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

Chlamydia rates in Bristol Bay Borough are about 28% lower than the US average, which might make residents of King Salmon, Alaska, feel safe. If you've had a recent risk or simply test on a regular schedule, clinics may bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees, while private labs may let you pay a flat fee. Here are some testing options available in King Salmon.

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STD testing near King Salmon, AK

3 testing options are listed for King Salmon, AK. The nearest, Southcentral Foundation, is about 6.9 miles away. Compare 3 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.

Most reviewed 6.9 miles

Southcentral Foundation

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Southcentral Foundation in King Salmon requires an appointment, so calling ahead is the move, and once you're in, a single visit covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV testing alongside STI treatment, family planning, and hepatitis A and B vaccination on a sliding-scale fee.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
4030 Salmon Way, King Salmon, AK 99613
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 7.6 miles

Naknek Health Clinic

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Naknek Health Clinic in King Salmon carries federal qualification as a community health center, which translates directly into a sliding-scale fee structure tied to income. Walk-ins can access STI screening (syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia) without an appointment, paying only what their finances allow.

Sliding-scale
Address
192 Main Street, King Salmon, AK 99613
Website
Community health center 7.6 miles

Igiugig Village Health Clinic

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Igiugig Village Health Clinic in King Salmon extends sliding-scale STI screening to anyone navigating care without insurance, between providers, or paying cash. Federal FQHC standing backs its income-based fee structure, bringing syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing within reach regardless of coverage or ability to pay.

Sliding-scale
Address
4030 Clinic Drive, King Salmon, AK 99613
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 King Salmon, 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 King Salmon, AK

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

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

  • Camai Community Health Center

    2 School Road, Naknek, AK 99633

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near King Salmon. 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.

Nearby pharmacies

Pharmacies near King Salmon, AK

No pharmacy near King Salmon, 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.

  • Kodiak Community Health Center Pharmacy

    164 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Albertsons/Safeway 164 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 164 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 3 closest pharmacies to King Salmon, 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 King Salmon, 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 Bristol Bay Borough: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Bristol Bay Borough, the borough that includes King Salmon, compare with Alaska and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~27% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#15 of 30 Alaska counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 50% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Bristol Bay Borough vs Alaska vs U.S.

Bristol Bay Borough Alaska U.S. ▲▼ = Bristol Bay Borough vs the state average
Infection Bristol Bay Borough Alaska United States
Chlamydia
355.5 3 cases ▼ 49%
697.7 492.2
Gonorrhea — no data 310.9 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 22.5 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 10.9 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — no data 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 Bristol Bay Borough over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 54% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 300 600 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Bristol Bay Borough, chlamydia has risen from 237 to 355.5 per 100,000 (50%), and gonorrhea has held roughly steady from 578 to 578 per 100,000.

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 King Salmon, AK

Adults uninsured
9.4%
No routine checkup
33.7%
No transportation
9.6%
Binge drinking
19.3%
Frequent mental distress
16.8%
Depression
20.7%
Below poverty line
4.4%
Primary-care ratio
-838 : 1
Bristol Bay Borough
  • Primary-care shortage score 7 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 60.3
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 23rd 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 Bristol Bay Borough.

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 Bristol Bay Borough tests for syphilis.

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

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About King Salmon, AK

King Salmon's rugged landscape stretches out in every direction, where the highway out of town becomes a lifeline to the rest of the world. For those living in this Bristol Bay Borough community, a trip to get tested can be a challenge that requires some effort.

The people who call King Salmon home are a mix of homeowners and renters, with many households having multiple people living together. Many families have two incomes, with a high percentage of adults working and a significant portion earning higher incomes. Still, the cost of living can be steep, and some residents may find it tough to take time off during a busy week. Young adults, in particular, are still forming relationships and building their lives, and for them, convenient access to testing can make a big difference.

In this rural spread, getting around requires some planning, and a visit to get tested may require a drive. For residents who rent their homes, which is common, the typical monthly rent can be a significant expense. This can make it even harder to take time off to get tested, but it's an important part of taking care of one's health.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in King Salmon, AK

Walkability 6.81 / 20 · Below average

At 6.81/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in King Salmon 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 3 STD & STI testing locations in King Salmon, Alaska, EasySTD

ZIP 99613 snapshot

Residents
422
Median age
36.6
Median income
$121,786

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 99613 area around King Salmon: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not King Salmon alone.

Reference

STD testing in King Salmon, AK: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Bristol Bay 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 King Salmon-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 King Salmon 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 King Salmon, AK

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where's the nearest STD testing to King Salmon, AK?

Southcentral Foundation, about 6.9 mi away, with 3 options within 30 miles.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

Yes, Medicaid typically covers it, and public clinics are free either way.

Can I get tested in King Salmon, AK without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near King Salmon, AK?

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

How common is chlamydia in Bristol Bay Borough?

Bristol Bay Borough reported ~356 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 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 is chlamydia tested near King Salmon, AK?

Chlamydia is checked with a simple urine sample or a swab; lab results usually come back in a day or two.

Are at-home STD tests accurate?

Reputable kits use the same lab methods as clinics; any positive should be confirmed and treated by a provider.

Does a negative test mean I'm safe?

Reassuring if you tested after the window, just retest if it was early, and screen again with new partners.

Does the test site matter for gonorrhea?

Yes, site matters; oral/anal exposure needs a throat or rectal swab, which urine testing won't catch.

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