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

Kasilof, Alaska: Kenai Peninsula's reported syphilis rates run 48% lower than the US average. Whether you have symptoms or want peace of mind, you can get tested in Kasilof, Alaska. Weigh same-day testing against flexibility. See the options listed below.

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STD testing near Kasilof, AK

4 testing options are listed for Kasilof, AK. The nearest, Peninsula Community Health Services of Alaska, is about 12.6 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 12.6 miles

Peninsula Community Health Services of Alaska

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 357 reviews

Peninsula Community Health Services of Alaska in Soldotna requires an appointment, so scheduling ahead is the move: once you're in, a single visit covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV testing alongside STI treatment and hepatitis A and B vaccines, with Medicaid, Medicare, and insurance all accepted.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
230 East Marydale Avenue, Soldotna, AK 99669
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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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
188 West Northern Lights Boulevard, Anchorage, AK 75.0 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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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
4120 Laurel Street, Anchorage, AK 75.4 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 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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Labcorp at Walgreens

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
1721 East Parks Highway, Wasilla, AK 105.6 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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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 Kasilof, 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 Kasilof, AK

The nearest testing center is about 13 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Kasilof, 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 Kasilof, AK who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 33 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Kasilof. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 9 offer telehealth.

  • David Smith, MD

    Internal medicine · 34851 Kenai Spur Highway, Soldotna

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  • Ahmed Abu Taleb, MD

    Internal medicine · 36275 Kenai Spur Highway, Soldotna

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  • Kattrina Rall, MD

    Family medicine · 35743 Kenai Spur Highway, Soldotna

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  • Gladys Bailon, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 161 North Binkley Street, Soldotna

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  • Lori Lindsay, MD

    OB-GYN · 240 Hospital Place, Soldotna

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  • Jason Wallentine, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 245 North Binkley Street, Soldotna

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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 Kasilof, AK

No pharmacy near Kasilof, 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.

  • Albertsons/Safeway 12 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 12 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 2 closest pharmacies to Kasilof, 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 Kasilof, 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 Kenai Peninsula Borough: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Kenai Peninsula Borough, the borough that includes Kasilof, 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.

#19 of 30 Alaska counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 37% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Kenai Peninsula Borough vs Alaska vs U.S.

Kenai Peninsula Borough Alaska U.S. ▲▼ = Kenai Peninsula Borough vs the state average
Infection Kenai Peninsula Borough Alaska United States
Chlamydia
200.9 123 cases ▼ 71%
697.7 492.2
Gonorrhea
42.5 26 cases ▼ 86%
310.9 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
8.2 5 cases ▼ 64%
22.5 15.8
Syphilis (early)
6.5 4 cases ▼ 40%
10.9 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
1.6 1 cases ▼ 92%
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 Kenai Peninsula Borough over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 32% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 175 350 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Kenai Peninsula Borough, chlamydia has fallen from 243.2 to 200.9 per 100,000 (17%), gonorrhea has fallen from 76.5 to 42.5 per 100,000 (44%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 13.6 to 8.2 per 100,000 (40%).

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 Kasilof, AK

Adults uninsured
9.6%
No routine checkup
31.2%
No transportation
7.8%
Binge drinking
15.2%
Frequent mental distress
14.6%
Depression
19.8%
Below poverty line
22.5%
Primary-care ratio
1,245 : 1
Kenai Peninsula Borough
  • Primary-care shortage score 16 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 47th 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 Kenai Peninsula Borough.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Kenai Peninsula Borough (2024)

PrEP users / 100k
56

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 Kenai Peninsula Borough tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Kasilof, AK

Folks heading out to the Kasilof River State Recreation Site for the season, or swinging through town on AK 1, often have health tasks waiting. STI testing is one of those that fits quietly into an errand day, especially for young adults who work seasonally, move between jobs, or simply want a baseline before a relationship shifts. Confidentiality here isn't performative; it's how the clinics operate, period. Your results don't ripple through a place where faces repeat themselves.

Testing in and around Kasilof is straightforward and without the friction of long waits or distant drives. Providers understand that people in this part of the Kenai Peninsula juggle work schedules that don't always align with standard hours, and they staff accordingly. Whether you're between seasons, in a new partnership, or just being methodical about your health, the clinics listed on this page have the capacity to make it uncomplicated. The Kasilof Historical Museum and the quiet stretches nearby tell you something about the town's character, it's a place where directness matters and discretion is assumed.

That same tone carries into the health services here. Getting tested isn't framed as a big decision; it's a routine step, available and normalized, with the privacy you'd expect from any medical visit.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Kasilof, AK

Walkability 5.88 / 20 · Below average

At 5.88/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Kasilof 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 4 STD & STI testing locations in Kasilof, Alaska, EasySTD

ZIP 99610 snapshot

Residents
2,307
Median age
49.2
Median income
$58,125

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 99610 area around Kasilof: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Kasilof alone.

Kasilof sits in Kenai Peninsula Borough, ZIP 99610. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Kasilof Historical Museum
  • Kasilof River State Recreation Site
  • Crooked Creek State Recreation Area
  • Kasilof Boat Harbor Cemetery

Major routes

  • AK 1 (Sterling Highway)

Reference

STD testing in Kasilof, AK: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Kenai Peninsula Borough: 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 Kasilof-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 Kasilof 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 Kasilof, AK

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get same-day or walk-in testing near Kasilof, AK?

Some clinics and labs take walk-ins for same-day testing; call ahead to confirm hours.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

Medicaid generally covers STD testing.

Can I get tested in Kasilof, AK without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Kasilof, AK?

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 Kenai Peninsula Borough?

About 201 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Alaska average.

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.

How long do results take near Kasilof, AK?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

Can I test at home near Kasilof, AK?

Yes, at-home kits ship to 99610; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.

Do STDs spread from toilet seats or towels?

That's a myth; STIs need sexual contact to spread, not surfaces.

Where can LGBTQ+ people get tested near Kasilof, AK?

Community health centers and family-planning clinics serve all patients, and many offer LGBTQ-affirming care, ask the site directly.

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