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

Gonorrhea in Marion County runs about 87% lower than the US average. Whether you need testing after a possible exposure or as part of routine care in Summit, Arkansas, public clinics keep costs down, private labs prioritize speed, and at-home kits trade a clinic visit for convenience.

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STD testing near Summit, AR

4 testing options are listed for Summit, AR. The nearest, Arkansas Department of Health, is about 1.0 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 1.0 miles

Arkansas Department of Health

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Arkansas Department of Health in Yellville tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis C, treating bacterial infections the same visit when results call for it. Fees run on a sliding scale with Medicaid and Medicare accepted. Appointments are required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
707 Hwy 202 West, Yellville, AR 72687
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 1.8 miles

Baxter County Regional Hospital

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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 5 reviews

A safety-net rural health clinic about 2 miles from Summit. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
414 West Old Main Street, Yellville, AR 72687
Website
Community health center 2.0 miles

Boston Mountain Rural Health Center

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Rated 3.6 out of 5 from 52 reviews

Boston Mountain Rural Health Center in Yellville tests for HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, hepatitis C, and TB, treats bacterial STIs the same visit, and runs on a sliding-scale fee open to everyone. Appointments required, Spanish spoken on-site.

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Spanish Care Stays Within These Walls

Without Spanish available at the point of care, an appointment stretches into a follow-up call, a rescheduled visit, or a treatment delay while translation gets arranged elsewhere. Boston Mountain Rural Health Center delivers STI care, counseling, and treatment in Spanish directly. No gap between the conversation and the care.

PrEP and PEP Prescribed Here Directly

Boston Mountain Rural Health Center prescribes both PrEP and PEP on-site, which means a patient leaving with a prevention plan already has the prescription in hand. Not a pending referral to sort out later.

Hepatitis C Diagnosis and Treatment Under One Provider

A hepatitis C diagnosis sent elsewhere for treatment means a second intake, a second wait, and a window where the virus continues doing damage. Boston Mountain Rural Health Center carries treatment through to completion on-site, so confirmation of infection and the start of care happen with the same provider.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
319 Hwy 14 South, Yellville, AR 72687
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:45 AM – 5:15 PM
  • Tuesday 7:45 AM – 5:15 PM
  • Wednesday 7:45 AM – 5:15 PM
  • Thursday 7:45 AM – 5:15 PM
  • Friday 7:45 AM – 11:45 AM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 143 reviews
Address
800 State Highway 248, Branson, MO 65616 41.4 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 – 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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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 Summit, 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 Summit, AR

The nearest testing center is about 1 mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Summit, 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.

Local clinicians

Clinicians near Summit, AR who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 64 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Summit. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 9 offer telehealth.

  • Brittney Frisby, MD

    Family medicine · 414 West Old Main Street, Yellville

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  • Grant Mathews, MD

    Internal medicine · 628 Hospital Drive, Mountain Home

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  • Raymond Bandy, MD

    Internal medicine · 628 Hospital Drive, Mountain Home

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  • John Barrow, MD

    OB-GYN · 628 Hospital Drive, Mountain Home

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  • Maureen Flowers, MD

    OB-GYN · 628 Hospital Drive East, Mountain Home

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  • Mark West, MD

    Internal medicine · 624 Hospital Drive, Mountain Home

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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 Summit, AR

No pharmacy near Summit, 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.

  • Harps Pharmacy

    1.8 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 5.0 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
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  • The Pharmacy at Flippin Station

    5.2 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Flippin Pharmacy

    5.2 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Hawkins Lakeside Pharmacy

    11 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Thomas Lakeside Pharmacy

    11 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Summit, 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 Summit, 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 Marion County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Marion County, the county that includes Summit, compare with Arkansas and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~30% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#73 of 75 Arkansas counties for chlamydia, among the lowest in the state

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

Marion County Arkansas U.S. ▲▼ = Marion County vs the state average
Infection Marion County Arkansas United States
Chlamydia
102.8 18 cases ▼ 82%
579.6 492.2
Gonorrhea
22.8 4 cases ▼ 88%
193.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
5.7 1 cases ▼ 80%
29.2 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 17.3 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
17.1 3 cases ▼ 64%
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 Marion County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 23% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 125 250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Marion County, chlamydia has fallen from 154.5 to 102.8 per 100,000 (33%), gonorrhea has fallen from 59.4 to 22.8 per 100,000 (62%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 5.9 to 5.7 per 100,000 (3%).

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 Summit, AR

Adults uninsured
10.2%
No routine checkup
19.7%
No transportation
8.8%
Binge drinking
13%
Frequent mental distress
18.3%
Depression
25.6%
Below poverty line
13.4%
Primary-care ratio
3,396 : 1
Marion County
  • Primary-care shortage score 17 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 61.6
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 46th 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 Marion County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Marion 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
39 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
52

Marion County HIV care continuum (2023)

Marion County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 11.8 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Marion County residents living with HIV, 50% are in care · 50% 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 Marion County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Summit, AR

Summit's elevation and the prominence of Lee Mountain shaped its early identity as a place where people could see far and plan ahead. That same clarity applies to sexual health today. Young adults in the area (those navigating new relationships, job changes, or simply taking stock of their bodies) have access to STI testing in and around Summit listed on this page, where confidentiality is built into how the clinics operate, not grafted on as an afterthought. Testing here moves at a practical pace.

You call, you schedule, you arrive without fanfare. The results come back to you alone; no workplace, no school, no family member receives word unless you decide to share. For people in their late teens through their thirties, when a screening conversation can feel delicate or even urgent, that separation between your health decision and everyone else's business matters. The tests available range across what's standard, each clinic's staff can walk you through what makes sense for your situation.

Knowing your status isn't a burden; it's the ground floor of moving forward with confidence. Summit's testing sites and their hours are detailed separately on this page.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Summit, AR

Walkability 4.19 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.19/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Summit 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 4 STD & STI testing locations in Summit, Arkansas, EasySTD

ZIP 72687 snapshot

Residents
6,724
Median age
50.9
Median income
$52,771

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 72687 area around Summit: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Summit alone.

Summit sits in Marion County, ZIP 72687. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Yellvile Park
  • Lee Mountain
  • Goard Point

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Marion 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 Summit-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 Summit 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 Summit, AR

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where can I get tested for STDs in Summit, AR?

The closest is Arkansas Department of Health (1 mi); 3 options are within 30 miles.

What does STD testing cost around Summit, AR?

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

Is there free STD testing near Summit, AR?

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

Which tests are offered near Summit, 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 Marion County?

About 103 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Arkansas average.

How long do results take near Summit, AR?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

Can I get PrEP near Summit, AR?

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

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.

Can chlamydia have no symptoms?

Yes, most chlamydia infections cause no symptoms, so screening is the only reliable way to catch it.

How do at-home STD kits work near Summit, AR?

You self-collect a sample at home, mail it in, and view results online, no clinic visit needed.

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