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STD Testing in Walden Quarters, AL: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Greene County has about 72% more reported syphilis cases than the national average. Whether you live in Walden Quarters, Alabama, and have concerns or simply want peace of mind, you may prefer the personal care of a clinic or the convenience of an at-home kit. Consider the pros and cons of each option in the list below.

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STD testing near Walden Quarters, AL

4 testing options are listed for Walden Quarters, AL. The nearest, Whatley Health Services, is about 6.5 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.

Community health center 6.5 miles

Whatley Health Services

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Rated 4 out of 5 from 7 reviews

Whatley Health Services in Eutaw tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis C, and HIV, and treats bacterial STIs the same visit. Fees run on a sliding scale, with Medicaid and private insurance accepted. An appointment is required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
200 Morrow Avenue, Eutaw, AL 35462
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Community health center 6.9 miles

Greene County Hospital & Nursing Home

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Rated 2.9 out of 5 from 33 reviews

A community safety-net rural health clinic about 7 miles from Walden Quarters. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
607 Wilson Avenue, Eutaw, AL 35462
Website
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Rated 3 out of 5 from 23 reviews
Address
4400 University Boulevard East, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 38.2 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Address
1801 West Dallas Avenue, Selma, AL 36701 52.4 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • 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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What will it cost? Estimate your STD test

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 Walden Quarters, AL

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 Walden Quarters, AL

The nearest testing center is about 7 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Walden Quarters, 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 Walden Quarters, AL

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

  • Greene County Health System

    509 Wilson Avenue, Eutaw, AL 35462

    CMS-certified lab

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 19 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Walden Quarters. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 1 offer telehealth.

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 Walden Quarters, AL

No pharmacy near Walden Quarters, 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.

  • CVS Pharmacy 6.5 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Mills Pharmacy at Eutaw

    6.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Solomon Drug

    6.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Boone's Pharmacy

    16 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Caremor Pharmacy

    16 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Frank's Care Pharmacy

    16 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Walden Quarters, 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 Walden Quarters, 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 Greene County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Greene County, the county that includes Walden Quarters, compare with Alabama and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~21% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#8 of 67 Alabama counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 88% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Greene County vs Alabama vs U.S.

Greene County Alabama U.S. ▲▼ = Greene County vs the state average
Infection Greene County Alabama United States
Chlamydia
1021.7 75 cases ▲ 57%
651.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
463.2 34 cases ▲ 104%
226.9 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
27.2 2 cases ▼ 5%
28.6 15.8
Syphilis (early)
136.2 10 cases ▲ 568%
20.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
109 8 cases ▲ 345%
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 Greene County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 0% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 625 1250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Greene County, chlamydia has fallen from 1216 to 1021.7 per 100,000 (16%), gonorrhea has fallen from 685.6 to 463.2 per 100,000 (32%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 25.9 to 27.2 per 100,000 (5%).

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 Walden Quarters, AL

Adults uninsured
14.5%
No routine checkup
15.7%
No transportation
21.4%
Binge drinking
9.3%
Frequent mental distress
20%
Depression
20.8%
Below poverty line
46.1%
Primary-care ratio
2,543 : 1
Greene County
  • Primary-care shortage score 21 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 56.8
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 92nd 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 Greene County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Greene 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
451 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide

Greene County HIV care continuum (2023)

Greene County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 16.5 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Greene County residents living with HIV, 78.6% are in care · 60.7% 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 Greene County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Walden Quarters, AL

Walden Quarters sits close enough to the Black Warrior River that the Damsite Public Use Area feels like a natural gathering point, a quiet anchor for a community where the majority of households own their homes and have put down real roots. That stability shapes daily life here, but it coexists with a labor market where a significant share of working-age residents aren't currently employed, which means income timing and transportation can make a routine health appointment feel logistically complicated in ways outsiders might not expect. For younger adults here, people still navigating early relationships and building routines around health, that distance doesn't make screening impossible, but it does mean planning ahead matters more than it would in a denser place.

The typical rent in Walden Quarters is low enough that housing costs rarely crowd out a clinic visit fee, that's a genuine advantage worth noting. The practical move is to check the hours and any out-of-pocket cost for the option listed here, then anchor the trip to an existing run down the Demopolis Highway rather than treating it as a separate errand.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Walden Quarters, AL

Walkability 2.22 / 20 · Least walkable

At 2.22/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Walden Quarters 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.

Map of 4 STD & STI testing locations in Walden Quarters, Alabama, EasySTD

ZIP 35443 snapshot

Residents
1,659
Median age
58
Median income
$22,228

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 35443 area around Walden Quarters: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Walden Quarters alone.

Walden Quarters sits in Greene County, ZIP 35443. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Damsite Public Use Area
  • Lock Seven Public Use Area
  • Lock Number Six Left Bank Public Use Area
  • Jennings Ferry Public Use Area

Major routes

  • US 43 (Demopolis Highway)

Reference

STD testing in Walden Quarters, AL: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Greene 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 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 Walden Quarters-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 Walden Quarters 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 Alabama

Minor 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.

Learn more about confidential STD testing in Alabama

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 Walden Quarters, AL

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get same-day or walk-in testing near Walden Quarters, AL?

Some clinics and labs take walk-ins for same-day testing; call ahead to confirm hours.

What does STD testing cost around Walden Quarters, AL?

Private labs ~$24–$139, at-home kits $49+.

Can I get tested in Walden Quarters, AL without insurance?

Yes, community and public clinics test the uninsured, with sliding-scale fees.

Which tests are offered near Walden Quarters, AL?

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 Greene County?

About 1,022 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), above the Alabama average.

Can I test at home near Walden Quarters, AL?

Yes, at-home kits ship to 35443; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.

How long do results take near Walden Quarters, AL?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

Can someone under 18 get tested in Alabama without a parent?

In Alabama, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.

Should both partners test for chlamydia?

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

I tested positive, what are the next steps?

Start treatment, tell recent partners so they can test, avoid sex until cleared, and retest if advised, most STIs resolve with care.

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