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

St. Francis County reports about 42 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 residents, well above the US average. If you've had a recent risk or simply test on a regular schedule in Colt, Arkansas, you'll find both local clinics and private labs. Clinics may bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees, while private labs let you pay a flat self-pay price. Below, compare options for STI testing.

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STD testing near Colt, AR

7 testing options are listed for Colt, AR. The nearest, ARcare, is about 6.1 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.

Community health center 6.1 miles

ARcare

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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 67 reviews

ARcare in Wynne runs by appointment and covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, rapid and conventional HIV, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB: all on a sliding-scale fee accepted alongside Medicaid and private insurance, with same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs and interpretation services available for non-English speakers.

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Interpretation Services Keep Care Moving Forward

ARcare in Wynne has interpretation services in place for non-English languages, which means a patient working through test results, treatment instructions, or a PrEP conversation gets that exchange in full. Not condensed, not deferred. Medication adherence counseling, in particular, depends on that clarity to be effective.

PrEP Funded for Patients Without Insurance

ARcare in Wynne prescribes both PrEP and PEP and holds dedicated funding to cover PrEP costs for uninsured patients, meaning Truvada or Descovy is an actual prescription with a payment path attached, not a recommendation to pursue elsewhere. PEP is likewise managed on-site rather than coordinated externally.

Hepatitis C Treatment Stays at ARcare, Start to Finish

Without on-site hepatitis C treatment, a positive antibody result triggers a specialist search that can stretch weeks or months. Time the virus keeps accumulating liver damage. ARcare in Wynne closes that gap by carrying hepatitis C treatment directly alongside its diagnostic testing, so a confirmed case moves into management without a handoff delay.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
601 East Julia Street, Wynne, AR 72396
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 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed
Website
6.1 miles

Arkansas Department of Health

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Arkansas Department of Health in Wynne accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurance, with sliding-scale fees covering the gaps: making the standard panel of rapid and conventional HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing available to essentially anyone. TB testing and walk-in access round out what the clinic offers.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
701 East Julia Street, Wynne, AR 72396
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 – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 6.3 miles

Urgent Team of Arkansas Physicians

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 962 reviews

A safety-net rural health clinic about 6 miles from Colt. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
411 Falls Boulevard South, Wynne, AR 72396
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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
1200 Mclain Street, Newport, AR 72112 41.5 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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Today's offer: $10 off any test panel, applied automatically at checkout.

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American Esoteric Laboratories

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3 out of 5 from 16 reviews
Address
1325 Eastmoreland, Memphis, TN 38104 44.9 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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Today's offer: $10 off any test panel, applied automatically at checkout.

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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 2.6 out of 5 from 31 reviews
Address
1769 Paragon Place, Memphis, TN 38132 46.1 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
See tests & prices

Today's offer: $10 off any test panel, applied automatically at checkout.

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American Esoteric Laboratories

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 28 reviews
Address
7680 Airways Boulevard, Southaven, MS 38671 47.9 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
See tests & prices

Today's offer: $10 off any test panel, applied automatically at checkout.

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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 Colt, 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 Colt, AR

The nearest testing center is about 6 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Colt, 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 Colt, AR

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

  • Forrest City Medical Center

    1601 Newcastle Road, Forrest City, AR 72335

    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 Colt. 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 Colt, AR who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 33 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Colt. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 2 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 Colt, AR

No pharmacy near Colt, 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.

  • Caldwell Discount Drug

    6.1 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Wynne Medical Pharmacy

    6.1 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Wynne Apothecary

    6.6 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 7.2 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Colt, 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 Colt, 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 St. Francis County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in St. Francis County, the county that includes Colt, compare with Arkansas and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~25% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#10 of 75 Arkansas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 87% of the state

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

St. Francis County Arkansas U.S. ▲▼ = St. Francis County vs the state average
Infection St. Francis County Arkansas United States
Chlamydia
936.6 207 cases ▲ 62%
579.6 492.2
Gonorrhea
362 80 cases ▲ 87%
193.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
49.8 11 cases ▲ 71%
29.2 15.8
Syphilis (early)
40.7 9 cases ▲ 135%
17.3 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
117.6 26 cases ▲ 145%
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 St. Francis County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 15% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 575 1150 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in St. Francis County, chlamydia has risen from 831.5 to 936.6 per 100,000 (13%), gonorrhea has fallen from 541.4 to 362 per 100,000 (33%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 30.3 to 49.8 per 100,000 (64%).

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 Colt, AR

Adults uninsured
10.6%
No routine checkup
18.9%
No transportation
10.1%
Binge drinking
13.3%
Frequent mental distress
18.3%
Depression
23.7%
Below poverty line
21.6%
Primary-care ratio
1,749 : 1
St. Francis County
  • Primary-care shortage score 15 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 57
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 98th 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 St. Francis County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in St. Francis 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
165 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
64

St. Francis County HIV care continuum (2022)

St. Francis County recorded 42.1 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 11.8 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among St. Francis County residents living with HIV, 16.7% are in care · 13.3% 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 St. Francis County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Colt, AR

Old Military Road cuts through Colt like a seam between two halves of the same quiet town, the kind of place where households run close to three people and nearly half of adults are married, which can make solo health decisions feel more fraught than they would in an anonymous city. That trip matters most for younger adults, people in their late teens and twenties, who make up a substantial slice of Colt's population and face the steepest STI risk simply by stage of life. With just over half the working-age population in the labor force, many households are balancing tight schedules against limited flexibility, and a clinic visit that demands a half-day commitment can go unscheduled indefinitely. Cost is the sharper edge here.

Homeownership sits almost exactly at the town's midpoint, meaning a large share of residents carry rent on top of everything else, and the pool of households with real financial cushion is extremely thin. For a renter running a tight monthly budget, the sliding-scale and low-cost options listed here aren't a convenience. They're what makes the appointment possible at all.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Colt, AR

Walkability 4.1 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.1/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Colt 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 Colt, Arkansas, EasySTD

ZIP 72326 snapshot

Residents
2,030
Median age
49.9
Median income
$46,161

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 72326 area around Colt: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Colt alone.

Colt sits in St. Francis County, ZIP 72326. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Major routes

  • AR 306 (Old Military Road West)
  • AR 1 (South Main)

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in St. Francis 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 Colt-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 Colt 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 Colt, AR

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Colt, AR?

There are 3 options within a 30-mile drive.

How much does STD testing cost near Colt, AR?

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

Is there free HIV testing near Colt, AR?

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

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

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

How common is chlamydia in St. Francis County?

St. Francis County reported ~937 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above 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.

Can I get PrEP near Colt, AR?

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

How do I prepare for an STD test near Colt, AR?

Little prep is needed, bring an ID and insurance if you have it, and note your exposure dates and any symptoms; for a urine test, avoid peeing for about an hour beforehand.

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.

Is STD testing part of prenatal care?

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

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