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

Chlamydia in Penobscot County runs about 58% lower than the US average. For a one-time concern or regular check-ups in Lee, Maine, you can choose between community or public clinics for lower-cost options, and private labs for faster results and more scheduling flexibility. Check the options below.

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STD testing near Lee, ME

4 testing options are listed for Lee, ME. The nearest, Katahdin Valley Health Center Lincoln, is about 10.3 miles away. Compare 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 10.3 miles

Katahdin Valley Health Center Lincoln

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Katahdin Valley Health Center Lincoln welcomes walk-ins for STI screening, no appointment needed. Federally qualified standing means fees adjust to income on a sliding scale. A single visit can cover syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing, making same-day care straightforward for anyone in Lincoln.

Sliding-scale
Address
5 Lake Street, Lincoln, ME 04457
Website
Community health center 11.3 miles

Health Access Network

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Rated 2.3 out of 5 from 36 reviews

Health Access Network in Lincoln tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis C, and HIV, treating bacterial infections the same day on a sliding-scale fee accepted alongside Medicare and most insurance. Walk-ins welcome, no appointment needed.

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Leaving a clinic without herpes or hepatitis C results means scheduling elsewhere, waiting again, and paying again. Gaps that let infections go unmanaged longer than necessary. Health Access Network's panel covers both, so one visit to their Lincoln location produces a complete picture rather than a partial one.

When substance-use treatment isn't available at the same clinic, the second referral is where follow-through breaks down: the appointment doesn't get made, the condition goes unaddressed, and STI risk compounds. Health Access Network holds both services in Lincoln, so neither care need waits on the other.

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Address
175 West Broadway, Lincoln, ME 04457
Website
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175 West Broadway, Lincoln, ME 04457 11.3 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 8 reviews
Address
885-931 Union Street, Bangor, ME 04401 45.9 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 6:00 AM – 5:00 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 Lee, 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.

Test from home

At-home STD testing in Lee, ME

The nearest testing center is about 10 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Lee, 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 Lee, ME

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

  • Penobscot Community Health Care Laboratory

    992 Union Street Suite J, Bangor, ME 04401

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Eastern Maine Medical Center

    417 State Street, Bangor, ME 04401

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
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  • Dahl Chase Diagnostic Services

    417 State Street, Bangor, ME 04401

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 10 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Lee. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit.

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 Lee, ME

No pharmacy near Lee, 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 10 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Katahdin Valley Health Center

    28 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 33 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • PCHC Pharmacy

    35 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Lee, 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 Lee, 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 Penobscot County: the local picture

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

#4 of 16 Maine counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 75% of the state

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

Penobscot County Maine U.S. ▲▼ = Penobscot County vs the state average
Infection Penobscot County Maine United States
Chlamydia
208 323 cases ▼ 4%
217.4 492.2
Gonorrhea
29.6 46 cases ▼ 33%
44.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
7.7 12 cases ▲ 45%
5.3 15.8
Syphilis (early)
3.2 5 cases ▲ 52%
2.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
4.5 7 cases ≈ the state average
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 Penobscot County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 23% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 175 350 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Penobscot County, chlamydia has fallen from 258.9 to 208 per 100,000 (20%), gonorrhea has fallen from 30.2 to 29.6 per 100,000 (2%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 1.3 to 7.7 per 100,000 (492%).

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 Lee, ME

Adults uninsured
8.8%
Penobscot County
No routine checkup
20.2%
Penobscot County
Primary-care ratio
738 : 1
Penobscot County
  • Primary-care shortage score 19 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 44th 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 Penobscot County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Penobscot County (2023)

People living with HIV
99 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
82

Penobscot County HIV care continuum (2022)

Penobscot County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 2.9 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Penobscot County residents living with HIV, 79.7% are in care · 75.2% 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 Penobscot County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Lee, ME

The view from Lookout Mountain carries across Lee's wooded terrain, a landscape where privacy and distance feel natural to daily life. That same sense of discretion shapes how residents approach sexual health here. Young adults in particular, whether they've recently arrived or grown up in town, often value a testing experience that doesn't fold into the local rumor mill. Confidentiality in a close-knit place isn't a luxury; it's a baseline expectation, and clinics listed on this page understand that distinction.

Testing in and around Lee serves people at different points in their lives: those starting relationships, changing partners, or simply keeping routine screening part of their annual care. The providers available here recognize that young adults often have questions about what testing covers, how results work, and what happens next, and they're set up to answer clearly without assumption or judgment. Getting tested doesn't require a lengthy drive or a trip to a distant city. Clinics accessible from Lee and nearby areas offer straightforward appointments, quick turnaround on results, and the kind of matter-of-fact care that fits how many residents here prefer to handle their health.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Lee, ME

Walkability 6.34 / 20 · Below average

At 6.34/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Lee 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 Lee, Maine, EasySTD

Lee sits in Penobscot County, ZIP 4455. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Mount Jefferson
  • Skunk Hill
  • Lookout Mountain
  • Porcupine Mountain
  • Rollins Mountain
  • Cole’s Landing

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Crockertown

Major routes

  • ME 6 (Lee Road)

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Penobscot 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 Lee-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 Lee 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 Lee, ME

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get same-day or walk-in testing near Lee, ME?

Some clinics and labs take walk-ins for same-day testing; call ahead to confirm hours.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Lee, ME?

Most plans cover STD screening; a clinic or lab can bill insurance, or you can pay a flat self-pay price.

Can I get tested in Lee, ME without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Lee, 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 Penobscot County?

About 208 cases per 100,000 residents (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 at-home STD kits work near Lee, ME?

You self-collect a sample at home, mail it in, and view results online, no clinic visit needed.

Should both partners test for chlamydia?

Yes, partners should test and be treated together to avoid passing it back and forth.

Can trich be treated?

It's cured with antibiotics; treating partners together prevents reinfection.

Should I get tested for herpes near Lee, ME?

The CDC doesn't advise routine herpes testing without symptoms; if you have a sore, a swab of it is the most accurate test.

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