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

Gonorrhea in Chicot County is reported about 17% higher than the US average. Whether you need testing after a possible exposure or as part of routine care in Dermott, Arkansas, consider that visiting a clinic lets a provider answer questions and start treatment, while an at-home kit lets you collect a sample on your own schedule and mail it in. See the options listed below.

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STD testing near Dermott, AR

6 testing options are listed for Dermott, AR. The nearest, Mainline Health Systems, is about 0.4 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.

Most reviewed 0.4 miles

Mainline Health Systems

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Rated 2.7 out of 5 from 14 reviews

Mainline Health Systems in Dermott tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, HIV, and the full hepatitis panel, treating bacterial infections the same visit; fees run on a sliding scale with Medicaid and private insurance accepted. Appointments required.

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PrEP and PEP Prescribed Directly at Mainline

Mainline Health Systems carries both PrEP and PEP prescribing in-house, meaning ongoing medication management, including the follow-up HIV and kidney-function monitoring that sustains a PrEP regimen, stays with the same clinical team rather than fragmenting across providers. Continuity in that monitoring is what keeps the medication working safely over time.

Substance-Use Treatment Sits Inside the Same Visit

Without integrated substance-use treatment, a patient leaving Mainline Health Systems with an STI diagnosis and an untreated dependency faces a second intake process, a separate wait, and a gap where neither condition gets fully addressed. Mainline closes that gap by offering substance-abuse treatment alongside STI care, so both are managed under one clinical relationship in Dermott.

Herpes and Hepatitis Testing Beyond the Standard Four

For anyone without a regular primary-care provider, or anyone managing their own screening without an annual physical to fall back on, Mainline Health Systems' panel covers herpes simplex, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB alongside the core bacterial and HIV tests. That range means a single appointment can answer questions that a stripped-down panel would leave open.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
300 South School Street, Dermott, AR 71638
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 0.4 miles

Dermott Medical Clinic

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Dermott Medical Clinic, serving Dermott residents who are uninsured, cash-paying, or caught between providers, earns its federally qualified designation by tying fees to income. Walk-ins can access sliding-scale syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening without needing an appointment or insurance.

Sliding-scale
Address
210 South School Street, Dermott, AR 71638
Website
Community health center 0.4 miles

Mainline Health Systems, Inc. Administration Office Dermott

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Mainline Health Systems, Inc. Administration Office in Dermott earns its federally qualified status by tying STI screening costs to each patient's income: sliding-scale fees mean the same syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia panel is financially within reach whether someone is fully insured or earning very little.

Sliding-scale
Address
302 South School Street, Dermott, AR 71638
Website
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CSS Healthcare

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
525 West Faulkner Street, El Dorado, AR 74.7 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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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
2600 Tower Drive, Monroe, LA 79.0 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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Clinical Pathology Labs

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
300 South 6th St Monroe, Monroe, LA 81.0 miles away
  • 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 Dermott, 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 Dermott, AR

The nearest testing center is less than a mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Dermott, 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 Dermott, AR

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

  • Mainline Health Systems Eudora

    579 Beouff Street, Eudora, AR 71640

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
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  • Chicot Memorial Medical Center

    2729 South Hwy 65 & 82, Lake Village, AR 71653

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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Showing the nearest 2 CLIA-certified labs.

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 65 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Dermott. 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 Dermott, AR

No pharmacy near Dermott, 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.

  • Professional Pharmacy Services

    0.1 mi
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  • Delta Drug of Dermott

    0.2 mi
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  • Sav-Mart Pharmacy

    6.0 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Walmart Pharmacy 6.0 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
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  • Drug Mart Pharmacy

    7.2 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Kelley Drug and Selections

    7.4 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Dermott, 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 Dermott, 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 Chicot County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Chicot County, the county that includes Dermott, compare with Arkansas and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~28% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#16 of 75 Arkansas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 79% of the state

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

Chicot County Arkansas U.S. ▲▼ = Chicot County vs the state average
Infection Chicot County Arkansas United States
Chlamydia
733.9 70 cases ▲ 27%
579.6 492.2
Gonorrhea
209.7 20 cases ▲ 8%
193.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
31.5 3 cases ▲ 8%
29.2 15.8
Syphilis (early)
21 2 cases ▲ 21%
17.3 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
83.9 8 cases ▲ 75%
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 Chicot County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 2% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 375 750 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Chicot County, chlamydia has risen from 715.1 to 733.9 per 100,000 (3%), gonorrhea has fallen from 342.9 to 209.7 per 100,000 (39%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 10 to 31.5 per 100,000 (215%).

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 Dermott, AR

Adults uninsured
14%
No routine checkup
19.3%
No transportation
16.3%
Binge drinking
12.5%
Frequent mental distress
19.7%
Depression
21.6%
Below poverty line
32.3%
Primary-care ratio
1,670 : 1
Chicot County
  • Primary-care shortage score 20 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 37.3
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 100th 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 Chicot County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Chicot 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
110 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
49

Chicot County HIV care continuum (2020)

Chicot County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2020), against 11.8 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Chicot County residents living with HIV, 12.5% are in care. 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 Chicot County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Dermott, AR

True Vine Church anchors one end of Dermott's quiet streets; Chicot County Training School anchors another. Between them, daily life runs on a tight budget: a median home value that leaves little equity to draw on, and rents low enough in dollar terms but steep relative to what most households actually bring in. That economic pressure shapes how people think about health appointments. With fewer than a third of working-age adults participating in the formal labor force and unemployment running high, time isn't the scarcest resource.

Money and transportation are. Nearly half of households rent here, and at that rent level, an unexpected lab fee can be enough to postpone care indefinitely. Young adults in their late teens and twenties, the years when new partnerships are most common and STI transmission peaks, are often balancing the most instability at once. For the roughly one in nine Dermott households with incomes above $100,000, out-of-pocket screening costs are a minor inconvenience.

For the much larger share below that threshold, sliding-scale fees and covered preventive services through Medicaid or marketplace plans become the deciding factor. Worth confirming before the drive.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Dermott, AR

Walkability 5.42 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.42/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Dermott 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 Dermott, Arkansas, EasySTD

ZIP 71638 snapshot

Residents
3,313
Median age
41.6
Median income
$32,049

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 71638 area around Dermott: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Dermott alone.

Dermott sits in Chicot County, ZIP 71638. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Chicot County Training School
  • True Vine Church

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Chicot 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 Dermott-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 Dermott 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 Dermott, AR

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Dermott, 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.

Can I get tested in Dermott, AR without insurance?

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

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

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

How common is chlamydia in Chicot County?

Chicot County reported ~734 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above the Arkansas average.

Is there an at-home STD test for Dermott, AR?

At-home kits mail to 71638: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 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 Dermott, AR?

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

How is chlamydia tested near Dermott, AR?

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

Does the test site matter for gonorrhea?

Yes, site matters; oral/anal exposure needs a throat or rectal swab, which urine testing won't catch.

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