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

Phillips County reports about 1404 chlamydia cases per 100,000 residents. For residents of Marvell, Arkansas who want to get tested before starting a new relationship or as part of ongoing care, options include community and public clinics, often low-cost or free, and private labs, which tend to offer faster results and more flexible scheduling. See the list below for more details.

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STD testing near Marvell, AR

6 testing options are listed for Marvell, AR. The nearest, East Arkansas Family Health Center, is about 0.1 miles away. Compare 3 community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.

How to read these listings

Listings tagged Community health center are federally funded health centers and rural clinics that treat everyone regardless of insurance or ability to pay: required to bill on a sliding fee scale and provide confidential care, and in many states minors may consent to their own STI testing. A Title X tag flags centers funded for confidential family-planning services; confirm current participation when you call.

Source: CMS FQHC & Rural Health Clinic enrollment files (data.cms.gov), refreshed quarterly. Title X status reflects the latest OPA grantee list.

Community health center 0.1 miles

East Arkansas Family Health Center

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East Arkansas Family Health Center in Marvell runs STI care by appointment, so scheduling ahead guarantees time for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV testing alongside same-visit bacterial treatment, family planning, and TB screening: fees slide with income and Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance are accepted.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
1008 West Main Street, Marvell, AR 72366
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
10.9 miles

Arkansas Department of Health

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Arkansas Department of Health in West Helena requires an appointment, so scheduling ahead is the move: once you're in, that single visit covers rapid and conventional HIV testing, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and fees adjusted on a sliding scale.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
110 Shirley Hicks Lane, West Helena, AR 72390
Booking
Appointment required
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 11.8 miles

Lakeview Area Clinic

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Lakeview Area Clinic in Helena welcomes walk-ins for STI screening without an appointment. Backed by federal FQHC designation, it ties fees to income on a sliding scale, covering syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing in a single visit for patients at any income level.

Sliding-scale
Address
14066 Ar-44, Helena, AR 72342
Website
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American Esoteric Laboratories

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Address
7680 Airways Boulevard, Southaven, MS 60.0 miles away
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

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Address
1769 Paragon Place, Memphis, TN 63.0 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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American Esoteric Laboratories

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Address
1325 Eastmoreland, Memphis, TN 64.8 miles away
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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When can I test? Exposure-window calculator

Testing too soon can miss an infection. Enter the date of possible exposure to see the earliest a test can reliably detect each STI.

Detection windows for every STI
Infection Earliest reliable test Conclusive after
Chlamydia 7 days after exposure 14 days after exposure
Gonorrhea 7 days after exposure 14 days after exposure
Trichomoniasis 7 days after exposure 28 days after exposure
HIV (NAT / RNA) 10 days after exposure 33 days after exposure
HIV (4th-gen Ag/Ab) 18 days after exposure 45 days after exposure
HIV (antibody) 21 days after exposure 84 days after exposure
Syphilis 21 days after exposure 42 days after exposure
Hepatitis B 21 days after exposure 42 days after exposure
Hepatitis C 56 days after exposure 77 days after exposure
Herpes (HSV) 28 days after exposure 112 days after exposure

Guidance only, confirm timing with a clinician. A negative result before the conclusive date may need a repeat test.

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What will it cost? Estimate your STD test

Typical out-of-pocket ranges by option, actual cost depends on which tests you need.

  • Public / community clinic

    Free HIV testing is common

    $0–$25

  • Private lab (self-pay)

    Never billed to insurance

    $24–$200

  • At-home kit

    Mailed to your door, private

    From $49

  • Doctor / urgent care

    Often $0 preventive with insurance

    $0–$50 copay

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More ways to get tested in Marvell, AR

Beyond the dedicated testing centers above: at-home kits by mail, hospital labs certified for STI testing, local clinicians who can order a panel during a regular visit, pharmacies for self-test kits and prescriptions, and online PrEP & treatment.

Test from home

At-home STD testing in Marvell, AR

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

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

  • Helena Regional Medical Center

    1801 Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Helena, AR 72342

    CMS-certified lab

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 14 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Marvell. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 2 offer telehealth.

These are registry-listed clinicians, not dedicated STD-testing clinics. CMS records do not independently verify current licensure, testing services, availability, price, or new-patient status. Confirm each detail before booking. Source: CMS Doctors & Clinicians.

Nearby pharmacies

Pharmacies near Marvell, AR

No pharmacy near Marvell, 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.

  • East Arkansas Family Health Center Pharmacy No. 3

    0.0 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Elaine Pharmacy

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Schubach Pharmacy

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Walmart Pharmacy 15 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
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  • Lee County Cooperative Clinic

    17 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Hickory Hill Medical

    17 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Marvell, 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 Marvell, 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 Phillips County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Phillips County, the county that includes Marvell, 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.

#2 of 75 Arkansas counties for chlamydia, among the very highest in the state

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

Phillips County Arkansas U.S. ▲▼ = Phillips County vs the state average
Infection Phillips County Arkansas United States
Chlamydia
1403.6 210 cases ▲ 142%
579.6 492.2
Gonorrhea
381 57 cases ▲ 97%
193.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
20.1 3 cases ▼ 31%
29.2 15.8
Syphilis (early)
20.1 3 cases ▲ 16%
17.3 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
120.3 18 cases ▲ 151%
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 Phillips County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 10% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 800 1600 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Phillips County, chlamydia has risen from 983.8 to 1403.6 per 100,000 (43%), gonorrhea has fallen from 507 to 381 per 100,000 (25%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 48.3 to 20.1 per 100,000 (58%).

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 Marvell, AR

Adults uninsured
10.9%
No routine checkup
15.8%
No transportation
12.5%
Binge drinking
10.9%
Frequent mental distress
17.9%
Depression
21.6%
Below poverty line
30.4%
Primary-care ratio
1,591 : 1
Phillips County
  • Primary-care shortage score 14 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 49.6
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 96th 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 Phillips County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Phillips 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
171 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
73

Phillips County HIV care continuum (2023)

Phillips County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 11.8 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Phillips County residents living with HIV, 23.8% 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 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 Phillips County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Marvell, AR

Marvell's name traces back to the town's early boosters, who christened it for the natural marvels of the Arkansas landscape. Today, that spirit of care extends to health services residents depend on. Testing for sexually transmitted infections is available in and around Marvell through the providers listed on this page: a straightforward resource for people navigating relationships, work transitions, or simply staying informed about their own bodies. The confidentiality built into STI testing means results belong to you alone, not to employers, housing officials, or anyone else in your life.

Young adults make up a significant part of Marvell's population, and many live independently or in households without traditional family structures. For people managing finances carefully, affordability matters; several testing venues offer sliding-scale fees or no-cost screening. That accessibility removes a barrier many face elsewhere. Whether you're between jobs, newly partnered, or just establishing a routine for your health, testing is framed here as straightforward and judgment-free.

Marvell residents who've used these services often cite the lack of pressure and the speed of results as real strengths. You can walk in, get tested, and move forward with clarity. All without fanfare or the sense that your visit will become neighborhood conversation.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Marvell, AR

Walkability 3.12 / 20 · Least walkable

At 3.12/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Marvell 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 Marvell, Arkansas, EasySTD

ZIP 72366 snapshot

Residents
1,637
Median age
42.4
Median income
$50,188

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 72366 area around Marvell: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Marvell alone.

Marvell sits in Phillips County, ZIP 72366. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Marvel Baseball Association
  • Marvel Pavilion
  • Abe J. Johnson Memorial Park
  • Marvel Fun Park
  • Alan Hirsh Park
  • Levon Helm Boyhood Home

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Phillips 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 Marvell-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 Marvell 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 Marvell, AR

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Holly Grove, AR instead?

Possibly, Holly Grove, AR is close; compare it by distance against East Arkansas Family Health Center.

What does STD testing cost around Marvell, AR?

Public clinics are free; private labs ~$24–$139, at-home kits $49+.

Is there free STD testing near Marvell, AR?

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

Which tests are offered near Marvell, 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 Phillips County?

About 1,404 cases per 100,000 residents (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.

What does a negative result mean?

It's reassuring, but if you tested early in the window period, retest a few weeks later to be sure.

Is my health information protected when I test?

Medical records are protected under federal HIPAA law, ask the clinic how it handles your information.

Can I be vaccinated against any STIs?

HPV and hepatitis B vaccines prevent those infections, ask a provider if you're due.

Is new discharge a reason to test?

Definitely worth testing; abnormal discharge often points to a treatable STI.

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