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

Syphilis rates in Matanuska-Susitna Borough Borough run about 73% lower compared to the US average. Whether it's your first STI test or a routine screening in Knik River, Alaska, consider insurance billing at a clinic, or a self-pay price at a private lab. See the list below to weigh your options.

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STD testing near Knik River, AK

5 testing options are listed for Knik River, AK. The nearest, Mat-Su Health Services, is about 11.5 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 11.5 miles

Mat-Su Health Services

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Mat-Su Health Services in Palmer schedules appointments for STI care that spans gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia, herpes, and HIV testing alongside same-visit bacterial treatment: Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance accepted, with a fee scale for those paying directly.

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Address
425 East Dahlia Avenue, Palmer, AK 99645
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 3.1 out of 5 from 112 reviews
Address
3505 East Meridian Park Loop, Wasilla, AK 99654 17.3 miles away
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
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp at Walgreens

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Rated 3 out of 5 from 9 reviews
Address
1721 East Parks Highway, Wasilla, AK 99654 18.0 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 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

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Rated 2.9 out of 5 from 176 reviews
Address
4120 Laurel Street, Anchorage, AK 99508 36.0 miles away
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 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • 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 2.4 out of 5 from 81 reviews
Address
188 West Northern Lights Boulevard, Anchorage, AK 99503 37.0 miles away
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
  • 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 Knik River, 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 Knik River, AK

The nearest testing center is about 12 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Knik River, 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 Knik River, AK

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

  • Cellnetix Pathology

    2490 South Woodworth Loop Suite 410, Palmer, AK 99645

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
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  • MAT-SU Regional Medical Center

    2500 South Woodworth Loop, Palmer, AK 99645

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
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  • Midnight Sun Oncology Partners

    2490 South Woodworth Lp, Suite 499, Palmer, AK 99645

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Alaska Urology

    2490 South Woodworth Loop # 401, Palmer, AK 99645

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Alyeska Vascular Surgery

    2480 South Woodworth Loop, Suite 120, Palmer, AK 99645

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 93 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Knik River. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 44 offer telehealth.

  • Rebekah Robinson, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 209 West Evergreen Avenue, Palmer

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  • Micah Renicker, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 209 West Evergreen Avenue, Palmer

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  • Sachin Parekh, MD

    Family medicine · 247 South Alaska Street, Palmer

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  • Jason Brooks, MD

    Family medicine · 258 South Alaska Street, Palmer

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  • Bryan Dahms, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 12039 East Maple Springs Way, Palmer

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  • David Penn, MD

    Family medicine · 2500 South Woodworth Loop, Palmer

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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 Knik River, AK

No pharmacy near Knik River, 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.

Showing the 3 closest pharmacies to Knik River, 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 Knik River, 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 Matanuska-Susitna Borough: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, the borough that includes Knik River, 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.

#17 of 30 Alaska counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 43% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Matanuska-Susitna Borough vs Alaska vs U.S.

Matanuska-Susitna Borough Alaska U.S. ▲▼ = Matanuska-Susitna Borough vs the state average
Infection Matanuska-Susitna Borough Alaska United States
Chlamydia
322.8 372 cases ▼ 54%
697.7 492.2
Gonorrhea
83.3 96 cases ▼ 73%
310.9 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
4.3 5 cases ▼ 81%
22.5 15.8
Syphilis (early)
1.7 2 cases ▼ 84%
10.9 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
6.9 8 cases ▼ 65%
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 Matanuska-Susitna Borough over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 6% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 200 400 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, chlamydia has fallen from 366.1 to 322.8 per 100,000 (12%), gonorrhea has fallen from 141 to 83.3 per 100,000 (41%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 8.4 to 4.3 per 100,000 (49%).

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 Knik River, AK

Adults uninsured
8.5%
No routine checkup
28.4%
No transportation
7.6%
Binge drinking
16.2%
Frequent mental distress
15.7%
Depression
21.9%
Below poverty line
8.7%
Primary-care ratio
2,050 : 1
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
  • Primary-care shortage score 18 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 48th 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 Matanuska-Susitna Borough.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Matanuska-Susitna Borough (2024)

PrEP users / 100k
45

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 Matanuska-Susitna Borough tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Knik River, AK

Getting supplies or catching a glimpse of Glacier Viewpoint on an ordinary day reminds you that Knik River draws people who stay: families that root themselves here across generations, households that grow and shift over time. That stability matters when you're thinking about sexual health. Routine STI screening fits into life here the same way it does anywhere else, and the testing available in and around Knik River is listed on this page, ready whenever you need it. Young adults in their late teens through thirties often have the most reason to make screening part of their regular health rhythm, whether because of a new relationship, a change in circumstances, or simply staying on top of things.

The clinics and providers serving the area understand that confidentiality isn't negotiable, what you discuss and what results you receive stays between you and the person testing you. Work schedules in Knik River run full and varied, so finding a testing time that fits your week matters. The services available locally are designed around actual life here, not around what sounds convenient in theory. Reach out to any of the providers listed and ask about appointments that work for you.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Knik River, AK

Walkability 6.04 / 20 · Below average

At 6.04/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Knik River 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 Knik River, Alaska, EasySTD

ZIP 99645 snapshot

Residents
31,494
Median age
36.5
Median income
$97,069

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 99645 area around Knik River: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Knik River alone.

Knik River sits in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, ZIP 99645. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Galcier Viewpoint
  • Yudikench Peak
  • Bleak Peak
  • Bright Peak

Reference

STD testing in Knik River, AK: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Matanuska-Susitna 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 Knik River-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 Knik River 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 Knik River, AK

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many testing options are within 30 miles of Knik River, AK?

3 testing options are within 30 miles of Knik River, AK.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Knik River, AK?

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

Which tests are offered near Knik River, 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 Matanuska-Susitna Borough?

About 323 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 Knik River, AK?

Yes, at-home kits ship to 99645; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.

Where can teens get STD testing near Knik River, AK?

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

Do STDs spread from toilet seats or towels?

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

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.

When will an HIV test turn positive?

Roughly 2–6 weeks by test type; a 3-month retest gives full confidence in a negative.

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