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

In Geneva County, Geneva County, Alabama, there are about 63 syphilis cases per 100,000 residents, well above the US average. If you live in Kellys Crossroads, Alabama and need STI testing for a one-time concern or regular check-ups, you can choose between public clinics, private labs and at-home kits.

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STD testing near Kellys Crossroads, AL

5 testing options are listed for Kellys Crossroads, AL. The nearest, Southeast Alabama Rural Health Associates, is about 8.7 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 8.7 miles

Southeast Alabama Rural Health Associates

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Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 24 reviews

Southeast Alabama Rural Health Associates, a rural health clinic in Geneva, tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV. Covering the core infections that matter most in routine sexual health screening. Insurance and Medicaid are accepted, and a sliding-scale fee applies across the board. An appointment is required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
100 West Lake Professional Park, Suite 3 Geneva, AL 36340
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 – 12:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website

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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 Kellys 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.

At-home STD testing in Kellys Crossroads, AL

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

Other CLIA-certified labs near Kellys Crossroads, AL

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

  • Wiregrass Hospital RT Blood GAS LAB

    1200 West Maple Avenue, Geneva, AL 36340

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
  • Wiregrass Medical Center

    1200 West Maple Avenue, Geneva, AL 36340

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Kellys 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.

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 201 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Kellys Crossroads. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 28 offer telehealth.

  • Vivian Simmons, MD

    Family medicine · 169 North 2nd Avenue, Hartford

  • Ziv Haims, DO

    Internal medicine · 1200 West Maple Avenue, Geneva

  • John Simmons, MD

    Family medicine · 915 West Hospital Drive, Geneva

  • Candace Clemmons, MD

    Family medicine · 100 West Lake Professional Park, Geneva

  • Leisa Bailey, MD

    Family medicine · 5429 College Drive, Graceville

  • Murali Krishna Maddipati, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 951 Prim Avenue, Graceville

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.

Pharmacies near Kellys Crossroads, AL

No pharmacy near Kellys 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.

  • Dalton Pharmacy

    3.9 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Freds Pharmacy 3928

    3.9 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Reagan Pharmacy

    3.9 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Center Drugs

    8.0 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Booth Enterprises

    8.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Walmart Pharmacy 8.9 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Kellys Crossroads, AL.

Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.

PrEP, prevention & online treatment

Testing is one step. For residents of Kellys 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.

STDs & HIV in Geneva County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Geneva County, the county that includes Kellys Crossroads, compare with Alabama and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~24% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

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

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

Geneva County Alabama U.S. ▲▼ = Geneva County vs the state average
Infection Geneva County Alabama United States
Chlamydia
385.4 104 cases ▼ 41%
651.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
137.1 37 cases ▼ 40%
226.9 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
63 17 cases ▲ 120%
28.6 15.8
Syphilis (early)
3.7 1 cases ▼ 82%
20.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
25.9 7 cases ▲ 6%
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 Geneva County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 18% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 250 500 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Geneva County, chlamydia has fallen from 416.4 to 385.4 per 100,000 (7%), gonorrhea has fallen from 270.1 to 137.1 per 100,000 (49%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 7.5 to 63 per 100,000 (740%).

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 Kellys Crossroads, AL

Adults uninsured
10.2%
No routine checkup
19.5%
No transportation
9%
Binge drinking
14.3%
Frequent mental distress
17.6%
Depression
25.1%
Below poverty line
17.2%
Primary-care ratio
3,338 : 1
Geneva County
  • Primary-care shortage score 13 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 57.1
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 58th 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 Geneva County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Geneva 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
179 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
74

Geneva County HIV care continuum (2023)

Among Geneva County residents living with HIV, 82.1% are in care · 69.2% 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 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 Geneva County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Kellys Crossroads, AL

The rhythms here turn on land stewardship, skilled trades, and the kind of work that builds equity over decades. Families tend to stay; property and know-how pass between generations. That stability shapes how health decisions unfold in Kellys Crossroads, especially when someone needs screening that feels private. Young adults moving through their twenties and thirties, whether settling into the community or passing through, often find themselves weighing convenience against discretion.

Testing in and around Kellys Crossroads listed on this page reflects both the town's character and the real need for straightforward, confidential care that doesn't become neighborhood conversation. Access here means not having to broadcast your health concerns to people you'll see at Town Square or Hartford Recreational Park. Clinics serving the area understand the weight of that. Results belong to you alone; no automatic reporting to employers, family, or social networks happens without your say.

That boundary matters especially for younger residents juggling work, relationships, and the normal questions that come with those years. Routine screening is uncomplicated once you find the right place, and finding it shouldn't require explaining yourself to someone you know.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Kellys Crossroads, AL

Walkability 4.82 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.82/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Kellys 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 5 STD & STI testing locations in Kellys Crossroads, Alabama, EasySTD

ZIP 36344 snapshot

Residents
5,345
Median age
37.3
Median income
$61,635

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 36344 area around Kellys Crossroads: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Kellys Crossroads alone.

Kellys Crossroads sits in Geneva County, ZIP 36344. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Hartford Recreational Park
  • Town Square

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

Everything to know before you test in Geneva 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 Kellys 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

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 Kellys 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.

STD testing FAQs for Kellys Crossroads, AL

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get same-day or walk-in testing near Kellys Crossroads, AL?

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

Does insurance cover STD testing near Kellys Crossroads, AL?

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 Kellys Crossroads, AL without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Kellys 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 Geneva County?

About 385 cases per 100,000 residents (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.

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 Kellys Crossroads, AL?

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

Can young people get tested confidentially?

Public health clinics, family-planning clinics, and many school or campus health centers test teens and young adults, often free.

Can the HPV vaccine prevent warts and cancer?

The HPV vaccine guards against the cancer- and wart-causing types; ask a provider if you're still eligible.

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