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

Reported gonorrhea cases in Aroostook County run about 93% lower than the US average. Whether you need testing in Cyr, Maine for a one-time concern or regular check-ups, clinics may bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees, while many private labs let you pay a flat self-pay price. Below are options for STI testing services.

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STD testing near Cyr, ME

4 testing options are listed for Cyr, ME. The nearest, Pines Health Services, is about 5.3 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.

Community health center 5.3 miles

Pines Health Services

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Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 8 reviews

Pines Health Services in Van Buren tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, conventional HIV, and hepatitis C, and treats bacterial STIs at the same visit. Appointments are required, and fees run on a sliding scale with Medicaid, Medicare, and insurance all accepted.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
4 Main Street, Van Buren, ME 04785
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Community health center 14.6 miles

Pines WOMEN & Children's Center

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Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 12 reviews

Pines Women & Children's Center in Caribou welcomes walk-ins for STI screening without an appointment. Federal qualification anchors its sliding-scale fee structure, so a single visit covering syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing costs what your income allows. No scheduling hurdle stands between you and same-day care.

Sliding-scale
Address
163 Van Buren Road, Suite 4, Caribou, ME 04736
Website
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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
175 West Broadway, Lincoln, ME 122.2 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

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
885-931 Union Street, Bangor, ME 162.0 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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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 Cyr, 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.

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At-home STD testing in Cyr, ME

The nearest testing center is about 5 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Cyr, 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 Cyr, ME

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

  • Cary Medical Center

    163 Van Buren Road Suite 1, Caribou, ME 04736

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
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  • Houlton Regional Hospital

    20 Hartford Street, Houlton, ME 04730

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Northern Light

    PO Box 151, Presque Isle, ME 04769

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 37 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Cyr. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 7 offer telehealth.

  • Maria De Las Sayago De Aramburu, MD

    OB-GYN · 74 Access Highway, Caribou

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  • Caleb Swanberg, MD

    Family medicine · 163 Van Buren Road, Caribou

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  • Haris Zaheer, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 118 Bennett Drive, Caribou

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  • Behnoosh Dashti, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 23 High Street, Fort Fairfield

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  • Cameron Grange, MD

    Family medicine · 381 Main Street, Madawaska

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  • Chelsea Martin, DO

    Family medicine · 309 Saint Thomas Street, Madawaska

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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 Cyr, ME

No pharmacy near Cyr, ME 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 5.3 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Hebert Rexall Pharmacy 5.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Frontier Pharmacy

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 3 closest pharmacies to Cyr, 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 Cyr, 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 Aroostook County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Aroostook County, the county that includes Cyr, compare with Maine and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~21% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#16 of 16 Maine counties for chlamydia, among the lowest in the state

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

Aroostook County Maine U.S. ▲▼ = Aroostook County vs the state average
Infection Aroostook County Maine United States
Chlamydia
129.2 87 cases ▼ 41%
217.4 492.2
Gonorrhea
13.4 9 cases ▼ 70%
44.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
1.5 1 cases ▼ 72%
5.3 15.8
Syphilis (early)
3 2 cases ▲ 43%
2.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
1.5 1 cases ▼ 67%
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 Aroostook County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 29% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 125 250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Aroostook County, chlamydia has fallen from 229.5 to 129.2 per 100,000 (44%), gonorrhea has held roughly steady from 13.4 to 13.4 per 100,000, and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 1.5 to 1.5 per 100,000.

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 Cyr, ME

Adults uninsured
8.4%
No routine checkup
17.5%
No transportation
8.1%
Binge drinking
13.3%
Frequent mental distress
17.9%
Depression
25.4%
Below poverty line
12%
Primary-care ratio
891 : 1
Aroostook County
  • Primary-care shortage score 13 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 65th 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 Aroostook County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Aroostook County (2023)

People living with HIV
82 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
39

Aroostook County HIV care continuum (2023)

Aroostook County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 2.9 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Aroostook County residents living with HIV, 83% are in care · 80.9% 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 Aroostook County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Cyr, ME

Getting tested for STIs in Cyr means accepting that the nearest full-service clinic may sit a drive away. US 1 connects the town to larger medical centers in the region, but that distance shapes how locals approach health care. Planning ahead rather than dropping in. Testing within Cyr itself is limited; many residents travel to Caribou or beyond for the range of services a comprehensive screening offers.

That reality doesn't change the fact that young adults here, like anywhere, benefit from knowing their status without delay or fanfare. Confidentiality in a small town takes on its own meaning. A testing visit listed on this page may feel more exposed than it would elsewhere, yet Maine's health privacy laws protect your records the same way. The clinic staff you encounter won't broadcast results or share them with neighbors; the concern is real, but the safeguard is real too.

If the distance or the feeling of proximity troubles you, telehealth options and mail-in tests available in and around Cyr offer another path. Routine screening matters especially for people in their late teens through thirties, the years when sexual health changes and new partners arrive. Whether you're rooted here or passing through, the clinics and testing services listed on this page can help you stay on top of it. Knowing your status is straightforward; getting there just takes a little more planning in a place like this.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Cyr, ME

Walkability 6.72 / 20 · Below average

At 6.72/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Cyr 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 Cyr, Maine, EasySTD

ZIP 04736 snapshot

Residents
9,107
Median age
50.8
Median income
$56,189

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 04736 area around Cyr: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Cyr alone.

Cyr sits in Aroostook County, ZIP 04736. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Governor Brann School
  • Moose Hill
  • Reservoir Hill

Major routes

  • US 1 (Caribou Road)

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Aroostook 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.

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 Cyr-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 Cyr 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 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 Cyr, ME

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where can I get tested for STDs in Cyr, ME?

The closest is Pines Health Services (5.3 mi); 2 options are within 30 miles.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

Medicaid generally covers STD testing.

Can I get tested in Cyr, ME without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Cyr, ME?

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 Aroostook County?

About 129 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Maine average.

How long do results take near Cyr, ME?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

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.

Is my health information protected when I test?

Medical records are protected under federal HIPAA law, ask the clinic how it handles your information.

What's included in a standard STD panel?

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

Should I test again after being treated?

A retest around 3 months after treatment is recommended for chlamydia and gonorrhea.

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