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

Reported syphilis in Bethel Census Area runs about 30% lower than the national average. Whether you have symptoms or just want peace of mind in Red Devil, Alaska, you can choose from visiting a clinic to answer questions and start treatment, or using an at-home kit that lets you collect a sample on your own schedule and mail it in. See the options below.

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STD testing near Red Devil, AK

3 testing options are listed for Red Devil, AK. The nearest, Red Devil Clinic, is about 1.2 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.

Most reviewed In Chignik Lagoon

Bristol Bay Area Health

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Bristol Bay Area Health in Chignik Lagoon accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance, with sliding-scale fees for those paying out of pocket: covering gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV testing alongside TB screening, STI treatment, and HPV and hepatitis A and B vaccines. Appointments required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
PO Box 25, Chignik Lagoon, AK 99656
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 1.2 miles

Red Devil Clinic

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Red Devil Clinic, in Red Devil, answers the needs of people navigating gaps in coverage or paying out of pocket by grounding its sliding-scale fees in federally qualified health center standards. Syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening adjusts to each patient's income, no appointment required.

Sliding-scale
Address
#1 Clinic Road, Red Devil, AK 99656
Website
Community health center 13.2 miles

Sleetmute Clinic

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Sleetmute Clinic, in Sleetmute, answers the real gap for cash-paying and income-stretched patients who need reliable STI care without unpredictable bills. Federal FQHC designation anchors a sliding-scale fee structure tied to household income, making syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening genuinely within reach. No appointment required.

Sliding-scale
Address
#1 Clinc Road General Deliv., Sleetmute, AK 99668
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 Red Devil, 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 Red Devil, AK

The nearest testing center is about 1 mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Red Devil, 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 Red Devil, AK

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

  • Aniak Subregional Clinic Laboratory

    269 Clinic Road, Aniak, AK 99557

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

  • Yukon Kuskokwim Delta REG Hospital

    Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway, Bethel, AK 99559

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

  • Toksook Bay Subregional Clinic Laboratory

    37028 Clinic Road, Toksook Bay, AK 99637

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

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

Nearby pharmacies

Pharmacies near Red Devil, AK

No pharmacy near Red Devil, 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.

  • Carrs Pharmacy

    220 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Three Bears Pharmacy

    220 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Albertsons/Safeway 220 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 220 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Soldotna Professional Pharmacy

    227 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Red Devil, 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 Red Devil, 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 Bethel Census Area: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Bethel Census Area, the census area that includes Red Devil, compare with Alaska and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data.

#3 of 30 Alaska counties for chlamydia, among the very highest in the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Bethel Census Area vs Alaska vs U.S.

Bethel Census Area Alaska U.S. ▲▼ = Bethel Census Area vs the state average
Infection Bethel Census Area Alaska United States
Chlamydia
2392.4 436 cases ▲ 243%
697.7 492.2
Gonorrhea
532.3 97 cases ▲ 71%
310.9 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
11 2 cases ▼ 51%
22.5 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 10.9 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
21.9 4 cases ▲ 9%
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 Bethel Census Area over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 17% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 1450 2900 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Bethel Census Area, chlamydia has risen from 2346.5 to 2392.4 per 100,000 (2%), gonorrhea has risen from 273.2 to 532.3 per 100,000 (95%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 16.2 to 11 per 100,000 (32%).

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 Red Devil, AK

Adults uninsured
14.2%
Bethel Census Area
No routine checkup
35.1%
Bethel Census Area
Primary-care ratio
1,160 : 1
Bethel Census Area
  • Primary-care shortage score 20 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 47.7
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 94th 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 Bethel Census Area.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Bethel Census Area (2024)

PrEP users / 100k
119

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 Bethel Census Area tests for syphilis.

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

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About Red Devil, AK

Red Devil's rhythm moves with the fishing seasons and subsistence cycles that have shaped the region for generations. Summer brings intensive work on the water; winter shifts focus inland. That seasonal pulse means health decisions often wait, a clinic visit gets postponed, a concern gets shelved until the season changes. STD testing fits awkwardly into those gaps, yet it's exactly when routines shift that screening becomes most relevant, especially for the young adults who make up a visible part of the community.

Confidentiality here carries real weight. In a place where faces repeat and work crews overlap, knowing that test results remain sealed (not posted, not discussed, not flagged in casual conversation) matters concretely. The clinics and providers listed on this page understand that assurance, and they build their practice around it. A test taken in Red Devil stays confidential by design, not by luck.

Barometer Peak watches over the valley, a constant visual anchor. That same steadiness applies to screening itself: routine, unremarkable, and available in and around Red Devil whenever the season allows time to step away. Young adults especially benefit from knowing where to go and what to expect, so that health checks don't become one more thing deferred until next year.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Red Devil, AK

Walkability 3.93 / 20 · Least walkable

At 3.93/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Red Devil 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 3 STD & STI testing locations in Red Devil, Alaska, EasySTD

ZIP 99656 snapshot

Residents
9
Median age
67.3

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 99656 area around Red Devil: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Red Devil alone.

Red Devil sits in Bethel Census Area, ZIP 99656. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Barometer Peak

Reference

STD testing in Red Devil, AK: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Bethel 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 Red Devil-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 Red Devil 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 Red Devil, AK

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Sleetmute, AK instead?

Possibly, Sleetmute, AK is close; compare it by distance against Red Devil Clinic.

What does STD testing cost around Red Devil, AK?

Public clinics are free; private labs ~$24–$139, at-home kits $49+.

Can I get tested in Red Devil, AK without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Red Devil, AK?

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 Bethel Census Area?

About 2,392 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), above 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.

Should pelvic pain be checked for STDs?

Yes, pelvic or lower-belly pain can be a sign of untreated chlamydia or gonorrhea spreading, so see a provider and test.

Can I be vaccinated against any STIs?

HPV and hepatitis B vaccines prevent those infections, ask a provider if you're due.

What's the difference between screening and diagnostic testing?

Screening checks when you have no symptoms; diagnostic testing confirms a cause when you do. The lab tests are often the same.

Should I test again after being treated?

A retest around 3 months after treatment is recommended for chlamydia and gonorrhea.

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