Saline County has gonorrhea incidence 17% below the national average. Whether it's your first STI test or a routine screening in Bauxite, Arkansas, you can compare clinics that may bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees to many private labs that let you pay a flat self-pay price. You'll find both options listed below.
Available testing centers
7 testing options are listed for Bauxite, AR. The nearest, Arkansas Department of Health, is about 3.9 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.
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.
Arkansas Department of Health in Benton is a public health department where STI testing (gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV) runs alongside TB and family planning on a sliding-scale fee; appointments are required, and bacterial infections can be treated the same visit. Care is delivered in Spanish.
Arkansas Department of Health in Benton conducts appointments in Spanish: not just intake, but counseling, treatment discussions, and medication education. That continuity means nothing critical gets compressed or lost during a conversation about dosing, follow-up timing, or ongoing prevention.
The clinic carries both PrEP and PEP, so anyone without a regular provider, or paying out of pocket, can access either medication directly here rather than navigating a separate infectious-disease practice. Sliding-scale fees apply to those services alongside the rest of the visit.
Languages
English, Spanish
Tests offered
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Care services
Prevention services
Fees & payment
Listing verified Apr 2026 · Source: CDC NPIN
Healthy Connections- Bryant in Benton carries federally qualified health center designation, meaning its STI screening fees slide according to income: syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing without a fixed price barrier. No appointment is required to walk in and get screened.
Tests offered
Fees & payment
Baptist Health in Bryant brings STI testing into its broader clinical network, covering HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C on a sliding-scale fee, Medicare and insurance accepted, with STI treatment, HPV and hepatitis A vaccines, and an appointment required.
Languages
English
Tests offered
Care services
Prevention services
Fees & payment
Listing verified Jun 2025 · Source: CDC NPIN
Free tool · not a clinic
Testing too soon can miss an infection. Enter the date of possible exposure to see the earliest a test can reliably detect each 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.
Typical out-of-pocket ranges by option, actual cost depends on which tests you need.
Public / community clinic
Free HIV testing is common
Private lab (self-pay)
Never billed to insurance
At-home kit
Mailed to your door, private
Doctor / urgent care
Often $0 preventive with insurance
No centers match those filters. Clear the service-type filter or the opening-hours filters to see every center.
Every other option
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
The nearest testing center is about 4 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Bauxite, 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.
In-home collection
$79 & up
Best value: single tests
$49 & up
Best for simplicity & support
$89 & up
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
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Saline 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.
3 Medical Park Dr Suite 202, Benton, AR 72015
CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA
1901 Encore Way, Bryant, AR 72019
CMS-certified lab
Showing the nearest 2 CLIA-certified labs.
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Bauxite. 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
Beyond dedicated clinics, 440 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Bauxite. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 119 offer telehealth.
Angela Myles, MD
OB-GYN · 3 Medical Park Drive, Benton
Tyler Fugere, MD
Internal medicine · 3 Medical Park Drive, Benton
Parker Jenkins, MD
Family medicine · 1 Medical Park Drive, Benton
Christopher Skelley, MD Telehealth
Internal medicine · 3412 Market Place Avenue, Bryant
James Robb, MD
OB-GYN · 3412 Market Place Avenue, Bryant
Absalom Tilley, MD
Internal medicine · 3525 Hwy 5 North, Bryant
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
No pharmacy near Bauxite, 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.
2.1 mi 
3.6 mi Cornerstone Pharmacy Bryant
3.8 miFosters Pharmacy
3.8 mi
3.8 mi Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Bauxite, AR.
Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.
Prevention & treatment
Testing is one step. For residents of Bauxite, 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.
From $0 insured
Telehealth PrEP & DoxyPEP with at-home testing and ongoing monitoring
Visit from $0 insured
Telehealth STI treatment and sexual-health care, delivered or to your pharmacy
Visit from $39
Online STI treatment & DoxyPEP: same-day prescriptions to your pharmacy
$0 with most insurance
Free online PrEP & DoxyPEP: HIV prevention, home lab kits, no in-person visit
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
How reported STI rates in Saline County, the county that includes Bauxite, compare with Arkansas and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~26% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.
#39 of 75 Arkansas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 48% of the state
| Infection | Saline County | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia | 448.4 581 cases ▼ 23% | 579.6 | 492.2 |
| Gonorrhea | 148.9 193 cases ▼ 23% | 193.4 | 179.5 |
| Syphilis (P&S) | 17 22 cases ▼ 42% | 29.2 | 15.8 |
| Syphilis (early) | 9.3 12 cases ▼ 46% | 17.3 | 16 |
| Syphilis (late/unknown) | 17.8 23 cases ▼ 63% | 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.
Between 2020 and 2023 in Saline County, chlamydia has risen from 274.7 to 448.4 per 100,000 (63%), gonorrhea has risen from 102.9 to 148.9 per 100,000 (45%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 4.9 to 17 per 100,000 (247%).
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
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 Saline County.
Local HIV snapshot
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.
Saline County HIV care continuum (2023)
Saline County recorded 4.6 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 11.8 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Saline County residents living with HIV, 50% are in care · 42.9% 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.
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 Saline County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
Local resources & officials
Data & references
Local context
Bauxite's economy has long centered on mining and the industrial work that sustained it, labor that shaped the town's identity and drew workers from across the region. That same practical, straightforward character carries into how residents approach health screening. Routine STI testing is a normal part of staying healthy, and clinics listed on this page offer confidential services without judgment or hassle. Young adults in Bauxite and the surrounding area make up a significant presence, and many are at the stage of life when regular screening becomes part of responsible care. Testing facilities in and around Bauxite understand that confidentiality matters: results remain private, and the process itself is quick and straightforward.
Whether someone is in Bryant or elsewhere in town, access to testing doesn't require explanation or elaborate planning. The Bauxite Historical Association Museum and Bauxite City Park reflect a community with roots and continuity. That same stability extends to health services: the providers available locally have been serving Bauxite residents for years, and they treat screening as routine business. Anyone seeking testing can expect a professional, discreet experience from start to result.
Getting there
At 3.23/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Bauxite 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 72011 snapshot
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 72011 area around Bauxite: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Bauxite alone.
Bauxite sits in Saline County, ZIP 72011. Local context that shapes where residents test:
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Nearby cities & towns
Just outside Bauxite? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
Reference
Everything to know before you test in Saline 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.
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 |
Testing too early can return a false negative, confirm timing with a Bauxite-area provider.
| Infection | Earliest reliable test | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
These are the federal Medicare reference prices for processing each lab test. Public clinics and the community health centers serving Bauxite 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.
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).
In Arkansas, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.
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 ArkansasSource: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.
Good to Know
Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.
The closest is Arkansas Department of Health (3.9 mi); 7 options are within 30 miles.
Most plans cover STD screening; a clinic or lab can bill insurance, or you can pay a flat self-pay price.
Public clinics nearby offer free HIV testing.
Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Rapid HIV, a full panel covers the common ones.
About 448 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Arkansas average.
In Arkansas, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.
Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.
Yes, at-home kits ship to 72011; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.
Expedited partner therapy lets a provider treat a partner without an exam, where state law allows.
Just note your exposure dates and symptoms; for urine tests, hold off urinating ~1 hour before.
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