STD Testing in Port Graham, AK: Free, Same-Day & Confidential
Chlamydia reports in Kenai Peninsula Borough run 59% lower than the US average. Whether you have symptoms or just want peace of mind in Port Graham, Alaska, you can choose between visiting a clinic to get immediate answers and start treatment or using an at-home kit to test on your own schedule. The choice depends on your priorities for convenience and interaction.
5 testing options are listed for Port Graham, AK. The nearest, SVT Health & Wellness - Admin Only, is about 8.2 miles away. Compare 2 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.
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Community health center 8.2 miles
SVT Health & Wellness - Admin Only
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SVT Health & Wellness - Admin Only, serving Seldovia, welcomes walk-ins for STI screening without an appointment. Federal qualification underpins its sliding-scale fee structure, letting costs adjust to income. A single visit can cover syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing. Straightforward care priced to fit what patients actually earn.
SVT Health and Wellness in Seldovia tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, herpes, and hepatitis A, B, and C on a sliding-scale fee open to all. Bacterial infections can be treated the same visit; an appointment is required.
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Herpes and Hepatitis Tested Here, Not Later
Leaving herpes or hepatitis untested means a separate appointment elsewhere: another wait, another copay, and conditions quietly progressing in the gap. SVT Health and Wellness runs herpes and hepatitis A, B, and C testing alongside the core bacterial and HIV panel, so nothing gets deferred to a second location.
Interpretation Services Keep Care from Stalling
Without on-site interpretation, a non-English speaker at SVT Health and Wellness could leave with instructions misunderstood and a prescription unfilled. A gap that compounds into a delayed diagnosis or incomplete treatment. Interpretation services are available at SVT so that conversation, counseling, and care proceed without that break in the chain.
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 8 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Port Graham, 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.
In-home collection
$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.
Also in the area
Other CLIA-certified labs near Port Graham, AK
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Kenai Peninsula Borough, 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.
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Port Graham. 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 Port Graham, AK who may help arrange STD testing
Beyond dedicated clinics, 11 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Port Graham. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 1 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 Port Graham, AK
No pharmacy near Port Graham, 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.
Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Port Graham, 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 Port Graham, 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
From $0 insured
Telehealth PrEP & DoxyPEP with at-home testing and ongoing monitoring
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 Port Graham, compare with Alaska and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~34% 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 Port Graham, AK
Adults uninsured
8.9%
No routine checkup
33.1%
No transportation
7.3%
Binge drinking
16.8%
Frequent mental distress
14.5%
Depression
20.1%
Below poverty line
12.1%
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).
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Residents of Port Graham often live on roads like those winding through the foothills of Mount Bede, where large families and multi-generational households thrive. With many households including several family members and a significant proportion of married adults being in the minority, daily life likely involves a lot of coordination and shared responsibilities.
The community's strong labor-force participation and sizable share of households with higher incomes suggest a stable economic foundation. However, with a notable portion of residents renting their homes, monthly expenses like the typical rent can be a consideration. For younger adults still forming relationships and establishing their careers, finding time for health screenings can be challenging amidst busy schedules and family obligations.
As residents balance work and family life, having accessible options for low-friction health screenings can make a practical difference. For those living in and around Port Graham, taking care of their health can be a more manageable task, especially when it can be fit into their busy lives around local landmarks and daily routines.
Getting there
How residents reach STD testing in Port Graham, AK
Walkability5.73 / 20 · Least walkable
At 5.73/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Port Graham 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 99603 snapshot
Residents
11,557
Median age
39.7
Median income
$76,368
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 99603 area around Port Graham: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Port Graham alone.
Port Graham sits in Kenai Peninsula Borough, ZIP 99603. Local context that shapes where residents test:
Local landmarks
Mount Bede
Nearby cities & towns
Nearby cities and towns near Port Graham, AK
Just outside Port Graham? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
STD testing in Port Graham, 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 when
CDC 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 Port Graham-area provider.
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 Port Graham 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 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.
