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

Located in Southeastern Alaska, Prince of Wales-Hyder had 82% lower chlamydia than the US average in recent years. If you are in Metlakatla, Alaska, looking for a one-time concern or regular check-ups, choose between clinics, which may bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees, and private labs that typically offer a flat self-pay price. See the options listed below.

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STD testing near Metlakatla, AK

1 testing option is listed for Metlakatla, AK. The nearest, Annette Islands Service Unit, is about 0.8 miles away. Compare 1 community and public clinic, private labs, and at-home kits below.

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Annette Islands Service Unit

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Rated 4 out of 5 from 4 reviews

Annette Islands Service Unit in Metlakatla tests for HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and hepatitis C, treating bacterial STIs the same visit they're found. Every service runs on a sliding scale, with HIV testing free, and appointments are required.

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Care That Doesn't Stop at the Bill

When cost enters the picture (a co-pay left unpaid, a follow-up skipped, a prescription unfilled) an infection persists. Annette Islands Service Unit closes that gap: every service it provides, from testing through treatment, carries no fee, so nothing interrupts care between a positive result and its resolution.

Substance-Use Treatment Available Alongside STI Care

Annette Islands Service Unit holds both substance-use treatment and STI care as standing services, which matters concretely for anyone managing active substance use alongside an STI. Conditions that reinforce each other and rarely respond well when treated in isolation. Addressing both in one clinic, rather than coordinating across separate systems, keeps care continuous.

Hepatitis C Testing Added to the Standard Panel

For anyone without a regular provider, or without insurance driving which tests get ordered, the scope of the panel determines what actually gets caught. Annette Islands Service Unit tests for hepatitis C alongside gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, so a single appointment surfaces infections that a narrower screen would leave undetected.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
563 Brendisle Street, Metlakatla, AK 99926
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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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 Metlakatla, 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 Metlakatla, AK

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

Local clinicians

Clinicians near Metlakatla, AK who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 22 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Metlakatla. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 2 offer telehealth.

  • Dean Nelson, DO

    Family medicine · 563 Brendible Street, Metlakatla

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  • Andrew Zink, DO

    OB-GYN · 25 Jefferson Way, Ketchikan

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  • Joel Fine, MD

    Internal medicine · 2960 Tongass Avenue, Ketchikan

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  • Amy Nichols, MD

    Family medicine · 2960 Tongass Avenue, Ketchikan

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  • Alan Christensen, MD

    OB-GYN · 3100 Tongass Avenue, Ketchikan

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  • Danielle Gagnon, MD

    OB-GYN · 3100 Tongass Avenue, Ketchikan

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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 Metlakatla, AK

No pharmacy near Metlakatla, 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.

  • Island Pharmacy

    13 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Downtown Drugstore

    16 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Albertsons/Safeway 16 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 19 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
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Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Metlakatla, 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 Metlakatla, 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 Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, the census area that includes Metlakatla, compare with Alaska 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.

#27 of 30 Alaska counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 10% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area vs Alaska vs U.S.

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area Alaska U.S. ▲▼ = Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area vs the state average
Infection Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area Alaska United States
Chlamydia
87.8 5 cases ▼ 87%
697.7 492.2
Gonorrhea
17.6 1 cases ▼ 94%
310.9 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 22.5 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 10.9 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
35.1 2 cases ▲ 76%
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 Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 1% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 50 100 202120222023

Between 2021 and 2023 in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, chlamydia has fallen from 88.5 to 87.8 per 100,000 (1%), and gonorrhea has risen from 17.5 to 17.6 per 100,000 (1%).

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 Metlakatla, AK

Adults uninsured
12%
No routine checkup
31.9%
No transportation
16.5%
Binge drinking
16.8%
Frequent mental distress
19.5%
Depression
21.2%
Below poverty line
15.5%
Primary-care ratio
573 : 1
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
  • Primary-care shortage score 18 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 60.4
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 82nd 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 Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area (2024)

PrEP users / 100k
1200

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 Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area tests for syphilis.

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

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About Metlakatla, AK

Metlakatla's tight geography means STI testing isn't something you can slip into an afternoon between errands. The health services available in and around Metlakatla reflect what a community of this scale can sustain, and getting screened may require planning ahead or connecting with providers who travel to the island or work through telehealth channels. That constraint is real, but it's also why knowing what's listed on this page, and reaching out early, makes the difference between a quick resolution and months of delay. Many households here span generations under one roof, which can make privacy feel like something you have to actively protect. Young adults in their twenties and thirties, who benefit most from routine screening, often navigate that tension between community closeness and personal confidentiality.

Testing itself stays confidential; what matters is finding a moment and a method that let you move forward without broadcasting your business. The community's roots run deep: people tend to stay, and that stability shapes how care feels. Choosing to get screened isn't about judgment; it's about the same practical self-care that homeowners here bring to maintaining what they've built. Clinics and health services listed on this page can walk you through what's available, timing, and how results are handled, so you can make a choice that fits your life.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Metlakatla, AK

Walkability 7.54 / 20 · Below average

At 7.54/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Metlakatla 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.

STD & STI testing locations in Metlakatla, Alaska, EasySTD

ZIP 99926 snapshot

Residents
1,385
Median age
37.8
Median income
$69,464

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 99926 area around Metlakatla: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Metlakatla alone.

Metlakatla sits in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, ZIP 99926. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Duncan Cottage Museum
  • Yellow Hill
  • Leadville Mountain
  • Purple Mountain
  • Agassiz Mountain
  • Janesville Mountain

Reference

STD testing in Metlakatla, AK: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area: 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 Metlakatla-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 Metlakatla 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 Metlakatla, AK

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Metlakatla, AK?

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

Does insurance cover STD testing near Metlakatla, AK?

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

Is there free HIV testing near Metlakatla, AK?

Yes, free HIV testing is available at public clinics in the area.

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

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

How common is chlamydia in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area?

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area reported ~88 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.

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.

My test was positive, what now?

A positive means treatment is the next step; many STIs are cured with antibiotics, and all are treatable.

Can STDs be treated near Metlakatla, AK?

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

Can syphilis symptoms go away on their own?

Yes, a syphilis sore can heal while the infection stays and silently progresses, so a blood test is the only way to be sure.

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