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

Dallas County reports about 65 syphilis cases per 100,000 residents, well above the US average. Residents of Fordyce, Arkansas may want testing whether they have symptoms or just want peace of mind. Public clinics keep costs down, private labs prioritize speed, and at-home kits trade a clinic visit for convenience.

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STD testing near Fordyce, AR

8 testing options are listed for Fordyce, AR. The nearest, Arkansas Department of Health, is about 0.5 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.

Closest to you 0.5 miles

Arkansas Department of Health

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Arkansas Department of Health in Fordyce runs on a sliding-scale fee and accepts both insurance and Medicaid, with no appointment required. The standard panel covers HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB. With same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs and care available in Spanish.

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Spanish-Language Care Staffed, Not Patched Together

Spanish-language services at the Arkansas Department of Health in Fordyce are built into clinical operations: counseling, test results, and treatment conversations happen directly in Spanish rather than routed through an add-on service. That means a patient's care is delivered, not mediated.

Herpes and Hepatitis Are on the Standard Panel

Arkansas Department of Health in Fordyce tests for herpes and hepatitis A, B, and C alongside the bacterial and viral STI panel, which means a single visit can surface infections that a narrower screen would leave undetected and unaddressed.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
201 North Spring Street, Fordyce, AR 71742
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 0.7 miles

Board of Governors of Dallas County Medical Center

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Rated 4 out of 5 from 50 reviews

A safety-net rural health clinic in Fordyce. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
110 North Clifton Street, Fordyce, AR 71742
Website
Community health center 13.3 miles

Cabun Rural Health Services

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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 13 reviews

Cabun Rural Health Services in Bearden is a rural health clinic where appointments are required: plan ahead and a single visit covers the full panel, sliding-scale fees, same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, and HPV, hepatitis A, and hepatitis B vaccines.

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Spanish Speakers Served by On-Staff Bilingual Capacity

Cabun Rural Health Services maintains Spanish-language services and interpretation access as part of its clinical staffing, not an add-on arranged after scheduling. That means the intake, counseling, and treatment conversation happen in the language the provider and patient share. No relay, no delay in the room.

The Panel Includes Herpes, Hepatitis A, B, and C

Beyond gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, Cabun's testing protocol extends to herpes and hepatitis A, B, and C: each ordered, collected, and followed up through the same clinic. That means results and any necessary management, including hepatitis counseling, stay within a single care relationship rather than scattered across referrals.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
150 School Street, Bearden, AR 71720
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 – 12:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 16.3 miles

Mainline Health Systems

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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 4 reviews

Mainline Health Systems in Rison schedules appointments for STI testing (rapid HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and TB) with sliding-scale fees accepted alongside Medicaid, Medicare, and insurance. Bacterial STIs are treated at the same visit, and HPV, hepatitis A, and hepatitis B vaccines are available on-site.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
505 Sycamore Street, Rison, AR 71665
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 25.0 miles

Bradley County Medical Center

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Rated 2.9 out of 5 from 39 reviews

A safety-net rural health clinic about 25 miles from Fordyce. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
304 East Central, Warren, AR 71671
Website
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CSS Healthcare

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 6 reviews
Address
525 West Faulkner Street, El Dorado, AR 71730 44.2 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 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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Labcorp

Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 2.7 out of 5 from 15 reviews
Address
5 Medical Park Drive, Benton, AR 72015 53.1 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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AR Journey Lab LLC

Results in 1–2 days
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Review sources

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  • EasySTD3
Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 33 reviews
Address
3111 Military Road, Benton, AR 72015 54.1 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Testing too soon can miss an infection. Enter the date of possible exposure to see the earliest a test can reliably detect each STI.

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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

Every other option

More ways to get tested in Fordyce, 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.

At-home tests Certified labs Doctors Pharmacies Online PrEP & treatment

Test from home

At-home STD testing in Fordyce, AR

The nearest testing center is less than a mile away, if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Fordyce, 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 program mails free at-home HIV self-test kits, and, in many areas, free STI kits, to your door, with no insurance or payment needed. The paid kits below add broader panels and faster turnaround.

  • In-home collection

    Quest Diagnostics

    Quest Diagnostics

    $79 & up

    Panel:
    8-infection panel incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis, hepatitis & herpes: single tests too
    Sample:
    Quest Mobile: a phlebotomist collects your sample at home
    Results:
    1–3 days, online: physician-reviewed
    • In-home sample collection
    • Nationwide Quest lab network
    • Physician-reviewed results
    • FSA/HSA eligible
    Order online Quest Diagnostics review

  • Best for simplicity & support

    LetsGetChecked

    LetsGetChecked

    $89 & up

    Panel:
    5–6 common STIs incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis & trichomoniasis
    Sample:
    Finger-prick + urine/swab
    Results:
    2–5 days, online
    • 24/7 nurse support
    • Prescription for positives
    • CLIA-certified labs
    • Free shipping both ways
    Order online LetsGetChecked review

  • Best range: couples & full panels

    myLAB Box

    myLAB Box

    $79 & up

    Panel:
    Up to 14 infections, incl. HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis & herpes
    Sample:
    Self-collect: swab, urine, finger-prick
    Results:
    2–5 days, online
    • Free phone consult if positive
    • CLIA-certified labs
    • Couples & subscription options
    • Discreet packaging
    Order online myLAB Box review

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 Fordyce, AR

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

  • Dallas County Medical Center

    201 Clifton Street, Fordyce, AR 71742

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 24 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Fordyce. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit.

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 Fordyce, AR

Compare the pharmacies closest to Fordyce, AR. Contact a location directly to confirm pharmacy-counter hours, services, prices, and product availability before visiting.

  • Watson Pharmacy

    0.4 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • The Prescription Store

    0.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 1.1 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Totty Enterprises

    13 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • City Pharmacy of Rison

    16 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Hampton Pharmacy

    20 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Fordyce, 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 Fordyce, 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 Dallas County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Dallas County, the county that includes Fordyce, compare with Arkansas and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~29% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#9 of 75 Arkansas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 88% of the state

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

Dallas County Arkansas U.S. ▲▼ = Dallas County vs the state average
Infection Dallas County Arkansas United States
Chlamydia
937.8 58 cases ▲ 62%
579.6 492.2
Gonorrhea
291 18 cases ▲ 50%
193.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
64.7 4 cases ▲ 122%
29.2 15.8
Syphilis (early)
16.2 1 cases ▼ 6%
17.3 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
97 6 cases ▲ 102%
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 Dallas County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 14% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 525 1050 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Dallas County, chlamydia has risen from 632.5 to 937.8 per 100,000 (48%), gonorrhea has fallen from 370.3 to 291 per 100,000 (21%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 77.1 to 64.7 per 100,000 (16%).

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 Fordyce, AR

Adults uninsured
11.1%
No routine checkup
18.3%
No transportation
11%
Binge drinking
12.1%
Frequent mental distress
18.3%
Depression
22.2%
Below poverty line
12.9%
Primary-care ratio
6,308 : 1
Dallas County

Primary-care shortage score 17 / 26

Medically Underserved Area · IMU 55.2

Social Vulnerability Index · 69th 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 Dallas County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Dallas 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
56

Dallas County HIV care continuum (2023)

Dallas County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 11.8 statewide and 13.7 nationally. 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 Dallas County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Fordyce, AR

Getting tested for STIs in Fordyce means weighing what's closest against what fits your schedule and budget. The town itself doesn't host a dedicated sexual-health clinic, so residents typically travel to nearby larger towns or use telehealth services that mail test kits. A practical choice in a place where the cost of living stays modest and many people are managing tight schedules or live alone. The clinics and providers listed on this page include options within a short drive, plus remote testing you can do from home, which matters when you're juggling work, school, or just prefer privacy without a waiting room.

For the young adults who make up a visible part of Fordyce's population, routine screening is straightforward once you decide how to access it. Whether you choose an in-person visit or a kit delivered to your door, results stay confidential (that's a legal baseline, not a favor) and your test history won't follow you into your job, your family conversations, or your next appointment elsewhere. The Dallas County Museum and Charlotte Street Historic District anchor Fordyce's sense of place, but health care is one area where residents have learned to look beyond the immediate neighborhood. Testing in and around Fordyce is accessible, affordable, and designed to fit the reality of how people actually live here.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Fordyce, AR

Walkability 6.36 / 20 · Below average

At 6.36/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Fordyce 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 8 STD & STI testing locations in Fordyce, Arkansas, EasySTD

ZIP 71742 snapshot

Residents
4,424
Median age
42.5
Median income
$43,299

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 71742 area around Fordyce: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Fordyce alone.

Fordyce sits in Dallas County, ZIP 71742. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Fordyce City Park
  • Dallas County Museum
  • Charlotte Street Historic District
  • Fordyce Park & Recreation

Major routes

  • AR 8 (North Edgar Street)
  • West 4th Street
  • US 79B (Moro)

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Dallas 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.

Group Tests How often
Everyone aged 13–64 HIV At least once
Sexually active women under 25 Chlamydia, gonorrhea Every year
Women 25+ with new or multiple partners Chlamydia, gonorrhea Every year
Pregnant people HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B & C, chlamydia Early in pregnancy
Gay & bisexual men (MSM) Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV Every 3–6 months
Anyone who shares injection equipment HIV, hepatitis B & C At least yearly
All adults at least once Hepatitis C At least once

When to test: STD detection windows

Testing too early can return a false negative, confirm timing with a Fordyce-area provider.

Infection Earliest reliable test Sample
Chlamydia 1–2 weeks Urine or swab
Gonorrhea 1–2 weeks Urine or swab
Trichomoniasis 1–4 weeks Urine or swab
HIV (NAT / RNA) 10–33 days Blood
HIV (4th-gen Ag/Ab) 18–45 days Blood
HIV (antibody) 3–12 weeks Blood / oral
Syphilis 3–6 weeks Blood
Hepatitis B 3–6 weeks Blood
Hepatitis C 8–11 weeks Blood
Herpes (HSV) 4–16 weeks (antibody); swab a sore Blood / swab
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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 Fordyce often test free or on a sliding scale; private labs and at-home kits bundle several tests into one fee. Use this as a per-test benchmark before you pay out of pocket, or see the full guide to STD test costs for insurance, free, and at-home options.

Test Reference price CPT / HCPCS
Chlamydia (NAAT) $47.80 87491
Gonorrhea (NAAT) $47.80 87591
Trichomoniasis (NAAT) $47.76 87661
HIV-1/2 antigen/antibody $26.87 87389
HIV-1/2 antibody $22.44 86703
Syphilis (RPR/VDRL) $5.61 86592
Syphilis (treponemal antibody) $17.49 86780
Herpes (HSV NAAT) $47.76 87529
Hepatitis B surface antigen $15.33 87340
Hepatitis C antibody $29.16 86803

Source: Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule, CMS, 2025 rates (data.cms.gov). Reference rate for the lab assay only: a clinic visit, sample collection, or a bundled multi-test panel may cost more. Medicaid and most insurers cover STD screening at no out-of-pocket cost.

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 Fordyce, AR

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Rison, AR instead?

Possibly, Rison, AR is close; compare it by distance against Arkansas Department of Health.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

Medicaid generally covers STD testing, and public clinics test for free regardless of coverage.

Is there free STD testing near Fordyce, AR?

Yes, public clinics in the area offer free or low-cost testing.

Which tests are offered near Fordyce, AR?

Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Rapid HIV, a full panel covers the common ones.

How common is chlamydia in Dallas County?

About 938 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), above the Arkansas average.

Can I test at home near Fordyce, AR?

Yes, at-home kits ship to 71742; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 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.

Should both partners test for chlamydia?

Yes, partners should test and be treated together to avoid passing it back and forth.

I tested positive, what are the next steps?

Start treatment, tell recent partners so they can test, avoid sex until cleared, and retest if advised, most STIs resolve with care.

I tested negative, am I fully in the clear?

Likely yes, if you were past the window period; otherwise retest, and keep up routine screening with new partners.

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