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

In Ketchikan Gateway Borough runs about 76% lower than the US average for gonorrhea. Whether you're in Ketchikan, Alaska, and need testing after a possible exposure or as part of routine care, you can choose between community clinics, often low-cost or free, and private labs that may offer faster results and more flexible scheduling. See the options below.

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STD testing near Ketchikan, AK

4 testing options are listed for Ketchikan, AK. The nearest, Alaska Department of Health, is about 0.6 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.

In Kasaan

Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium

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Appointments are required at Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium in Kasaan, so scheduling ahead is the entry point, and that scheduled visit covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, herpes, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB testing, plus same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs, on a sliding-scale fee.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
100 Clinic Way, Kasaan, AK 99950
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday Closed
  • Thursday 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Closest to you 0.6 miles

Alaska Department of Health

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Alaska Department of Health in Ketchikan delivers STI testing and treatment through a public health department framework, pairing the standard bacterial panel with hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB screening, same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, and appointment-based visits. All at no charge.

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Fees Removed at the Departmental Level

The zero-cost structure here isn't a program with enrollment criteria, it's built into how the department is funded and staffed. Every service on the roster, from testing through treatment to vaccines, is delivered without a fee attached, regardless of insurance status or income.

Hepatitis B and C Tested Alongside the Bacterial Panel

Clinicians run hepatitis B and hepatitis C testing as part of the same appointment that covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV. No separate referral or return visit required. Hepatitis C, if detected, moves into on-site treatment management rather than being handed off elsewhere.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
605 Gateway Court, Ketchikan, AK 99901
Booking
Appointment required
Website
Community health center 0.7 miles

Kasaan Health Center

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Kasaan Health Center in Ketchikan earned its federally qualified designation by tying fees to income, meaning the sliding scale applies to everyone who walks in, regardless of insurance status. STI screening here covers syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, with no appointment needed to get started.

Sliding-scale
Address
1st Street, Ketchikan, AK 99901
Website
Most reviewed 16.1 miles

Annette Islands Service Unit

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Rated 4 out of 5 from 4 reviews

Annette Islands Service Unit in Metlakatla tests for HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and hepatitis C, treating bacterial STIs the same visit they're found. Every service runs on a sliding scale, with HIV testing free, and appointments are required.

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Care That Doesn't Stop at the Bill

When cost enters the picture (a co-pay left unpaid, a follow-up skipped, a prescription unfilled) an infection persists. Annette Islands Service Unit closes that gap: every service it provides, from testing through treatment, carries no fee, so nothing interrupts care between a positive result and its resolution.

Substance-Use Treatment Available Alongside STI Care

Annette Islands Service Unit holds both substance-use treatment and STI care as standing services, which matters concretely for anyone managing active substance use alongside an STI. Conditions that reinforce each other and rarely respond well when treated in isolation. Addressing both in one clinic, rather than coordinating across separate systems, keeps care continuous.

Hepatitis C Testing Added to the Standard Panel

For anyone without a regular provider, or without insurance driving which tests get ordered, the scope of the panel determines what actually gets caught. Annette Islands Service Unit tests for hepatitis C alongside gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, so a single appointment surfaces infections that a narrower screen would leave undetected.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
563 Brendisle Street, Metlakatla, AK 99926
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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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 Ketchikan, 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 Ketchikan, AK

The nearest testing center is less than a mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Ketchikan, 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.

Also in the area

Other CLIA-certified labs near Ketchikan, AK

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

  • Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center

    3100 Tongass Avenue, Ketchikan, AK 99901

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
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  • Ketchikan Indian Community Tribal Health Clinic

    2960 Tongass Avenue, Ketchikan, AK 99901

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 22 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Ketchikan. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 2 offer telehealth.

  • Andrew Zink, DO

    OB-GYN · 25 Jefferson Way, Ketchikan

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  • Joel Fine, MD

    Internal medicine · 2960 Tongass Avenue, Ketchikan

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  • Amy Nichols, MD

    Family medicine · 2960 Tongass Avenue, Ketchikan

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  • Alan Christensen, MD

    OB-GYN · 3100 Tongass Avenue, Ketchikan

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  • Danielle Gagnon, MD

    OB-GYN · 3100 Tongass Avenue, Ketchikan

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  • Charles Rolfe, MD

    Internal medicine · 3100 Tongass Avenue, Ketchikan

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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 Ketchikan, AK

No pharmacy near Ketchikan, 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 0.5 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Island Pharmacy

    0.9 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Downtown Drugstore

    1.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 2.4 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Ketchikan, 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 Ketchikan, 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 Ketchikan Gateway Borough: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, the borough that includes Ketchikan, compare with Alaska and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~29% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#13 of 30 Alaska counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 57% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Ketchikan Gateway Borough vs Alaska vs U.S.

Ketchikan Gateway Borough Alaska U.S. ▲▼ = Ketchikan Gateway Borough vs the state average
Infection Ketchikan Gateway Borough Alaska United States
Chlamydia
429.5 59 cases ▼ 38%
697.7 492.2
Gonorrhea
43.7 6 cases ▼ 86%
310.9 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 22.5 15.8
Syphilis (early)
7.3 1 cases ▼ 33%
10.9 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
7.3 1 cases ▼ 63%
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 Ketchikan Gateway Borough over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 40% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 225 450 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, chlamydia has risen from 193.6 to 429.5 per 100,000 (122%), gonorrhea has fallen from 78.9 to 43.7 per 100,000 (45%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 7.2 to 21.8 per 100,000 (203%).

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 Ketchikan, AK

Adults uninsured
9.2%
No routine checkup
30.8%
No transportation
8.6%
Binge drinking
18.1%
Frequent mental distress
15.6%
Depression
19.6%
Below poverty line
9.5%
Primary-care ratio
809 : 1
Ketchikan Gateway Borough
  • Primary-care shortage score 18 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 60.4
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 50th 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 Ketchikan Gateway Borough.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Ketchikan Gateway Borough (2024)

PrEP users / 100k
1181

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 Ketchikan Gateway Borough tests for syphilis.

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

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About Ketchikan, AK

The Stedman–Thomas Historic District's waterfront draws locals year-round, and the same practical mindset that sustains Ketchikan's working community extends to health decisions made quietly and directly. Testing for sexually transmitted infections happens in and around Ketchikan with the same straightforwardness, no elaborate justification needed, no waiting for a crisis. Young adults who make up a visible part of the population here often seek screening as part of ordinary care, especially those navigating early careers or new relationships. Confidentiality in a tight-knit place carries real weight; what you discuss with a provider stays there, and the clinical setting itself creates that boundary. Access to testing is woven into local health services listed on this page, available through providers who understand that residents value efficiency and discretion equally.

The pace of life in Ketchikan means people fit health appointments into actual schedules, not around elaborate travel plans. Testing itself is routine: quick, straightforward, and designed to answer a specific question rather than consume an afternoon. Results come back to you alone, and what happens next is yours to decide. Whether you're seeking peace of mind, responding to a partner's status, or building a picture of your health before a change, testing sites and clinics in the area treat each visit as the ordinary medical moment it is.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Ketchikan, AK

Walkability 8.57 / 20 · Below average

At 8.57/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Ketchikan 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 Ketchikan, Alaska, EasySTD

ZIP 99901 snapshot

Residents
13,875
Median age
40.8
Median income
$89,155

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 99901 area around Ketchikan: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Ketchikan alone.

Ketchikan sits in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, ZIP 99901. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Stedman–Thomas Historic District
  • Totem Heritage Center
  • Deer Mountain
  • Fish Mountain
  • Saxman Totem Park
  • Diana Mountain

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Ketchikan Gateway 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 Ketchikan-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 Ketchikan 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 Ketchikan, AK

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where can I get tested for STDs in Ketchikan, AK?

The closest is Alaska Department of Health (0.6 mi); 4 options are within 30 miles.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Ketchikan, AK?

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

Is there free STD testing near Ketchikan, AK?

Yes, Alaska Department of Health (0.6 mi) offers free testing, and public clinics serve the uninsured.

Which tests are offered near Ketchikan, 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 Ketchikan Gateway Borough?

About 430 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.

Can I test at home near Ketchikan, AK?

Yes, at-home kits ship to 99901; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.

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.

Are there LGBTQ-friendly testing options?

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

Do STDs spread from toilet seats or towels?

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

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