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STD Testing in Bath, NH: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Gonorrhea cases in Grafton County run about 84% lower than the national average. If you live in Bath, New Hampshire and you have symptoms or want peace of mind, you'll find trade-offs with at-home kits and clinics. Both options can help you get tested.

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STD testing near Bath, NH

5 testing options are listed for Bath, NH. The nearest, Little Rivers Health Care, is about 3.5 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 3.5 miles

Little Rivers Health Care

Where these reviews come from

Review sources

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  • EasySTD5
Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 55 reviews

Little Rivers Health Care in Wells River functions as a community health center where STI testing (gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV) sits alongside TB screening, family planning, and HPV and hepatitis A/B vaccines, all on a sliding-scale fee with no appointment required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
65 South Main Street, Wells River, VT 05081
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 3.5 miles

Ammonoosuc Community Health Services

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Review sources

  • Google10
  • EasySTD1
Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 11 reviews

Ammonoosuc Community Health Services in Woodsville runs on a sliding-scale fee open to everyone, with Medicaid and private insurance also accepted. Testing covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, rapid and conventional HIV, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB. Bacterial infections treated the same visit, by appointment.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
79 Swiftwater Road, Woodsville, NH 03785
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 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
Website
Community health center 12.7 miles

Convenient MD Urgent Care

Where these reviews come from

Review sources

  • Google700
  • EasySTD5
Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 705 reviews

Convenient MD Urgent Care in Littleton tests for gonorrhea, syphilis, and chlamydia, and treats bacterial infections the same visit if results call for it. No appointment is needed, and every service is provided at no fee, with Medicare and insurance also accepted.

Tests & treats
Address
551 Meadow Street, Littleton, NH 03561
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Website

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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 Bath, NH

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 STD testing in Bath, NH

The nearest testing center is about 4 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Bath, 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.

Other CLIA-certified labs near Bath, NH

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

  • Cottage Hospital

    90 Swiftwater Road, Woodsville, NH 03785

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital

    One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
  • Littleton Hospital Association

    600 St Johnsbury Road, Littleton, NH 03561

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Bath. 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.

Clinicians near Bath, NH who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 141 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Bath. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 35 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.

Pharmacies near Bath, NH

No pharmacy near Bath, NH 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.

  • Rite Aid 3.2 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Walmart Pharmacy 3.3 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Shaws Pharmacy

    3.4 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Walgreens 13 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Bath, NH.

Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.

PrEP, prevention & online treatment

Testing is one step. For residents of Bath, 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.

STDs & HIV in Grafton County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Grafton County, the county that includes Bath, compare with New Hampshire and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~17% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#4 of 10 New Hampshire counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 60% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Grafton County vs New Hampshire vs U.S.

Grafton County New Hampshire U.S. ▲▼ = Grafton County vs the state average
Infection Grafton County New Hampshire United States
Chlamydia
169.6 158 cases ▼ 14%
196.6 492.2
Gonorrhea
29 27 cases ▼ 31%
41.9 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
4.3 4 cases ▲ 10%
3.9 15.8
Syphilis (early)
1.1 1 cases ▼ 42%
1.9 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
2.1 2 cases ▼ 47%
4 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 Grafton County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 20% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 125 250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Grafton County, chlamydia has fallen from 189.9 to 169.6 per 100,000 (11%), gonorrhea has risen from 19.8 to 29 per 100,000 (46%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 2.2 to 4.3 per 100,000 (95%).

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 Bath, NH

Adults uninsured
7.3%
No routine checkup
23%
No transportation
6.5%
Binge drinking
13.4%
Frequent mental distress
15.3%
Depression
24.2%
Below poverty line
7.7%
Primary-care ratio
530 : 1
Grafton County
  • Primary-care shortage score 15 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 26th 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 Grafton County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Grafton County (2023)

People living with HIV
95 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
116

Grafton County HIV care continuum (2023)

Grafton County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 2.8 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Grafton County residents living with HIV, 78.5% are in care · 75.9% 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 Grafton County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Bath, NH

Lisbon Road cuts through a Bath where most households own their homes outright, a stability that shapes daily life but can also make routine health maintenance feel less urgent when there's no landlord or lease renewal forcing a calendar reset. With typical home values and rents both sitting well below state norms, the cost-of-living reality here is genuinely modest, which matters when residents weigh the fees listed on the clinic cards on this page against everything else a household budget covers.

Nearly three in five adults here are married, households run close to three people on average, and a meaningful share of the workforce is not currently active. For young adults in their late teens and twenties, that community profile can mean fewer peer touchpoints nudging them toward preventive care. The STI rates Grafton County carries land heaviest on people in exactly those years, and Bath's relatively small share of that age group doesn't reduce individual risk. Getting to any of the options listed on this page means a real drive out along NH 135 or Dartmouth College Road, so knowing in advance which clinic matches your hours and whether sliding-scale fees apply removes the main reason a planned appointment becomes a postponed one.

The households off Rum Hill Road and around Mountain Lakes planning ahead find that a single confirmed slot at the right clinic is the practical move worth making this season.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Bath, NH

Walkability 4.29 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.29/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Bath 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 Bath, New Hampshire, EasySTD

ZIP 03785 snapshot

Residents
2,141
Median age
37.8
Median income
$56,449

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 03785 area around Bath: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Bath alone.

Bath sits in Grafton County, ZIP 03785. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Moulton Hill
  • Babbit Hill
  • Bath New Hampshire
  • Chase cellar hole
  • Bath-Haverhill Covered Bridge
  • Railroad Park

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Woodsville
  • Mountain Lakes

Major routes

  • Lisbon Road
  • Rum Hill Road
  • Dartmouth College Road
  • NH 135 (Woodsville Road)
  • West End Road

STD testing in Bath, NH: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Grafton County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under New Hampshire 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 Bath-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

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 Bath 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 New Hampshire

Minor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately

Two things that actually depend on New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire, 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)

New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire

Source: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.

STD testing FAQs for Bath, NH

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Barre, VT instead?

Possibly, Barre, VT is close; compare it by distance against Ammonoosuc Community Health Services.

What does STD testing cost around Bath, NH?

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

Can I get tested in Bath, NH without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Bath, NH?

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 Grafton County?

About 170 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the New Hampshire average.

Can someone under 18 get tested in New Hampshire without a parent?

In New Hampshire, 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.

Should I get tested if a condom broke?

Yes, test after the window period, and if HIV exposure is a concern, ask about PEP within 72 hours.

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