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

In Choctaw County, reported gonorrhea is about 14% lower than the US average. Whether you need testing after a possible exposure or as part of routine care in Gilbertown, Alabama, consider clinics for walk-in testing, or labs and at-home kits for flexibility. Explore the options listed below.

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STD testing near Gilbertown, AL

3 testing options are listed for Gilbertown, AL. The nearest, Franklin Primary Health Center, is about 0.2 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 0.2 miles

Franklin Primary Health Center

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Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 7 reviews

Franklin Primary Health Center, in Gilbertown, runs on a sliding-scale fee structure with Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance all accepted, and every service, including HIV testing, is available at no cost. Appointments are required for the full panel: gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, rapid and conventional HIV, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB.

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No Bill Issued for Any Service Here

Sliding-scale clinics routinely leave a remaining charge after insurance or income adjustments. At Franklin Primary Health Center, no service generates a bill. The sliding scale reaches zero across the board, not just for HIV testing.

Herpes and Hepatitis Fill Out the Panel

A standard STI panel often stops at gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, leaving herpes and hepatitis as separate referrals. Franklin Primary Health Center tests for herpes alongside hepatitis A, B, and C. All under one appointment.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
140 Front Street, Suite 4 Gilbertown, AL 36908
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
Website
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Labcorp

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Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 16 reviews
Address
1010 West 1st Street, Laurel, MS 39440 49.8 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp at Walgreens

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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 4 reviews
Address
419 North 16th Avenue, Laurel, MS 39440 50.2 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 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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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 Gilbertown, 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 Gilbertown, AL

The nearest testing center is less than a mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Gilbertown, 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 Gilbertown, AL

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

  • Ochsner Choctaw General

    401 Vanity Fair Lane, Butler, AL 36904

    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 Gilbertown. 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 Gilbertown, AL who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 28 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Gilbertown. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 5 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 Gilbertown, AL

No pharmacy near Gilbertown, 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.

  • Hometown Pharmacy

    0.1 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Village Pharmacy

    16 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Mr Discount Drugs of Butler

    16 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Freds Pharmacy 1081

    16 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Millry Drugs

    17 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 22 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Gilbertown, 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 Gilbertown, 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 Choctaw County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Choctaw County, the county that includes Gilbertown, compare with Alabama and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~17% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#40 of 67 Alabama counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 40% of the state

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

Choctaw County Alabama U.S. ▲▼ = Choctaw County vs the state average
Infection Choctaw County Alabama United States
Chlamydia
457.1 56 cases ▼ 30%
651.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
155.1 19 cases ▼ 32%
226.9 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
40.8 5 cases ▲ 43%
28.6 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 20.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
8.2 1 cases ▼ 67%
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 Choctaw County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 21% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 250 500 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Choctaw County, chlamydia has risen from 355.3 to 457.1 per 100,000 (29%), gonorrhea has risen from 118.4 to 155.1 per 100,000 (31%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 40.8 to 40.8 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 Gilbertown, AL

Adults uninsured
11%
No routine checkup
19%
No transportation
10.9%
Binge drinking
13%
Frequent mental distress
18.9%
Depression
26.4%
Below poverty line
17.2%
Primary-care ratio
2,507 : 1
Choctaw County
  • Primary-care shortage score 14 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 58.2
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 65th 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 Choctaw County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Choctaw 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
266 / 100k

Choctaw County HIV care continuum (2020)

Choctaw County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2020), against 16.5 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Choctaw County residents living with HIV, 65.4% are in care · 61.5% 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 Choctaw County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Gilbertown, AL

Toxey Road and the quiet blocks around it set the tone for daily life in Gilbertown: homes are mostly owned outright, rents are among the lowest you'll find anywhere in Alabama, and households here tend to be larger and multigenerational. That stability has real texture: more than half of adults are married, families share roofs across generations, and the cost of keeping a household running stays modest by almost any measure. What that profile doesn't smooth over is how thin the labor market runs.

With only about one in four residents in the workforce and unemployment meaningfully elevated, discretionary spending (including anything that feels optional, like a clinic visit) gets weighed carefully. The handful of households clearing six figures is genuinely small, which means even a modest out-of-pocket fee can be the deciding factor. For younger adults in their late teens and twenties, who are at the stage of life when routine screening matters most, that calculus is especially sharp: a trip that costs money and burns half a day of scarce paid time is easy to defer.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Gilbertown, AL

Walkability 4.61 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.61/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Gilbertown 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 Gilbertown, Alabama, EasySTD

ZIP 36908 snapshot

Residents
1,708
Median age
42.5
Median income
$54,775

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 36908 area around Gilbertown: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Gilbertown alone.

Gilbertown sits in Choctaw County, ZIP 36908. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Toxey

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Choctaw 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 a Gilbertown-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 Gilbertown 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 Gilbertown, AL

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where can I get tested for STDs in Gilbertown, AL?

The closest is Franklin Primary Health Center (0.2 mi); 1 option is within 30 miles.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

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

Is there free STD testing near Gilbertown, AL?

Yes, Franklin Primary Health Center (0.2 mi) offers free testing, and public clinics serve the uninsured.

Which tests are offered near Gilbertown, AL?

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

How common is chlamydia in Choctaw County?

About 457 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.

Is new discharge a reason to test?

Definitely worth testing; abnormal discharge often points to a treatable STI.

Can I be vaccinated against any STIs?

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

Can a physical exam show whether I have an STD?

An exam can spot some signs, but most STIs are invisible without a lab test, an exam alone can't rule them out.

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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