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STD Testing in Lincoln, NH: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Residents of Grafton County, New Hampshire have about 84% fewer cases of gonorrhea than the US average. Whether it's your first STI test or a routine screening in Lincoln, New Hampshire, weigh your options: public clinics keep costs down, private labs prioritize speed, and at-home kits trade a clinic visit for convenience. To get started, see the listings below.

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STD testing near Lincoln, NH

2 testing options are listed for Lincoln, NH. The nearest, Mid-State Health Center, is about 5.9 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 5.9 miles

Mid-State Health Center

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Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 6 reviews

Mid-State Health Center in Lincoln tests and treats on the same visit, bacterial STIs resolved without a separate appointment, hepatitis C managed entirely in-house. The full panel runs on a sliding scale accepted by Medicaid and most insurers, with appointments required.

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Hepatitis C Diagnosis and Treatment in One Place

For anyone without a primary care provider or paying out of pocket, the gap between a hepatitis C diagnosis and actually starting treatment can stretch into months of referrals. Mid-State Health Center carries both the testing and the curative medication, so the path from antibody screen to treatment prescription stays inside Lincoln's own clinic.

Substance-Use Treatment Sits Beside the STI Clinic

Sexual health clinics almost universally treat the infection and leave the surrounding circumstances for someone else to handle. Mid-State Health Center runs substance-use treatment alongside STI care, so two needs that frequently intersect don't require two separate systems to navigate.

Herpes and Hepatitis Testing Beyond the Standard Four

For someone without a regular provider who wants a genuinely complete picture (not just the gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV baseline) Mid-State Health Center's panel extends to herpes and all three hepatitis strains, with vaccines for A and B available when a test comes back negative.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
6 South Mountain Drive, Lincoln, NH 03251
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 76 reviews
Address
14 Country Club Road, Gilford, NH 03249 39.8 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 4:00 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 Lincoln, NH

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 Lincoln, NH

The nearest testing center is about 6 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Lincoln, 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 Lincoln, NH

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

  • Dartmouth Hitchcock - Heater Road

    18 Old Etna Road, Lebanon, NH 03766

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
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  • Littleton Cboc

    264 Cottage Street, Littleton, NH 03561

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • Speare Memorial Hospital

    16 Hospital Road, Plymouth, NH 03264

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 70 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Lincoln. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 2 offer telehealth.

  • Melissa Buddensee, MD

    Family medicine · 155 Main Street, Franconia

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  • David Ferris, DO

    Family medicine · 25 Mt Eustis Road, Littleton

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  • James Buckmaster, MD

    Family medicine · 8 Clover Lane, Whitefield

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  • Christine Orlowicz, MD

    Internal medicine · 580 Saint Johnsbury Road, Littleton

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  • Rebekah Reeves, MD

    Internal medicine · 580 Saint Johnsbury Road, Littleton

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  • Sergio Reyes Salcedo, MD

    Infectious disease · 580 Saint Johnsbury Road, Littleton

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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 Lincoln, NH

No pharmacy near Lincoln, NH 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 6.2 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 18 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 18 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Valley Independent Pharmacy

    22 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • MWV Pharmacy

    22 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Lincoln, NH.

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 Lincoln, 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 Grafton County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Grafton County, the county that includes Lincoln, compare with New Hampshire and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~20% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#4 of 10 New Hampshire counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 60% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Grafton County vs New Hampshire vs U.S.

Grafton County New Hampshire U.S. ▲▼ = Grafton County vs the state average
Infection Grafton County New Hampshire United States
Chlamydia
169.6 158 cases ▼ 14%
196.6 492.2
Gonorrhea
29 27 cases ▼ 31%
41.9 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
4.3 4 cases ▲ 10%
3.9 15.8
Syphilis (early)
1.1 1 cases ▼ 42%
1.9 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
2.1 2 cases ▼ 47%
4 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 Grafton County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 20% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 125 250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Grafton County, chlamydia has fallen from 189.9 to 169.6 per 100,000 (11%), gonorrhea has risen from 19.8 to 29 per 100,000 (46%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 2.2 to 4.3 per 100,000 (95%).

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 Lincoln, NH

Adults uninsured
7%
Grafton County
No routine checkup
28.4%
Grafton County
Primary-care ratio
530 : 1
Grafton County
  • Primary-care shortage score 15 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 26th 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 Grafton County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Grafton County (2023)

People living with HIV
95 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
116

Grafton County HIV care continuum (2023)

Grafton County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 2.8 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Grafton County residents living with HIV, 78.5% are in care · 75.9% 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 Grafton County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Lincoln, NH

Kancamagus Highway cuts right through Lincoln's daily rhythm, connecting the trailheads below Whaleback Mountain to the handful of shops and services that make up the town's small commercial core. Lincoln's housing split tells part of the story: about a third of residents rent, many of them likely younger adults still building out their lives in a mountain town where the affordable end of the market is real but limited. With nearly half of households married and an average household of more than two people, there's a strong settled-family quality to the community, but that doesn't mean everyone's circumstances are the same, and people in their late teens and twenties, who face the steepest STI risk, live here too.

A workforce that skews toward outdoor and hospitality jobs means schedules don't always bend around clinic hours. With only one option listed on this page for the Lincoln area, the practical move is simple: check its hours before you head out, because a trip to the White Mountain Athletic Club or anywhere else on the Kancamagus corridor is easier planned than repeated.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Lincoln, NH

Walkability 8.07 / 20 · Below average

At 8.07/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Lincoln 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 2 STD & STI testing locations in Lincoln, New Hampshire, EasySTD

Lincoln sits in Grafton County, ZIP 3251. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Whaleback Mountain
  • Potash Knob
  • Mount Flume
  • Mount Hitchcock
  • Mount Liberty
  • Big Coolidge Mountain

Reference

STD testing in Lincoln, NH: screening, costs & privacy

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

Minor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately

Two things that actually depend on New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire, 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)

New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire

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 Lincoln, NH

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Woodstock, NH instead?

Possibly, Woodstock, NH is close; compare it by distance against Mid-State Health Center.

What does STD testing cost around Lincoln, NH?

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

Can I get tested in Lincoln, NH without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Lincoln, NH?

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 Grafton County?

About 170 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the New Hampshire average.

Can someone under 18 get tested in New Hampshire without a parent?

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

Can I test at home near Lincoln, NH?

Yes, at-home kits ship to 3251; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.

When will an HIV test turn positive?

Roughly 2–6 weeks by test type; a 3-month retest gives full confidence in a negative.

Can HPV cause cancer?

Some HPV types can lead to cervical and other cancers over time, which is why screening and the HPV vaccine matter.

Where can teens get STD testing near Lincoln, NH?

Public health clinics, family-planning clinics, and many school or campus health centers test teens and young adults, often free.

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