STD Testing in Wadsworth, AL: Free, Same-Day & Confidential
Autauga reported chlamydia runs about 13% higher than the US average. To handle a one-time concern or regular check-ups in Wadsworth, Alabama, consider that public clinics keep costs down, private labs prioritize speed, and at-home kits trade a clinic visit for convenience. We list your options below.
7 testing options are listed for Wadsworth, AL. The nearest, Ivy Creek Healthcare, is about 7.5 miles away. Compare 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 7.5 miles
Ivy Creek Healthcare
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Ivy Creek Healthcare in Deatsville takes walk-ins for STI testing (gonorrhea, chlamydia, and rapid or conventional HIV) so scheduling isn't a barrier to getting tested. A single visit covers counseling, treatment for bacterial infections, and HPV and hepatitis A and B vaccines, with fees billed to Medicaid, Medicare, or private insurance.
MainStreet Family Care in Millbrook pairs same-visit treatment for bacterial infections like gonorrhea and chlamydia with testing for HIV, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis B and C, and TB: all on a sliding-scale fee that adjusts to income, with walk-in availability and insurance including Medicaid and Medicare accepted.
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PrEP and PEP Available Without a Specialist
MainStreet Family Care prescribes both PrEP and PEP on-site, a meaningful capability for anyone managing HIV prevention without an established infectious disease provider or paying out of pocket for standalone specialty care. The prescription, the counseling, and the follow-up testing all run through one practice.
Herpes and Hepatitis Testing Included in the Panel
MainStreet's panel extends to herpes and both hepatitis B and C, which means a single visit can resolve questions that a more limited screen would leave open. No separate appointment at a different facility to fill the gap.
A community safety-net rural health clinic about 14 miles from Wadsworth. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.
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 about 8 miles away, if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Wadsworth, 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 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
Quest Diagnostics
$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 Wadsworth, AL
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Autauga 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.
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Wadsworth. 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 Wadsworth, AL who may help arrange STD testing
Beyond dedicated clinics, 247 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Wadsworth. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 33 offer telehealth.
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Steven Allen, MD
Family medicine · 2175 US Hwy 31 North, Deatsville
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 Wadsworth, AL
Compare the pharmacies closest to Wadsworth, AL. Contact a location directly to confirm pharmacy-counter hours, services, prices, and product availability before visiting.
Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Wadsworth, AL.
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 Wadsworth, 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
Wisp
Visit from $39
Online STI treatment & DoxyPEP: same-day prescriptions 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 Autauga County: the local picture
How reported STI rates in Autauga County, the county that includes Wadsworth, compare with Alabama and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~28% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.
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#31 of 67 Alabama counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 54% of the state
Reported STD rates per 100,000, Autauga County vs Alabama vs U.S.
Autauga CountyAlabamaU.S.▲▼ = Autauga County vs the state average
Infection
Autauga County
Alabama
United States
Chlamydia
558.5337 cases▼ 14%
651.1
492.2
Gonorrhea
203.8123 cases▼ 10%
226.9
179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
36.522 cases▲ 28%
28.6
15.8
Syphilis (early)
16.610 cases▼ 19%
20.4
16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
19.912 cases▼ 19%
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.
Reported STD rates in Autauga County over time (per 100,000)
Chlamydia ▲ 12% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
Between 2020 and 2023 in Autauga County, chlamydia has risen from 535.7 to 558.5 per 100,000 (4%), gonorrhea has fallen from 229.6 to 203.8 per 100,000 (11%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 10.2 to 36.5 per 100,000 (258%).
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 Wadsworth, AL
Adults uninsured
8.4%
No routine checkup
20.5%
No transportation
7.7%
Binge drinking
16.1%
Frequent mental distress
17.5%
Depression
24.7%
Below poverty line
4.4%
Primary-care ratio
2,273 : 1
Autauga County
Primary-care shortage score 15 / 26
Medically Underserved Area · IMU 52.9
Social Vulnerability Index · 27th 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 Autauga County.
Local HIV snapshot
HIV in Autauga County (2023)
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.
People living with HIV
204 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
46
Autauga County HIV care continuum (2020)
Autauga County recorded 18.3 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2020), against 16.5 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Autauga County residents living with HIV, 72.5% are in care · 58.8% 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.
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 Autauga County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
Compiled and checked by EasySTD's editorial team against CDC and public-health sources. This is educational information, not a substitute for advice from a licensed clinician. Our editorial guidelines →
Wadsworth's rural spread means that for many residents, a visit to a clinic or testing site requires careful planning around a workweek that often involves long hours and limited flexibility. With a strong presence of homeowners and families, the typical household is built around stability and routine.
The area's predominantly residential neighborhoods, where many homes are owned and family life is a priority, suggest that daily life is centered around home and work. With a significant proportion of households earning higher incomes and a relatively low unemployment rate, there's a foundation for economic stability that can make it easier for residents to prioritize health. However, the reality of getting tested in a setting that requires some effort to reach may still pose a challenge, particularly for younger adults still forming relationships and establishing their careers.
Given the character of Wadsworth's neighborhoods and the typical household, the practicalities of getting around – and what that means for accessing testing and care – take on added importance. For residents who live in areas where driving is the norm, and public transportation options may be limited, finding a convenient and low-pressure way to get tested can make all the difference in taking care of one's health.
Getting there
How residents reach STD testing in Wadsworth, AL
Walkability4.67 / 20 · Least walkable
At 4.67/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Wadsworth 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 36022 snapshot
Residents
16,288
Median age
34.4
Median income
$89,301
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 36022 area around Wadsworth: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Wadsworth alone.
Nearby cities & towns
STD testing near Wadsworth, AL
Just outside Wadsworth? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
STD testing in Wadsworth, AL: screening, costs & privacy
Everything to know before you test in Autauga 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.
Who should test, and whenCDC 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 Wadsworth-area provider.
What each STD test costsMedicare 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 Wadsworth 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 AlabamaMinor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately
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).
Can a minor consent on their own?
In Alabama, a minor aged 12 or older can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.
Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)
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.
