

Tests & treats
Address
191 P And J Road, Robbinsville, NC 28771
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Labcorp at Walgreens

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Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 46 reviews
Address
9536 South Northshore Drive, Knoxville, TN 37922 32.6 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 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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Rated 3.1 out of 5 from 16 reviews
Address
1130 Middle Creek Road, Sevierville, TN 37862 32.9 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 – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
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Pro Lab 6, LLC

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Address
85 Seasons Lane, Hiawassee, GA 30546 34.2 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Friday Closed
  • 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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Rated 2.3 out of 5 from 56 reviews
Address
1928 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920 35.8 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • 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 matters most to you?

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 Fontana Dam, NC

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 Fontana Dam, NC

The nearest testing center is about 8 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Fontana Dam, 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 Fontana Dam, NC who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 165 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Fontana Dam. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 25 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 Fontana Dam, NC

No pharmacy near Fontana Dam, NC 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.

  • Walgreens 7.6 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Kerr Drug

    7.6 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Robbinsville Pharmacy

    7.6 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Ditmore Drugs

    7.9 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Appalachian Mountain Community Health Centers

    8.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Fontana Dam, NC.

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 Fontana Dam, 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 Graham County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Graham County, the county that includes Fontana Dam, compare with North Carolina and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data.

#99 of 100 North Carolina counties for chlamydia, among the lowest in the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Graham County vs North Carolina vs U.S.

Graham County North Carolina U.S. ▲▼ = Graham County vs the state average
Infection Graham County North Carolina United States
Chlamydia
136.6 11 cases ▼ 78%
607.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
24.8 2 cases ▼ 90%
243.2 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 19.9 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 15.8 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — no data 24 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 Graham County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 48% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 175 350 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Graham County, chlamydia has fallen from 323.8 to 136.6 per 100,000 (58%), gonorrhea has fallen from 37.3 to 24.8 per 100,000 (34%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 12.4 to 12.4 per 100,000.

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 Fontana Dam, NC

Adults uninsured
9.6%
No routine checkup
19.4%
No transportation
7.3%
Binge drinking
14.6%
Frequent mental distress
16.9%
Depression
25.7%
Below poverty line
8.6%
Primary-care ratio
2,681 : 1
Graham County
  • Primary-care shortage score 14 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 56.5
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 69th 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 Graham County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Graham County (2023)

New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
158

Graham County HIV care continuum (2023)

Graham County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 15.1 statewide and 13.7 nationally. 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 Graham County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Fontana Dam, NC

Shuckstack rises above a community that is, by every household measure, remarkably stable: nearly half of adults here are married, households are small and tightly knit, and health decisions tend to get made as a pair or a family unit rather than alone. That kind of social cohesion shapes how people approach preventive care: a conversation between partners often carries more weight than a poster on a clinic wall. Yet the practical geography cuts against easy access. It doesn't slot in between errands the way an urban urgent-care might.

With three-quarters of residents actively working and a notable share of households in higher income brackets, the barrier here isn't usually cost; it's carving time out of a schedule already shaped by remote mountain living and the distances involved in doing anything. Graham County's STI figures, visible elsewhere on this page, reflect a rural county with its own distinct patterns. For the adults who live in Fontana Dam's shadow of Matt Mountain and Little Shuckstack, staying current on screening means knowing those county numbers reflect real exposure risk across the region, and that the occasional extra miles to the nearest listed clinic are the practical cost of living where the road ends.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Fontana Dam, NC

Walkability 4.38 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.38/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Fontana Dam 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 Fontana Dam, North Carolina, EasySTD

ZIP 28771 snapshot

Residents
7,637
Median age
46.9
Median income
$48,570

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 28771 area around Fontana Dam: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Fontana Dam alone.

Fontana Dam sits in Graham County, ZIP 28771. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Sheep Knob
  • Little Shuckstack
  • Shuckstack
  • Matt Mountain
  • Gunter Cabin
  • Lookout Rock

Reference

STD testing in Fontana Dam, NC: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Graham County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under North Carolina 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 Fontana Dam-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 Fontana Dam 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 North Carolina

Minor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately

Two things that actually depend on North Carolina 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 North Carolina, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

North Carolina 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 North Carolina

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 Fontana Dam, NC

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

There's no clinic in Fontana Dam, NC, what now?

Nearest is Appalachian Mountain Health, about 8.2 mi away; 2 are within 30 miles. An at-home kit shipped to 28771 also works.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

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

Is there free HIV testing near Fontana Dam, NC?

Yes, free HIV testing is available at public clinics in the area.

What's included in a full panel near Fontana Dam, NC?

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

How common is chlamydia in Graham County?

Graham County reported ~137 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the North Carolina average.

Can I get PrEP near Fontana Dam, NC?

Yes, PrEP, a daily pill that helps prevent HIV in HIV-negative people, is available in the area.

Can someone under 18 get tested in North Carolina without a parent?

In North Carolina, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.

How long do results take near Fontana Dam, NC?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

What happens after a positive result?

Get treated, notify partners, pause sex until cleared, and follow up, the infection is manageable.

Does the test site matter for gonorrhea?

Yes, site matters; oral/anal exposure needs a throat or rectal swab, which urine testing won't catch.

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