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STD Testing in Lime Sink, AL: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Barbour County reports about 43 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 residents, well above the US average. If you're in Lime Sink, Alabama assessing your testing options whether it's your first STI test or a routine screening, you'll find that public clinics keep costs down, private labs prioritize speed, and at-home kits trade a clinic visit for convenience. Take a look at the options below.

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Available testing centers

STD testing near Lime Sink, AL

6 testing options are listed for Lime Sink, AL. The nearest, Southeast Alabama Rural Health Associates, is about 7.1 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 7.1 miles

Southeast Alabama Rural Health Associates

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Southeast Alabama Rural Health Associates in Clayton requires an appointment, so scheduling ahead is the move: once you're in, a single visit covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV testing alongside treatment and HPV and hepatitis A and B vaccines, with fees on a sliding scale and Medicaid and insurance accepted.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
7 Western Bypass, Clayton, AL 36016
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
Community health center 14.0 miles

Eufaula Family Health Center

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Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 11 reviews

Eufaula Family Health Center, in Eufaula, structures its fees on a sliding scale tied to income, so cost is never a barrier to care. Walk-ins are welcome for STI screening that covers syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia through its federally qualified health center program.

Sliding-scale
Address
23 Veterans Boulevard, Eufaula, AL 36027
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Rated 5 out of 5 from 5 reviews
Address
4300 West Main Street, Dothan, AL 36305 38.3 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 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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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 4 reviews
Address
2944 Ross Clark Circle, Dothan, AL 36301 39.0 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
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  • Conventional HIV
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Rated 3.1 out of 5 from 46 reviews
Address
1034 Ross Clark Circle, Dothan, AL 36303 39.1 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 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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Rated 2.2 out of 5 from 146 reviews
Address
1345 13th Street, Columbus, GA 31901 53.7 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 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 Lime Sink, 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.

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At-home STD testing in Lime Sink, AL

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

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

  • Medical Center Barbour

    820 West Washington Street, Eufaula, AL 36027

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Eufaula Pediatric Clinic

    323 East Barbour Street, Eufaula, AL 36027

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
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Showing the nearest 2 CLIA-certified labs.

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 28 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Lime Sink. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 3 offer telehealth.

  • Jesse Haggerty, MD

    Family medicine · 515 State Docks Road, Eufaula

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  • Aaron Morgan, MD

    Family medicine · 820 West Washington Street, Eufaula

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  • Joseph Surber, MD

    Family medicine · 820 West Washington Street, Eufaula

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  • William King, MD

    Internal medicine · 324 Macon Street, Eufaula

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  • Augustus Saville, MD

    OB-GYN · 324 Macon Street, Eufaula

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  • Robert Gilliam, MD

    Family medicine · 23 Veteran Boulevard, Eufaula

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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 Lime Sink, AL

No pharmacy near Lime Sink, 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.

  • Clayton Drug Company

    7.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Clio Drug

    13 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 14 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Buy Rite Drugs

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 17 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Lime Sink, AL.

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 Lime Sink, 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 Barbour County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Barbour County, the county that includes Lime Sink, 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.

#18 of 67 Alabama counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 73% of the state

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

Barbour County Alabama U.S. ▲▼ = Barbour County vs the state average
Infection Barbour County Alabama United States
Chlamydia
764.7 188 cases ▲ 17%
651.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
398.6 98 cases ▲ 76%
226.9 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
36.6 9 cases ▲ 28%
28.6 15.8
Syphilis (early)
28.5 7 cases ▲ 40%
20.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
109.8 27 cases ▲ 348%
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 Barbour County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 6% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 425 850 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Barbour County, chlamydia has risen from 614.5 to 764.7 per 100,000 (24%), gonorrhea has risen from 368.7 to 398.6 per 100,000 (8%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 7.9 to 36.6 per 100,000 (363%).

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 Lime Sink, AL

Adults uninsured
14.5%
No routine checkup
19.9%
No transportation
14.4%
Binge drinking
13.8%
Frequent mental distress
18.2%
Depression
20.6%
Below poverty line
11.7%
Primary-care ratio
2,496 : 1
Barbour County
  • Primary-care shortage score 19 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 61.3
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 99th 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 Barbour County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Barbour 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
587 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
9cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
57 · PnR 1.33

Barbour County HIV care continuum (2023)

Barbour County recorded 42.6 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 16.5 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Barbour County residents living with HIV, 86.8% are in care · 76.3% 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 AtlasPlus · 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 Barbour County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Lime Sink, AL

Paradise Pumpkin Patch anchors the kind of quiet, rooted community Lime Sink is. Where nearly seven in ten households own their homes and families have settled in for the long haul. That stability shapes daily life here, but it doesn't change the reality that young adults in their late teens and twenties still need routine sexual health screening, and getting it done in a place this spread out requires planning rather than convenience. Barbour County's STI picture makes that planning worth doing.

With nearly half of all households earning above six figures and unemployment staying low, financial pressure isn't the dominant barrier, but labor-force participation is unusually modest here, meaning schedules look genuinely different from a typical commuter town. What works in favor of residents is that cost tends not to be the wall it is elsewhere, and lower-intensity work schedules can actually free up a weekday slot that a full-time shift worker never gets. The option listed here offers a concrete appointment rather than a vague intention, and for a community where the nearest clinic requires a deliberate trip down a rural road, knowing the hours and fees in advance is what makes that trip happen.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Lime Sink, AL

Walkability 4.48 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.48/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Lime Sink 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 6 STD & STI testing locations in Lime Sink, Alabama, EasySTD

ZIP 36016 snapshot

Residents
4,357
Median age
40.6
Median income
$57,396

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 36016 area around Lime Sink: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Lime Sink alone.

Lime Sink sits in Barbour County, ZIP 36016. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Paradise Pumpkin Patch

Reference

STD testing in Lime Sink, AL: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Barbour 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 Lime Sink-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 Lime Sink 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.

Good to Know

STD testing FAQs for Lime Sink, AL

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Lime Sink, AL?

Yes, several local labs offer same-day walk-in testing; best to call first.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Lime Sink, AL?

Usually yes, it can be billed to insurance, or paid out of pocket at a flat rate.

Can I get tested in Lime Sink, AL without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near Lime Sink, AL?

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

How common is chlamydia in Barbour County?

Barbour County reported ~765 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above the Alabama average.

How long do results take near Lime Sink, AL?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

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.

Is there an at-home STD test for Lime Sink, AL?

At-home kits mail to 36016: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.

Is syphilis curable?

Yes, syphilis is cured with antibiotics (usually penicillin), and earlier treatment prevents long-term damage.

Can STDs be treated near Lime Sink, AL?

Many STIs are fully cured with antibiotics; others, like HIV and herpes, are well managed with treatment.

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