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- Chlamydia
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STD Testing in Stony River, AK: At-Home, CLIA Labs & Doctors
Bethel Census Area reports about 532 gonorrhea cases per 100,000 residents, well above the US average. Whether it's your first STI test or a routine screening in Stony River, Alaska, you have options. Nearby clinics may bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees, while many private labs let you pay a flat self-pay price. See the list below.
- Clinics, labs & at-home kits compared
- Free & low-cost options included
- Backed by CDC, CMS & Census data
- Editorially reviewed
Available testing centers
STD testing near Stony River, AK
No in-person testing centers are located in Stony River, AK. FDA-authorized at-home STD kits ship to your ZIP with lab results in a few days. Compare the at-home and online options below.
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- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
- HIV
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Herpes
- Trichomoniasis
Free tool · not a clinic
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 |
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| 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.
- $0–$25
Public / community clinic
Free HIV testing is common
- $24–$200
Private lab (self-pay)
Never billed to insurance
- From $49
At-home kit
Mailed to your door, private
- $0–$50 copay
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
More ways to get tested in Stony River, 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.
Test from home
At-home STD testing in Stony River, AK
If you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Stony River, 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.
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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
- Results:
- 1–3 days, online: physician-reviewed
- In-home sample collection
- Nationwide Quest lab network
- Physician-reviewed results
- FSA/HSA eligible
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Best for simplicity & support
$89 & up
- Panel:
- 5–6 common STIs incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis & trichomoniasis
- Sample:
- Finger-prick + urine/swab
- Results:
- 2–5 days, online
- 24/7 nurse support
- Prescription for positives
- CLIA-certified labs
- Free shipping both ways
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Best value: single tests
$49 & up
- Panel:
- Chlamydia & gonorrhea, up to a 6-test panel adding HIV, syphilis, trichomoniasis & hep C
- Sample:
- Finger-prick + swab
- Results:
- Days, online
- Telehealth visit if positive
- CLIA-certified labs
- HSA/FSA eligible
- Subscription savings
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 Stony River, AK
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Bethel Census Area, 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.
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Aniak Subregional Clinic Laboratory
269 Clinic Road, Aniak, AK 99557
CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists
- Full STD panel
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Yukon Kuskokwim Delta REG Hospital
Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway, Bethel, AK 99559
CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists
- Full STD panel
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Toksook Bay Subregional Clinic Laboratory
37028 Clinic Road, Toksook Bay, AK 99637
CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists
- Full STD panel
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Stony River. 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 Stony River, AK
No pharmacy near Stony River, 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.
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Carrs Pharmacy
197 miRx pickupCondoms / EC -
Three Bears Pharmacy
197 miRx pickupCondoms / EC -
197 mi Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC -
198 mi Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC -
Soldotna Professional Pharmacy
205 miRx pickupCondoms / EC
Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Stony River, 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 Stony River, 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.
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From $0 insured
Telehealth PrEP & DoxyPEP with at-home testing and ongoing monitoring
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Visit from $39
Online STI treatment & DoxyPEP: same-day prescriptions to your pharmacy
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Visit from $0 insured
Telehealth STI treatment and sexual-health care, delivered or to your pharmacy
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$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
STDs & HIV in Bethel Census Area: the local picture
How reported STI rates in Bethel Census Area, the census area that includes Stony River, compare with Alaska and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data.
#3 of 30 Alaska counties for chlamydia, among the very highest in the state
Reported STD rates per 100,000, Bethel Census Area vs Alaska vs U.S.
Bethel Census Area Alaska U.S. ▲▼ = Bethel Census Area vs the state average
| Infection | Bethel Census Area | Alaska | United States |
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| Chlamydia | 2392.4 436 cases ▲ 243% | 697.7 | 492.2 |
| Gonorrhea | 532.3 97 cases ▲ 71% | 310.9 | 179.5 |
| Syphilis (P&S) | 11 2 cases ▼ 51% | 22.5 | 15.8 |
| Syphilis (early) | — no data | 10.9 | 16 |
| Syphilis (late/unknown) | 21.9 4 cases ▲ 9% | 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 Bethel Census Area over time (per 100,000)
Chlamydia ▼ 17% vs 2022 Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
Between 2020 and 2023 in Bethel Census Area, chlamydia has risen from 2346.5 to 2392.4 per 100,000 (2%), gonorrhea has risen from 273.2 to 532.3 per 100,000 (95%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 16.2 to 11 per 100,000 (32%).
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 Stony River, AK
- Adults uninsured
- 16.3%
- No routine checkup
- 36.1%
- No transportation
- 22%
- Binge drinking
- 16%
- Frequent mental distress
- 21.9%
- Depression
- 21.8%
- Below poverty line
- 18.3%
- Primary-care ratio
- 1,160 : 1
- Bethel Census Area
- Primary-care shortage score 20 / 26
- Medically Underserved Area · IMU 47.7
- Social Vulnerability Index · 94th 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 Bethel Census Area.
Local HIV snapshot
HIV in Bethel Census Area (2024)
- PrEP users / 100k
- 119
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 Bethel Census Area tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
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Local resources & officials
- CDC: Get Tested: find an STD testing site https://gettested.cdc.gov/ (opens in a new tab)
- HRSA: Find a Health Center https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/ (opens in a new tab)
Data & references
- CDC: NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (STI surveillance) https://gis.cdc.gov/grasp/nchhstpatlas/main.html (opens in a new tab)
- CDC: STD Surveillance Report (incl. congenital syphilis) https://www.cdc.gov/std/statistics/ (opens in a new tab)
- CDC: STI Treatment Guidelines, 2021 https://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment-guidelines/ (opens in a new tab)
- CDC PLACES: local health measures https://www.cdc.gov/places/ (opens in a new tab)
- CDC/ATSDR: Social Vulnerability Index https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/placeandhealth/svi/ (opens in a new tab)
- AIDSVu (Emory University & Gilead): local HIV data https://aidsvu.org/ (opens in a new tab)
- HIV.gov / CDC AHEAD: PrEP coverage https://ahead.hiv.gov/ (opens in a new tab)
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, ZIP 99557 https://data.census.gov/profile?g=860Z200US99557 (opens in a new tab)
- County Health Rankings & Roadmaps: Bethel Census Area https://www.countyhealthrankings.org/health-data/alaska/bethel (opens in a new tab)
- Neighborhood Atlas: Area Deprivation Index https://www.neighborhoodatlas.medicine.wisc.edu/ (opens in a new tab)
- CMS: Provider of Services file (CLIA-certified labs) https://data.cms.gov/ (opens in a new tab)
- CMS: Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule https://www.cms.gov/medicare/payment/fee-schedules/clinical-laboratory (opens in a new tab)
- EPA: National Walkability Index https://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/smart-location-mapping (opens in a new tab)
Local context
About Stony River, AK
Stony River draws young adults who come to work seasonal fish processing, to teach in the schools, or to staff the clinic and stores that keep the town running. For people in their late teens through thirties, the question of STI testing often arrives without warning: after an uncertain encounter, before a new relationship, or simply as part of staying informed. The clinics and testing resources listed on this page reflect what's available in and around Stony River, though the realities of a small Alaskan town mean knowing who you might see matters. Testing here carries a particular texture: the person drawing your blood or reviewing results may well be someone you'll encounter at the grocery store or a community event. That reality shapes how people think about confidentiality and when they choose to get screened.
Some residents travel to larger centers for testing specifically to avoid that overlap; others find the familiarity reassuring, a sign that someone local understands their health. Getting tested in Stony River is straightforward if you're ready, but the decision to go often hinges on comfort with your own community's scale. The testing resources in and around town are there when you decide the time is right, and the staff take privacy seriously. Not as a special exception, but as standard practice.
Getting there
How residents reach STD testing in Stony River, AK
Walkability 3.93 / 20 · Least walkable
At 3.93/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Stony River 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 99557 snapshot
- Residents
- 707
- Median age
- 36.2
- Median income
- $64,063
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 99557 area around Stony River: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Stony River alone.
Nearby cities & towns
Nearby cities and towns near Stony River, AK
Just outside Stony River? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
Reference
STD testing in Stony River, AK: screening, costs & privacy
Everything to know before you test in Bethel Census Area: 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 |
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| 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 Stony River-area provider.
| Infection | Earliest reliable test | Sample |
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| 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 Stony River 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 |
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| 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 AlaskaSource: 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 Stony River, AK
Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.
Can I get tested near Sleetmute, AK instead?
Possibly, Sleetmute, AK is close; compare it by distance against the nearest clinic.
What does STD testing cost around Stony River, AK?
Private labs ~$24–$139, at-home kits $49+.
Which tests are offered near Stony River, 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 Bethel Census Area?
About 2,392 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), above 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.
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.
Can trich be treated?
It's cured with antibiotics; treating partners together prevents reinfection.
Should I get tested for herpes near Stony River, AK?
The CDC doesn't advise routine herpes testing without symptoms; if you have a sore, a swab of it is the most accurate test.
What samples are used for STD testing near Stony River, AK?
It depends: a blood draw covers HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis, while urine or a swab covers chlamydia and gonorrhea.
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