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STD Testing in Fort Yukon, AK: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

In Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area Census Area, about 1072 chlamydia cases per 100,000 residents occur each year. Residents in Fort Yukon, Alaska who've had a recent risk or simply test regularly have choices in STI/STD testing. Public clinics often provide low-cost or free options, while private labs may offer faster results and scheduling flexibility. See your options for local Fort Yukon, Alaska testing below.

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STD testing near Fort Yukon, AK

5 testing options are listed for Fort Yukon, AK. The nearest, Council of Athabascan Tribal Governments, is about 0.9 miles away. Compare 3 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.

Closest to you 0.9 miles

Council of Athabascan Tribal Governments

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Council of Athabascan Tribal Governments in Fort Yukon tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C on a sliding-scale fee; appointments are required, and bacterial STIs are treated the same visit.

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Hepatitis C Treatment Happens Here, Start to Finish

Hepatitis C treatment is managed on-site at Council of Athabascan Tribal Governments, meaning a confirmed diagnosis leads directly to antiviral care without leaving Fort Yukon's health system. No handoff to a distant specialist before treatment can begin.

Herpes and Hepatitis Expand the Standard Panel

Beyond HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, the clinic runs serology for herpes simplex and tests hepatitis B antigen and antibody status alongside hepatitis C antibody screening. Each requiring its own specimen handling and result interpretation by staff on-site in Fort Yukon.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
101 Spruce Street, Fort Yukon, AK 99740
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 – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 0.9 miles

Council of Athabascan Tribal Government

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A community safety-net federally qualified health center in Fort Yukon. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Sliding-scale
Address
Spruce Street, Fort Yukon, AK 99740
Website
Community health center 0.9 miles

Yukon Flats Health Center

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Yukon Flats Health Center in Fort Yukon earns its federal qualification partly by anchoring fees to each patient's income, no one is turned away because of cost. Walk-in STI screening covers syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, with what you pay scaled to what you earn.

Sliding-scale
Address
Spruce Street, Fort Yukon, AK 99740
Website
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Quest Diagnostics

Quest Diagnostics

Most reviewed Results in 1–2 days
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Address
1405 Kellum Street, Fairbanks, AK 139.9 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

Labcorp

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Address
1626 30th Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 140.9 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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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 Fort Yukon, AK

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 Pharmacies Online PrEP & treatment

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At-home STD testing in Fort Yukon, AK

The nearest testing center is less than a mile away, if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Fort Yukon, 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
    Order online LetsGetChecked review

  • Best range: couples & full panels

    myLAB Box

    myLAB Box

    $79 & up

    Panel:
    Up to 14 infections, incl. HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis & herpes
    Sample:
    Self-collect: swab, urine, finger-prick
    Results:
    2–5 days, online
    • Free phone consult if positive
    • CLIA-certified labs
    • Couples & subscription options
    • Discreet packaging
    Order online myLAB Box 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.

Nearby pharmacies

Pharmacies near Fort Yukon, AK

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

  • Walmart Pharmacy 138 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Fred Meyer Pharmacy

    138 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 138 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Albertsons/Safeway 138 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Fort Yukon, AK.

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 Fort Yukon, 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 Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, the census area that includes Fort Yukon, compare with Alaska and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~18% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#5 of 30 Alaska counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 83% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area vs Alaska vs U.S.

Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area Alaska U.S. ▲▼ = Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area vs the state average
Infection Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area Alaska United States
Chlamydia
1072.3 55 cases ▲ 54%
697.7 492.2
Gonorrhea
526.4 27 cases ▲ 69%
310.9 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
19.5 1 cases ▼ 13%
22.5 15.8
Syphilis (early)
39 2 cases ▲ 258%
10.9 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
58.5 3 cases ▲ 192%
20 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 Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area over time (per 100,000)

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

Between 2020 and 2023 in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, chlamydia has risen from 992 to 1072.3 per 100,000 (8%), gonorrhea has risen from 318.2 to 526.4 per 100,000 (65%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 18.7 to 19.5 per 100,000 (4%).

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 Fort Yukon, AK

Adults uninsured
14.5%
No routine checkup
30%
No transportation
22%
Binge drinking
13.8%
Frequent mental distress
20.5%
Depression
20.9%
Below poverty line
16.9%
Primary-care ratio
5,275 : 1
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area

Primary-care shortage score 16 / 26

Medically Underserved Area · IMU 47.7

Social Vulnerability Index · 88th 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 Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area (2024)

PrEP users / 100k
97

Sources: AIDSVu (Emory/Gilead) · CDC AHEAD. 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 Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area tests for syphilis.

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

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About Fort Yukon, AK

The Fort Yukon Community Center parking lot fills up fast on weekday mornings, which tells you something about how stretched people's schedules already are before they ever think about slotting in a sexual health screening. Nearly a third of residents rent here, and at around $950 a month in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area's quieter corner of Alaska, that budget tension is real. When rent takes a meaningful slice of a young adult's paycheck, a clinic visit can feel like one more thing to reschedule. That driving reality shapes how screening works in Fort Yukon.

With the testing options listed here, the range matters: some will fit a lunch break, some a Saturday morning, and the fee structures vary enough that cost pressure doesn't have to be the deciding factor. The relatively high share of households earning above six figures suggests the county has economic range, but younger adults, people still sorting out insurance after a first job or a family transition, aren't always in that bracket yet. Most households here are smaller, often two people, and just under half of adults are married, which means a lot of residents are actively navigating new or changing partnerships. Knowing your status is a straightforward part of that, and the options on this page make it possible without driving to a larger city.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Fort Yukon, AK

Walkability 4.96 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.96/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Fort Yukon 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 Fort Yukon, Alaska, EasySTD

ZIP 99740 snapshot

Residents
583
Median age
43.7
Median income
$39,934

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 99740 area around Fort Yukon: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Fort Yukon alone.

Nearby cities & towns

STD testing near Fort Yukon, AK

Just outside Fort Yukon? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.

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Reference

STD testing in Fort Yukon, AK: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Alaska 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 a Fort Yukon-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 Fort Yukon 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 Alaska Minor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately

Two things that actually depend on Alaska 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 Alaska, 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)

Alaska 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 Alaska

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 Fort Yukon, AK

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Birch Creek, AK instead?

Possibly, Birch Creek, AK is close; compare it by distance against Council of Athabascan Tribal Governments.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

Medicaid generally covers STD testing, and public clinics test for free regardless of coverage.

Where's free HIV testing around Fort Yukon, AK?

Public clinics nearby offer free HIV testing.

Which tests are offered near Fort Yukon, AK?

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 Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area?

About 1,072 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), above the Alaska average.

Can someone under 18 get tested in Alaska without a parent?

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

I tested positive, what are the next steps?

Start treatment, tell recent partners so they can test, avoid sex until cleared, and retest if advised, most STIs resolve with care.

Is drug-resistant gonorrhea a concern?

Resistance is rising, which is why the CDC advises a particular treatment; don't self-treat, get tested and treated correctly.

I tested negative, am I fully in the clear?

Likely yes, if you were past the window period; otherwise retest, and keep up routine screening with new partners.

Can trich be treated?

It's cured with antibiotics; treating partners together prevents reinfection.

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