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

Gonorrhea in Autauga County runs about 14% higher than the US average. If you're considering STI testing in Independence, Alabama, whether it's your first test or a routine screening, decide whether you prefer face-to-face care or the flexibility of testing from home. Both options are covered below.

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Available testing centers

STD testing near Independence, AL

5 testing options are listed for Independence, AL. The nearest, Health Services, is about 6.8 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 6.8 miles

Health Services

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Health Services in Autaugaville tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV on a sliding-scale fee with Medicaid and Medicare accepted. Bacterial STIs treated same visit; an appointment is required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
203 North Taylor Street, Autaugaville, AL 36003
Booking
Appointment required
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
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Labcorp

Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
1801 West Dallas Avenue, Selma, AL 36701 22.8 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 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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Labcorp

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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 52 reviews
Address
1722 Pine Street, Montgomery, AL 36106 26.5 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

Labcorp

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Rated 2.7 out of 5 from 90 reviews
Address
225-A Winton Blount Loop, Montgomery, AL 36117 32.4 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 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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Quest Diagnostics

Quest Diagnostics

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Review sources

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Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 78 reviews
Address
10710 Chantilly Parkway, Montgomery, AL 36117 35.0 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 Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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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

Every other option

More ways to get tested in Independence, 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.

At-home tests Certified labs Doctors Pharmacies Online PrEP & treatment

Test from home

At-home STD testing in Independence, AL

The nearest testing center is about 7 miles away, if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Independence, 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 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.

  • In-home collection

    Quest Diagnostics

    Quest Diagnostics

    $79 & up

    Panel:
    8-infection panel incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis, hepatitis & herpes: single tests too
    Sample:
    Quest Mobile: a phlebotomist collects your sample at home
    Results:
    1–3 days, online: physician-reviewed
    • In-home sample collection
    • Nationwide Quest lab network
    • Physician-reviewed results
    • FSA/HSA eligible
    Order online Quest Diagnostics review

  • Best value: single tests

    Everlywell

    Everlywell

    $49 & up

    Panel:
    Chlamydia & gonorrhea, up to a 6-test panel adding HIV, syphilis, trichomoniasis & hep C
    Sample:
    Finger-prick + swab
    Results:
    Days, online
    • Telehealth visit if positive
    • CLIA-certified labs
    • HSA/FSA eligible
    • Subscription savings
    Order online Everlywell review

  • Best range: couples & full panels

    myLAB Box

    myLAB Box

    $79 & up

    Panel:
    Up to 14 infections, incl. HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis & herpes
    Sample:
    Self-collect: swab, urine, finger-prick
    Results:
    2–5 days, online
    • Free phone consult if positive
    • CLIA-certified labs
    • Couples & subscription options
    • Discreet packaging
    Order online myLAB Box review

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 Independence, AL

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

  • Partners IN Pediatrics

    688 Covered Bridge Parkway, Prattville, AL 36066

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • Alabama Department of Public Health

    204 Legends Court, Prattville, AL 36066

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • Prattville Pediatric Assoc

    645 Mcqueen Smith Road, Prattville, AL 36066

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 140 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Independence. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 21 offer telehealth.

  • Lee Carter, MD

    Family medicine · 201 South Washington Street, Autaugaville

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  • Robert Nichols, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 120 East Main Street, Prattville

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  • Steven Allen, MD

    Family medicine · 2175 US Hwy 31 North, Deatsville

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  • Marilyn Hepperle, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 744 East Main Street, Prattville

    Call Directions

  • Gloria Mcwhorter

    Internal medicine · 124 South Memorial Drive, Prattville

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  • Kai Jacobson, MD

    Internal medicine · 124 South Memorial Drive, Prattville

    Call Directions

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 Independence, AL

Compare the pharmacies closest to Independence, AL. Contact a location directly to confirm pharmacy-counter hours, services, prices, and product availability before visiting.

  • Whitaker Drugs Autaugaville

    7.0 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Adams Drugs

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • CVS Pharmacy 15 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Fountain City Pharmacy

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Adams Drugs-Prattville

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Rite Aid 15 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Independence, 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 Independence, 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 Autauga County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Autauga County, the county that includes Independence, compare with Alabama and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~25% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#31 of 67 Alabama counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 54% of the state

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

Autauga County Alabama U.S. ▲▼ = Autauga County vs the state average
Infection Autauga County Alabama United States
Chlamydia
558.5 337 cases ▼ 14%
651.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
203.8 123 cases ▼ 10%
226.9 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
36.5 22 cases ▲ 28%
28.6 15.8
Syphilis (early)
16.6 10 cases ▼ 19%
20.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
19.9 12 cases ▼ 19%
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 Autauga County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 12% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 300 600 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Autauga County, chlamydia has risen from 535.7 to 558.5 per 100,000 (4%), gonorrhea has fallen from 229.6 to 203.8 per 100,000 (11%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 10.2 to 36.5 per 100,000 (258%).

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 Independence, AL

Adults uninsured
9.8%
No routine checkup
19.3%
No transportation
9.9%
Binge drinking
14.2%
Frequent mental distress
18.2%
Depression
26.2%
Below poverty line
12.6%
Primary-care ratio
2,273 : 1
Autauga County

Primary-care shortage score 15 / 26

Medically Underserved Area · IMU 52.9

Social Vulnerability Index · 27th 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 Autauga County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Autauga 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
204 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
46

Autauga County HIV care continuum (2020)

Autauga County recorded 18.3 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2020), against 16.5 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Autauga County residents living with HIV, 72.5% are in care · 58.8% 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 Autauga County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Independence, AL

Independence sits at the end of a drive, not a walk, and for younger adults navigating new relationships, first jobs, and shifting insurance coverage, that distance shapes every health decision they make. Autauga County's rural spread means that getting screened requires an actual trip, which raises the stakes for having a clinic worth the fuel and the hour spent getting there. The options listed on this page exist precisely to reduce that calculation. The community's profile adds texture to that picture.

Nearly four in five households own their home, suggesting a degree of stability, but a quarter of residents rent, and at roughly $985 a month, rent in Independence isn't trivial against a household budget. For younger adults who are still piecing together their financial footing, an unexpected co-pay or a scheduling gap can genuinely delay a visit. Meanwhile, with more than half of high-earning households concentrated here, cost barriers won't apply equally across the board, and clinics listed on this page offer income-adjusted or low-cost options. What ties these threads together is scheduling.

With the area's labor-force participation below typical urban benchmarks, and unemployment low enough that most people who work are working steadily, clinic hours matter as much as location. Autauga County residents making that highway drive need to know the doors will be open when they can get there.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Independence, AL

Walkability 5.63 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.63/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Independence 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 5 STD & STI testing locations in Independence, Alabama, EasySTD

ZIP 36067 snapshot

Residents
27,353
Median age
39.6
Median income
$64,837

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 36067 area around Independence: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Independence alone.

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Autauga 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.

Group Tests How 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 an Independence-area provider.

Infection Earliest reliable test Sample
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 Independence 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.

Test Reference price CPT / 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 Independence, AL

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Independence, AL?

There are 3 options within a 30-mile drive.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Independence, AL?

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

Can I get tested in Independence, AL without insurance?

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

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

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

How common is chlamydia in Autauga County?

Autauga County reported ~559 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.

How long do results take near Independence, AL?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

How do I prepare for an STD test near Independence, AL?

Little prep is needed, bring an ID and insurance if you have it, and note your exposure dates and any symptoms; for a urine test, avoid peeing for about an hour beforehand.

How do I tell a partner I tested positive?

Telling recent partners lets them test and treat; many health departments offer confidential partner-notification help.

Is STD testing part of prenatal care?

Pregnancy screening is standard; ask about an early-pregnancy STI panel.

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