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

Gonorrhea in Somerset County is reported about 85% lower than the US average. If you need STI testing in Mercer, Maine for a one-time concern or regular check-ups, consider whether you want to visit one of the local clinics for provider consultation and immediate treatment, or use an at-home test kit for sample collection on your own schedule. Here are the options available.

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STD testing near Mercer, ME

5 testing options are listed for Mercer, ME. The nearest, HealthReach Community Health Centers, is about 9.6 miles away. Compare 3 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 9.6 miles

HealthReach Community Health Centers

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Rated 3.1 out of 5 from 17 reviews

HealthReach Community Health Centers in Madison tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, herpes, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB on a sliding-scale fee open to everyone, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and HPV and hepatitis A and B vaccines available by appointment.

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Herpes and Hepatitis Tested Without a Second Appointment

Walking out with only half an answer carries its own cost: an untested herpes exposure stays unconfirmed, hepatitis B or C goes undetected, and each gap means another visit elsewhere to close it. HealthReach tests all of these on the same panel, so the picture from a single appointment is complete.

Substance-Use Treatment Lives Inside the Same Practice

When substance use and STI risk are tangled together, splitting them across separate providers leaves a gap between the two, and that gap is where both conditions go unmanaged longest. At HealthReach in Madison, substance-use treatment is offered alongside STI care, so the clinical relationship that handles one already holds the context for the other.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
8 South Main Street, Madison, ME 04950
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Community health center 11.1 miles

Belgrade Regional Health Center

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Rated 2.8 out of 5 from 33 reviews

Belgrade Regional Health Center in Belgrade carries federal qualification as a community health center, which ties its STI screening fees directly to each patient's income. Walk-ins are welcome for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing, with no fixed price standing between anyone and care.

Sliding-scale
Address
4 Clement Way, Belgrade, ME 04917
Website
Highest rated 11.9 miles

Maine Family Planning

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 4 reviews

Maine Family Planning in Skowhegan tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, and hepatitis B and C on a sliding-scale fee, with PrEP available for uninsured patients; an appointment is required, and bacterial infections are treated the same visit.

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Plenty of STI clinics draw the line at gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV. Herpes and hepatitis require a separate trip or a separate provider. Maine Family Planning in Skowhegan runs rapid and conventional hepatitis C tests, hepatitis B, and herpes alongside the core panel, so a single visit accounts for infections that otherwise fall through the cracks.

PrEP Is Available for Uninsured Patients

Maine Family Planning in Skowhegan prescribes both PrEP and PEP, and carries a specific financial pathway for patients without insurance coverage to access PrEP. Meaning the drug itself, not just the prescription, stays within reach. That program runs alongside the clinic's standard sliding-scale fees for testing and treatment.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
188 Madison Avenue, Skowhegan, ME 04976
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday Closed
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 65 reviews
Address
105 Topsham Fair Mall Road, Topsham, ME 04086 50.3 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 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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Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 8 reviews
Address
885-931 Union Street, Bangor, ME 04401 55.3 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 Mercer, 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 Mercer, ME

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

Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Somerset 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 Sebasticook Valley Hospital

    447 North Main Street, Pittsfield, ME 04967

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Redington Fairview General Hospital

    46 Fairview Avenue, Skowhegan, ME 04976

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • VA Rural Mobile Medical Clinic

    241 Main Street, Bingham, ME 04920

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 185 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Mercer. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 33 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 Mercer, ME

No pharmacy near Mercer, 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 12 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Hannaford Food and Drug

    12 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 12 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 12 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Oakland Pharmacy

    12 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Mercer, 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 Mercer, 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 Somerset County: the local picture

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

#6 of 16 Maine counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 63% of the state

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

Somerset County Maine U.S. ▲▼ = Somerset County vs the state average
Infection Somerset County Maine United States
Chlamydia
191 98 cases ▼ 12%
217.4 492.2
Gonorrhea
27.3 14 cases ▼ 39%
44.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
1.9 1 cases ▼ 64%
5.3 15.8
Syphilis (early)
1.9 1 cases ▼ 10%
2.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
5.8 3 cases ▲ 29%
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 Somerset County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 16% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 125 250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Somerset County, chlamydia has fallen from 200.1 to 191 per 100,000 (5%), gonorrhea has risen from 15.8 to 27.3 per 100,000 (73%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 5.9 to 1.9 per 100,000 (68%).

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 Mercer, ME

Adults uninsured
9.7%
Somerset County
No routine checkup
20.6%
Somerset County
Primary-care ratio
1,745 : 1
Somerset County
  • Primary-care shortage score 14 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 30th 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 Somerset County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Somerset County (2023)

People living with HIV
118 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
71

Somerset County HIV care continuum (2021)

Somerset County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2021), against 2.9 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Somerset County residents living with HIV, 92.3% are in care · 84.6% 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 Somerset County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Mercer, ME

Many residents are out of the labor force: retirees or students. Mercer sits in Somerset County, Maine: a small, rural community. The jobless rate sits near 3.4%, and the workforce leans toward trades and service jobs, with about 17.6% college-educated. Even so, a clinic is usually a manageable drive, with at-home kits and telehealth keeping things flexible.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Mercer, ME

Walkability 5.84 / 20 · Below average

At 5.84/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Mercer 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 5 STD & STI testing locations in Mercer, Maine, EasySTD

Mercer sits in Somerset County, ZIP 4957. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Beech Hill
  • Little Beech Hill
  • Oak Hill
  • Wilder Hill
  • Mount Bett
  • Hampshire Hill

Neighborhoods & communities

  • East Mercer
  • Witham Corner

Major routes

  • US 2 (Mercer Road)

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Somerset 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 Mercer-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 Mercer 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 Mercer, ME

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where's the nearest STD testing to Mercer, ME?

HealthReach Community Health Centers, about 9.6 mi away, with 3 options within 30 miles.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

Yes, Medicaid typically covers it, and public clinics are free either way.

Is there free STD testing near Mercer, ME?

Public health clinics nearby provide free testing.

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

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

How common is chlamydia in Somerset County?

Somerset County reported ~191 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Maine average.

Can I get PrEP near Mercer, ME?

Yes, PrEP, a daily pill that helps prevent HIV in HIV-negative people, is available in the area.

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 STD testing part of prenatal care?

Pregnancy screening is standard; ask about an early-pregnancy STI panel.

Clinic or at-home test, which is better near Mercer, ME?

Clinics give immediate care and treatment; home kits win on convenience and discretion. Either works.

How do I prepare for an STD test near Mercer, ME?

Little prep is needed, bring an ID and insurance if you have it, and note your exposure dates and any symptoms; for a urine test, avoid peeing for about an hour beforehand.

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