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STD Testing in Holy Cross, AK: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area reports about 526 gonorrhea cases per 100,000 residents, well above the US average. Whether checking before starting a new relationship or as part of ongoing care in Holy Cross, Alaska, consider the trade-offs. Visiting a clinic and talking with a provider has different advantages than collecting a sample at home and mailing it in. See the available options below.

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STD testing near Holy Cross, AK

1 testing option is listed for Holy Cross, AK. The nearest, Holy Cross Clinic, is about 11.1 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 11.1 miles

Holy Cross Clinic

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Holy Cross Clinic, in Holy Cross, earned its federal qualification by meeting the primary-care needs of underserved communities, and that mandate extends to STI care. Sliding-scale fees make syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening financially workable for cash-paying patients and those between insurance coverage.

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#1 Clinic Rd General Delivery, Holy Cross, AK 99602
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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 Holy Cross, 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.

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At-home STD testing in Holy Cross, AK

The nearest testing center is about 11 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Holy Cross, 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.

Nearby pharmacies

Pharmacies near Holy Cross, AK

No pharmacy near Holy Cross, 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.

  • Carrs Pharmacy

    305 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Three Bears Pharmacy

    305 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Albertsons/Safeway 305 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
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  • Walmart Pharmacy 306 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
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  • Soldotna Professional Pharmacy

    312 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Holy Cross, 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 Holy Cross, 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 Holy Cross, compare with Alaska 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.

#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 Holy Cross, AK

Adults uninsured
15.5%
No routine checkup
32.8%
No transportation
22.3%
Binge drinking
15.2%
Frequent mental distress
21.4%
Depression
21.3%
Below poverty line
13.5%
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 Holy Cross, AK

Holy Cross sits in one of Alaska's most remote reaches, and for the handful of people here who need a clinic, the nearest option listed on this page means a significant drive or, more likely, a flight out, because road access in this part of Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area is not a given. That reality alone reshapes how residents think about routine health care, including sexual health screening. The community is built largely around homeownership rather than a transient rental market, with households that tend to run larger than the national average and a workforce shaped by genuinely high unemployment. Those two facts together mean that health spending competes with ordinary household expenses, and that the $625 typical rent, where it does apply, represents a real line item against a tight monthly budget.

Young adults here, the people in their late teens and twenties who statistically face the highest rates of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and other STIs, are navigating that same cost pressure while also being the group least likely to have an established relationship with a primary-care provider. Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area carries STI rates that reflect the access challenges woven into rural Alaska, and for anyone living in Holy Cross, staying current on screening means planning ahead, not treating testing as something to fit around a busy week. The county's figures are a reminder that distance does not reduce risk.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Holy Cross, AK

Walkability 5.94 / 20 · Below average

At 5.94/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Holy Cross 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.

STD & STI testing locations in Holy Cross, Alaska, EasySTD

ZIP 99602 snapshot

Residents
229
Median age
35.5
Median income
$22,917

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 99602 area around Holy Cross: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Holy Cross alone.

Reference

STD testing in Holy Cross, 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.

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 Holy Cross-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 Holy Cross 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 Holy Cross, AK

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where can I get tested for STDs in Holy Cross, AK?

The closest is Holy Cross Clinic (11.1 mi); 1 option is within 30 miles.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Holy Cross, AK?

Most plans cover STD screening; a clinic or lab can bill insurance, or you can pay a flat self-pay price.

Can I get tested in Holy Cross, AK without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Holy Cross, AK?

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 Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area?

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

How long do results take near Holy Cross, AK?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

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 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.

Can oral herpes spread to the genitals?

Yes, HSV-1 from the mouth can spread to the genital area through oral sex.

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