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

Chlamydia in Sevier County runs about 18% lower than the US average. If you live in Horatio, Arkansas and have had a recent risk or just test regularly, you have three main testing options. Public clinics in Horatio keep costs down, while private labs prioritize speed and at-home kits trade a clinic visit for convenience. See the list below for your options.

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STD testing near Horatio, AR

6 testing options are listed for Horatio, AR. The nearest, Arkansas Department of Health, is about 6.8 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 6.8 miles

Arkansas Department of Health

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Arkansas Department of Health in DeQueen runs appointments for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis B, and rapid or conventional HIV testing, with same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs: all on a sliding scale, and all services provided at no fee.

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No Fee Applies Across Every Service Here

The no-fee structure at Arkansas Department of Health in DeQueen is applied uniformly across the full service list (testing, treatment, vaccines, and counseling) because the clinic is staffed and funded to absorb those costs directly, not to bill selectively based on what you choose.

Spanish Is a Full-Service Clinical Language

Spanish functions as a working clinical language at Arkansas Department of Health in DeQueen, not a supplemental accommodation, meaning counseling, prevention education, and treatment conversations are conducted in Spanish, keeping clinical accuracy intact across the entire appointment.

Herpes and Hepatitis B Testing Extend the Panel

Beyond the standard bacterial quartet, Arkansas Department of Health in DeQueen tests for herpes and hepatitis B, infections that require distinct clinical pathways, which means findings that would otherwise go undetected are identified and addressed within the same appointment structure.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
304 North 4th Street, Dequeen, AR 71832
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 7.3 miles

Healthy Connections

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 107 reviews

Healthy Connections in De Queen tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis B and C, HIV, and TB, bacterial infections treated the same visit, on a sliding-scale fee open to all, by appointment.

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PrEP and PEP Available Without a Specialist

For anyone without a regular provider, or paying cash, Healthy Connections prescribes and manages both PrEP and PEP on-site, with uninsured-specific PrEP coverage available. No separate infectious-disease referral is needed to start or maintain either medication.

Hepatitis C Treatment Runs Start to Finish Here

After a confirmed hepatitis C diagnosis, Healthy Connections prescribes direct-acting antivirals and monitors viral load through the full treatment course in De Queen. The prescribing and follow-up happen within the same clinic, so care isn't split across separate facilities.

Herpes and Hepatitis Tested Alongside the Core Panel

Beyond gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, Healthy Connections runs serology for herpes simplex, hepatitis B surface antigen and antibody, hepatitis C antibody with confirmation, and a TB test. All ordered and processed through the clinic's own clinical workflow at a single appointment.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
1206 West Collin Raye Drive, De Queen, AR 71832
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:45 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:45 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:45 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:45 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 7:45 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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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 Horatio, 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 STD testing in Horatio, AR

The nearest testing center is about 7 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Horatio, 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.

Other CLIA-certified labs near Horatio, AR

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

  • Randy D Walker MD

    1553 West Collin Raye Drive, De Queen, AR 71832

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Horatio. 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.

Clinicians near Horatio, 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 Horatio. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 9 offer telehealth.

  • Jason Lofton, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 203 West Dequeen Avenue, De Queen

  • Randy Walker, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · Post Office Box, Dequeen

  • Absalom Tilley, MD

    Internal medicine · 1206 West Collin Raye Drive, De Queen

  • Remel Buslig, MD

    Family medicine · 960 Hwy 71 North, De Queen

  • Omar Gutierrez, MD

    Family medicine · 960 Hwy 71 North, De Queen

  • Phillip Glasgow, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 1553 West Collin Raye Drive, De Queen

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.

Pharmacies near Horatio, AR

No pharmacy near Horatio, 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.

  • Harris Drug

    6.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • De Queen Health and Wellness Pharmacy

    7.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Pruetts Food-Pharmacy

    7.4 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Walmart Pharmacy 7.5 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Pruett's Discount Pharmacy

    11 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Horatio, AR.

Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.

PrEP, prevention & online treatment

Testing is one step. For residents of Horatio, 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.

STDs & HIV in Sevier County: the local picture

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

#41 of 75 Arkansas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 45% of the state

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

Sevier County Arkansas U.S. ▲▼ = Sevier County vs the state average
Infection Sevier County Arkansas United States
Chlamydia
403 63 cases ▼ 30%
579.6 492.2
Gonorrhea
83.2 13 cases ▼ 57%
193.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
51.2 8 cases ▲ 75%
29.2 15.8
Syphilis (early)
12.8 2 cases ▼ 26%
17.3 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
19.2 3 cases ▼ 60%
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 Sevier County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 7% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 225 450 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Sevier County, chlamydia has risen from 328.3 to 403 per 100,000 (23%), gonorrhea has fallen from 101 to 83.2 per 100,000 (18%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 19 to 51.2 per 100,000 (169%).

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 Horatio, AR

Adults uninsured
15.9%
No routine checkup
21.6%
No transportation
11.5%
Binge drinking
14.3%
Frequent mental distress
19.4%
Depression
25.3%
Below poverty line
8.3%
Primary-care ratio
2,255 : 1
Sevier County
  • Primary-care shortage score 12 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 61.5
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 83rd 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 Sevier County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Sevier 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
64 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
64

Sevier County HIV care continuum (2023)

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

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

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About Horatio, AR

Horatio sits where State Highway 24 and State Highway 41 intersect, a place where extended family often shares a roof and budgets run tight. That reality makes routine STI screening less a luxury and more a straightforward part of staying healthy, especially for the young adults who form a meaningful portion of the population here. Testing in and around Horatio listed on this page reaches people where they are: no judgment, no surprises sent home in the mail, no cost barriers that force a choice between screening and groceries. Confidentiality carries real weight in a town where people know faces at the store and church pews have familiar occupants.

The clinics and providers serving Horatio understand that privacy isn't negotiable, it's the foundation that makes someone willing to walk through the door in the first place. Whether you're navigating a new relationship, addressing a concern, or simply keeping your health on track, testing happens on your terms and stays exactly where it belongs. Economic strain touches some households here, which is why knowing what's actually available, and what it costs, matters before you pick up the phone. The services listed on this page include pathways designed for people living paycheck to paycheck, because health decisions shouldn't hinge on having extra money in January.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Horatio, AR

Walkability 3.77 / 20 · Least walkable

At 3.77/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Horatio 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 Horatio, Arkansas, EasySTD

ZIP 71842 snapshot

Residents
2,018
Median age
43
Median income
$56,543

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 71842 area around Horatio: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Horatio alone.

Horatio sits in Sevier County, ZIP 71842. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Major routes

  • State Highway 24/State Highway 41/Main Street
  • AR 41 (State Highway 41/West Main Street)
  • State Highway 24/State Highway 41

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

Everything to know before you test in Sevier 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 Horatio-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

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 Horatio 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.

STD testing FAQs for Horatio, AR

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

There's no clinic in Horatio, AR, what now?

Nearest is Arkansas Department of Health, about 6.8 mi away; 3 are within 30 miles. An at-home kit shipped to 71842 also works.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

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

Where can I get tested for free near Horatio, AR?

Arkansas Department of Health, about 6.8 mi away, provides free testing.

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

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

How common is chlamydia in Sevier County?

Sevier County reported ~403 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Arkansas average.

Can I get PrEP near Horatio, 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.

Are at-home STD tests accurate?

Reputable kits use the same lab methods as clinics; any positive should be confirmed and treated by a provider.

What happens if chlamydia goes untreated?

Untreated chlamydia can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease and fertility problems, caught early, it's cured with antibiotics.

How is trichomoniasis tested near Horatio, AR?

A urine test or swab finds trichomoniasis, one of the most treatable STIs.

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