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

You know chlamydia cases in Kennebec County are about 60% lower than the US average; testing is still a vital step if you've had a recent risk or want regular check-ups in Rome, Maine. Whether you prefer same-day testing at local clinics or the convenience of labs and at-home kits, we list options below.

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STD testing near Rome, ME

5 testing options are listed for Rome, ME. The nearest, Belgrade Regional Health Center, is about 4.8 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.

Community health center 4.8 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 12.8 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
Website
Community health center 12.8 miles

HealthReach Community Health Centers

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Rated 1.7 out of 5 from 7 reviews

HealthReach Community Health Centers in Waterville earned its federally qualified designation by committing to serve anyone regardless of income or insurance status. Fees slide with what patients can actually pay, making syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening reachable for cash-paying patients, the uninsured, and anyone between providers.

Sliding-scale
Address
10 Water Street, Apartment 305, Waterville, ME 04901
Website
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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 44.2 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 55.9 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 Rome, 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.

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At-home STD testing in Rome, ME

The nearest testing center is about 5 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Rome, 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 Rome, ME

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

  • Mainegeneral Medical Center

    35 Medical Center Parkway, Augusta, ME 04330

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
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  • Mainegeneral Medical Center

    149 North Street, Waterville, ME 04901

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
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  • Kennebec Internal Medicine Associates

    9 Glenridge Drive, Augusta, ME 04330

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 191 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Rome. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 36 offer telehealth.

  • Teresa Farrington, DO

    Internal medicine · 4 Clement Way, Belgrade

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  • Joseph Lopes, MD

    Urology · 11 Evergreen Dr 1st Park, Oakland

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  • Amy Kuhl, DO

    Family medicine · 222 Kennedy Memorial Drive, Waterville

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  • Lauren Struck, MD

    Family medicine · 211 Main Street, Waterville

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  • Katharine Anderson, MD

    Family medicine · 149 North Street, Waterville

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  • Robert Aranson, MD

    Internal medicine · 30 Chase Avenue, 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 Rome, ME

No pharmacy near Rome, 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.

  • Oakland Pharmacy

    8.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 8.7 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Shaws Pharmacy

    11 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Hannaford Supermarket & Pharmacy

    12 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Mainegeneral Pharmacy

    12 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Whitney Davis

    12 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Rome, 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 Rome, 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 Kennebec County: the local picture

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

#5 of 16 Maine counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 69% of the state

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

Kennebec County Maine U.S. ▲▼ = Kennebec County vs the state average
Infection Kennebec County Maine United States
Chlamydia
197.2 251 cases ▼ 9%
217.4 492.2
Gonorrhea
40.1 51 cases ▼ 10%
44.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
2.4 3 cases ▼ 55%
5.3 15.8
Syphilis (early)
0.8 1 cases ▼ 62%
2.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
4.7 6 cases ▲ 4%
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 Kennebec County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 20% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 150 300 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Kennebec County, chlamydia has fallen from 269.3 to 197.2 per 100,000 (27%), gonorrhea has risen from 29.1 to 40.1 per 100,000 (38%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 2.4 to 2.4 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 Rome, ME

Adults uninsured
8.1%
Kennebec County
No routine checkup
21.6%
Kennebec County
Primary-care ratio
902 : 1
Kennebec County
  • Primary-care shortage score 15 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 58.5
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 36th 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 Kennebec County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Kennebec County (2023)

People living with HIV
123 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
102

Kennebec County HIV care continuum (2021)

Kennebec County recorded 4.6 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2021), against 2.9 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Kennebec County residents living with HIV, 93.3% are in care · 89.6% 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 Kennebec County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Rome, ME

Rome Corner sits at the quieter end of ME 27, where most households are owned rather than rented. A tenure pattern that shapes who stays and who moves on. The renters here, a smaller slice of the community, tend to be younger adults still sorting out where life lands them: new jobs, shifting relationships, the particular uncertainty of your mid-twenties in a rural Maine town.

With nearly two-thirds of adults in the workforce and a meaningful share of households clearing six figures, this isn't a community running on empty, but busy schedules and long drives are the real texture of daily life. That same stability that roots most residents (owned homes, married households averaging close to three people, commitments that fill a week) can make health appointments feel like a scheduling puzzle rather than a priority. Young adults in their late teens and twenties, who are building relationships and moving through exactly the years when STI screening matters most, deserve options that don't require coordinating a half-day around a single appointment.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Rome, ME

Walkability 6.62 / 20 · Below average

At 6.62/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Rome 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 Rome, Maine, EasySTD

Rome sits in Kennebec County, ZIP 4963. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Mount Phillip
  • The Mountain
  • French's Mountain
  • Mosher Hill
  • Morrill Hill
  • Foss Hill

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Rome Corner
  • Belgrade Lakes

Major routes

  • ME 27 (Augusta Road)

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Kennebec 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 Rome-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 Rome 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 Rome, ME

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Rome, ME?

There are 3 options within a 30-mile drive.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

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

Can I get tested in Rome, ME without insurance?

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

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

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

How common is chlamydia in Kennebec County?

Kennebec County reported ~197 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 Rome, ME?

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

How do I prepare for an STD test near Rome, 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.

How do I tell a partner I tested positive?

Telling recent partners lets them test and treat; many health departments offer confidential partner-notification help.

Is STD testing part of prenatal care?

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

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