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

Montgomery County saw gonorrhea reports run about 61% lower than the US average. If you live in Black Springs, Arkansas and need STI testing for a one-time concern or regular check-ups, clinics may bill insurance or offer a sliding-scale fee, while many private labs let you pay a flat self-pay price. Compare your options below.

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STD testing near Black Springs, AR

6 testing options are listed for Black Springs, AR. The nearest, Healthy Connections, is about 7.4 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.

Community health center 7.4 miles

Healthy Connections

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 62 reviews

Healthy Connections in Mount Ida runs on scheduled appointments, so arriving with a confirmed time means same-visit bacterial treatment for gonorrhea and chlamydia is ready without delay. The sliding-scale fee applies to everyone, and the standard panel covers HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia alongside HPV and hepatitis A and B vaccines.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
534 Luzerne Street, Mount Ida, AR 71957
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:45 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:45 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:45 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:45 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 7.6 miles

Chi St. Vincent Medical Group Hot Springs

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Review sources

  • Google35
  • EasySTD4
Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 39 reviews

A safety-net rural health clinic about 8 miles from Black Springs. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
320 Luzerne Street, Mount Ida, AR 71957
Website
7.6 miles

Arkansas Department of Health

No ratings yet

A public STD-testing location about 8 miles from Black Springs.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
346 Luzerne Street, Mount Ida, AR 71957
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 9:30 AM – 6:00 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
Website
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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
5 Medical Park Drive, Benton, AR 64.7 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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Today's offer: $10 off any test panel, applied automatically at checkout.

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AR Journey Lab LLC

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
3111 Military Road, Benton, AR 66.3 miles away
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Today's offer: $10 off any test panel, applied automatically at checkout.

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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
5902 Summerfield Drive, Texarkana, TX 71.0 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 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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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 Black Springs, 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 Black Springs, AR

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

Local clinicians

Clinicians near Black Springs, AR who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 15 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Black Springs. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 3 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 Black Springs, AR

No pharmacy near Black Springs, 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.

  • Wagner's Mount Ida Pharmacy

    7.9 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • City Drug and Soda Fountain

    8.1 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Bucks Pharmacy

    13 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Woodard Drug

    13 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Black Springs, 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 Black Springs, 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 Montgomery County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Montgomery County, the county that includes Black Springs, compare with Arkansas and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~43% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#71 of 75 Arkansas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 5% of the state

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

Montgomery County Arkansas U.S. ▲▼ = Montgomery County vs the state average
Infection Montgomery County Arkansas United States
Chlamydia
139.2 12 cases ▼ 76%
579.6 492.2
Gonorrhea
69.6 6 cases ▼ 64%
193.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
23.2 2 cases ▼ 21%
29.2 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 17.3 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
11.6 1 cases ▼ 76%
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 Montgomery County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 21% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 125 250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Montgomery County, chlamydia has fallen from 200.4 to 139.2 per 100,000 (31%), gonorrhea has risen from 47.1 to 69.6 per 100,000 (48%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 11.8 to 23.2 per 100,000 (97%).

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 Black Springs, AR

Adults uninsured
10.7%
No routine checkup
19.3%
No transportation
8.7%
Binge drinking
13.4%
Frequent mental distress
18.3%
Depression
25.4%
Below poverty line
9.5%
Primary-care ratio
4,306 : 1
Montgomery County
  • Primary-care shortage score 15 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 30.1
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 58th 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 Montgomery County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Montgomery 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.

New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
93

Montgomery County HIV care continuum (2023)

Montgomery County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 11.8 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Montgomery County residents living with HIV, 60% are in care · 40% 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 Montgomery County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Black Springs, AR

Black Springs sits quiet against the ridgeline between Fodderstack Mountain and Beck Mountain, the kind of place where households run large and nearly everyone owns the ground beneath them. That rootedness is real, but it also means the population skews toward working-age adults and young people in their late teens and twenties who are largely off the rental circuit and less likely to be moving toward urban health infrastructure on their own. Getting screened here demands deliberate effort. It's the actual shape of the day.

The under-35 crowd in Black Springs represents a meaningful slice of the community, and for them routine screening tends to happen only when the trip feels worth organizing specifically for it, rather than as a detour. Cost is its own layer. With fewer than one in twenty households clearing six figures, out-of-pocket fees at even a sliding-scale clinic can feel like a real trade-off against a week's groceries. That makes the fee structure listed on each clinic card here, not the drive time alone, the detail worth checking first.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Black Springs, AR

Walkability 3.52 / 20 · Least walkable

At 3.52/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Black Springs 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 Black Springs, Arkansas, EasySTD

ZIP 71960 snapshot

Residents
1,202
Median age
35.3
Median income
$53,125

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 71960 area around Black Springs: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Black Springs alone.

Black Springs sits in Montgomery County, ZIP 71960. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Caddo Indian Memorial
  • Fodderstack Mountain
  • Beck Mountain
  • Mount Ida
  • Gap Mountain

Reference

STD testing in Black Springs, AR: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Montgomery 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 a Black Springs-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 Black Springs 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 Black Springs, AR

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Black Springs, AR?

There are 3 options within a 30-mile drive.

How much does STD testing cost near Black Springs, AR?

Free at public clinics. Private labs run about $24 for one test and $139 for a full panel; at-home kits are $49+.

Can I get tested in Black Springs, AR without insurance?

Public clinics serve people without insurance, often on a sliding scale.

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

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

How common is chlamydia in Montgomery County?

Montgomery County reported ~139 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Arkansas average.

How long do results take near Black Springs, AR?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

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.

Can I get PrEP near Black Springs, AR?

Yes, PrEP, a daily pill that helps prevent HIV in HIV-negative people, is available in the area.

Is my STD test private?

Your results are part of your HIPAA-protected medical record; you can ask any clinic about its own privacy practices.

Is syphilis curable?

Yes, syphilis is cured with antibiotics (usually penicillin), and earlier treatment prevents long-term damage.

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