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

About 13% fewer chlamydia cases are reported in Ketchikan Gateway Borough than the US average. if you're considering testing for STIs in Saxman, Alaska whether for routine care or after a potential exposure, you can go to a clinic for personalized answers and immediate treatment, or use an at-home kit for convenience and flexibility. See your options below.

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STD testing near Saxman, AK

3 testing options are listed for Saxman, AK. The nearest, Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium, is about 3.9 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.

Most reviewed 3.9 miles

Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium

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Appointments are required at Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium in Kasaan, so scheduling ahead is the entry point, and that scheduled visit covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, herpes, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB testing, plus same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs, on a sliding-scale fee.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
100 Clinic Way, Kasaan, AK 99950
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday Closed
  • Thursday 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Best for free testing 4.3 miles

Alaska Department of Health

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Alaska Department of Health in Ketchikan delivers STI testing and treatment through a public health department framework, pairing the standard bacterial panel with hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB screening, same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, and appointment-based visits. All at no charge.

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Fees Removed at the Departmental Level

The zero-cost structure here isn't a program with enrollment criteria, it's built into how the department is funded and staffed. Every service on the roster, from testing through treatment to vaccines, is delivered without a fee attached, regardless of insurance status or income.

Hepatitis B and C Tested Alongside the Bacterial Panel

Clinicians run hepatitis B and hepatitis C testing as part of the same appointment that covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV. No separate referral or return visit required. Hepatitis C, if detected, moves into on-site treatment management rather than being handed off elsewhere.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
605 Gateway Court, Ketchikan, AK 99901
Booking
Appointment required
Website
Community health center 4.5 miles

Kasaan Health Center

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Kasaan Health Center in Ketchikan earned its federally qualified designation by tying fees to income, meaning the sliding scale applies to everyone who walks in, regardless of insurance status. STI screening here covers syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, with no appointment needed to get started.

Sliding-scale
Address
1st Street, Ketchikan, AK 99901
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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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 Saxman, 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.

At-home STD testing in Saxman, AK

The nearest testing center is about 4 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Saxman, 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.

Other CLIA-certified labs near Saxman, AK

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

  • Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center

    3100 Tongass Avenue, Ketchikan, AK 99901

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
  • Ketchikan Indian Community Tribal Health Clinic

    2960 Tongass Avenue, Ketchikan, AK 99901

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing

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

Clinicians near Saxman, AK who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 22 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Saxman. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 2 offer telehealth.

  • Andrew Zink, DO

    OB-GYN · 25 Jefferson Way, Ketchikan

  • Joel Fine, MD

    Internal medicine · 2960 Tongass Avenue, Ketchikan

  • Amy Nichols, MD

    Family medicine · 2960 Tongass Avenue, Ketchikan

  • Alan Christensen, MD

    OB-GYN · 3100 Tongass Avenue, Ketchikan

  • Danielle Gagnon, MD

    OB-GYN · 3100 Tongass Avenue, Ketchikan

  • Charles Rolfe, MD

    Internal medicine · 3100 Tongass Avenue, Ketchikan

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.

Pharmacies near Saxman, AK

No pharmacy near Saxman, 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.

  • Island Pharmacy

    1.1 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Downtown Drugstore

    2.6 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Albertsons/Safeway 3.8 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Walmart Pharmacy 6.3 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Saxman, AK.

Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.

PrEP, prevention & online treatment

Testing is one step. For residents of Saxman, 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.

STDs & HIV in Ketchikan Gateway Borough: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, the borough that includes Saxman, compare with Alaska and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~22% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#13 of 30 Alaska counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 57% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Ketchikan Gateway Borough vs Alaska vs U.S.

Ketchikan Gateway Borough Alaska U.S. ▲▼ = Ketchikan Gateway Borough vs the state average
Infection Ketchikan Gateway Borough Alaska United States
Chlamydia
429.5 59 cases ▼ 38%
697.7 492.2
Gonorrhea
43.7 6 cases ▼ 86%
310.9 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 22.5 15.8
Syphilis (early)
7.3 1 cases ▼ 33%
10.9 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
7.3 1 cases ▼ 63%
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 Ketchikan Gateway Borough over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 40% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 225 450 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, chlamydia has risen from 193.6 to 429.5 per 100,000 (122%), gonorrhea has fallen from 78.9 to 43.7 per 100,000 (45%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 7.2 to 21.8 per 100,000 (203%).

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 Saxman, AK

Adults uninsured
9.2%
No routine checkup
30.8%
No transportation
8.6%
Binge drinking
18.1%
Frequent mental distress
15.6%
Depression
19.6%
Below poverty line
9.5%
Primary-care ratio
809 : 1
Ketchikan Gateway Borough
  • Primary-care shortage score 18 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 60.4
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 50th 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 Ketchikan Gateway Borough.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Ketchikan Gateway Borough (2024)

PrEP users / 100k
1181

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 Ketchikan Gateway Borough tests for syphilis.

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

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About Saxman, AK

Households in Saxman skew toward smaller, often unmarried arrangements: the majority of adults here aren't partnered, and with an average household running just over two people, health decisions tend to be made individually rather than as a shared family project. That matters for STI screening: when no one else is nudging the appointment onto the calendar, getting tested depends entirely on one person finding the time and motivation to act. The economics add their own layer. Rent hovering around $788 a month shapes how people spend their discretionary hours: many Saxman residents are working hard to cover it, and with unemployment running notably above the national baseline, income feels fragile even for households that do have jobs.

The younger adults who account for nearly half the city's population, and who are statistically at the highest risk for STIs, are often the ones absorbing both pressures at once: tight budgets and unpredictable schedules that make a clinic visit feel like something to defer. A real logistical consideration near landmarks like Stedman–Thomas Historic District or Saxman Totem Park, where transit access is sparse. Knowing in advance which clinics offer sliding-scale fees and which have early or weekend hours can turn a vague intention into a specific plan worth keeping.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Saxman, AK

Walkability 8.57 / 20 · Below average

At 8.57/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Saxman 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 Saxman, Alaska, EasySTD

ZIP 99901 snapshot

Residents
13,875
Median age
40.8
Median income
$89,155

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 99901 area around Saxman: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Saxman alone.

Saxman sits in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, ZIP 99901. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Stedman–Thomas Historic District
  • Saxman Totem Park
  • Deer Mountain
  • Totem Heritage Center
  • Historic Totem
  • Buck Mountain

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Ketchikan

STD testing in Saxman, AK: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Ketchikan Gateway 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 Saxman-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

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 Saxman 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.

STD testing FAQs for Saxman, AK

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Ketchikan, AK instead?

Possibly, Ketchikan, AK is close; compare it by distance against Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium.

What does STD testing cost around Saxman, AK?

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

Where's free HIV testing around Saxman, AK?

Public clinics nearby offer free HIV testing.

Which tests are offered near Saxman, 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 Ketchikan Gateway Borough?

About 430 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below 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.

I tested positive, what are the next steps?

Start treatment, tell recent partners so they can test, avoid sex until cleared, and retest if advised, most STIs resolve with care.

I tested negative, am I fully in the clear?

Likely yes, if you were past the window period; otherwise retest, and keep up routine screening with new partners.

Is drug-resistant gonorrhea a concern?

Resistance is rising, which is why the CDC advises a particular treatment; don't self-treat, get tested and treated correctly.

When is a gonorrhea test accurate?

Roughly 1–2 weeks after exposure gives a dependable gonorrhea result.

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