STD Testing Centers in Arkansas

Having access to local STD Testing is an important safety issue for any community.  Health Testing Centers has locations nationwide that make it easy for patients to order STD testing themselves.  One of the features of our testing that they most appreciate is that all tests are 100% confidential.  In fact, the patient name and payment details don't need to match.  Some of our patients go by pseudonyms, for example we test a "Mickey Mouse" and a "Bill Clinton" routinely. 

When you order STD testing from Health Testing Centers you can rest assured a doctor is always involved.  All of our tests include a doctors order and our nurses recommend where to seek more advice and counseling in the event of a positive result.

Our "peace of mind" packages are great combinations for general exposure screening.  We also offer individual tests for specific concerns.  For example, patients can order a Herpes test, a chlamydia test or simply test for HIV.

The process is easy.  You can either order the test online or give our nurse's a call.  They can walk you through the transaction and answer any questions.  After you make your order you can go to one of the convenient labs in Arkansas.  In fact, you can go on the same day as you make your order.  Simply bring the requisition form we email you to the local LabCorp.  LabCorp also allows patients to make appointments.  To make an appointment simply go to the LabCorp.com website.

Don't hesitate.  A positive infection of an STD is too important to risk.  Here is a list of cities in Arkansas where you can get tested:

Fayetteville, AR

Fort Smith, AR

Little Rock, AR

North Little Rock, AR

Pine Bluff, AR

STD’s resulting from bacteria or parasites may be treated with antibiotics or other medications. While there is no cure for STD’s caused by viruses, often these can be controlled by medications and the chance of infecting a partner may be reduced with the use of latex condoms. There are benefits of testing for STD’s including preventive methods that may be followed for an expectant mother to protect an unborn baby.

A person may reduce the risk for an STD by delaying the first sexual experience, refraining from sex until after marriage, a monogamous relationship and the use of male or female condoms. People at high risk for sexually transmitted diseases include recreational drug users that share needles and homosexual males that engage in unprotected sex. Condoms lessen the spread of an STD even in these high risk groups.

Common STD's, symptoms and treatment include the following:

• Chlamydia symptoms may vary from nonexistent to a burning feeling upon urination and may cause an abnormal discharge from the vagina or penis. It may affect the urinary tract and in females the reproductive system and may cause pelvic inflammatory disease leading to infertility if left untreated. Infected mothers may pass on eye infections and pneumonia to unborn babies. Pain, fever and infertility may result if left untreated in males. Chlamydia may be cured with antibiotics.
• Gonorrhea is a bacteria infection of the genital tract, mouth or anus and is most common in young adults. Various symptoms from pain upon urination, discharge from the penis or vagina and other symptoms including infertility may result. Mothers may pass gonorrhea to babies in the womb. Gonorrhea may be cured with antibiotics.
• Genital herpes may produce lesions on the buttocks, genitals, rectal area and thighs. Genital herpes may be spread through sexual intercourse and oral sex. The virus is contagious even with the absence of lesions and other symptoms. Babies may be infected at birth. The lesions may become itchy and painful. Genital herpes is not curable, but the symptoms may be lessened with medication.
• HIV or human immunodeficiency virus destroys the body’s immune system. The most advanced stage of HIV is known as AIDS, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. HIV may be the result from unprotected sex, shared drug needles or contact with blood of an infected person. Babies may contract HIV in the womb. HIV often presents with flu-like symptoms, which may come and go for a month or two. Drugs are available to increase quality of life for the patient and help control symptoms.
• HPV or human papillomavirus, which often cause genital warts, result from sex with an infected person and some types of HPV will place a patient at risk for cancer of the cervix, vulva, vagina and anus in women or anus and penis in men. The warts should be removed by a physician. A vaccine is recommended for young people under the age of 25 to protect against the human papillomavirus.
• HCV or hepatitis C virus affects the liver and is found in the bloodstream. An infected person may spread the disease to others via blood contact. Symptoms of hepatitis C may include jaundice, easily tired, abdomen pain, nausea, dark colored urine and loss of appetite. Many infected patients develop liver disease.
• Syphilis is a bacteria resulting from sex with an infected partner, but may be transferred in the womb and may cause birth defects or even fetal demise. Syphilis affects the genitals, lips, mouth or anus. The first sign is usually a painless sore, but can cause swelling of nearby lymph nodes. If left untreated, a rash may develop on hands and feet. Antibiotics are available to cure syphilis if caught in the early stages.