STD Testing in Silver Springs, AK: Free, Same-Day & Confidential
STI testing is available locally in Alaska. Whether you're getting tested for the first time or conducting a routine screening in Silver Springs, Alaska, you can choose between visiting a clinic for immediate care and answers from a provider, or using an at-home kit for convenience and discretion. See the options listed below.
5 testing options are listed for Silver Springs, AK. The nearest, Robert Marshall Building, is about 0.4 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 0.4 miles
Robert Marshall Building
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Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 21 reviews
Robert Marshall Building in Copper Center meets patients who are uninsured, paying cash, or caught between providers with federally qualified health center coverage that scales fees to income. STI screening for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia is available without an appointment, and no one is turned away for inability to pay full price.
Cross Road Health Ministries in Glennallen tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB, treating bacterial STIs the same visit, on a sliding-scale fee with no appointment required.
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Spanish and Interpretation for Every Language
Cross Road Health Ministries carries on-site Spanish services and interpretation for other languages: a standing capability that serves anyone whose primary language isn't English, whether navigating test results, treatment options, or vaccination decisions. That direct communication makes the difference when medical nuance is on the table.
Herpes and Hepatitis Testing Alongside the Core Panel
For someone without a regular provider who needs a thorough accounting of their sexual health, Cross Road Health Ministries tests for herpes and both hepatitis B and C in addition to the standard bacterial and HIV screens. Meaning a single visit can address a wider range of concerns without splitting care across multiple appointments.
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 less than a mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Silver Springs, 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 Silver Springs, AK
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Valdez-Cordova 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.
Copper River Native Association
Mile 111-5 Richardson Highway, Copper Center, AK 99573
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Silver Springs. 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 Silver Springs, AK
No pharmacy near Silver Springs, 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 Silver Springs, 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 Silver Springs, 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.
Online treatment
Visit from $0 insured
Telehealth STI treatment and sexual-health care, delivered or to your pharmacy
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 Valdez-Cordova County: the local picture
How reported STI rates in Valdez-Cordova County, the county that includes Silver Springs, compare with Alaska and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~17% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.
Reported STD rates per 100,000, Valdez-Cordova County vs Alaska vs U.S.
Valdez-Cordova CountyAlaskaU.S.▲▼ = Valdez-Cordova County vs the state average
Infection
Valdez-Cordova County
Alaska
United States
Chlamydia
— no data
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: County Health Rankings (county chlamydia) · CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (state & U.S.). 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.
Community health context
What shapes testing access in and around Silver Springs, AK
Adults uninsured
8.7%
No routine checkup
29.5%
No transportation
9.2%
Binge drinking
18.4%
Frequent mental distress
15.7%
Depression
20.8%
Below poverty line
4%
Primary-care shortage score 3 / 26
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 Valdez-Cordova County.
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 Valdez-Cordova County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
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Getting groceries or gas along the Richardson Highway means passing through the heart of Silver Springs, and it's easy to use those same trips to handle health needs that matter but don't always feel urgent. Until they do. STI testing in and around Silver Springs draws people who value discretion without the weight of small-town visibility; the clinics listed on this page understand that straightforward, confidential screening is a practical baseline for anyone sexually active, regardless of symptoms or risk perception. Young adults in Silver Springs often balance work schedules, seasonal employment shifts, and the logistics of a smaller community where word travels.
Routine testing fits into that reality when it's accessible without fanfare: a visit scheduled between other errands, results kept private, no assumption or judgment baked into the process. The providers available locally recognize that screening is routine health maintenance, not a crisis intervention. Testing covers the infections most commonly acquired and transmitted, with quick turnarounds and clear next steps if results are positive. Whether you're new to the area, in a new relationship, or simply maintaining your baseline health, the clinics and services in and around Silver Springs make it possible to know your status without disruption to your life.
Getting there
How residents reach STD testing in Silver Springs, AK
Walkability5.5 / 20 · Least walkable
At 5.5/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Silver Springs 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 99573 snapshot
Residents
832
Median age
45.9
Median income
$75,583
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 99573 area around Silver Springs: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Silver Springs alone.
Silver Springs sits in Valdez-Cordova County, ZIP 99573. Local context that shapes where residents test:
Major routes
AK 4 (Richardson Highway)
Nearby cities & towns
Nearby cities and towns near Silver Springs, AK
Just outside Silver Springs? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
STD testing in Silver Springs, AK: screening, costs & privacy
Everything to know before you test in Valdez-Cordova County: 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 Silver Springs-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 Silver Springs 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.
