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

Gonorrhea diagnoses in Aroostook County are about 93% lower than the US average. Living in Limestone, Maine, and needing STI testing for a one-time concern or regular check-ups? Public and private options are available. Public clinics usually offer low-cost or free services, but private labs may provide faster results and more flexible scheduling. See your choices below.

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STD testing near Limestone, ME

4 testing options are listed for Limestone, ME. The nearest, Pines Health Services, is about 6.9 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 6.9 miles

Pines Health Services

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Rated 2.9 out of 5 from 28 reviews

Pines Health Services in Caribou brings community health infrastructure to STI care: covering gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, conventional HIV, and hepatitis C on a sliding-scale fee, with appointments required and same-visit treatment available for bacterial infections.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
74 Access Highway, Caribou, ME 04736
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 7.4 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 111.9 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 151.9 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 Limestone, 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 Limestone, ME

The nearest testing center is about 7 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Limestone, 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 Limestone, 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.

  • Northern Light

    PO Box 151, Presque Isle, ME 04769

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
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  • Northern Maine Medical Center

    194 East Main Street, Fort Kent, ME 04743

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
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  • Houlton Regional Hospital

    20 Hartford Street, Houlton, ME 04730

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 34 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Limestone. 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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  • Vanessa Little, DO Telehealth

    Family medicine · 146 Academy Street, Presque Isle

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  • Stephen Massey, MD

    Family medicine · 140 Academy Street, Presque Isle

    Directions

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 Limestone, ME

No pharmacy near Limestone, 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.

  • Frontier Pharmacy

    7.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Rite Aid 7.5 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 7.6 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Hannaford Supermarket & Pharmacy

    7.9 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Limestone, 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 Limestone, 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 Limestone, compare with Maine and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~25% 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 Limestone, ME

Adults uninsured
9.3%
No routine checkup
17.4%
No transportation
9%
Binge drinking
12.8%
Frequent mental distress
18.5%
Depression
25.7%
Below poverty line
19.7%
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 Limestone, ME

US 1A threads through Limestone as Van Buren Road, Fort Fairfield Road, and East Limestone Road depending on which stretch you're on, and a clinic visit from here means committing to a real drive, not a short errand. That travel time matters more when you factor in a local labor market where a significant share of residents are outside the workforce entirely and unemployment runs notably high: scheduling around irregular work, caregiving, or job searches leaves little room for appointments that require planning days in advance. The household picture here is grounded and mixed.

Nearly half of adults are married, households tend to include more than two people, and homeownership is the norm for most residents, though a substantial share rent at rates that keep monthly budgets tight. With very few households earning six figures, out-of-pocket testing costs are a real consideration, and the options listed on this page include low-cost and sliding-scale choices worth knowing before you need them. For a household of two or three people where one partner works irregular hours and another manages the home, a clinic visit fits best when the appointment, the cost, and the distance have already been sorted out.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Limestone, ME

Walkability 5.79 / 20 · Below average

At 5.79/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Limestone 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 Limestone, Maine, EasySTD

ZIP 04750 snapshot

Residents
1,828
Median age
44.1
Median income
$43,750

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 04750 area around Limestone: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Limestone alone.

Limestone sits in Aroostook County, ZIP 04750. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Historical Society
  • Albert Michaud Memorial Park
  • Rotary Park
  • Loring Air Museum
  • AGM-28 Hound Dog
  • Monument 96

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Grass Corner
  • Cote Corner
  • Morris Corner
  • Four Corners
  • Somers Corner

Major routes

  • US 1A (Van Buren Road)
  • US 1A (Main Street)
  • US 1A (Fort Fairfield Road)
  • US 1A (East Limestone Road)

Reference

STD testing in Limestone, 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 Limestone-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 Limestone 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 Limestone, ME

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many testing options are within 30 miles of Limestone, ME?

2 testing options are within 30 miles of Limestone, ME.

What does STD testing cost around Limestone, ME?

Private labs ~$24–$139, at-home kits $49+.

Can I get tested in Limestone, ME without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Limestone, 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.

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 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.

Should I test again after being treated?

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

Can syphilis be treated?

It's curable with antibiotics; catching it early avoids serious complications.

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