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

St. Francis County reports about 42 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 residents, above the US average. Regardless of symptoms, if you live in Hughes, Arkansas and want testing, community clinics and private labs both offer solutions; one trade-off is price and wait times versus scheduling flexibility. See your options below.

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Available testing centers

STD testing near Hughes, AR

6 testing options are listed for Hughes, AR. The nearest, Olly Neal Community Health Center, 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.

Community health center 0.5 miles

Olly Neal Community Health Center

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Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 41 reviews

Olly Neal Community Health Center in Hughes charges nothing for any of its services: free HIV testing, sliding-scale fees across the board, and Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance all accepted. The standard panel covers HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis, with STI treatment and HPV vaccination on-site; an appointment is required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
503 South Broadway, Hughes, AR 72348
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday Closed
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 13.2 miles

Tunica County Healthcare Authority

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A public safety-net rural health clinic about 13 miles from Hughes. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
11273 U South Highway 61 North, Tunica Resorts, MS 38664
Website
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American Esoteric Laboratories

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 28 reviews
Address
7680 Airways Boulevard, Southaven, MS 38671 27.4 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Today's offer: $10 off any test panel, applied automatically at checkout.

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Labcorp

Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 2.6 out of 5 from 31 reviews
Address
1769 Paragon Place, Memphis, TN 38132 28.0 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 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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American Esoteric Laboratories

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Rated 3 out of 5 from 16 reviews
Address
1325 Eastmoreland, Memphis, TN 38104 28.7 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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Labcorp

Labcorp

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Rated 3.1 out of 5 from 86 reviews
Address
2715 Kirby Road, Memphis, TN 38119 36.6 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 – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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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 Hughes, 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

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At-home STD testing in Hughes, AR

The nearest testing center is less than a mile away, if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Hughes, 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 value: single tests

    Everlywell

    Everlywell

    $49 & up

    Panel:
    Chlamydia & gonorrhea, up to a 6-test panel adding HIV, syphilis, trichomoniasis & hep C
    Sample:
    Finger-prick + swab
    Results:
    Days, online
    • Telehealth visit if positive
    • CLIA-certified labs
    • HSA/FSA eligible
    • Subscription savings
    Order online Everlywell 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 Hughes, AR

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

  • Forrest City Medical Center

    1601 Newcastle Road, Forrest City, AR 72335

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 390 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Hughes. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 51 offer telehealth.

  • Charles Jones, MD

    Family medicine · 211 South Broadway Street, Hughes

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  • David Webber, DO

    Family medicine · 328 Kittle Road, Forrest City

    Directions

  • Jeffrey Seale, MD

    OB-GYN · 1601 New Castle Road, Forrest City

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  • Purnima Sarkar, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 332 East Cook Street, Forrest City

    Call Directions

  • Jordan Harrison, DO

    Family medicine · 904 Holiday Drive, Forrest City

    Call Directions

  • Brandy Davis, MD

    Family medicine · 904 Holiday Drive, Forrest City

    Call Directions

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 Hughes, AR

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

  • Dunaway's Family Pharmacy

    0.4 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Harvest Foods Pharmacy

    18 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Price Harris Pharmacy Clinical Services

    19 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • St. Francis Discount Pharmacy

    19 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Forrest City Family Pharmacy

    19 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Hughes, 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 Hughes, 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 St. Francis County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in St. Francis County, the county that includes Hughes, 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.

#10 of 75 Arkansas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 87% of the state

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

St. Francis County Arkansas U.S. ▲▼ = St. Francis County vs the state average
Infection St. Francis County Arkansas United States
Chlamydia
936.6 207 cases ▲ 62%
579.6 492.2
Gonorrhea
362 80 cases ▲ 87%
193.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
49.8 11 cases ▲ 71%
29.2 15.8
Syphilis (early)
40.7 9 cases ▲ 135%
17.3 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
117.6 26 cases ▲ 145%
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 St. Francis County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 15% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 575 1150 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in St. Francis County, chlamydia has risen from 831.5 to 936.6 per 100,000 (13%), gonorrhea has fallen from 541.4 to 362 per 100,000 (33%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 30.3 to 49.8 per 100,000 (64%).

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 Hughes, AR

Adults uninsured
12.6%
No routine checkup
17.6%
No transportation
14.5%
Binge drinking
11.2%
Frequent mental distress
19.8%
Depression
23.4%
Below poverty line
21.4%
Primary-care ratio
1,749 : 1
St. Francis County

Primary-care shortage score 15 / 26

Medically Underserved Area · IMU 57

Social Vulnerability Index · 98th 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 St. Francis County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in St. Francis 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
165 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
64

St. Francis County HIV care continuum (2022)

St. Francis County recorded 42.1 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 11.8 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among St. Francis County residents living with HIV, 16.7% are in care · 13.3% are virally suppressed. Early, routine testing is what moves these numbers: it is the entry point to PrEP, treatment, and viral suppression.

Sources: AIDSVu (Emory/Gilead) · CDC AHEAD · CDC AtlasPlus · CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county care continuum). The CDC recommends everyone aged 13–64 test for HIV at least once: every lab and clinic listed above offers HIV testing, and free rapid HIV testing is available at a local health department.

Pregnant or planning to be? Congenital syphilis is the fastest-rising STI: what to test, and when

Congenital syphilis, passed from parent to baby in pregnancy, is the fastest-rising STI in the country. U.S. cases climbed from 2,163 in 2020 to 3,882 in 2023. It is almost entirely preventable: the CDC recommends a syphilis test at the first prenatal visit, and every clinic and lab listed for St. Francis County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Hughes, AR

The Hughes Water Tower has watched the town grow in waves, people arriving for work, settling into rental units, moving on, others staying to build roots across generations under one roof. That shifting rhythm shapes how health care works here. Young adults make up a visible part of Hughes, and many live in living situations where privacy during a medical visit isn't something to take for granted. STI testing available in and around Hughes listed on this page meets that reality head-on: clinics here understand that confidentiality isn't theater or an afterthought, but the actual foundation of whether someone walks through the door.

Screening for chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis, and other infections is routine preventive care, the same category as a blood pressure check, and it belongs in the same matter-of-fact space. Hughes has access to testing without judgment, without a waiting room full of people you know, and without results trailing behind you into your housing situation or your job. The clinics and providers listed serve Hughes directly. Whether you're new to town, between places, or part of a multigenerational household, testing happens on your terms, stays confidential, and gives you the facts you need to move forward.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Hughes, AR

Walkability 3.89 / 20 · Least walkable

At 3.89/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Hughes 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 Hughes, Arkansas, EasySTD

ZIP 72348 snapshot

Residents
2,198
Median age
51.3
Median income
$51,115

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 72348 area around Hughes: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Hughes alone.

Hughes sits in St. Francis County, ZIP 72348. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Hughes Water Tower

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in St. Francis 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 Hughes-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 Hughes 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 Hughes, AR

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Hughes, AR?

Yes, several local labs offer same-day walk-in testing; best to call first.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Hughes, AR?

Usually yes, it can be billed to insurance, or paid out of pocket at a flat rate.

Is there free HIV testing near Hughes, AR?

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

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

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

How common is chlamydia in St. Francis County?

St. Francis County reported ~937 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above 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.

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

At-home kits mail to 72348: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.

Is HPV linked to cancer?

Certain high-risk HPV types raise cancer risk; vaccination and routine screening are the defenses.

What does a reactive HIV test mean?

A reactive screen is a preliminary positive that must be confirmed with a follow-up test; if confirmed, treatment is highly effective.

Where can teens get STD testing near Hughes, AR?

Teen and campus health clinics and public health departments offer youth-friendly, low-cost testing.

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