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

In Cleburne County, reported rates of chlamydia are about 57% lower than the US average. If you've had a recent risk or simply test in Hollis Crossroads, Alabama on a regular schedule, both local clinics and private labs can provide STI testing. Clinics may bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees, while private labs typically let you pay a flat self-pay price. See options below.

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STD testing near Hollis Crossroads, AL

6 testing options are listed for Hollis Crossroads, AL. The nearest, Quality of Life Health Services, is about 8.5 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 8.5 miles

Quality of Life Health Services

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 22 reviews

Quality of Life Health Services in Heflin tests for HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, and TB, treating bacterial infections the same visit and covering family planning alongside STI care: fees run on a sliding scale with Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance all accepted. Appointments required.

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Herpes Testing Added to the Standard Panel

Beyond the core four bacterial and viral STIs, Quality of Life Health Services also tests for herpes. A distinction that matters because herpes is routinely absent from standard clinic panels. That sixth test means a single appointment in Heflin produces a fuller picture of sexual health status.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
64 Giles Street, Heflin, AL 36264
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Best for free testing 13.2 miles

Health Services Center

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Health Services Center in Anniston runs entirely on a no-fee model, covering gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and rapid or conventional HIV testing on a sliding scale, with HIV testing free, and treats confirmed bacterial infections the same visit. An appointment is required.

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Zero Cost Across Every Service Offered

For anyone managing care without insurance, without a regular provider, or simply paying out of pocket, Health Services Center in Anniston answers with a full-service, no-fee structure. Not a discounted tier, not a fee-waiver application. Testing, treatment, PrEP, hepatitis care, and HIV medical management are all covered under the same policy.

PrEP Prescribed and Managed at This Clinic

Health Services Center in Anniston prescribes PrEP, the daily antiretroviral regimen built around tenofovir, and carries PEP for post-exposure prevention, both managed in-house. That means ongoing adherence counseling and HIV monitoring stay with the same provider rather than being split across separate practices.

Hepatitis C Treatment Delivered On-Site

Diagnosis-only hepatitis C care leaves patients holding a result and nothing else: Health Services Center in Anniston treats it directly, alongside hepatitis B treatment and hepatitis A and B vaccination. The full arc from detection to cure happens at one clinic.

Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
608 Martin Luther King Drive, Anniston, AL 36201
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 Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 4 out of 5 from 38 reviews
Address
901 Leighton Avenue, Anniston, AL 36207 13.9 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 – 12:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

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Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 45 reviews
Address
1701 Leighton Avenue, Anniston, AL 36207 14.4 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 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp at Walgreens

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 11 reviews
Address
311 Pelham Road South, Jacksonville, AL 36265 20.7 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 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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Citizens Baptist Medical Center

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Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 697 reviews
Address
604 Stone Avenue, Talladega, AL 35160 26.5 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 – 5:00 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 Hollis 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 Hollis Crossroads, AL

The nearest testing center is about 9 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Hollis 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.

Local clinicians

Clinicians near Hollis Crossroads, AL who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 102 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Hollis Crossroads. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 19 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 Hollis Crossroads, AL

No pharmacy near Hollis 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.

  • Heflin Quality Pharmacy

    8.4 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Town Center Pharmacy A Southern RX Pharmacy

    8.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Cleburne Pharmacy

    9.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Wright Drug Company

    9.4 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Sam's Pharmacy 10

    9.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • CVS Pharmacy 10 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Hollis 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 Hollis 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 Cleburne County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Cleburne County, the county that includes Hollis Crossroads, compare with Alabama and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~26% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#64 of 67 Alabama counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 4% of the state

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

Cleburne County Alabama U.S. ▲▼ = Cleburne County vs the state average
Infection Cleburne County Alabama United States
Chlamydia
211 33 cases ▼ 68%
651.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
32 5 cases ▼ 86%
226.9 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
12.8 2 cases ▼ 55%
28.6 15.8
Syphilis (early)
25.6 4 cases ▲ 25%
20.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
12.8 2 cases ▼ 48%
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 Cleburne County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 4% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 150 300 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Cleburne County, chlamydia has risen from 192.6 to 211 per 100,000 (10%), gonorrhea has fallen from 119.6 to 32 per 100,000 (73%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 33.1 to 12.8 per 100,000 (61%).

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 Hollis Crossroads, AL

Adults uninsured
10%
No routine checkup
20.4%
No transportation
9%
Binge drinking
14.3%
Frequent mental distress
18.2%
Depression
25.5%
Below poverty line
10.6%
Primary-care ratio
3,776 : 1
Cleburne County
  • Primary-care shortage score 14 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 61.1
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 52nd 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 Cleburne County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Cleburne 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
92 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
69

Cleburne County HIV care continuum (2022)

Cleburne County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 16.5 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Cleburne County residents living with HIV, 90% are in care · 90% 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 Cleburne County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Hollis Crossroads, AL

Scenic Overlook rises over a community where health decisions rarely get made alone: nearly half of Hollis Crossroads's adults are married, and household conversations shape whether a doctor's visit happens this week or keeps getting shuffled aside. That family-centered culture is genuinely protective in many ways, but it can also mean younger adults in their late teens and twenties, the years when STI rates run highest, defer to a partner's comfort level or assume a shared life makes routine screening unnecessary. The economic picture here adds another layer.

With nearly half of households earning above six figures, cost isn't the main barrier for everyone, but a significant share of residents still rent at rates that leave little cushion for medical expenses that feel optional. " Getting there is the other honest challenge. Knowing which of those clinics sits closest to Ivory Mountain, and what its hours actually look like, is the practical starting point.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Hollis Crossroads, AL

Walkability 5.11 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.11/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Hollis 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 Hollis Crossroads, Alabama, EasySTD

ZIP 36264 snapshot

Residents
8,408
Median age
43.3
Median income
$54,119

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 36264 area around Hollis Crossroads: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Hollis Crossroads alone.

Hollis Crossroads sits in Cleburne County, ZIP 36264. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Ivory Mountain
  • Scenic Overlook

Major routes

  • AL 9 (State Route 9)

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Cleburne 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 Hollis 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 Hollis 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 Hollis Crossroads, AL

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where can I get tested for STDs in Hollis Crossroads, AL?

The closest is Quality of Life Health Services (8.5 mi); 6 options are within 30 miles.

What does STD testing cost around Hollis Crossroads, AL?

Public clinics are free; private labs ~$24–$139, at-home kits $49+.

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

Yes, community and public clinics test the uninsured, with sliding-scale fees.

Which tests are offered near Hollis Crossroads, AL?

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 Cleburne County?

About 211 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Alabama average.

How long do results take near Hollis Crossroads, AL?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

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.

Can I get PrEP near Hollis Crossroads, AL?

PrEP (HIV-prevention medicine for HIV-negative people) is available locally, any provider can prescribe it.

Can I trust an at-home result?

Yes, from a reputable lab, confirm any positive with a clinician for treatment.

Can chlamydia have no symptoms?

Yes, most chlamydia infections cause no symptoms, so screening is the only reliable way to catch it.

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