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

In Aroostook County, the rate of reported chlamydia runs about 74% lower than the US average. If you've had a recent risk or simply test on a regular schedule, you have several options in Macwahoc, Maine: public clinics prioritize affordability; private labs offer faster results; at-home kits don't involve a clinic visit.

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Available testing centers

STD testing near Macwahoc, ME

2 testing options are listed for Macwahoc, ME. The nearest, Health Access Network, is about 11.6 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 11.6 miles

Health Access Network

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 4 reviews

Health Access Network in Medway takes walk-in visits, so same-day testing is genuinely available without scheduling ahead. A single visit covers the standard panel, sliding-scale fees apply to everyone, and confirmed bacterial infections can be treated on the spot.

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Herpes and Hepatitis C Added to the Panel

Beyond gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, Health Access Network runs herpes and hepatitis C testing at the same visit. Hepatitis C reactive results move directly into on-site clinical management rather than waiting on an outside referral pathway, and herpes typing is ordered and reviewed by the same staff handling the rest of the panel.

Substance-Use Treatment Runs Alongside STI Care

Health Access Network offers substance-use treatment within the same clinical setting as STI care, which means a provider identifying a connection between the two can coordinate both courses of treatment without routing the patient to a separate program entirely.

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Address
1930 Medway Road, Medway, ME 04460
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Quest Diagnostics

Quest Diagnostics

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Address
175 West Broadway, Lincoln, ME 04457 23.7 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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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 Macwahoc, 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 Doctors Pharmacies Online PrEP & treatment

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At-home STD testing in Macwahoc, ME

The nearest testing center is about 12 miles away, if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Macwahoc, 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
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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 Macwahoc, 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.

  • Presque Isle VA Clinic

    732 Maine Street, Presque Isle, ME 04769

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • 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 Macwahoc. 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 Macwahoc, ME who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 12 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Macwahoc. 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 Macwahoc, ME

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

  • Katahdin Valley Health Center

    23 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Rite Aid 23 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Patten Drug

    27 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 3 closest pharmacies to Macwahoc, 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 Macwahoc, 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 Macwahoc, compare with Maine and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data.

#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 Macwahoc, ME

Adults uninsured
10.4%
Aroostook County
No routine checkup
17.3%
Aroostook County
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 Macwahoc, ME

In Macwahoc, nearly every household sits on its own land. Along US 2A out toward Beech Hill, you're looking at owner-occupied homes spread across a genuinely rural stretch where neighbors are measured in acres, not apartment walls. That rooted, property-owning character shapes daily rhythms here: roughly half of adults are outside the labor force entirely, which might sound like flexibility but often means caretaking, farming, or seasonal patterns that leave little room for the kind of errand that requires a dedicated trip down Silver Ridge Road and back. It takes planning, gas, and time.

Nearly half of adults in Macwahoc are married, and the average household runs small. Close-knit by structure. STI screening fits that picture too: it's something partners do together or separately as relationships change, a practical decision rather than an unusual one, and knowing which clinic on this list is closest makes it far more likely to actually happen.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Macwahoc, ME

Walkability 5.7 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.7/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Macwahoc 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 Macwahoc, Maine, EasySTD

Macwahoc sits in Aroostook County, ZIP 4451. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Beech Hill

Major routes

  • US 2A (Military Road)
  • US 2 (Silver Ridge Road)

Reference

STD testing in Macwahoc, 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.

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 Macwahoc-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 Macwahoc 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 Macwahoc, ME

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

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

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

Does insurance cover STD testing near Macwahoc, ME?

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

Can I get tested in Macwahoc, ME without insurance?

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

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

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

How common is chlamydia in Aroostook County?

Aroostook County reported ~129 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Maine average.

How long do results take near Macwahoc, ME?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

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 STI testing different from STD testing?

No real difference for testing, "STI" is just the current term for what used to be called "STD."

Can STDs be treated near Macwahoc, ME?

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

Can syphilis symptoms go away on their own?

Yes, a syphilis sore can heal while the infection stays and silently progresses, so a blood test is the only way to be sure.

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