Lee County reports about 18 syphilis cases per 100,000 residents, near the US average. If you've had a recent risk or simply test on a regular schedule in Smiths Station, Alabama, you have clinics that may bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees, or private labs that let you pay a flat self-pay price. See the options below.
Available testing centers
9 testing options are listed for Smiths Station, AL. The nearest, Quality of Life Health Services, is about 6.3 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.
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.
Appointments are required at Quality of Life Health Services in Phenix City, so scheduling ahead is the move: though that single visit covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, herpes, and TB testing alongside STI treatment and HPV and hepatitis A and B vaccines, all on a sliding-scale fee.
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Listing verified Mar 2026 · Source: CDC NPIN + HRSA
Georgia Department of Public Health in Columbus requires appointments and covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, herpes, and hepatitis on a sliding-scale fee accepted alongside Medicaid and private insurance. Bacterial infections treated same visit, HIV managed on-site through Ryan White-funded care.
For someone without a regular HIV provider, or managing HIV while paying out of pocket, Ryan White funding at Georgia Department of Public Health in Columbus means the path from testing to ongoing antiretroviral treatment runs through one clinic, not across a fractured network of referrals and eligibility hurdles.
Many STI clinics test for HIV but leave prevention prescribing to someone else's office. Georgia Department of Public Health in Columbus writes PrEP prescriptions on-site, and PEP is available for post-exposure prevention. Both handled by the same clinical staff managing your testing.
The panel here extends to herpes and hepatitis A, B, and C, which means infections that often go undetected on a basic four-test screen get caught in the same appointment, giving a more complete picture before any treatment decisions are made.
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Listing verified Feb 2026 · Source: CDC NPIN + HRSA
Valley Healthcare System in Columbus covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV testing, treating confirmed bacterial infections the same visit. Fees run on a sliding scale with insurance accepted, and appointments are required.
Beyond the core bacterial panel, Valley Healthcare System runs herpes and hepatitis B and C testing through its own clinical staff. No separate lab referral, no second appointment at another facility. Results from that broader sweep feed directly into the same treatment and counseling workflow.
Substance-use treatment at Valley Healthcare System is not a handoff to an outside program, it is staffed internally, meaning clinicians coordinating STI care can work alongside the counselors managing substance-use treatment within the same visit cycle. Medication adherence counseling is built into that same staffing structure.
As a federally designated Title X site, Valley Healthcare System is legally required to provide confidential family planning services to minors. Meaning clinical staff operate under federal confidentiality rules that govern what can be disclosed and to whom, separate from standard consent frameworks.
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Listing verified Aug 2025 · Source: CDC NPIN
A community safety-net federally qualified health center about 12 miles from Smiths Station. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.
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A community safety-net rural health clinic about 13 miles from Smiths Station. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.
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Free tool · not a clinic
Testing too soon can miss an infection. Enter the date of possible exposure to see the earliest a test can reliably detect each 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.
Typical out-of-pocket ranges by option, actual cost depends on which tests you need.
Public / community clinic
Free HIV testing is common
Private lab (self-pay)
Never billed to insurance
At-home kit
Mailed to your door, private
Doctor / urgent care
Often $0 preventive with insurance
No centers match those filters. Clear the service-type filter or the opening-hours filters to see every center.
Every other option
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.
Test from home
The nearest testing center is about 6 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Smiths Station, 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
Best for simplicity & support
$89 & up
Best value: single tests
$49 & up
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
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Lee 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.
2000 Pepperell Parkway, Opelika, AL 36801
CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists
197 East University Drive Suite 2, Auburn, AL 36832
CMS-certified lab
400 Lem Morrison Drive, Auburn, AL 36849
CMS-certified lab
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Smiths Station. 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
Beyond dedicated clinics, 278 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Smiths Station. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 42 offer telehealth.
Jerry Hollingsworth, DO
Family medicine · 867 Lee Road, Smiths
Samantha Lawson
Family medicine · 865 Summerville Road, Smiths Station
James Yost, MD
Family medicine · 3543 US Hwy 431 North, Phenix City
Lavon Thurman, MD
Family medicine · 3700 South Railroad St A, Phenix City
John Mitchell, MD Telehealth
Internal medicine · 5007 Summerville Road, Phenix City
Daryl Ellis, MD Telehealth
Family medicine · 5009 Riverchase Drive, Phenix City
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
No pharmacy near Smiths Station, AL 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.
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Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.
Prevention & treatment
Testing is one step. For residents of Smiths Station, 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.
Visit from $39
Online STI treatment & DoxyPEP: same-day prescriptions to your pharmacy
From $0 insured
Telehealth PrEP & DoxyPEP with at-home testing and ongoing monitoring
Visit from $0 insured
Telehealth STI treatment and sexual-health care, delivered or to your pharmacy
$0 with most insurance
Free online PrEP & DoxyPEP: HIV prevention, home lab kits, no in-person visit
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
How reported STI rates in Lee County, the county that includes Smiths Station, compare with Alabama and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~20% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.
#34 of 67 Alabama counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 49% of the state
| Infection | Lee County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia | 526.2 964 cases ▼ 19% | 651.1 | 492.2 |
| Gonorrhea | 144.6 265 cases ▼ 36% | 226.9 | 179.5 |
| Syphilis (P&S) | 17.5 32 cases ▼ 39% | 28.6 | 15.8 |
| Syphilis (early) | 13.1 24 cases ▼ 36% | 20.4 | 16 |
| Syphilis (late/unknown) | 14.2 26 cases ▼ 42% | 24.5 | 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.
Between 2020 and 2023 in Lee County, chlamydia has risen from 334.6 to 526.2 per 100,000 (57%), gonorrhea has fallen from 157.8 to 144.6 per 100,000 (8%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 5.7 to 17.5 per 100,000 (207%).
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
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 Lee County.
Local HIV snapshot
Federal priority area: Alabama is one of the U.S. jurisdictions prioritized under the Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative: targeted federal funding to expand local HIV testing, PrEP, and prevention.
Lee County HIV care continuum (2023)
Lee County recorded 14.7 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 16.5 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Lee County residents living with HIV, 80.1% are in care · 69.9% are virally suppressed. Early, routine testing is what moves these numbers: it is the entry point to PrEP, treatment, and viral suppression.
Sources: AIDSVu (Emory/Gilead) · CDC AHEAD · CDC AtlasPlus · CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county care continuum). 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.
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 Lee County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
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Local context
Lakeview Park draws families year-round, and the stability that marks Smiths Station (neighbors who stay, homes passed between generations) also means many residents build their adult lives here quietly. That same rootedness can make the question of STI testing feel more complicated; when you plan to stay put, the impulse to keep health decisions private grows stronger. Testing in and around Smiths Station listed on this page meets that need head-on, offering confidential screening without the weight of running into someone you know. Young adults establishing themselves in the community, whether they're settling into first homes near County Road 243 or building careers locally, benefit from straightforward access to routine testing.
Confidentiality isn't performative here; it's the foundation of how these clinics operate, understanding that discretion matters when your social and professional life is rooted in one place. The clinics and providers serving Smiths Station recognize that testing is a normal part of health maintenance, not an emergency. Whether you're between relationships, in a new one, or simply making your annual rounds, the ability to get screened without fanfare, and to receive results the same way, lets you move forward without the complications that secrecy or delay can create.
Getting there
At 5.23/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Smiths Station 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 36877 snapshot
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 36877 area around Smiths Station: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Smiths Station alone.
Smiths Station sits in Lee County, ZIP 36877. Local context that shapes where residents test:
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Just outside Smiths Station? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
Reference
Everything to know before you test in Lee County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Alabama law. If you have symptoms right now, our confidential symptom checker maps them to the tests worth considering.
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 |
Testing too early can return a false negative, confirm timing with a Smiths Station-area provider.
| Infection | Earliest reliable test | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
These are the federal Medicare reference prices for processing each lab test. Public clinics and the community health centers serving Smiths Station 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.
Two things that actually depend on Alabama 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).
In Alabama, a minor aged 12 or older can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.
Alabama 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 AlabamaSource: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.
Good to Know
Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.
9 testing options are within 30 miles of Smiths Station, AL.
Most plans cover STD screening; a clinic or lab can bill insurance, or you can pay a flat self-pay price.
Public clinics nearby offer free HIV testing.
Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Rapid HIV, a full panel covers the common ones.
About 526 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Alabama average.
Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.
In Alabama, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.
PrEP (HIV-prevention medicine for HIV-negative people) is available locally, any provider can prescribe it.
Yes, at-home kits ship to 36877; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.
Medical records are protected under federal HIPAA law, ask the clinic how it handles your information.
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