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STD Testing in Funny River, AK: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Funny River's reported gonorrhea in Kenai Peninsula Borough runs about 76% lower than the US average. Whether you need testing after a possible exposure or as part of routine care in Funny River, Alaska, consider that public clinics keep costs down, private labs prioritize speed, and at-home kits trade a clinic visit for convenience. See your options below.

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STD testing near Funny River, AK

3 testing options are listed for Funny River, AK. The nearest, Peninsula Community Health Services of Alaska, is about 9.8 miles away. Compare 1 community and public clinic, 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 9.8 miles

Peninsula Community Health Services of Alaska

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 357 reviews

Peninsula Community Health Services of Alaska in Soldotna requires an appointment, so scheduling ahead is the move: once you're in, a single visit covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV testing alongside STI treatment and hepatitis A and B vaccines, with Medicaid, Medicare, and insurance all accepted.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
230 East Marydale Avenue, Soldotna, AK 99669
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 Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Labcorp

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Rated 2.4 out of 5 from 81 reviews
Address
188 West Northern Lights Boulevard, Anchorage, AK 99503 57.4 miles away
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
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 2.9 out of 5 from 176 reviews
Address
4120 Laurel Street, Anchorage, AK 99508 57.7 miles away
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 8:00 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 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 Funny River, 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.

Test from home

At-home STD testing in Funny River, AK

The nearest testing center is about 10 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Funny River, 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.

Also in the area

Other CLIA-certified labs near Funny River, AK

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

  • Central Peninsula General Hospital

    250 Hospital Place, Soldotna, AK 99669

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
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  • Health North Family Medicine

    35911 Kenai Spur Highway, Suite 6, Soldotna, AK 99669

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Dermatology and Skin Cancer Clinic of Alaska

    180 East Beluga Avenue, Soldotna, AK 99669

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Soldotna Cboc

    237 West Rockwell Avenue, Soldotna, AK 99669

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Funny River. 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 Funny River, AK who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 29 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Funny River. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 6 offer telehealth.

  • Katsiaryna Malykhina, MD

    Family medicine · 230 East Marydale Avenue, Soldotna

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  • Gladys Bailon, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 161 North Binkley Street, Soldotna

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  • Jason Wallentine, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 245 North Binkley Street, Soldotna

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  • Theodore Barton, MD

    OB-GYN · 35670 Kenai Spur Highway, Soldotna

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  • Katy Sheridan, MD

    Family medicine · 154 West Marydale Avenue, Soldotna

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  • Lori Lindsay, MD

    OB-GYN · 240 Hospital Place, Soldotna

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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 Funny River, AK

No pharmacy near Funny River, AK 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.

  • Fred Meyer Pharmacy

    9.1 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 9.4 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Albertsons/Safeway 9.9 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 3 closest pharmacies to Funny River, 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 Funny River, 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 Kenai Peninsula Borough: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Kenai Peninsula Borough, the borough that includes Funny River, compare with Alaska and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~6% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#19 of 30 Alaska counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 37% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Kenai Peninsula Borough vs Alaska vs U.S.

Kenai Peninsula Borough Alaska U.S. ▲▼ = Kenai Peninsula Borough vs the state average
Infection Kenai Peninsula Borough Alaska United States
Chlamydia
200.9 123 cases ▼ 71%
697.7 492.2
Gonorrhea
42.5 26 cases ▼ 86%
310.9 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
8.2 5 cases ▼ 64%
22.5 15.8
Syphilis (early)
6.5 4 cases ▼ 40%
10.9 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
1.6 1 cases ▼ 92%
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 Kenai Peninsula Borough over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 32% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 175 350 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Kenai Peninsula Borough, chlamydia has fallen from 243.2 to 200.9 per 100,000 (17%), gonorrhea has fallen from 76.5 to 42.5 per 100,000 (44%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 13.6 to 8.2 per 100,000 (40%).

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 Funny River, AK

Adults uninsured
9.4%
No routine checkup
33.9%
No transportation
7.6%
Binge drinking
17.1%
Frequent mental distress
15.1%
Depression
20.2%
Below poverty line
12.7%
Primary-care ratio
1,245 : 1
Kenai Peninsula Borough
  • Primary-care shortage score 16 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 47th 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 Kenai Peninsula Borough.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Kenai Peninsula Borough (2024)

PrEP users / 100k
56

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 Kenai Peninsula Borough tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Funny River, AK

Izaak Walton Campground & Day Use Area anchors a community that leans heavily toward ownership: most households here have roots sunk into the ground rather than a month-to-month lease, and that stability shapes the rhythms of daily life in Funny River. For the roughly one in three residents who do rent, though, $1,200-plus a month leaves limited breathing room for healthcare that feels optional or deferrable, and with unemployment running at a meaningful clip, an unplanned medical bill can genuinely reorganize a budget. That economic texture matters for younger adults in Funny River, people in their late teens and twenties who are at the center of STI transmission nationally and locally, because cost uncertainty is often what turns a scheduled appointment into a postponed one.

The testing options listed here vary by hours, fees, and distance precisely because no single schedule or price point fits every household in Kenai Peninsula Borough. Funny River's relatively high share of dual-income and married households doesn't mean testing is someone else's concern: partners screen together, and staying current is how that stability holds. Finding a clinic whose hours align with a working week is the practical starting point.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Funny River, AK

Walkability 7.41 / 20 · Below average

At 7.41/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Funny River 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 3 STD & STI testing locations in Funny River, Alaska, EasySTD

ZIP 99669 snapshot

Residents
15,722
Median age
43.3
Median income
$84,133

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 99669 area around Funny River: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Funny River alone.

Funny River sits in Kenai Peninsula Borough, ZIP 99669. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Izaak Walton Campground & Day Use Area

Reference

STD testing in Funny River, AK: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Kenai Peninsula Borough: 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.

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 Funny River-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 Funny River 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 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 Funny River, AK

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Funny River, AK?

Yes, several local labs offer same-day walk-in testing; best to call first.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

Yes, Medicaid typically covers it.

Can I get tested in Funny River, AK without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near Funny River, AK?

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

How common is chlamydia in Kenai Peninsula Borough?

Kenai Peninsula Borough reported ~201 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below 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.

Can you tell if someone has an STD by looking?

No, most STIs have no visible signs, so the only way to know is to test.

Where can LGBTQ+ people get tested near Funny River, AK?

Public and community clinics test everyone; several provide LGBTQ-affirming services.

Can young people get tested confidentially?

Teen and campus health clinics and public health departments offer youth-friendly, low-cost testing.

What does a reactive HIV test mean?

A reactive screen is a preliminary positive that must be confirmed with a follow-up test; if confirmed, treatment is highly effective.

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