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

Reported chlamydia in Waldo County runs about 66% lower than the US average. Whether you need testing after a possible exposure or as part of routine care in Palermo, Maine, you can weigh the trade-offs of public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits to fit your needs.

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STD testing near Palermo, ME

5 testing options are listed for Palermo, ME. The nearest, HealthReach Community Health Centers, is about 9.3 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 9.3 miles

HealthReach Community Health Centers

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Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 46 reviews

HealthReach Community Health Centers in Albion brings STI testing into a community health center's full clinical scope (the standard panel, sliding-scale fees for all, same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, and appointments required) anchored by integrated substance-use treatment alongside sexual health care.

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Herpes and Hepatitis Are Already on the Panel

For anyone without a regular primary care provider, and no easy path to specialist referral, HealthReach runs herpes and full hepatitis B and C testing alongside the core bacterial panel. One appointment covers the broader workup rather than requiring separate care relationships to piece it together.

Substance-Use Treatment Shares the Same Chart

Someone managing active substance use who needs STI care often has to navigate two entirely separate systems. HealthReach holds both in the same clinical setting, substance-use treatment and STI care are coordinated rather than siloed, which matters most for anyone whose providers don't currently talk to each other.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
7 School Street, Suite 1 Albion, ME 04910
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 11.3 miles

Sheepscot Valley Health Center

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Rated 3 out of 5 from 43 reviews

Sheepscot Valley Health Center in Whitefield meets people where they are: rural residents, cash-paying patients, and those without coverage all qualify for sliding-scale fees under its federally qualified health center charter. Walk-ins are welcome for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening without an appointment.

Sliding-scale
Address
47 Main Street, Whitefield, ME 04353
Website
Highest rated 14.6 miles

Maine Family Planning

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Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 13 reviews

Maine Family Planning in Waterville pairs full-spectrum reproductive health with STI care: the standard panel, sliding-scale fees, same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, and PrEP and PEP, all by appointment.

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PrEP and PEP Without a Separate Provider

Maine Family Planning holds prescribing authority for both PrEP and PEP in-house, which means someone without a primary care provider, or one paying cash and needing the medication managed in one place, doesn't have to assemble separate clinical relationships. Coverage for uninsured patients extends to PrEP specifically.

Herpes and Hepatitis Expand the Standard Panel

The panel at Maine Family Planning includes herpes and both hepatitis B and hepatitis C, with rapid hepatitis C testing available alongside the conventional draw. Those additions shift the clinical picture considerably: a single visit can surface infections that a narrower four-pathogen screen would leave undetected.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
18 Silver St Ext, Waterville, ME 04901
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday Closed
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • 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 42.1 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 42.2 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 Palermo, 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 Palermo, ME

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

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

  • Nordx

    118 Northport Avenue, Belfast, ME 04915

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 306 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Palermo. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 57 offer telehealth.

  • Diane Zavotsky, MD

    Family medicine · 47 Main Street, Coopers Mills

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  • Susan Paul, MD

    Internal medicine · 132 Middle Road, Union

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  • Catherine Batz

    Family medicine · 10 Water Street, Waterville

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  • Lisa Keiski, DO

    Family medicine · 31 Front Street, Waterville

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  • Rosalind Waldron, MD

    Family medicine · 32 College Avenue, Waterville

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  • Farouk Talakshi, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 7 Highwood Street, Waterville

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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 Palermo, ME

No pharmacy near Palermo, 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.

  • Winslow Pharmacy

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Rite Aid 14 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 14 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Waterville Pharmacy

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Palermo, 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 Palermo, 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 Waldo County: the local picture

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

#10 of 16 Maine counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 38% of the state

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

Waldo County Maine U.S. ▲▼ = Waldo County vs the state average
Infection Waldo County Maine United States
Chlamydia
167.4 68 cases ▼ 23%
217.4 492.2
Gonorrhea
12.3 5 cases ▼ 72%
44.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
7.4 3 cases ▲ 40%
5.3 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 2.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — no data 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 Waldo County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 6% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 100 200 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Waldo County, chlamydia has fallen from 189.4 to 167.4 per 100,000 (12%), gonorrhea has fallen from 17.7 to 12.3 per 100,000 (31%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 5 to 7.4 per 100,000 (48%).

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 Palermo, ME

Adults uninsured
10.4%
Waldo County
No routine checkup
18%
Waldo County
Primary-care ratio
1,247 : 1
Waldo County
  • Primary-care shortage score 15 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 60.8
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 29th 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 Waldo County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Waldo County (2023)

People living with HIV
109 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
70

Waldo County HIV care continuum (2022)

Waldo County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 2.9 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Waldo County residents living with HIV, 86.8% are in care · 84.2% 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 Waldo County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Palermo, ME

Palermo sits in Waldo County, Maine: a mid-size, rural community, where the jobless rate sits near 5.6%. Most residents own their homes, and around 27.4% of adults have a four-year degree. Local clinics are within driving range, while at-home kits and telehealth offer a flexible backup.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Palermo, ME

Walkability 5.63 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.63/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Palermo 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 Palermo, Maine, EasySTD

Palermo sits in Waldo County, ZIP 4354. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Deer Hill
  • Sanford Hill
  • Level Hill
  • Beech Pond Boat Access
  • Palermo Recreational Fields
  • Thurston Park

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Greely Corner
  • East Palermo
  • Jones Corner
  • Carrs Corner

Major routes

  • ME 3 (Belfast Augusta Road)

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Waldo 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 Palermo-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 Palermo 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 Palermo, ME

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where can I get tested for STDs in Palermo, ME?

The closest is HealthReach Community Health Centers (9.3 mi); 3 options are within 30 miles.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

Medicaid generally covers STD testing, and public clinics test for free regardless of coverage.

Is there free STD testing near Palermo, ME?

Yes, public clinics in the area offer free or low-cost testing.

Which tests are offered near Palermo, 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 Waldo County?

About 167 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Maine average.

Can I get PrEP near Palermo, ME?

PrEP (HIV-prevention medicine for HIV-negative people) is available locally, any provider can prescribe it.

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.

How long do results take near Palermo, ME?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

I tested positive, what are the next steps?

Start treatment, tell recent partners so they can test, avoid sex until cleared, and retest if advised, most STIs resolve with care.

Is drug-resistant gonorrhea a concern?

Resistance is rising, which is why the CDC advises a particular treatment; don't self-treat, get tested and treated correctly.

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