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

In Pike County, Arkansas, syphilis is reported at 38% below the US average. If you are in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, and want testing for a one-time concern or regular check-ups, consider visiting a clinic to discuss results with a provider, or use an at-home kit for convenience and flexibility. We list your options below.

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STD testing near Murfreesboro, AR

5 testing options are listed for Murfreesboro, AR. The nearest, Arkansas Department of Health, is about 0.9 miles away. Compare 2 community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.

How to read these listings

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

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

Closest to you 0.9 miles

Arkansas Department of Health

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Arkansas Department of Health in Murfreesboro requires an appointment, but that single scheduled visit covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, hepatitis B, and TB testing alongside same-visit bacterial STI treatment. All on a sliding scale accepted by Medicaid and most insurance, with Spanish-language care available.

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Hepatitis B Testing Alongside the Standard Four

Leaving hepatitis B undetected often means a second appointment somewhere else, a separate lab order, and a gap between exposure and care. Arkansas Department of Health in Murfreesboro folds hepatitis B screening directly into the same visit as syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and HIV. Closing that gap before it opens.

Spanish Spoken by Staff, Not Routed Around

Many public health clinics handle Spanish by patching in a remote voice, someone who wasn't in the room and didn't hear the question. At Arkansas Department of Health in Murfreesboro, care is delivered in Spanish directly, so the conversation about symptoms, treatment, and follow-up happens without a relay.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
15 Caddo Drive, Murfreesboro, AR 71958
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 1.1 miles

Chi St. Vincent Medical Group Hot Springs

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 37 reviews

A safety-net rural health clinic about 1 mile from Murfreesboro. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
319 East 13th Street, Murfreesboro, AR 71958
Website
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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 11 reviews
Address
5902 Summerfield Drive, Texarkana, TX 75503 45.6 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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Clinical Pathology Labs

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
2604 St. Michael Drive, Texarkana, TX 75503 46.7 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 – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 36 reviews
Address
3505 Summerhill Road, Texarkana, TX 75503 47.1 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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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 Murfreesboro, 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 Murfreesboro, AR

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

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

  • CHI ST Vincent Medical Group HOT Springs

    234 Broadway, Glenwood, AR 71943

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Glenwood Family Medicine

    248 Highway 70 East, Glenwood, AR 71943

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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Showing the nearest 2 CLIA-certified labs.

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 26 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Murfreesboro. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 4 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 Murfreesboro, AR

No pharmacy near Murfreesboro, 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.

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Murfreesboro, 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 Murfreesboro, 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 Pike County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Pike County, the county that includes Murfreesboro, compare with Arkansas and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~20% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#65 of 75 Arkansas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 13% of the state

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

Pike County Arkansas U.S. ▲▼ = Pike County vs the state average
Infection Pike County Arkansas United States
Chlamydia
195.9 20 cases ▼ 66%
579.6 492.2
Gonorrhea
68.6 7 cases ▼ 65%
193.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
9.8 1 cases ▼ 66%
29.2 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 17.3 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
19.6 2 cases ▼ 59%
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 Pike County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 11% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 150 300 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Pike County, chlamydia has fallen from 295 to 195.9 per 100,000 (34%), gonorrhea has fallen from 118 to 68.6 per 100,000 (42%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 29.5 to 9.8 per 100,000 (67%).

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 Murfreesboro, AR

Adults uninsured
10.3%
No routine checkup
20%
No transportation
9.2%
Binge drinking
14.1%
Frequent mental distress
18.5%
Depression
25.7%
Below poverty line
21.7%
Primary-care ratio
2,517 : 1
Pike County
  • Primary-care shortage score 12 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 51.4
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 60th 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 Pike County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Pike County (2024)

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.

PrEP users / 100k
93

Pike County HIV care continuum (2022)

Pike County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 11.8 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Pike County residents living with HIV, 71.4% are in care · 71.4% 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 Pike County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Murfreesboro, AR

East Hill's mix of longtime homeowners and younger renters captures something real about Murfreesboro: nearly two in five households pay rent, and at $549 a month, those leases represent a genuine financial balancing act. For people in their late teens and twenties navigating early relationships and new independence, that budget pressure is constant, and it's exactly the kind of context that makes free or low-cost screening worth knowing about. A substantial share of households here are families with children, and the community's labor-force patterns mean many adults are working irregular hours, managing caregiving, or both at once. The unemployment picture adds another layer.

When income is uncertain, discretionary health appointments are the first to get reconsidered, even routine ones that cost nothing or close to it. The options listed on this page include low- and no-cost testing that doesn't require navigating an expensive specialist visit, which matters when nearly one in ten households clears six figures but the majority are working well below that. What makes Murfreesboro's situation distinct is the road reality. Knowing that the nearest option is a planned drive, not a spontaneous stop, is the fact that actually shapes whether someone goes.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Murfreesboro, AR

Walkability 5.7 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.7/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Murfreesboro 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 Murfreesboro, Arkansas, EasySTD

ZIP 71958 snapshot

Residents
2,324
Median age
45.3
Median income
$50,130

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 71958 area around Murfreesboro: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Murfreesboro alone.

Murfreesboro sits in Pike County, ZIP 71958. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Crater of Diamonds State Park
  • Town Square Gallery
  • Murfreesboro City Park
  • East Hill
  • Middle Hill
  • West Hill

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Pike 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 Murfreesboro-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 Murfreesboro 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 Murfreesboro, AR

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Nashville, AR instead?

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

What does STD testing cost around Murfreesboro, AR?

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

Can I get tested in Murfreesboro, AR without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Murfreesboro, AR?

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

How common is chlamydia in Pike County?

About 196 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.

How do I prepare for an STD test near Murfreesboro, AR?

Just note your exposure dates and symptoms; for urine tests, hold off urinating ~1 hour before.

What is expedited partner therapy?

Expedited partner therapy lets a provider treat a partner without an exam, where state law allows.

Should I get tested for STDs while pregnant?

Yes, the CDC recommends STI screening early in pregnancy, since untreated infections can affect the baby.

Clinic or at-home test, which is better near Murfreesboro, AR?

A clinic offers same-day answers and on-site treatment; an at-home kit trades that for privacy and convenience, both use real lab testing.

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