STD Testing in Alton, MO
10 places to get tested — 10 clinics and testing sites near Alton, and no partner lab. The nearest one is out of town, so an at-home kit is usually the quicker route.
- 4free clinics
- 5sliding scale
- 1insurance or fee
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Clinics and testing sites near Alton
No free or low-cost clinic is addressed in Alton itself, so the nearest are listed below, closest first. Public clinics generally take longer to return results than a private lab, and several test on set days only, so it is worth calling ahead. If you would rather not wait or give your details at a public clinic, an at-home collection kit posts back to a lab and needs no local appointment at all.
How we chose these 10 clinics
- Every one is on the CDC’s GetTested locatorThe wider CDC directory we draw from has over 16,000 entries. Only the ones GetTested also lists can appear here, and all 10 clinics below do.
- Listings that name fewer than three tests are left outEven on GetTested, 527 listings name fewer than three tests. We don’t show them anywhere.
- Unverified pregnancy centers are never shownThe CDC lists some pregnancy centers whose STD testing we couldn’t verify. We don’t list them anywhere.
- Cost is stated the way the CDC lists itFree, sliding scale or insurance accepted, as each clinic reports it to the CDC. We don’t estimate prices, and if the listing says nothing, the card says “Fees not listed.”
Directory retrieved September 4, 2026. Open “View services” on any card to see when that clinic last updated its listing. All sources
- Public health department0.1 mi away
Oregon County Health Department
10 Court Sq, Alton, MO, 65606
HoursMon-Thu 8:00am-4:30pm
AppointmentsWalk-ins acceptedFeesFree STI testing listed- HIV & STI testing
- Treats STIs
- Medicaid accepted
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · Hepatitis B · Hepatitis C · Hepatitis A · TB
Treatments STI treatment · Family planning · HPV vaccine · Hep B vaccine · Free condoms · Case management
Languages English
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source July 29, 2026. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- Public health department26.4 mi away
Howell County Health Department
180 S Kentucky Avenue, West Plains, MO, 65775
HoursMon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm
AppointmentsWalk-ins acceptedFeesFree STI testing listed- HIV & STI testing
- Treats STIs
- Medicaid accepted
- Spanish spoken
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · Herpes · Hepatitis B · Hepatitis C · Hepatitis A · TB
Treatments STI treatment · Family planning · HPV vaccine · Hep B vaccine · Free condoms
Languages English · Spanish · interpreter available
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source July 16, 2026. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- Public health department31.0 mi away
Carter County Health Center
1611 Health Center Rd, Van Buren, MO, 63965
HoursMon-Thu 7:30am-5:30pm
AppointmentsWalk-ins acceptedFeesFree STI testing listed- HIV & STI testing
- Treats STIs
- Medicaid accepted
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · TB
Treatments STI treatment · Family planning · HPV vaccine · Hep B vaccine · Free condoms
Languages English
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source November 19, 2025. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- Public health department32.9 mi away
Ripley County Public Health Department
1003 E Locust St, Doniphan, MO, 63935
HoursMon-Thu 7:00am-5:30pm
AppointmentsWalk-ins acceptedFeesFree STI testing listed- HIV & STI testing
- Treats STIs
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · TB
Treatments STI treatment · Family planning · HPV vaccine · Hep B vaccine · Free condoms · Case management
Languages English
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source October 10, 2025. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- Community health center32.6 mi away
1st Choice Healthcare
Salem Location
172 Hwy 62 E, Salem, AR, 72576
HoursMon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm
AppointmentsAppointment requiredFeesInsurance accepted- HIV & STI testing
- PrEP
- Treats STIs
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · Hepatitis C
Treatments STI treatment · PrEP · Family planning · HPV vaccine · Hep B vaccine
Languages English
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source June 20, 2025. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
Testing privacy
Anonymous vs. confidential testing
Most clinics test confidentially. Some also offer anonymous testing, usually for HIV. Availability varies by testing site, so ask when you call.
Confidential
- You give your name, and the result goes in your medical record.
- Results are not available to the public.
- Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV are reportable in every state, so a positive result is reported to the health department. Those reports are kept confidential.
Anonymous
- You don’t give your name.
- You receive a number and use it, not your name, to get your result.
- Not every site offers it. Ask before your visit.
Source: NIH HIVinfo, HIV Testing · CDC, STI Reporting and Confidentiality
Explore testing locations in and near Alton
Nearest partner lab
No partner lab operates in Alton. The closest is 52 miles away, so an at-home kit is almost certainly the better route from here. The lab is listed for anyone already making the trip.
Quest Diagnostics
52 mi awayIn Poplar Bluff, not Alton
Oregon County STD rates
Reported cases per 100,000 residents. Change shown against the year before.
Chlamydia
▲ 325.8%195.0per 100k
17 reported cases · 2023 · 61% below the MO rate
Gonorrhea
▲ 398.3%57.3per 100k
5 reported cases · 2023 · 72% below the MO rate
Syphilis
11.5per 100k
1 reported cases · 2023 · 47% below the MO rate
HIV
0new diagnoses
2023 · rate not published
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 release · Oregon County MO STD Statistics
There were 0 new HIV diagnoses in Oregon County in 2023. HIV is the one infection where how soon you test changes which test you need — an RNA test detects it far earlier than a standard antibody test.
Oregon County reported 17 chlamydia cases in 2023, a rate of 195.0 per 100,000 residents. Most people who have chlamydia or gonorrhea have no symptoms at all, so waiting for something to feel wrong is not a strategy.
HIV prevention & treatment
PrEP, DoxyPEP & Online Treatment
A test result is the start, not the end. If you are negative and want to stay that way, PrEP and DoxyPEP cut the risk of a future infection. If you are positive, most STIs can be treated without setting foot in a clinic. Both are available to people in Alton by video visit, prescribed by clinicians licensed in Missouri.
- Treatment & DoxyPEP
Wisp
STI treatment $39 · DoxyPEP from $22
Treatment for an STI, and DoxyPEP, prescribed online. The prescription goes to your pharmacy the same day.
Visit Wisp - HIV PrEP & DoxyPEP
Q Care Plus
$0 for most insured patients
PrEP and DoxyPEP by video visit, with test kits posted to you and follow-up bloodwork tracked between refills.
Visit Q Care Plus - HIV PrEP & DoxyPEP
MISTR
$0 with or without insurance
HIV prevention handled entirely from home: PrEP and the lab work that goes with it, no appointment.
Visit MISTR
Prices depend on your insurance and change frequently — check the provider’s own site before ordering. None of these replace emergency care.
STD testing in Alton, answered
Where can I find free or sliding-scale STD testing near Alton?
Among the 10 clinics listed near Alton, 4 list free testing for at least one infection and 5 list sliding-scale fees. Confirm eligibility and charges before visiting. Free testing is listed at Oregon County Health Department, Howell County Health Department, Carter County Health Center, Ripley County Public Health Department.
How much does STD testing cost near Alton?
Among the 10 clinics listed near Alton, 4 list free testing for at least one infection and 5 charge on a sliding scale based on income. Private lab testing is a flat price paid up front — no insurance is filed, so nothing appears on an explanation of benefits.
Can I get tested on a weekend near Alton?
None of the 10 listed clinics publish weekend hours, so testing here means a weekday visit. An at-home collection kit is the alternative if weekdays are difficult.
How common are STDs in Alton?
In 2023, Oregon County reported 17 chlamydia cases — a rate of 195.0 per 100,000 residents. Gonorrhea was 57.3 per 100,000. There were also 0 new HIV diagnoses in 2023.
Is testing available in Spanish near Alton?
1 of the 10 listed clinics indicate that Spanish-language services are available, and 2 list PrEP.
- Partner labs
- Quest and Labcorp location directories · checked August 2026
- Public clinics
- CDC GetTested / NPIN directory · retrieved September 4, 2026
- Retailers
- Retailer store directories · updated September 2026
- Statistics
- CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus · reporting year 2023
- HIV diagnoses
- CDC HIV Surveillance · reporting year 2023
