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

Reported syphilis in Hillsborough runs about 73% lower than the US average. You may need testing after a possible exposure or as part of routine care in Lyndeborough, New Hampshire. There are trade-offs between reaching a provider quickly at a clinic and the convenience of an at-home kit. Choose based on your priorities.

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STD testing near Lyndeborough, NH

6 testing options are listed for Lyndeborough, NH. The nearest, Quest Diagnostics, is about 8.8 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.

Most reviewed 13.2 miles

Convenient MD Urgent Care

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Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 958 reviews

Convenient MD Urgent Care in Bedford runs STI testing and treatment without an appointment: walk in, get screened for gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis, and leave with bacterial treatment the same day if needed, all on a sliding-scale fee with no charge for the mpox vaccine.

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Address
3 Nashua Road, Bedford, NH 03110
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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Community health center 13.8 miles

Harbor Care Health and Wellness Center

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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 4 reviews

Harbor Care Health and Wellness Center in Nashua welcomes walk-ins for STI screening, no appointment needed. Federally qualified status anchors its sliding-scale fees, adjusting costs to income so anyone can afford a visit covering syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing in one stop.

Sliding-scale
Address
615 Amherst Street, Nashua, NH 03063
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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 75 reviews
Address
282 State Route 101, Amherst, NH 03031 8.8 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 6:30 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
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Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 54 reviews
Address
89 South Mast Street, Goffstown, NH 03045 12.2 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
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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 135 reviews
Address
160 South River Road, Bedford, NH 03110 15.3 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 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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Labcorp

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Rated 3.1 out of 5 from 52 reviews
Address
101 Riverway Place, Bedford, NH 03110 15.5 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
  • 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 Lyndeborough, 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.

Test from home

At-home STD testing in Lyndeborough, NH

The nearest testing center is about 9 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Lyndeborough, 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 Lyndeborough, NH

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

  • Elliot Point of Care LAB AT Bedford Urgent Care

    25 Leavy Drive, Bedford, NH 03110

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Monadnock Community Hospital LAB

    452 Old Street Road, Peterborough, NH 03458

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

  • Catholic Medical Center

    100 Mcgregor Street, Manchester, NH 03102

    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 Lyndeborough. 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 Lyndeborough, NH who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 825 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Lyndeborough. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 307 offer telehealth.

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 Lyndeborough, NH

No pharmacy near Lyndeborough, 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.

  • Medicine Shoppe

    9.1 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Rite Aid 9.2 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 9.4 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • CVS Pharmacy 9.6 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Lyndeborough, 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 Lyndeborough, 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 Hillsborough: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Hillsborough, the county that includes Lyndeborough, compare with New Hampshire and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data.

#1 of 10 New Hampshire counties for chlamydia, among the very highest in the state

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

Hillsborough New Hampshire U.S. ▲▼ = Hillsborough vs the state average
Infection Hillsborough New Hampshire United States
Chlamydia
277.5 1,186 cases ▲ 41%
196.6 492.2
Gonorrhea
71.8 307 cases ▲ 71%
41.9 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
4.2 18 cases ▲ 8%
3.9 15.8
Syphilis (early)
3.7 16 cases ▲ 95%
1.9 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
6.3 27 cases ▲ 57%
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 Hillsborough over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 11% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 150 300 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Hillsborough, chlamydia has risen from 267.7 to 277.5 per 100,000 (4%), gonorrhea has risen from 57.7 to 71.8 per 100,000 (24%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 4.7 to 4.2 per 100,000 (11%).

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 Lyndeborough, NH

Adults uninsured
6.6%
Hillsborough
No routine checkup
24.3%
Hillsborough
Primary-care ratio
1,198 : 1
Hillsborough
  • Primary-care shortage score 20 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 43.2
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 22nd 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 Hillsborough.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Hillsborough (2023)

People living with HIV
159 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
17cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
173 · PnR 37.71

Hillsborough HIV care continuum (2023)

Hillsborough recorded 4.6 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 2.8 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Hillsborough residents living with HIV, 78.6% are in care · 72.6% 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 Hillsborough tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Lyndeborough, NH

Lyndeborough Center Historic District sits at the quiet core of a town where the vast majority of households are owner-occupied and most adults are married, a profile that can make routine health maintenance feel like something other people's lives are built around, not yours. That stability is real, but people in their late teens and twenties are present here too, some of them early in relationships, others navigating the particular uncertainty of figuring out what regular care even looks like when you're not yet settled. Nearly half of households here earn well into six figures, yet nearly one in fourteen residents is unemployed and rental costs, while modest by regional standards, still represent a meaningful slice of a tighter budget. Those economics shape which appointments feel skippable.

A high labor-force participation rate means many residents are working full schedules, the kind where a midday clinic visit requires actual planning, not just intention. For a younger adult living along a rural stretch beyond Stimson Hill, that distance is the whole equation. It decides whether a test happens this month or keeps getting moved. Knowing the nearest clinic's hours before you need them is the practical move this town demands.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Lyndeborough, NH

Walkability 7.3 / 20 · Below average

At 7.3/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Lyndeborough 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 6 STD & STI testing locations in Lyndeborough, New Hampshire, EasySTD

Lyndeborough sits in Hillsborough, ZIP 3082. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Stimson Hill
  • Piscataquog Mountain
  • Winn Mountain
  • The Pinnacle
  • Lyndeborough Mountain
  • Rose Mountain

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Lyndeborough Center Historic District

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Hillsborough: 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 Lyndeborough-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 Lyndeborough 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 Lyndeborough, NH

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is testing closer in Manchester, NH?

Manchester, NH is a nearby town with options, the listing shows each one's distance so you can pick the closest.

How much does STD testing cost near Lyndeborough, NH?

Free at public clinics. Private labs run about $24 for one test and $139 for a full panel; at-home kits are $49+.

Where can I get tested for free near Lyndeborough, NH?

Convenient MD Urgent Care, about 13.2 mi away, provides free testing.

What's included in a full panel near Lyndeborough, NH?

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

How common is chlamydia in Hillsborough?

Hillsborough reported ~278 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above 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.

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.

My test was positive, what now?

A positive means treatment is the next step; many STIs are cured with antibiotics, and all are treatable.

Do routine blood tests include STD testing?

No, standard bloodwork doesn't include STIs unless you ask, so request STD testing specifically.

Can STDs be treated near Lyndeborough, NH?

Many STIs are fully cured with antibiotics; others, like HIV and herpes, are well managed with treatment.

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