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

In Washington County, the reported chlamydia rate runs about 71% lower than the US average. If you need STI testing in Perry, Maine for a one-time concern or regular check-ups, weigh your options: public clinics keep costs down, private labs prioritize speed, and at-home kits trade a clinic visit for convenience. See the options below.

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Available testing centers

STD testing near Perry, ME

5 testing options are listed for Perry, ME. The nearest, Eastport Health Care, is about 7.7 miles away. Compare 2 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 7.7 miles

Eastport Health Care

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Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 17 reviews

Eastport Health Care is a community health center in Eastport where STI care sits alongside primary and family medicine: meaning gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV testing, plus treatment and HPV and hepatitis vaccines, are handled through the same provider relationship, on a sliding-scale fee, by appointment.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
30 Boynton Street, Eastport, ME 04631
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 10.5 miles

Health Ways

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Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 19 reviews

Health Ways in Lubec runs on appointments, so arriving with a scheduled slot means the full visit (rapid and conventional HIV testing, hepatitis C, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and TB) moves without delay. Same-visit treatment covers bacterial STIs; sliding-scale fees apply to everyone.

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Language Gaps Leave STIs Untreated Longer

When a patient can't fully convey symptoms or understand a diagnosis, follow-through breaks down. Infections go undertreated and return visits get skipped. Health Ways has interpretation services for non-English languages built into care, so the clinical conversation that determines treatment is complete the first time.

PrEP Is Prescribed Here, Ongoing

Health Ways prescribes PrEP and provides PEP directly, which means a patient who qualifies can leave with an actual prevention protocol rather than a secondary appointment elsewhere to obtain one.

Separate Appointments Often Mean Separate Systems

Substance-use care and STI care typically live in entirely different offices, requiring patients to navigate two separate systems. Health Ways holds both, so someone managing addiction alongside an STI diagnosis works with one clinical setting rather than coordinating across two.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
43 South Lubec Road, Lubec, ME 04652
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
Website
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Quest Diagnostics

Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
175 West Broadway, Lincoln, ME 73.9 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

Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
885-931 Union Street, Bangor, ME 83.9 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

Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
105 Topsham Fair Mall Road, Topsham, ME 159.2 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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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.

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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

Every other option

More ways to get tested in Perry, 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

Test from home

At-home STD testing in Perry, ME

The nearest testing center is about 8 miles away, if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Perry, 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 range: couples & full panels

    myLAB Box

    myLAB Box

    $79 & up

    Panel:
    Up to 14 infections, incl. HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis & herpes
    Sample:
    Self-collect: swab, urine, finger-prick
    Results:
    2–5 days, online
    • Free phone consult if positive
    • CLIA-certified labs
    • Couples & subscription options
    • Discreet packaging
    Order online myLAB Box 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

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 Perry, ME

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

  • Down East Community Hospital

    11 Hospital Drive, Machias, ME 04654

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • Calais VA Clinic

    50 Union Street, Calais, ME 04619

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

  • Calais Community Hospital

    24 Hospital Lane, Calais, ME 04619

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 15 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Perry. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 4 offer telehealth.

  • Michael Christakis

    Internal medicine · 11 Back Road, Pleasant Point

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  • Susan Luthin, MD

    Family medicine · 30 Boynton Street, Eastport

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  • Robert Abrams, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 43 South Lubec Road, Lubec

    Call Directions

  • Jacqueline Russell, DO

    Family medicine · 24 Hospital Lane, Calais

    Directions

  • Julia Arnold, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 125 US Rte, Whiting

    Call Directions

  • Susan Paul, MD

    Internal medicine · 96 Stackpole Drive, Machias

    Call Directions

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 Perry, ME

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

  • Quoddy Bay Pharmacy

    7.4 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Machias Friendly Pharmacy

    24 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 26 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Hannaford Supermarket & Pharmacy

    26 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Perry, 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 Perry, 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 Washington County: the local picture

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

#13 of 16 Maine counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 19% of the state

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

Washington County Maine U.S. ▲▼ = Washington County vs the state average
Infection Washington County Maine United States
Chlamydia
142.6 45 cases ▼ 34%
217.4 492.2
Gonorrhea — 44.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — 5.3 15.8
Syphilis (early) — 2.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
3.2 1 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 Washington County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 9% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 125 250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Washington County, chlamydia has fallen from 221.9 to 142.6 per 100,000 (36%), gonorrhea has fallen from 22.5 to 6.4 per 100,000 (72%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 3.2 to 3.2 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 Perry, ME

Adults uninsured
11.6%
Washington County
No routine checkup
21.8%
Washington County
Primary-care ratio
2,394 : 1
Washington County

Primary-care shortage score 15 / 26

Medically Underserved Area

Social Vulnerability Index · 67th 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 Washington County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Washington County (2023)

People living with HIV
123 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
76

Washington County HIV care continuum (2021)

Washington County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2021), against 2.9 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Washington County residents living with HIV, 85.3% are in care · 79.4% 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 Washington County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Perry, ME

Heading south on US Route 1 past the turnoff for Gleason Cove Town Park, the distance to the nearest clinic isn't just miles. It's a real commitment of time on a rural two-lane road, something every Perry resident factors in before making a weekday appointment. That friction is worth naming plainly, because for younger adults in their late teens and twenties who are actively dating and forming new relationships, a screening that requires half a day away from work or family often just doesn't happen. With nearly two-thirds of adults here married and households averaging close to three people, the community skews toward stable partnership, but STI transmission doesn't follow household structure, and Washington County's rates make routine testing genuinely relevant regardless of relationship status.

What makes low-friction access particularly meaningful in Perry is the town's workforce picture. Labor-force participation sits well below typical urban rates, meaning many residents juggle irregular schedules, caregiving, or seasonal work rather than predictable nine-to-five routines. Squeezing a clinic visit around those rhythms takes planning. At the same time, a community where more than four in five households own their homes (many of them modest, long-held properties) tends to have deep roots and real investment in community health over time.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Perry, ME

Walkability 5.82 / 20 · Below average

At 5.82/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Perry 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 Perry, Maine, EasySTD

Perry sits in Washington County, ZIP 4667. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Porcupine Mountain
  • Pigeon Hill
  • Ironworks Mountain
  • Gleason Cove Town Park
  • Waponahki Museum
  • Pennamaquan River Boat Launch

Neighborhoods & communities

  • North Perry

Major routes

  • US 1 (US Route 1)

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Washington 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 Perry-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 Perry 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 Perry, ME

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

There's no clinic in Perry, ME, what now?

Nearest is Eastport Health Care, about 7.7 mi away; 2 are within 30 miles. An at-home kit shipped to 4667 also works.

How much does STD testing cost near Perry, ME?

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

Can I get tested in Perry, ME without insurance?

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

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

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

How common is chlamydia in Washington County?

Washington County reported ~143 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Maine average.

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.

Can I get PrEP near Perry, ME?

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

Is there an at-home STD test for Perry, ME?

At-home kits mail to 4667: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.

How is syphilis tested near Perry, ME?

A blood draw screens for syphilis, with a confirmatory test if it's reactive.

Can STDs be treated near Perry, ME?

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

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