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STD Testing in Caratunk, ME: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Somerset County has about 88% fewer syphilis cases than the US average. You might be wondering what your STI testing options are in Caratunk, Maine, whether it's your first test or a routine screening. Most community and public clinics are often low-cost or free, while private labs tend to offer faster results and more flexible scheduling. Below you'll find a list of your options in Caratunk.

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Available testing centers

STD testing near Caratunk, ME

4 testing options are listed for Caratunk, ME. The nearest, HealthReach Community Health Centers, is about 11.2 miles away. Compare 1 community and public clinic, 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 11.2 miles

HealthReach Community Health Centers

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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 24 reviews

HealthReach Community Health Centers in Bingham tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB on a sliding-scale fee open to everyone; appointments are required, and bacterial infections can be treated the same visit.

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Substance-Use Treatment Lives Here Too

Standalone STI clinics rarely hold a substance-use treatment program, patients navigating both issues typically have to coordinate separate providers on their own. HealthReach Community Health Centers carries both services, so STI care and substance-use treatment can move forward together within the same practice.

Herpes and Hepatitis Added to the Panel

HealthReach Community Health Centers holds standing capacity to test for herpes and both hepatitis B and C alongside the core bacterial infections, useful for anyone without a regular provider who needs a single appointment to cover a fuller picture of their sexual health without chasing down specialist referrals.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
237 Main Street, Bingham, ME 04920
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Quest Diagnostics

Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
885-931 Union Street, Bangor, ME 60.6 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Quest Diagnostics

Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
175 West Broadway, Lincoln, ME 68.0 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Quest Diagnostics

Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
105 Topsham Fair Mall Road, Topsham, ME 88.4 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 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.

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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 Caratunk, ME

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 tests Certified labs Doctors Pharmacies Online PrEP & treatment

Test from home

At-home STD testing in Caratunk, ME

The nearest testing center is about 11 miles away, if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Caratunk, 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 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.

  • In-home collection

    Quest Diagnostics

    Quest Diagnostics

    $79 & up

    Panel:
    8-infection panel incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis, hepatitis & herpes: single tests too
    Sample:
    Quest Mobile: a phlebotomist collects your sample at home
    Results:
    1–3 days, online: physician-reviewed
    • In-home sample collection
    • Nationwide Quest lab network
    • Physician-reviewed results
    • FSA/HSA eligible
    Order online Quest Diagnostics review

  • Best for simplicity & support

    LetsGetChecked

    LetsGetChecked

    $89 & up

    Panel:
    5–6 common STIs incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis & trichomoniasis
    Sample:
    Finger-prick + urine/swab
    Results:
    2–5 days, online
    • 24/7 nurse support
    • Prescription for positives
    • CLIA-certified labs
    • Free shipping both ways
    Order online LetsGetChecked review

  • Best range: couples & full panels

    myLAB Box

    myLAB Box

    $79 & up

    Panel:
    Up to 14 infections, incl. HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis & herpes
    Sample:
    Self-collect: swab, urine, finger-prick
    Results:
    2–5 days, online
    • Free phone consult if positive
    • CLIA-certified labs
    • Couples & subscription options
    • Discreet packaging
    Order online myLAB Box review

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 Caratunk, ME

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

  • Redington Fairview General Hospital

    46 Fairview Avenue, Skowhegan, ME 04976

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital

    447 North Main Street, Pittsfield, ME 04967

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • VA Rural Mobile Medical Clinic

    241 Main Street, Bingham, ME 04920

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

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

  • Diane Zavotsky, MD

    Family medicine · 237 Main Street, Bingham

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  • Scott Mclaughlin, MD

    Internal medicine · 364 Pritham Avenue, Greenville

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  • William Boller, MD

    Family medicine · 22 Haley Court, Sangerville

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  • Stacey Anderson, MD

    OB-GYN · 8 South Main Street, Madison

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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 Caratunk, ME

Compare the pharmacies closest to Caratunk, ME. Contact a location directly to confirm pharmacy-counter hours, services, prices, and product availability before visiting.

  • E W Moore and Son Pharmacy

    11 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Western Maine Pharmacy

    21 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Harris Drug

    23 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Rite Aid 27 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 27 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Foxcroft Pharmacy

    31 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Caratunk, ME.

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 Caratunk, 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 Somerset County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Somerset County, the county that includes Caratunk, compare with Maine and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data.

#6 of 16 Maine counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 63% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Somerset County vs Maine vs U.S.

Somerset County Maine U.S. ▲▼ = Somerset County vs the state average
Infection Somerset County Maine United States
Chlamydia
191 98 cases ▼ 12%
217.4 492.2
Gonorrhea
27.3 14 cases ▼ 39%
44.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
1.9 1 cases ▼ 64%
5.3 15.8
Syphilis (early)
1.9 1 cases ▼ 10%
2.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
5.8 3 cases ▲ 29%
4.5 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 Somerset County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 16% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 125 250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Somerset County, chlamydia has fallen from 200.1 to 191 per 100,000 (5%), gonorrhea has risen from 15.8 to 27.3 per 100,000 (73%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 5.9 to 1.9 per 100,000 (68%).

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 Caratunk, ME

Adults uninsured
9.7%
Somerset County
No routine checkup
20.6%
Somerset County
Primary-care ratio
1,745 : 1
Somerset County

Primary-care shortage score 14 / 26

Medically Underserved Area

Social Vulnerability Index · 30th 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 Somerset County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Somerset County (2023)

People living with HIV
118 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
71

Somerset County HIV care continuum (2021)

Somerset County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2021), against 2.9 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Somerset County residents living with HIV, 92.3% are in care · 84.6% 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 Somerset County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Caratunk, ME

Route 201 runs the length of Caratunk, and reaching the one option listed on this page means committing to a real drive. This is not a town where you slip out at lunch and return in forty minutes. That distance shapes how residents approach preventive care, and it rewards planning ahead rather than acting on impulse. What makes the local profile worth understanding is how settled and rooted this community is.

Homeownership here is nearly universal, and most households are structured around long-term partnerships. Married couples form the clear majority. That stability is real, but it doesn't make routine screening less relevant; it makes scheduling it a deliberate choice rather than a casual errand, especially for people in their late teens and twenties who may be newer to navigating healthcare on their own terms. Labor-force participation in Caratunk is lower than the state norm, which means a portion of residents manage their time outside conventional nine-to-five constraints.

A fact that can work in either direction when it comes to booking an appointment. The household here tends to be small: a couple, sometimes one more. For that kind of household, a single tested partner affects the other directly, and Somerset County's STI picture gives that personal arithmetic some weight. The drive to the nearest clinic listed here is the main variable; knowing the hours before leaving Pleasant Pond makes it one that resolves.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Caratunk, ME

Walkability 5.84 / 20 · Below average

At 5.84/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Caratunk 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 Caratunk, Maine, EasySTD

Caratunk sits in Somerset County, ZIP 4925. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Moxie Mountain
  • Black Nubble
  • Dimmick Mountain
  • South Mountain
  • Cow Mountain
  • Middle Mountain

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Pleasant Pond

Reference

STD testing in Caratunk, ME: screening, costs & privacy

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

Group Tests How 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 Caratunk-area provider.

Infection Earliest reliable test Sample
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 Caratunk 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.

Test Reference price CPT / 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 Maine Minor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately

Two things that actually depend on Maine 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 Maine, 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)

Maine 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 Maine

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 Caratunk, ME

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

There's no clinic in Caratunk, ME, what now?

Nearest is HealthReach Community Health Centers, about 11.2 mi away; 1 is within 30 miles. An at-home kit shipped to 4925 also works.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

Yes, Medicaid typically covers it.

Can I get tested in Caratunk, ME without insurance?

Public clinics serve people without insurance, often on a sliding scale.

What's included in a full panel near Caratunk, ME?

A full panel typically covers chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis B and C.

How common is chlamydia in Somerset County?

Somerset County reported ~191 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Maine average.

Can someone under 18 get tested in Maine without a parent?

In Maine, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.

How do I prepare for an STD test near Caratunk, ME?

Little prep is needed, bring an ID and insurance if you have it, and note your exposure dates and any symptoms; for a urine test, avoid peeing for about an hour beforehand.

How do I tell a partner I tested positive?

Telling recent partners lets them test and treat; many health departments offer confidential partner-notification help.

Is STD testing part of prenatal care?

Pregnancy screening is standard; ask about an early-pregnancy STI panel.

Clinic or at-home test, which is better near Caratunk, ME?

Clinics give immediate care and treatment; home kits win on convenience and discretion. Either works.

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