STD Testing in Moose Pass, AK: Same-Day, Low-Cost & Confidential
Local gonorrhea cases in Kenai Peninsula Borough are about 76% lower than the US average. Whether you need testing after a possible exposure or as part of routine care, consider options in Moose Pass, Alaska. Community and public clinics are often low-cost or free, while private labs tend to offer faster results and more flexible scheduling. Here is the list of local options.
No STD testing centers are located in Moose Pass, AK. The nearest, Quest Diagnostics, is about 49.0 miles away. At-home STD kits and online lab tests ship to your ZIP; compare private labs and at-home kits below.
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Address
4120 Laurel Street, Anchorage, AK 99508 49.0 miles away
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.
The nearest testing center is about 49 miles away, if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Moose Pass, 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 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.
In-home collection
Quest Diagnostics
$79 & up
Panel:
8-infection panel incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis, hepatitis & herpes: single tests too
Sample:
Quest Mobile: a phlebotomist collects your sample at home
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.
Nearby pharmacies
Pharmacies near Moose Pass, AK
Compare the pharmacies closest to Moose Pass, AK. Contact a location directly to confirm pharmacy-counter hours, services, prices, and product availability before visiting.
Showing the 2 closest pharmacies to Moose Pass, 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 Moose Pass, 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.
PrEP & DoxyPEP
Mistr
$0 with most insurance
Free online PrEP & DoxyPEP: HIV prevention, home lab kits, no in-person visit
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 Kenai Peninsula Borough: the local picture
How reported STI rates in Kenai Peninsula Borough, the borough that includes Moose Pass, compare with Alaska and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~68% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.
#19
#19 of 30 Alaska counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 37% of the state
Reported STD rates per 100,000, Kenai Peninsula Borough vs Alaska vs U.S.
Kenai Peninsula BoroughAlaskaU.S.▲▼ = Kenai Peninsula Borough vs the state average
Infection
Kenai Peninsula Borough
Alaska
United States
Chlamydia
200.9123 cases▼ 71%
697.7
492.2
Gonorrhea
42.526 cases▼ 86%
310.9
179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
8.25 cases▼ 64%
22.5
15.8
Syphilis (early)
6.54 cases▼ 40%
10.9
16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
1.61 cases▼ 92%
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 Kenai Peninsula Borough over time (per 100,000)
Chlamydia ▼ 32% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
Between 2020 and 2023 in Kenai Peninsula Borough, chlamydia has fallen from 243.2 to 200.9 per 100,000 (17%), gonorrhea has fallen from 76.5 to 42.5 per 100,000 (44%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 13.6 to 8.2 per 100,000 (40%).
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 Moose Pass, AK
Adults uninsured
6.8%
No routine checkup
30.1%
No transportation
4.8%
Binge drinking
16.5%
Frequent mental distress
12%
Depression
18.1%
Primary-care ratio
1,245 : 1
Kenai Peninsula Borough
Primary-care shortage score 16 / 26
Medically Underserved Area
Social Vulnerability Index · 47th 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 Kenai Peninsula Borough.
Local HIV snapshot
HIV in Kenai Peninsula Borough (2024)
PrEP users / 100k
56
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 Kenai Peninsula Borough tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
Compiled and checked by EasySTD's editorial team against CDC and public-health sources. This is educational information, not a substitute for advice from a licensed clinician. Our editorial guidelines →
Fishing and outdoor work dominate the rhythms of Moose Pass (charter seasons, trail maintenance, equipment repair) the kind of employment where people are often in motion and time off is precious. That same practical mindset applies to health screening. Routine STI testing fits into the fabric of preventive care here, especially for the young adults who make up a notable share of the community. Testing in and around Moose Pass, listed on this page, allows residents to check in on their sexual health without disrupting work schedules or travel plans.
The landscape around L V Ray Peak and Pestle Peak draws people who value self-reliance and directness. That same ethos shapes how locals approach confidential screening, as straightforward maintenance, not something shadowed by worry about who might find out. The clinics and providers available near Moose Pass understand that discretion isn't about secrecy; it's about respect for the person sitting across the desk. For residents managing the particular geography of the Kenai Peninsula, access to testing means one less reason to delay.
Whether someone is between jobs, planning ahead, or simply due for routine care, screening happens here without fanfare or unnecessary complexity. Handled the way most practical matters get handled in a place like this.
Getting there
How residents reach STD testing in Moose Pass, AK
Walkability4.67 / 20 · Least walkable
At 4.67/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Moose Pass 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.
ZIP 99631 snapshot
Residents
101
Median age
26.9
Median income
$113,889
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 99631 area around Moose Pass: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Moose Pass alone.
Moose Pass sits in Kenai Peninsula Borough, ZIP 99631. Local context that shapes where residents test:
Local landmarks
L V Ray Peak
The Engine
Pestle Peak
Madson Mountain
The Tender
Saddle Horn
Major routes
AK 9 (Seward Highway)
Nearby cities & towns
STD testing near Moose Pass, AK
Just outside Moose Pass? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
STD testing in Moose Pass, AK: screening, costs & privacy
Everything to know before you test in Kenai Peninsula 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 whenCDC screening schedule + each infection's detection window
Who should get tested, and how often
Based on current CDC screening recommendations.
Group
Tests
How 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 Moose Pass-area provider.
What each STD test costsMedicare 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 Moose Pass 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.
Test
Reference price
CPT / 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 AlaskaMinor 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.
