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

In Sitka City and Borough, reported gonorrhea runs about 93% lower than the US average. Whether you need one-time testing or regular check-ups in Sitka City and Borough, Alaska, consider the trade-offs between public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits.

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STD testing near Sitka, AK

4 testing options are listed for Sitka, AK. The nearest, Alaska Department of Health, is about 12.6 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.

Closest to you 12.6 miles

Alaska Department of Health

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Alaska Department of Health in Sitka charges on a sliding scale with Medicaid accepted, making the full panel (HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB) available regardless of ability to pay; bacterial STIs are treated same visit, and appointments are required.

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Interpretation Services Included, Not Arranged Separately

Walk-in clinics routinely leave non-English speakers to manage their own language logistics before they can get care. At Alaska Department of Health in Sitka, interpretation services are available on-site, so the clinical conversation (history, results, treatment) happens in full, not in fragments.

Hepatitis B and C Tested Alongside the Standard Panel

Going elsewhere for hepatitis B and C testing means a second appointment, a second wait, and a gap where an active infection can go unmanaged. Alaska Department of Health in Sitka runs hepatitis B and C tests alongside syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and HIV, and carries hepatitis B treatment on the care side, closing that gap in one visit.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
210 Moller Drive, Sitka, AK 99835
Booking
Appointment required
Website
Community health center 13.1 miles

Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium

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Rated 3 out of 5 from 32 reviews

Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium in Sitka pairs bacterial STI testing with same-visit treatment for gonorrhea and chlamydia, and extends the panel to herpes, hepatitis B and C, and TB. Fees run on a sliding scale with Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance accepted; appointments are required.

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PrEP Prescribed and Monitored On-Site

SEARHC carries PrEP through the full clinical cycle (initial prescription, follow-up labs, and ongoing monitoring) rather than splitting those steps across separate providers. The medication and the oversight that makes it effective are handled by the same staff, keeping the protocol intact.

Herpes and Hepatitis Testing Alongside the Standard Panel

SEARHC's panel covers herpes simplex and both hepatitis B and C in addition to HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and TB. A scope that serves anyone without a regular provider who needs a complete picture rather than a selective one. The hepatitis B vaccine is available on-site for those who need it.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
222 Tongass Drive, Sitka, AK 99835
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 32.8 miles

Jesse Norma Jim Health Center

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Jesse Norma Jim Health Center in Angoon earned its federally qualified designation by committing to serve anyone regardless of income: people between providers, paying cash, or without coverage. Fees for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening follow a sliding scale tied to what patients actually earn.

Sliding-scale
Address
Relay Road, Angoon, AK 99820
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Tongass Substance Screening

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8800 Glacier Highway, Juneau, AK 82.3 miles away
  • 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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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 Sitka, 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 Sitka, AK

The nearest testing center is about 13 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Sitka, 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 Sitka, AK

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

  • Sitka Medical Center

    700 Katlian Suite East, Sitka, AK 99835

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
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Showing the nearest 1 CLIA-certified labs.

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 62 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Sitka. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 26 offer telehealth.

  • Catherine Peimann, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 700 Katlian Street East, Sitka

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  • Theodore Wright, MD

    Internal medicine · 1206 Seward Avenue, Sitka

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  • Matthew Wick, MD

    Family medicine · 222 Tongass Drive, Sitka

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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 Sitka, AK

No pharmacy near Sitka, 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.

  • Harry Race Pharmacy

    13 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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Showing the 1 closest pharmacy to Sitka, 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 Sitka, 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 Sitka City and Borough: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Sitka City and Borough, the borough that includes Sitka, compare with Alaska and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~26% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#18 of 30 Alaska counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 40% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Sitka City and Borough vs Alaska vs U.S.

Sitka City and Borough Alaska U.S. ▲▼ = Sitka City and Borough vs the state average
Infection Sitka City and Borough Alaska United States
Chlamydia
301.9 25 cases ▼ 57%
697.7 492.2
Gonorrhea
12.1 1 cases ▼ 96%
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 Sitka City and Borough over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 10% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 175 350 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Sitka City and Borough, chlamydia has risen from 153.7 to 301.9 per 100,000 (96%), and gonorrhea has fallen from 23.6 to 12.1 per 100,000 (49%).

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 Sitka, AK

Adults uninsured
8.5%
No routine checkup
31.6%
No transportation
7.7%
Binge drinking
18%
Frequent mental distress
14.8%
Depression
19.7%
Below poverty line
8.4%
Primary-care ratio
467 : 1
Sitka City and Borough
  • Primary-care shortage score 9 / 26
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 44th 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 Sitka City and Borough.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Sitka City and Borough (2024)

PrEP users / 100k
96

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 Sitka City and Borough tests for syphilis.

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

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About Sitka, AK

Mount Rosenberg rises just east of town, a constant backdrop to a community where most households are owner-occupied and half of all adults are married, meaning health decisions, including the quiet ones about screening, often get made as a couple or a family rather than alone. That household character shapes a few things. With nearly three in ten households earning well into six figures yet a meaningful share of residents still carrying rent above eleven hundred dollars a month, cost calculations around discretionary care are real for a wide band of Sitka families.

The labor-force participation here is high, which means most working-age adults are on schedules with little give, and for people in their late teens and twenties, who are statistically the most likely to encounter chlamydia, gonorrhea, or syphilis, slotting a clinic visit between shifts or before a fishing run requires options that match how the week actually runs. Sitka City and Borough's STI figures reflect patterns common to remote Alaskan communities, where geographic isolation can delay care simply by adding miles and logistics. For anyone living in the shadow of Annahootz Mountain, staying current on screening is less about urgency and more about the steady, practical habit of not letting distance be the reason a test waits another season.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Sitka, AK

Walkability 12.9 / 20 · Above average

Sitka scores 12.9/20 on the EPA walkability index, so many trips are walkable or a short ride, though a car still gives you the widest choice of testing centers.

Source: EPA National Walkability Index 2021.

Map of 4 STD & STI testing locations in Sitka, Alaska, EasySTD

ZIP 99835 snapshot

Residents
8,393
Median age
39.6
Median income
$101,207

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 99835 area around Sitka: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Sitka alone.

Sitka sits in Sitka City and Borough, ZIP 99835. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Mount Rosenberg
  • Annahootz Mountain

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Sitka City and 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 Sitka-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 Sitka 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 Sitka, AK

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

What if there's no clinic right in Sitka, AK?

Closest is Alaska Department of Health (12.6 mi), or order an at-home kit to 99835.

What does STD testing cost around Sitka, AK?

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

Is there free STD testing near Sitka, AK?

Yes, public clinics in the area offer free or low-cost testing.

Which tests are offered near Sitka, AK?

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

How common is chlamydia in Sitka City and Borough?

About 302 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.

Where do I get PrEP around Sitka, AK?

PrEP (HIV-prevention medicine for HIV-negative people) is available locally, any provider can prescribe it.

Can I trust an at-home result?

Yes, from a reputable lab, confirm any positive with a clinician for treatment.

Should both partners test for chlamydia?

Yes, partners should test and be treated together to avoid passing it back and forth.

What samples are used for STD testing near Sitka, AK?

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

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