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

In Dale County, new HIV diagnoses run about 77% higher than the US average. If you've had a recent risk or test on a regular schedule in Marley Mill, Alabama, weigh your options: public clinics keep costs down, private labs prioritize speed, and at-home kits trade a clinic visit for convenience. Below, we list some options.

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STD testing near Marley Mill, AL

6 testing options are listed for Marley Mill, AL. The nearest, Southeast Alabama Rural Health Associates, is about 12.6 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.

Community health center 12.6 miles

Southeast Alabama Rural Health Associates

Where these reviews come from

Review sources

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  • EasySTD3
Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 28 reviews

Southeast Alabama Rural Health Associates, a rural health clinic in Newton, accepts Medicaid and most insurance, with sliding-scale fees available. Making costs workable across income levels. Testing covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, with bacterial STIs treated same-visit; appointments are required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
193 Oates Drive, Newton, AL 36352
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 14.5 miles

Fast Pace Medical Clinic

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  • EasySTD5
Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 592 reviews

Fast Pace Medical Clinic in Enterprise runs as a walk-in clinic, meaning same-day STI care without scheduling ahead. A single visit covers testing, same-visit treatment for bacterial infections like gonorrhea and chlamydia, and HIV and syphilis screening. All on a sliding-scale fee.

Address
1026 Boll Weevil Circle, Enterprise, AL 36330
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 Marley Mill, 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.

At-home STD testing in Marley Mill, AL

The nearest testing center is about 13 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Marley Mill, 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.

Other CLIA-certified labs near Marley Mill, AL

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

  • Prime MED

    1970 Andrews Avenue, Ozark, AL 36360

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • Dale Medical Center

    126 Hospital Avenue, Ozark, AL 36360

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
  • Ozark Pediatric Clinic

    2125 West Roy Parker Road, Ozark, AL 36360

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Marley Mill. 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.

Clinicians near Marley Mill, AL who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 194 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Marley Mill. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 28 offer telehealth.

  • Mark Ellis, DO Telehealth

    Family medicine · 1519 Andrews Avenue, Ozark

  • Robert Kreutzmann, MD

    Family medicine · 359 James Street, Ozark

  • Luna Sy, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 324 White Avenue, Ozark

  • Oliver Crawford, MD

    Internal medicine · 126 Hospital Avenue, Ozark

  • David Williamson, MD

    Internal medicine · 126 Hospital Avenue, Ozark

  • Marylynn Parker, MD

    Family medicine · 218 Hospital Avenue, Ozark

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.

Pharmacies near Marley Mill, AL

No pharmacy near Marley Mill, 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.

  • Jack's Discount Drugs

    3.0 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • CVS Pharmacy 3.9 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Buy Rite Drugs

    3.9 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Progressive Pharmacy

    3.9 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Crosby Drugs

    4.1 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Marley Mill, AL.

Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.

PrEP, prevention & online treatment

Testing is one step. For residents of Marley Mill, 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.

STDs & HIV in Dale County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Dale County, the county that includes Marley Mill, compare with Alabama and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~22% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#35 of 67 Alabama counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 48% of the state

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

Dale County Alabama U.S. ▲▼ = Dale County vs the state average
Infection Dale County Alabama United States
Chlamydia
499.3 249 cases ▼ 23%
651.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
156.4 78 cases ▼ 31%
226.9 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
78.2 39 cases ▲ 173%
28.6 15.8
Syphilis (early)
12 6 cases ▼ 41%
20.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
28.1 14 cases ▲ 15%
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 Dale County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 25% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 350 700 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Dale County, chlamydia has fallen from 604.1 to 499.3 per 100,000 (17%), gonorrhea has fallen from 395.3 to 156.4 per 100,000 (60%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 8.1 to 78.2 per 100,000 (865%).

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 Marley Mill, AL

Adults uninsured
11.2%
No routine checkup
18.2%
No transportation
12.4%
Binge drinking
11.7%
Frequent mental distress
18.6%
Depression
24.7%
Below poverty line
22.6%
Primary-care ratio
3,524 : 1
Dale County
  • Primary-care shortage score 18 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 61.2
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 78th 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 Dale County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Dale 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
305 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
10cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
82 · PnR 3.4

Dale County HIV care continuum (2023)

Dale County recorded 24.2 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 16.5 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Dale County residents living with HIV, 84% are in care · 64.7% 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 Dale County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Marley Mill, AL

Marley Mill's steady pulse comes from people who work trades, manage small operations, and tend to land they plan to keep for decades. The lake draws visitors year-round, and the rhythm here favors stability. The kind of place where families know they'll stay. That rootedness makes health care decisions feel different: people weigh privacy carefully, and they value clinics where a test result won't become neighborhood conversation.

Young adults in Marley Mill face the same STI screening needs as anywhere else, but against a backdrop where discretion and trust matter more visibly. Testing in and around Marley Mill is available through providers listed on this page, and the range includes both quick visits and more thorough consultations. Confidentiality here isn't theoretical: it's the baseline expectation, especially for people managing their health before settling into long-term relationships or when a health scare surfaces unexpectedly. Some households carry real financial strain despite the town's overall comfort, so cost and insurance coverage shape which clinics make sense.

The Bell UH-1D Huey at Mr Ds and Ed Lisenby Lake Complex anchor the geography locals know. Finding a testing site that fits your schedule and your peace of mind matters most; the clinics available in and around Marley Mill can answer questions about timing, what to bring, and how results reach you.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Marley Mill, AL

Walkability 5.38 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.38/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Marley Mill 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 Marley Mill, Alabama, EasySTD

ZIP 36360 snapshot

Residents
19,461
Median age
43.2
Median income
$50,032

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 36360 area around Marley Mill: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Marley Mill alone.

Marley Mill sits in Dale County, ZIP 36360. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Bell UH-1D Huey
  • Mr Ds
  • Ed Lisenby Lake Complex
  • Sam Dale Park

STD testing in Marley Mill, AL: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Dale 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 Marley Mill-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

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 Marley Mill 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.

STD testing FAQs for Marley Mill, AL

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Marley Mill, AL?

There are 5 options within a 30-mile drive.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

Yes, Medicaid typically covers it.

Can I get tested in Marley Mill, AL without insurance?

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

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

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

How common is chlamydia in Dale County?

Dale County reported ~499 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below 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.

Is my STD test private?

Your results are part of your HIPAA-protected medical record; you can ask any clinic about its own privacy practices.

Am I clear if I tested negative?

Negative is good news, just retest later if the test was soon after a possible exposure.

Does a single test cover all STDs?

No; "everything" means a panel of several tests, and some need a repeat later to be conclusive.

How is syphilis tested near Marley Mill, AL?

A blood draw screens for syphilis, with a confirmatory test if it's reactive.

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