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

Chlamydia in Cross County runs about 15% higher than the US average. If you live in Hickory Ridge, Arkansas, and have symptoms or just want peace of mind, you can choose between clinics that offer same-day walk-ins and labs or at-home kits that fit your schedule. See the options below.

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STD testing near Hickory Ridge, AR

5 testing options are listed for Hickory Ridge, AR. The nearest, ARcare, is about 10.5 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.

Community health center 10.5 miles

ARcare

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 4 reviews

ARcare, a community health center in Cherry Valley, brings the continuity of primary-care relationships to STI testing (rapid and conventional HIV, herpes, hepatitis A/B/C, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and TB) on a sliding-scale fee, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections; appointments required.

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Hepatitis C Diagnosis Without a Dead End

A positive hepatitis C antibody result that sends someone elsewhere can mean weeks of scheduling, gaps in follow-up, and a condition advancing untreated. ARcare carries hepatitis C treatment on-site, so the clinical relationship that made the diagnosis is the same one that manages the cure.

PrEP and PEP Prescribed Here Directly

ARcare prescribes both PrEP and PEP within the clinic, which means ongoing prevention isn't a separate errand. It gets built into the same care relationship patients already have with their provider in Cherry Valley.

Language Gaps Left Unaddressed Become Clinical Gaps

When a patient can't fully communicate symptoms, history, or concerns, the resulting clinical picture is incomplete, and incomplete pictures produce incomplete care. ARcare has interpretation services available for non-English languages, keeping the clinical conversation accurate from the first question to the final treatment plan.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
2624 Hwy 42, Cherry Valley, AR 72324
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
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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
1200 Mclain Street, Newport, AR 72112 20.8 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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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
901 Osler Drive, Jonesboro, AR 72401 34.3 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
3443 Harrison Street, Batesville, AR 72501 42.8 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

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American Esoteric Laboratories

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Rated 3 out of 5 from 16 reviews
Address
1325 Eastmoreland, Memphis, TN 38104 58.1 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
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 Hickory Ridge, 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.

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At-home STD testing in Hickory Ridge, AR

The nearest testing center is about 11 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Hickory Ridge, 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 Hickory Ridge, AR

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

  • Wynne Physicians Clinic

    710 South Falls, Wynne, AR 72396

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Crossridge Community Hospital

    310 South Falls Boulevard, Wynne, AR 72396

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

  • Harmony Health Clinic

    1920 North Falls Boulevard, Wynne, AR 72396

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 48 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Hickory Ridge. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 4 offer telehealth.

  • Jessie Wampler, DO

    Internal medicine · 115 West Kimberly, Mc Crory

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  • Nick Paslidis, MD

    Internal medicine · 139 West Hwy 64, Mc Crory

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  • Christopher Morgan, MD

    Internal medicine · 106 North Van Buren Street, Weiner

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  • Candace Shafer Franks, MD

    Internal medicine · Pob, Wynne

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  • Trint Gunnels, MD

    Family medicine · 411 Falls Boulevard South, Wynne

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  • Shi Luo, DO

    Internal medicine · 310 Falls Boulevard South, Wynne

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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 Hickory Ridge, AR

No pharmacy near Hickory Ridge, 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.

  • Walmart Pharmacy 11 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Arcare Pharmacy 147

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Weiner Pharmacy

    16 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Wynne Apothecary

    17 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Wynne Medical Pharmacy

    17 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Hickory Ridge, 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 Hickory Ridge, 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 Cross County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Cross County, the county that includes Hickory Ridge, compare with Arkansas and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~14% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#29 of 75 Arkansas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 61% of the state

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

Cross County Arkansas U.S. ▲▼ = Cross County vs the state average
Infection Cross County Arkansas United States
Chlamydia
566.4 93 cases ▼ 2%
579.6 492.2
Gonorrhea
152.3 25 cases ▼ 21%
193.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
18.3 3 cases ▼ 37%
29.2 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 17.3 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
30.5 5 cases ▼ 36%
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 Cross County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 18% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 350 700 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Cross County, chlamydia has fallen from 623.8 to 566.4 per 100,000 (9%), gonorrhea has fallen from 285.2 to 152.3 per 100,000 (47%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 5.9 to 18.3 per 100,000 (210%).

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 Hickory Ridge, AR

Adults uninsured
9.7%
No routine checkup
19%
No transportation
8%
Binge drinking
13.3%
Frequent mental distress
17.3%
Depression
24.5%
Below poverty line
27.6%
Primary-care ratio
2,383 : 1
Cross County
  • Primary-care shortage score 17 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 39.4
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 92nd 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 Cross County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Cross 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
153 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
58

Cross County HIV care continuum (2023)

Among Cross County residents living with HIV, 33.3% are in care · 19% 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 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 Cross County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Hickory Ridge, AR

Flora Street runs through the heart of Hickory Ridge the way most daily routines do: practical, unhurried, shaped by what's close and what's affordable. With more than four in ten households renting at rates well below the state average, and homeownership concentrated in modest properties, most residents here are managing tight margins. When unemployment is running as high as it is and only about half the working-age population is actively in the labor force, a weekday appointment anywhere outside town isn't a small ask. It's a real cost in time and gas on a stretched budget.

That economic pressure lands hardest on younger adults still sorting out jobs, relationships, and coverage. Exactly the people for whom routine STI screening makes the most difference. Cross County's STI picture reinforces the point. The household picture here (mostly married adults, smaller households, a community that runs on staying put) can make sexual health feel like someone else's concern.

It isn't. Whatever brings you to Flora Street on any given day, options listed here include sliding-scale and low-cost appointments worth a quick call before the week fills up.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Hickory Ridge, AR

Walkability 4.95 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.95/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Hickory Ridge 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 5 STD & STI testing locations in Hickory Ridge, Arkansas, EasySTD

ZIP 72347 snapshot

Residents
877
Median age
54.2
Median income
$48,824

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 72347 area around Hickory Ridge: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Hickory Ridge alone.

Hickory Ridge sits in Cross County, ZIP 72347. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Major routes

  • Flora Street

Reference

STD testing in Hickory Ridge, AR: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Cross 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 Hickory Ridge-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 Hickory Ridge 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 Hickory Ridge, AR

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many testing options are within 30 miles of Hickory Ridge, AR?

2 testing options are within 30 miles of Hickory Ridge, AR.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Hickory Ridge, AR?

Most plans cover STD screening; a clinic or lab can bill insurance, or you can pay a flat self-pay price.

Can I get tested in Hickory Ridge, AR without insurance?

Yes, community and public clinics test the uninsured, with sliding-scale fees.

Which tests are offered near Hickory Ridge, 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 Cross County?

About 566 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below 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.

Where do I get PrEP around Hickory Ridge, AR?

PrEP (HIV-prevention medicine for HIV-negative people) is available locally, any provider can prescribe it.

Should both partners test for chlamydia?

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

Can I trust an at-home result?

Yes, from a reputable lab, confirm any positive with a clinician for treatment.

Is drug-resistant gonorrhea a concern?

Resistance is rising, which is why the CDC advises a particular treatment; don't self-treat, get tested and treated correctly.

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