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

Chlamydia rates in Aleutians East Borough are about 88 per cent lower than the US average. To take care of a one-time concern or schedule regular check-ups in Sand Point, Alaska, consider your options for convenience. Some clinics are open for same-day, walk-in testing, while labs and at-home kits let you set your own schedule. See below to review your options.

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STD testing near Sand Point, AK

2 testing options are listed for Sand Point, AK. The nearest, Eastern Aleutian Tribes, is about 1.7 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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Eastern Aleutian Tribes

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Eastern Aleutian Tribes in Sand Point covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, and HIV testing, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections when results warrant it. Appointments are required, and fees run on a sliding scale with Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance all accepted.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
172 Red Cove Road, Sand Point, AK 99661
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 – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Community health center 7.6 miles

Sand Point Clinic

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Sand Point Clinic, serving Sand Point, welcomes walk-ins for STI screening without an appointment. Federally qualified status backs its sliding-scale fees, so cost adjusts to income for a single visit covering syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing.

Sliding-scale
Address
172 PO Box, Sand Point, AK 99661
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 Sand Point, 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 Sand Point, AK

The nearest testing center is about 2 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Sand Point, 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.

Nearby pharmacies

Pharmacies near Sand Point, AK

No pharmacy near Sand Point, 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 1 closest pharmacy to Sand Point, 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 Sand Point, 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 Aleutians East Borough: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Aleutians East Borough, the borough that includes Sand Point, compare with Alaska and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~27% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#30 of 30 Alaska counties for chlamydia, among the lowest in the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Aleutians East Borough vs Alaska vs U.S.

Aleutians East Borough Alaska U.S. ▲▼ = Aleutians East Borough vs the state average
Infection Aleutians East Borough Alaska United States
Chlamydia
57.8 2 cases ▼ 92%
697.7 492.2
Gonorrhea — no data 310.9 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 22.5 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 10.9 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — no data 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 Aleutians East Borough over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 51% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 75 150 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Aleutians East Borough, chlamydia has fallen from 146.2 to 57.8 per 100,000 (60%), and gonorrhea has fallen from 58.9 to 29.4 per 100,000 (50%).

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 Sand Point, AK

Adults uninsured
11.8%
No routine checkup
34.4%
No transportation
13.8%
Binge drinking
17.5%
Frequent mental distress
17.8%
Depression
19%
Below poverty line
12.7%
  • Primary-care shortage score 15 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 61.1
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 78th 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 Aleutians East Borough.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Aleutians East Borough (2024)

PrEP users / 100k
90

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 Aleutians East Borough tests for syphilis.

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

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About Sand Point, AK

Sand Point carries the feel of a settled, rooted community (most households here own their homes, and nearly half of adults are married) yet underneath that stability, a meaningful share of residents face stretched budgets and a labor market where not everyone who wants work has found it. That combination shapes everyday decisions, including whether a health appointment feels manageable or keeps getting pushed aside. Those pressures land unevenly on younger adults in their late teens and twenties, who account for a real slice of Sand Point' population and who, statistically, face the steepest STI risk of any age group. When rent still claims nearly $900 a month and unemployment runs higher than the national norm, a clinic visit that costs time off work or gas money can feel like a genuine trade-off.

That's precisely why the testing options listed on this page are worth scanning carefully. Some offer sliding-scale fees or evening hours designed around working schedules, so the math of getting screened doesn't compete with keeping the lights on. In a community shaped by Humboldt Harbor and Air Plane Pilot Memorial, the outdoors draws people in, and staying healthy enough to enjoy it starts with knowing your status.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Sand Point, AK

Walkability 5.82 / 20 · Below average

At 5.82/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Sand Point 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 2 STD & STI testing locations in Sand Point, Alaska, EasySTD

ZIP 99661 snapshot

Residents
1,151
Median age
46.9
Median income
$66,667

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 99661 area around Sand Point: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Sand Point alone.

Sand Point sits in Aleutians East Borough, ZIP 99661. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Nikkita Shumagin 1741
  • Humboldt Harbor
  • Air Plane Pilot Memorial
  • Sand Dollar Beach
  • Red Cove Beach
  • Danger Point Peak

Reference

STD testing in Sand Point, AK: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Aleutians East 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.

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 Sand Point-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 Sand Point 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 Sand Point, AK

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where's the nearest STD testing to Sand Point, AK?

Eastern Aleutian Tribes, about 1.7 mi away, with 2 options within 30 miles.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

Yes, Medicaid typically covers it, and public clinics are free either way.

Is there free STD testing near Sand Point, AK?

Public health clinics nearby provide free testing.

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

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

How common is chlamydia in Aleutians East Borough?

Aleutians East Borough reported ~58 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Alaska average.

Is there an at-home STD test for Sand Point, AK?

At-home kits mail to 99661: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.

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.

How is trichomoniasis tested near Sand Point, AK?

A urine test or swab finds trichomoniasis, one of the most treatable STIs.

Should I get tested for herpes near Sand Point, AK?

Herpes isn't in standard panels unless you have symptoms, a sore can be swabbed, or a blood test discussed with a provider.

Do I wait for the window if I have symptoms?

No, symptoms mean test now; the window period only applies to symptom-free screening.

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