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

Gonorrhea in Franklin County runs about 62% lower than the average. Whether it's your first STI test or a routine screening in Dallas, Maine, you have options. Public clinics keep costs down, private labs prioritize speed, and at-home kits trade a clinic visit for convenience. Search below to find the best fit for your needs.

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Available testing centers

STD testing near Dallas, ME

4 testing options are listed for Dallas, ME. The nearest, HealthReach Community Health Centers, is about 3.9 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 3.9 miles

HealthReach Community Health Centers

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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 13 reviews

HealthReach Community Health Centers brings Rangeley's STI testing into a community health center, where the same provider handling your broader care also runs gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, herpes, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB testing on a sliding-scale fee, by appointment.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
42 Dallas Hill Road, Rangeley, ME 04970
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 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
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Quest Diagnostics

Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
105 Topsham Fair Mall Road, Topsham, ME 78.6 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
See tests & prices

Today's offer: $10 off any test panel, applied automatically at checkout.

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Quest Diagnostics

Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
885-931 Union Street, Bangor, ME 87.6 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
See tests & prices

Today's offer: $10 off any test panel, applied automatically at checkout.

Premium Partner
Quest Diagnostics

Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
175 West Broadway, Lincoln, ME 103.2 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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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

Every other option

More ways to get tested in Dallas, 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 Pharmacies Online PrEP & treatment

Test from home

At-home STD testing in Dallas, ME

The nearest testing center is about 4 miles away, if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Dallas, 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 value: single tests

    Everlywell

    Everlywell

    $49 & up

    Panel:
    Chlamydia & gonorrhea, up to a 6-test panel adding HIV, syphilis, trichomoniasis & hep C
    Sample:
    Finger-prick + swab
    Results:
    Days, online
    • Telehealth visit if positive
    • CLIA-certified labs
    • HSA/FSA eligible
    • Subscription savings
    Order online Everlywell 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 Dallas, ME

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

  • Nordx

    111 Franklin Health Commons, Farmington, ME 04938

    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 Dallas. 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.

Nearby pharmacies

Pharmacies near Dallas, ME

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

  • Riddles Pharmacy

    3.8 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • RWW

    4.0 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Rite Aid 12 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 12 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Western Maine Pharmacy

    21 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Hannaford Food and Drug

    30 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Dallas, 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 Dallas, 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 Franklin County: the local picture

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

#8 of 16 Maine counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 50% of the state

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

Franklin County Maine U.S. ▲▼ = Franklin County vs the state average
Infection Franklin County Maine United States
Chlamydia
175.2 54 cases ▼ 19%
217.4 492.2
Gonorrhea
68.1 21 cases ▲ 53%
44.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
3.2 1 cases ▼ 40%
5.3 15.8
Syphilis (early) — 2.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
3.2 1 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 Franklin County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 8% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 150 300 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Franklin County, chlamydia has fallen from 251.2 to 175.2 per 100,000 (30%), gonorrhea has risen from 13.6 to 68.1 per 100,000 (401%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 3.2 to 3.2 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 Dallas, ME

Adults uninsured
8.9%
Franklin County
No routine checkup
23.8%
Franklin County
Primary-care ratio
958 : 1
Franklin County

Primary-care shortage score 18 / 26

Medically Underserved Area

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 Franklin County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Franklin County (2023)

People living with HIV
62 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
73

Franklin County HIV care continuum (2023)

Franklin County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 2.9 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Franklin County residents living with HIV, 94.1% are in care · 94.1% 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 Franklin County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Dallas, ME

Dallas is a small, heavily owner-occupied Franklin County community where most adults are married and households tend toward couples rather than families with children. That stability can quietly work against routine screening habits, when life feels settled, the urgency of regular STI testing can fade, even though the young adults in town face the same elevated risk that exists everywhere in their age group. For residents in the Rangeley area, options listed on this page represent real choices that didn't exist without a drive, and understanding the full picture locally helps those choices land. With just over half the adult population actively in the workforce and unemployment effectively absent, the people working here tend to be working hard and on irregular rural schedules.

Getting tested during standard clinic hours means coordinating around shifts, seasons, and long commutes, which is exactly why knowing in advance which locations offer weekend or early-morning appointments makes the difference between going and not going. The town's very low rental population and modest typical rent also tell a story: most people here are long-term neighbors, not transient renters, which means social privacy matters. Options near Haley Pond Park or along routes serving Rangeley Town Park that offer discreet, streamlined visits (short wait, minimal paperwork) fit the reality of a community where everyone tends to know everyone.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Dallas, ME

Walkability 5.6 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.6/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Dallas 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 Dallas, Maine, EasySTD

Dallas sits in Franklin County, ZIP 4970. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Oakes Nubble
  • Haley Pond Park
  • Rangeley Town Park

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Rangeley

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Franklin 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 Dallas-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 Dallas 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 Dallas, ME

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Dallas, ME?

Yes, several local labs offer same-day walk-in testing; best to call first.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Dallas, ME?

Usually yes, it can be billed to insurance, or paid out of pocket at a flat rate.

Can I get tested in Dallas, ME without insurance?

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

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

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

How common is chlamydia in Franklin County?

Franklin County reported ~175 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.

Am I clear if I tested negative?

Negative is good news, just retest later if the test was soon after a possible exposure.

Is my STD test private?

Your results are part of your HIPAA-protected medical record; you can ask any clinic about its own privacy practices.

Can a sore throat after oral sex be an STD?

Yes, chlamydia and gonorrhea can infect the throat, often with no symptoms, so ask for a throat swab if you had oral exposure.

How do I prevent STDs?

Use condoms, test regularly, get the HPV and hep B vaccines, and ask about PrEP for HIV.

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