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

Woodruff County reports about 520 chlamydia cases per 100,000 residents. If you've had a recent risk or just test regularly, consider your options in Cotton Plant, Arkansas. Some clinics allow walk-ins for same-day testing, while labs and at-home kits offer more flexibility.

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STD testing near Cotton Plant, AR

7 testing options are listed for Cotton Plant, AR. The nearest, ARcare, is about 0.1 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 0.1 miles

ARcare

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 4 reviews

ARcare in Cotton Plant pairs rapid and conventional HIV testing with same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs like gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis, all on a sliding-scale fee that covers every income level. With appointments required and interpretation services available for non-English speakers.

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Interpretation Services Woven Into the Visit Itself

Many clinics hand off language access to a separate channel that sits outside the clinical conversation. At ARcare in Cotton Plant, interpretation services are part of the visit: meaning the history, the diagnosis, and the treatment plan move through the same language the patient actually speaks, not through a gap.

PrEP and PEP Prescribed and Monitored Here

ARcare carries both PrEP, the daily oral medication requiring periodic HIV and kidney-function monitoring, and PEP, the short-course regimen that demands timely initiation and structured follow-through. Uninsured patients have a dedicated PrEP cost pathway, and the clinic manages the ongoing lab schedule, not just the initial prescription.

Hepatitis C Treatment Stays at ARcare, Not a Specialist's Office

When hepatitis C treatment requires a separate referral, the gap between diagnosis and a cure-course prescription can stretch into months. Time the virus keeps replicating. ARcare in Cotton Plant provides hepatitis C treatment on-site, so a confirmed result moves directly into a treatment plan without that intervening wait.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
125 Oak Street, Cotton Plant, AR 72036
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
8.7 miles

Arkansas Department of Health

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Arkansas Department of Health in Brinkley tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV on a sliding-scale fee that adjusts to income, with Medicaid and private insurance also accepted. An appointment is required, and bacterial STIs can be treated the same visit.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
306 West King Drive, Brinkley, AR 72021
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 – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 8.8 miles

Baptist Health Hospitals

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Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 6 reviews

A safety-net rural health clinic about 9 miles from Cotton Plant. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
110 North New York Avenue, Brinkley, AR 72021
Website
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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
1200 Mclain Street, Newport, AR 72112 41.6 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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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
3443 Harrison Street, Batesville, AR 72501 56.6 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 Closed
  • 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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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews
Address
4620 West Commercial Drive, North Little Rock, AR 72116 56.8 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
No ratings yet
Address
4620 W. Commercial Drive, N. Little Rock, AR 72116 56.9 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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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 Cotton Plant, 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 Cotton Plant, AR

The nearest testing center is less than a mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Cotton Plant, 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 Cotton Plant, AR who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 30 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Cotton Plant. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 1 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 Cotton Plant, AR

No pharmacy near Cotton Plant, 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.

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Cotton Plant, 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 Cotton Plant, 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 Woodruff County: the local picture

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

#32 of 75 Arkansas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 57% of the state

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

Woodruff County Arkansas U.S. ▲▼ = Woodruff County vs the state average
Infection Woodruff County Arkansas United States
Chlamydia
519.8 31 cases ▼ 10%
579.6 492.2
Gonorrhea
201.2 12 cases ▲ 4%
193.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 29.2 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 17.3 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
16.8 1 cases ▼ 65%
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 Woodruff County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 110% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 350 700 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Woodruff County, chlamydia has risen from 462.6 to 519.8 per 100,000 (12%), gonorrhea has risen from 175.5 to 201.2 per 100,000 (15%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 16 to 16.5 per 100,000 (3%).

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 Cotton Plant, AR

Adults uninsured
12.3%
No routine checkup
15.8%
No transportation
14.3%
Binge drinking
9.8%
Frequent mental distress
18.4%
Depression
21.1%
Below poverty line
56.5%
Primary-care ratio
3,058 : 1
Woodruff County
  • Primary-care shortage score 21 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 31.7
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 77th 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 Woodruff County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Woodruff County (2024)

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.

PrEP users / 100k
119

Woodruff County HIV care continuum (2022)

Woodruff County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 11.8 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Woodruff County residents living with HIV, 91.7% are in care · 75% 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 Woodruff County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Cotton Plant, AR

Cotton Plant skews toward owners, just over half of households hold the deed here, but the renting share is substantial enough that a meaningful slice of residents are navigating month-to-month budgets where a $455 typical rent leaves little slack for discretionary health appointments. That cost pressure matters most for younger adults still in the early relationship-forming years, who also happen to be the population Woodruff County STI data consistently flags as highest-need. The workforce picture adds texture: with labor-force participation sitting well below a full majority of adults, schedules here aren't uniform. Some residents have flexibility; others working outside Cotton Plant face longer commutes past Cotton Plant Museum or out along the roads near Cotton Plant City Park, making weekday clinic hours a genuine obstacle.

Nearly half of households in the Cotton Plant water tower area and across town reach the $100k+ income threshold, which suggests the barrier to testing is rarely purely financial. It's distance and time. The clinics listed on this page reflect what's actually reachable from Cotton Plant, so the drive is already mapped out before you leave the driveway.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Cotton Plant, AR

Walkability 5.79 / 20 · Below average

At 5.79/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Cotton Plant 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 Cotton Plant, Arkansas, EasySTD

ZIP 72036 snapshot

Residents
538
Median age
57.2
Median income
$15,375

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 72036 area around Cotton Plant: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Cotton Plant alone.

Cotton Plant sits in Woodruff County, ZIP 72036. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Cotton Plant water tower
  • Cotton Plant Museum
  • Cotton Plant City Park

Major routes

  • AR 38 (Main Street)

Reference

STD testing in Cotton Plant, AR: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Woodruff 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 Cotton Plant-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 Cotton Plant 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 Cotton Plant, AR

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Cotton Plant, AR?

There are 3 options within a 30-mile drive.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

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

Is there free HIV testing near Cotton Plant, AR?

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

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

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

How common is chlamydia in Woodruff County?

Woodruff County reported ~520 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Arkansas average.

Can I get PrEP near Cotton Plant, AR?

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

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 is chlamydia tested near Cotton Plant, AR?

Chlamydia is checked with a simple urine sample or a swab; lab results usually come back in a day or two.

How do at-home STD kits work near Cotton Plant, AR?

A kit ships to your address; you collect a urine, swab, or finger-stick sample, mail it to the lab, and get results online in a few days.

What happens after a positive result?

Get treated, notify partners, pause sex until cleared, and follow up, the infection is manageable.

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