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STD Testing in Almyra, AR: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

In Arkansas County, gonorrhea reports run about 26% higher than the national average. If you're in Almyra, Arkansas and wondering whether you have symptoms or just want peace of mind, your testing options vary by cost, speed, and convenience. See your options below.

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STD testing near Almyra, AR

7 testing options are listed for Almyra, AR. The nearest, Arkansas Department of Health, is about 9.6 miles away. Compare 3 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.

Closest to you 9.6 miles

Arkansas Department of Health

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A free or low-cost STD-testing location about 10 miles from Almyra.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
1616 South Madison Street, Dewitt, AR 72042
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Highest rated 9.7 miles

Baptist Health

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 7 reviews

Baptist Health in Dewitt runs on a sliding-scale fee structure and accepts Medicare and most insurance, making the cost straightforward to navigate. The panel goes beyond gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and rapid or conventional HIV to include hepatitis B and hepatitis C testing, with STI treatment and HPV and hepatitis A vaccination on site. An appointment is required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
1703 South Whitehead Drive, Dewitt, AR 72042
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 9.7 miles

Dewitt Hospital & Nursing Home

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Rated 2.3 out of 5 from 8 reviews

A community safety-net rural health clinic about 10 miles from Almyra. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
1641 South Whitehead Drive, De Witt, AR 72042
Website
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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 3.6 out of 5 from 32 reviews
Address
3401 Springhill Drive, North Little Rock, AR 72117 53.0 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 – 12:00 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

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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews
Address
4620 West Commercial Drive, North Little Rock, AR 72116 53.5 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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ExamOne

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
4620 W. Commercial Drive, N. Little Rock, AR 72116 53.5 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 3:30 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 2.7 out of 5 from 78 reviews
Address
500 South University Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72205 58.0 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 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 Almyra, AR

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 Almyra, AR

The nearest testing center is about 10 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Almyra, 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 Almyra, AR

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

  • Kion Pediatrics

    3410 East Johnson Ave Suite T, Jonesboro, AR 72405

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • NEA Baptist Clinic-Dermatology

    4910 Medical Boulevard, Jonesboro, AR 72405

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute

    1505 North Medical Drive, Stuttgart, AR 72160

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 13 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Almyra. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit.

  • Hayden Leibrock, MD

    Family medicine · 1641 South Whitehead Drive, De Witt

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  • Chris Hopkinson, MD

    Family medicine · 2022 South Buerkle Street, Stuttgart

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  • Dennis Yelvington, MD

    Family medicine · 1609 North Medical Drive, Stuttgart

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  • Ashton Porter, MD

    OB-GYN · 1703 North Buerkle Street, Stuttgart

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  • Chizoba Usuwa, MD

    Family medicine · 1703 North Buerkle Street, Stuttgart

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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 Almyra, AR

No pharmacy near Almyra, AR 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.

  • Tommys Rexall Drug Company

    8.8 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 9.4 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Dean's Pharmacy

    9.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Coker Hampton Drug

    10 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Buerkle Drug Management

    10 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Almyra, AR.

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 Almyra, 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 Arkansas County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Arkansas County, the county that includes Almyra, compare with Arkansas and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~18% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#27 of 75 Arkansas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 64% of the state

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

Arkansas County Arkansas U.S. ▲▼ = Arkansas County vs the state average
Infection Arkansas County Arkansas United States
Chlamydia
576.4 94 cases ▼ 1%
579.6 492.2
Gonorrhea
226.9 37 cases ▲ 17%
193.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
18.4 3 cases ▼ 37%
29.2 15.8
Syphilis (early)
6.1 1 cases ▼ 65%
17.3 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
49.1 8 cases ▲ 2%
48 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 Arkansas County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 26% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 400 800 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Arkansas County, chlamydia has fallen from 583.1 to 576.4 per 100,000 (1%), gonorrhea has fallen from 268.2 to 226.9 per 100,000 (15%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 11.7 to 18.4 per 100,000 (57%).

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 Almyra, AR

Adults uninsured
9.9%
No routine checkup
19.6%
No transportation
8.4%
Binge drinking
14.3%
Frequent mental distress
18.7%
Depression
24.7%
Below poverty line
13%
Primary-care ratio
2,090 : 1
Arkansas County
  • Primary-care shortage score 16 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 58.1
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 72nd 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 Arkansas County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Arkansas County (2023)

Federal priority area: Arkansas 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
132 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
5cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
117 · PnR 3.2

Arkansas County HIV care continuum (2023)

Arkansas County recorded 36.7 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 11.8 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Arkansas County residents living with HIV, 23.5% are in care · 11.8% 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 Arkansas County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Almyra, AR

The rhythms of Almyra turn on agriculture, equipment work, and the seasonal push that comes with crop cycles. People move through the year with purpose, and their health needs, including STI screening, fit into lives already shaped by work and timing. Testing in and around Almyra is available through the providers listed on this page, and many are accustomed to fitting appointments into schedules that don't always bend easily. For young adults in Almyra, confidentiality during testing carries real weight. Results remain between you and the clinic; the provider won't contact your employer, your family, or anyone else without your say-so.

That separation matters in a place where people recognize faces and where a health appointment can feel like something everyone might notice. Getting tested isn't complicated once you decide to do it. Clinics in the area handle screening routinely, understand the questions people have, and don't rush through the process. Whether you're between jobs, settling into a new role, or simply want a baseline check, the testing available here is straightforward and designed to answer what you need to know.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Almyra, AR

Walkability 4.81 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.81/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Almyra 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 7 STD & STI testing locations in Almyra, Arkansas, EasySTD

ZIP 72003 snapshot

Residents
859
Median age
39.3
Median income
$72,011

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 72003 area around Almyra: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Almyra alone.

Reference

STD testing in Almyra, AR: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Arkansas County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Arkansas 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 an Almyra-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 Almyra 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 Arkansas

Minor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately

Two things that actually depend on Arkansas 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 Arkansas, 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)

Arkansas 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 Arkansas

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 Almyra, AR

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where's the nearest STD testing to Almyra, AR?

Arkansas Department of Health, about 9.6 mi away, with 3 options within 30 miles.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

Yes, Medicaid typically covers it, and public clinics are free either way.

Is there free HIV testing near Almyra, AR?

Yes, free HIV testing is available at public clinics in the area.

What's included in a full panel near Almyra, AR?

A full panel typically covers chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis B and C.

How common is chlamydia in Arkansas County?

Arkansas County reported ~576 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Arkansas average.

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

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

How long do results take near Almyra, AR?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

Clinic or at-home test, which is better near Almyra, AR?

Clinics give immediate care and treatment; home kits win on convenience and discretion. Either works.

Is STD testing part of prenatal care?

Pregnancy screening is standard; ask about an early-pregnancy STI panel.

How do I tell a partner I tested positive?

Telling recent partners lets them test and treat; many health departments offer confidential partner-notification help.

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