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

Syphilis in Matanuska-Susitna Borough runs about 73% lower than the US average. Whether you need testing after a possible exposure or as part of routine care in Willow, Alaska, your options vary: some clinics take walk-ins, while labs and at-home kits let you plan around your own time. See our list below.

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STD testing near Willow, AK

6 testing options are listed for Willow, AK. The nearest, Sunshine Community Health Center, is about 13.2 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.

Highest rated 13.2 miles

Sunshine Community Health Center

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Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 65 reviews

Sunshine Community Health Center in Willow covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV testing with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections confirmed on-site. Appointments are required, and fees follow a sliding scale with Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance all accepted.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
24901 Long Lake Road, Willow, AK 99688
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday Closed
  • Thursday Closed
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Community health center 13.2 miles

Willow Community Health Center

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A community safety-net federally qualified health center about 13 miles from Willow. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Sliding-scale
Address
24091 West Long Lake Road, Willow, AK 99688
Website
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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 3.1 out of 5 from 112 reviews
Address
3505 East Meridian Park Loop, Wasilla, AK 99654 20.0 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp at Walgreens

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3 out of 5 from 9 reviews
Address
1721 East Parks Highway, Wasilla, AK 99654 20.1 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

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Rated 2.4 out of 5 from 81 reviews
Address
188 West Northern Lights Boulevard, Anchorage, AK 99503 43.1 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Quest Diagnostics

Most reviewed Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 2.9 out of 5 from 176 reviews
Address
4120 Laurel Street, Anchorage, AK 99508 43.8 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • 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 Willow, 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 Willow, AK

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

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

  • RPS Shergill

    5401 East Mayflower Lane, Wasilla, AK 99654

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Medical Network of Alaska

    3765 East Blue Lupine Drive, Wasilla, AK 99654

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • MAT-SU Regional Medical Center

    2500 South Woodworth Loop, Palmer, AK 99645

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 63 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Willow. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 26 offer telehealth.

  • Paul Forman, MD

    Family medicine · 24091 West Long Lake Road, Willow

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  • Kristel Rush, MD

    Family medicine · 1363 West Spruce Avenue, Wasilla

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  • Darryl Elrod, MD Telehealth

    OB-GYN · 1301 West Parks Highway, Wasilla

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  • Rebekah Robinson, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 950 East Bogard Road, Wasilla

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  • Michael Dibartolo, DO

    Family medicine · 950 East Bogard Road, Wasilla

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  • Patricia Johnson, DO

    Family medicine · 1001 East Bogard Road, Wasilla

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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 Willow, AK

No pharmacy near Willow, 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.

  • Sunshine Community Health Center Pharmacy - Willow

    11 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Carrs Pharmacy

    19 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Susitna Mediset Services

    19 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Fred Meyer Pharmacy

    20 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Willow, 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 Willow, 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 Matanuska-Susitna Borough: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, the borough that includes Willow, compare with Alaska and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~14% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#17 of 30 Alaska counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 43% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Matanuska-Susitna Borough vs Alaska vs U.S.

Matanuska-Susitna Borough Alaska U.S. ▲▼ = Matanuska-Susitna Borough vs the state average
Infection Matanuska-Susitna Borough Alaska United States
Chlamydia
322.8 372 cases ▼ 54%
697.7 492.2
Gonorrhea
83.3 96 cases ▼ 73%
310.9 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
4.3 5 cases ▼ 81%
22.5 15.8
Syphilis (early)
1.7 2 cases ▼ 84%
10.9 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
6.9 8 cases ▼ 65%
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 Matanuska-Susitna Borough over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 6% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 200 400 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, chlamydia has fallen from 366.1 to 322.8 per 100,000 (12%), gonorrhea has fallen from 141 to 83.3 per 100,000 (41%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 8.4 to 4.3 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 Willow, AK

Adults uninsured
8.2%
No routine checkup
23.3%
No transportation
7.7%
Binge drinking
12.6%
Frequent mental distress
14.2%
Depression
20.6%
Below poverty line
15.6%
Primary-care ratio
2,050 : 1
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
  • Primary-care shortage score 18 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 48th 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 Matanuska-Susitna Borough.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Matanuska-Susitna Borough (2024)

PrEP users / 100k
45

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 Matanuska-Susitna Borough tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Willow, AK

Willow sits far enough from the nearest clinic that getting tested means planning a real drive, not a quick errand slotted between two other stops. For young adults here, the ones still sorting out relationships and figuring out what regular healthcare even looks like, that distance is the first practical obstacle, and it shapes whether screening happens at all or stays a vague intention. The community's profile adds texture to that reality.

With most households owner-occupied and an average of more than three people per home, Willow skews toward established family units, and more than half of adults are married. But unemployment runs notably higher than state averages, and only about half the adult population is in the labor force at all, which means a significant share of residents are managing household budgets carefully. At roughly eleven hundred dollars a month for those who do rent, cost is real, and a clinic visit that carries fees or requires burning half a day on the road can get postponed in ways that compound over time.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Willow, AK

Walkability 4.12 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.12/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Willow 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 6 STD & STI testing locations in Willow, Alaska, EasySTD

ZIP 99688 snapshot

Residents
2,542
Median age
47.3
Median income
$67,907

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 99688 area around Willow: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Willow alone.

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Matanuska-Susitna 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 Willow-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 Willow 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 Willow, AK

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where can I get tested for STDs in Willow, AK?

The closest is Willow Community Health Center (13.2 mi); 4 options are within 30 miles.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

Medicaid generally covers STD testing, and public clinics test for free regardless of coverage.

Can I get tested in Willow, AK without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Willow, 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 Matanuska-Susitna Borough?

About 323 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.

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.

How is gonorrhea tested near Willow, AK?

A urine sample or a swab (genital, throat, or rectal) detects gonorrhea, often tested alongside chlamydia.

I tested negative, am I fully in the clear?

Likely yes, if you were past the window period; otherwise retest, and keep up routine screening with new partners.

I had unprotected sex, should I get tested?

Yes, test after the window period, and if HIV exposure is a concern, ask about PEP within 72 hours.

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