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

Reported chlamydia in Covington County runs about 15% lower than the US average. Whether you need testing after a possible exposure or as part of routine care, you'll find local clinics and at-home kits for STI testing in Rawls, Alabama. Visiting a clinic lets a provider answer questions and start treatment, while an at-home kit lets you collect a sample on your own schedule and mail it in — see your options below.

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STD testing near Rawls, AL

6 testing options are listed for Rawls, AL. The nearest, Southeast Alabama Rural Health Associates, is about 7.3 miles away. Compare 3 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 7.3 miles

Southeast Alabama Rural Health Associates

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Southeast Alabama Rural Health Associates is a rural health clinic in Dozier that accepts Medicaid and most insurance, with a sliding-scale fee for everyone else. Appointments are required for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and conventional HIV testing, with same-visit treatment available for bacterial STIs.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
18131 Dozier Highway, Dozier, AL 36028
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 10.4 miles

Covington Pediatrics

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Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 23 reviews

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

Address
614 West Bypass, Andalusia, AL 36420
Website
Community health center 10.7 miles

Andalusia Physician Practices

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 37 reviews

Andalusia Physician Practices brings STI care into a family-practice setting, where testing for HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea fits alongside everyday medical visits. No appointment is needed, and fees adjust on a sliding scale.

Address
847 West Bypass Suite A, Andalusia, AL 36420
Website
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Labcorp

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Rated 3 out of 5 from 64 reviews
Address
1505A South Ferdon Boulevard, Crestview, FL 32536 49.3 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 257 reviews
Address
4381 South Ferdon Boulevard, Crestview, FL 32536 51.2 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Jay Hospital

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Address
14114 Alabama Street, Jay, FL 32565 52.7 miles away
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 – 5:00 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 Rawls, 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.

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At-home STD testing in Rawls, AL

The nearest testing center is about 7 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Rawls, 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 Rawls, AL

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

  • Mizell Memorial Hospital

    702 North Main Street, Opp, AL 36467

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Mizell Memorial Hospital/Respiratory Care Dept

    702 Main Street, Opp, AL 36467

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Andalusia Family Practice

    712 East Three Notch Street, Andalusia, AL 36420

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Rawls. 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 Rawls, AL who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 34 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Rawls. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 4 offer telehealth.

  • Yongkuma Yongkuma, MD

    Internal medicine · 1212 East Three Notch Street, Andalusia

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  • Steven Murrell, MD

    Family medicine · 301 Medical Avenue, Andalusia

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  • Yusef Williams, MD

    Family medicine · 508 East Three Notch Street, Andalusia

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  • James Ferguson, DO Telehealth

    Family medicine · 835 South Three Notch Street, Andalusia

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  • Jesanna Cooper, MD

    OB-GYN · 109 Medical Park Drive, Andalusia

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  • Lee Carney, MD

    OB-GYN · 115 Medical Park Drive, Andalusia

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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 Rawls, AL

No pharmacy near Rawls, 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.

  • Walgreens 9.4 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 9.6 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Darbys Village Pharmacy

    10 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Freds Pharmacy 3554

    10 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Bailey's Pharmacy

    11 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Mallette Drug Company

    11 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Rawls, 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 Rawls, 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 Covington County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Covington County, the county that includes Rawls, compare with Alabama and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~36% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#44 of 67 Alabama counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 34% of the state

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

Covington County Alabama U.S. ▲▼ = Covington County vs the state average
Infection Covington County Alabama United States
Chlamydia
419 159 cases ▼ 36%
651.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
123.8 47 cases ▼ 45%
226.9 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
79 30 cases ▲ 176%
28.6 15.8
Syphilis (early)
13.2 5 cases ▼ 35%
20.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
2.6 1 cases ▼ 89%
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 Covington County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 10% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 250 500 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Covington County, chlamydia has risen from 388.6 to 419 per 100,000 (8%), gonorrhea has fallen from 149.1 to 123.8 per 100,000 (17%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 8 to 79 per 100,000 (888%).

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 Rawls, AL

Adults uninsured
9.8%
No routine checkup
17.1%
No transportation
8.5%
Binge drinking
11.7%
Frequent mental distress
16.6%
Depression
23.5%
Below poverty line
44%
Primary-care ratio
2,085 : 1
Covington County
  • Primary-care shortage score 15 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 54.8
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 71st 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 Covington County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Covington 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
147 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
47

Covington County HIV care continuum (2023)

Among Covington County residents living with HIV, 91.1% are in care · 80% 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 Covington County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Rawls, AL

Rawls School's ruins stand at the edge of a community where most households rent rather than own, a tenure split that says something real about who's settling in versus passing through. With average households running small and fewer than one in five adults married, this is a place shaped by people navigating life on their own terms: younger adults included, the under-35 crowd for whom relationship patterns shift fastest and routine health maintenance can feel optional until it isn't. That independence has a cost side.

Labor-force participation is solid here, and with a striking share of households reaching higher income tiers, this isn't a community defined by financial scarcity, but working adults still weigh time carefully, and Rawls's spread-out layout means nothing is a short errand. For someone whose week is already built around a car, that's manageable, but it does mean the appointment gets made in advance, not on a whim passing a clinic door, which is reason enough to look up the listed option before the thought fades.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Rawls, AL

Walkability 2.84 / 20 · Least walkable

At 2.84/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Rawls 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 Rawls, Alabama, EasySTD

ZIP 36038 snapshot

Residents
109
Median age
50

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 36038 area around Rawls: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Rawls alone.

Rawls sits in Covington County, ZIP 36038. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Rawls School (ruins)
  • Covington County Commission
  • Town of Gantt
  • Alabama Electric Cooperative
  • Covington County

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Covington 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 Rawls-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 Rawls 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 Rawls, AL

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Andalusia, AL instead?

Possibly, Andalusia, AL is close; compare it by distance against Southeast Alabama Rural Health Associates.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Rawls, AL?

Most plans cover STD screening; a clinic or lab can bill insurance, or you can pay a flat self-pay price.

Can I get tested in Rawls, AL without insurance?

Yes, community and public clinics test the uninsured, with sliding-scale fees.

Which tests are offered near Rawls, AL?

Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Herpes, Trichomoniasis, a full panel covers the common ones.

How common is chlamydia in Covington County?

About 419 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Alabama average.

Can I test at home near Rawls, AL?

Yes, at-home kits ship to 36038; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.

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.

What is a window period?

The gap between exposure and when a test can reliably detect the infection; testing inside it can miss a real infection.

I had unprotected sex, should I get tested?

Yes, test after the window period, and if HIV exposure is a concern, ask about PEP within 72 hours.

What samples are used for STD testing near Rawls, AL?

It depends: a blood draw covers HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis, while urine or a swab covers chlamydia and gonorrhea.

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