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

Gonorrhea in Cullman County runs about 59% lower than the US average. Whether you live in Guthery Crossroads, Alabama, and need a one-time concern check or regular check-ups, find out if clinics may bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees or if private labs let you pay a flat self-pay price. The options listed below can help you decide.

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STD testing near Guthery Crossroads, AL

6 testing options are listed for Guthery Crossroads, AL. The nearest, Quality of Life Health Services, is about 9.6 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 9.6 miles

Quality of Life Health Services

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Rated 2.3 out of 5 from 84 reviews

Quality of Life Health Services in Cullman runs STI testing through a full-service federally recognized health center, pairing gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, and HIV testing with same-visit bacterial treatment on a sliding-scale fee schedule, with Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance all accepted. Appointments are required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
2016 Main Avenue Southwest, Cullman, AL 35055
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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Community health center 10.5 miles

Advantage Family Care

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A public safety-net rural health clinic about 11 miles from Guthery Crossroads. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
1311 2nd Avenue Southwest Suite A, Cullman, AL 35055
Website
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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 26 reviews
Address
1890 Al Hwy 157 Pob 2, Cullman, AL 35058 13.2 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

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 2.8 out of 5 from 20 reviews
Address
615 Mynatt Street Southwest, Hartselle, AL 35640 22.6 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 5 out of 5 from 4 reviews
Address
3400 Highway 78 East, Jasper, AL 35501 22.8 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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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3.6 out of 5 from 17 reviews
Address
2217 Decatur Highway, Gardendale, AL 35071 32.1 miles away
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 – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
See tests & prices

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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 Guthery Crossroads, 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 Guthery Crossroads, AL

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

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

  • Southside Pain Specialists

    1300B Bridge Creek Drive Northeast, Cullman, AL 35055

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • Oncology Specialties

    Cullman Pob 1 1948 Hwy 157 Suite 380, Cullman, AL 35058

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • Cullman Pain & Wellness

    1701 Main Avenue, Suite East, Cullman, AL 35055

    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 Guthery Crossroads. 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 Guthery Crossroads, AL who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 78 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Guthery Crossroads. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 2 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 Guthery Crossroads, AL

No pharmacy near Guthery Crossroads, 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.

  • Good Hope Pharmacy

    8.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Lakeside Pharmacy

    9.2 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Village Discount Drugs - West Point

    9.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • McSwains Pharmacy

    9.6 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • U-Save Pharmacy

    9.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Guthery Crossroads, 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 Guthery Crossroads, 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 Cullman County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Cullman County, the county that includes Guthery Crossroads, compare with Alabama and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~35% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#65 of 67 Alabama counties for chlamydia, among the lowest in the state

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

Cullman County Alabama U.S. ▲▼ = Cullman County vs the state average
Infection Cullman County Alabama United States
Chlamydia
208.7 192 cases ▼ 68%
651.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
72.8 67 cases ▼ 68%
226.9 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
6.5 6 cases ▼ 77%
28.6 15.8
Syphilis (early)
5.4 5 cases ▼ 74%
20.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
2.2 2 cases ▼ 91%
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 Cullman County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 10% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 125 250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Cullman County, chlamydia has fallen from 231 to 208.7 per 100,000 (10%), gonorrhea has fallen from 103.6 to 72.8 per 100,000 (30%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 8.9 to 6.5 per 100,000 (27%).

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 Guthery Crossroads, AL

Adults uninsured
9%
No routine checkup
20.7%
No transportation
7.9%
Binge drinking
15.7%
Frequent mental distress
17.9%
Depression
26.1%
Below poverty line
15%
Primary-care ratio
2,081 : 1
Cullman County
  • Primary-care shortage score 12 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 51.7
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 49th 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 Cullman County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Cullman 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
112 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
5cases countywide
On PrEP (coverage)
61.4%

Cullman County HIV care continuum (2023)

Cullman County recorded 6.5 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 16.5 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Cullman County residents living with HIV, 67.5% are in care · 51.8% 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 Cullman County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Guthery Crossroads, AL

Bailey Mountain shadows a community where more than a third of adults are renting: often younger, often between life chapters, the kind of people in their late teens and twenties who are building routines rather than keeping them. That stretch of life, when relationships shift frequently and annual screening can feel like one more errand that never quite gets scheduled, is exactly when consistent testing matters most. The economic texture here sharpens that reality. With unemployment running notably higher than national benchmarks and fewer than one in five households clearing six figures, a $736 monthly rent isn't trivial: it's a fixed pressure that shapes every discretionary decision, including whether a clinic visit feels affordable or postponable.

Over half of adults are married, and household sizes stay compact, which means many younger single renters are navigating their health largely on their own, without a partner's schedule or income to fall back on. Then there's the drive. Knowing in advance exactly what it charges, when it opens, and how far the trip actually runs from your address isn't a convenience; out here, it's the whole plan.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Guthery Crossroads, AL

Walkability 3.32 / 20 · Least walkable

At 3.32/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Guthery Crossroads 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 Guthery Crossroads, Alabama, EasySTD

ZIP 35098 snapshot

Residents
1,118
Median age
34.7
Median income
$78,474

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 35098 area around Guthery Crossroads: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Guthery Crossroads alone.

Guthery Crossroads sits in Cullman County, ZIP 35098. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Bailey Mountain
  • Smith Lake Park
  • Kinney Mountain

Reference

STD testing in Guthery Crossroads, AL: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Cullman 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 Guthery Crossroads-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 Guthery Crossroads 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 Guthery Crossroads, AL

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is testing closer in Cullman, AL?

Cullman, AL is a nearby town with options, the listing shows each one's distance so you can pick the closest.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Guthery Crossroads, AL?

Usually yes, it can be billed to insurance, or paid out of pocket at a flat rate.

Can I get tested in Guthery Crossroads, AL without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near Guthery Crossroads, AL?

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

How common is chlamydia in Cullman County?

Cullman County reported ~209 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 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.

Does a negative test mean I'm safe?

Reassuring if you tested after the window, just retest if it was early, and screen again with new partners.

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.

What happens after a positive result?

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

How is trichomoniasis tested near Guthery Crossroads, AL?

A urine test or swab finds trichomoniasis, one of the most treatable STIs.

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