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

Syphilis cases in Sumter County are 62% higher than the US average. If you're in Livingston, Alabama and considering STI testing either after a possible exposure or as part of routine care, community clinics often provide low-cost or free options, while private labs may offer faster results and more flexible scheduling. Check the list below.

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STD testing near Livingston, AL

6 testing options are listed for Livingston, AL. The nearest, Whatley Health Services, is about 0.5 miles away. Compare 5 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 0.5 miles

Whatley Health Services

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Rated 2.3 out of 5 from 4 reviews

Whatley Health Services in Livingston covers the full bacterial panel (gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis) with same-visit treatment when results call for it, plus herpes and hepatitis testing, on a sliding-scale fee open to everyone, with appointments required; all services carry no charge.

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Every Bill Here Comes to Zero

Whatley Health Services operates every service (testing, treatment, vaccines, HIV medical care, family planning) at no cost to the patient. That zero isn't a conditional discount applied after income verification; it's the standing rate, staffed and funded to hold across the full scope of services offered.

Interpretation Services Widen Who Gets Care

Interpretation services for non-English languages are available directly within the clinic's care delivery, meaning the clinical conversation (exposure history, diagnosis, treatment instructions) reaches patients in full without compression or loss. That capability extends to HIV counseling and STI treatment, where precision in that exchange shapes adherence and follow-through.

Hepatitis and Herpes Testing Alongside the Core Four

Whatley tests for hepatitis A, B, and C as well as herpes. Infections whose absence from a standard panel often means patients need a separate appointment elsewhere to close the picture. Hepatitis C, in particular, can progress silently for years; having the antibody test available at the same visit as gonorrhea and chlamydia screening means a more complete baseline in a single appointment.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
107 Hospital Drive, Livingston, AL 35470
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 0.7 miles

Kemper, Cah

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A community safety-net rural health clinic in Livingston. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
1221 North Washington Street, Livingston, AL 35470
Website
Community health center 9.6 miles

Hill Hospital of York

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Rated 2.5 out of 5 from 20 reviews

A safety-net rural health clinic about 10 miles from Livingston. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
724 Derby Drive, York, AL 36925
Website
Community health center 21.4 miles

Tombigbee Healthcare Authority

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A public safety-net rural health clinic about 21 miles from Livingston. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
203 US Highway 80 West, Demopolis, AL 36732
Website
Community health center 22.7 miles

Rural Health Medical Program, Inc. - Demopolis Health Center

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 66 reviews

Rural Health Medical Program, Inc. - Demopolis Health Center earns its federally qualified standing by tying STI screening costs directly to each patient's income: meaning syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing carry a sliding-scale fee that adjusts based on what someone actually earns, with no appointment needed to get started.

Sliding-scale
Address
1502 US Highway 80 East, Demopolis, AL 36732
Website
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Rated 3 out of 5 from 23 reviews
Address
4400 University Boulevard East, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 58.4 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 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 Livingston, 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.

Test from home

At-home STD testing in Livingston, AL

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

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

  • Hill Hospital of Sumter County

    751 Derby Drive, York, AL 36925

    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 Livingston. 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 Livingston, AL who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 17 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Livingston. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 2 offer telehealth.

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 Livingston, AL

No pharmacy near Livingston, 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.

  • Boones Pharmacy

    1.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Livingston Drug

    1.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • York Drug Store

    11 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Walmart Pharmacy 21 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Boone's Pharmacy 2.0

    22 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Livingston, 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 Livingston, 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 Sumter County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Sumter County, the county that includes Livingston, compare with Alabama and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~74% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

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

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

Sumter County Alabama U.S. ▲▼ = Sumter County vs the state average
Infection Sumter County Alabama United States
Chlamydia
699.2 82 cases ▲ 7%
651.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
281.4 33 cases ▲ 24%
226.9 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
25.6 3 cases ▼ 10%
28.6 15.8
Syphilis (early)
25.6 3 cases ▲ 25%
20.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
34.1 4 cases ▲ 39%
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 Sumter County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 5% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 350 700 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Sumter County, chlamydia has risen from 672.3 to 699.2 per 100,000 (4%), gonorrhea has fallen from 283.5 to 281.4 per 100,000 (1%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 8.1 to 25.6 per 100,000 (216%).

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 Livingston, AL

Adults uninsured
9.9%
No routine checkup
18.7%
No transportation
14.9%
Binge drinking
12.6%
Frequent mental distress
20.3%
Depression
22.8%
Below poverty line
20%
Primary-care ratio
1,738 : 1
Sumter County
  • Primary-care shortage score 22 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 40.3
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 93rd 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 Sumter County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Sumter 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
417 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
149

Sumter County HIV care continuum (2023)

Among Sumter County residents living with HIV, 67.5% are in care · 65% 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 Sumter County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Livingston, AL

Baldwin Hill sits at the quieter edge of Livingston, where households tend to run large and neighbors share walls more often than driveways. The rental side of town that defines how most residents actually live here. With roughly two in three households renting, and typical monthly rents that leave little room for discretionary spending, a testing visit that costs little or nothing matters in a way that a brochure from another city simply doesn't capture. Less than half the adult population is in the workforce at any given point, and nearly one in five adults is married.

Meaning a large share of people here are navigating relationships and sexual health decisions outside the context of long-term partnership. Pair that with a community overwhelmingly made up of young adults in their late teens and twenties (the years when new partners, new living situations, and infrequent doctor visits all converge) and routine screening becomes genuinely practical public health, not an abstract recommendation. US 11 is your most direct route to most of them, pull it up from Jaycee Park and confirm same-day availability before heading out.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Livingston, AL

Walkability 4.66 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.66/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Livingston 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 Livingston, Alabama, EasySTD

ZIP 35470 snapshot

Residents
4,909
Median age
21.8
Median income
$40,042

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 35470 area around Livingston: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Livingston alone.

Livingston sits in Sumter County, ZIP 35470. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Tartt Field
  • Jaycee Park
  • McConnell Field
  • Baldwin Hill
  • Livingston Recreation Area

Major routes

  • North Washington Street
  • North Street
  • US 11 (Lafayette Street)

Reference

STD testing in Livingston, AL: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Sumter 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 Livingston-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 Livingston 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 Livingston, AL

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Livingston, AL?

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

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

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

Where can I get tested for free near Livingston, AL?

Whatley Health Services, about 0.5 mi away, provides free testing.

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

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

How common is chlamydia in Sumter County?

Sumter County reported ~699 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above 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.

How do at-home STD kits work near Livingston, AL?

A kit ships to your address; you collect a urine, swab, or finger-stick sample, mail it to the lab, and get results online in a few days.

What happens if chlamydia goes untreated?

Untreated chlamydia can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease and fertility problems, caught early, it's cured with antibiotics.

How is trichomoniasis tested near Livingston, AL?

A urine test or swab finds trichomoniasis, one of the most treatable STIs.

Is herpes curable?

Herpes isn't curable, but daily or as-needed antiviral medicine controls outbreaks and lowers the chance of passing it on.

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