Professional Testing Services
Welcome to the Lab
The Maine CDC's Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory (HETL) assists in the prevention, treatment and control of biological, chemical, and radiological hazards that threaten the community and environment. We are the assessment, surveillance, and quality assurance division of the Maine CDC. We partner with government agencies on state policy development and the quality assurance oversight of services provided by the public and private sectors.
We are the public health lab for the state of Maine.
Care Coordination for Families
Care Coordination for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs
How can Care Coordination help you as a Provider?
Childhood Lead Poisoning
Free Lead Dust Tests
Maine CDC offers free home lead dust test kits to families with young children or children on the way. Order a free home lead dust test kit. Watch our video to see how to do the test.
Breast and Cervical Health
Health care providers at the Maine CDC Breast and Cervical Health Program Network play a critical role in increasing breast and cervical cancer screenings by providing a way for patients to get help to pay for breast and pelvic exams, Pap and HPV tests, mammograms, and some diagnostic or follow-up services.
Enroll as a Provider
To become a Maine CDC Breast and Cervical Health Program Provider, contact Angela Nile at angela.nile@maine.gov.
Screening and Prevention Services
Are You Up to Date on Your Preventive Care?
The Maine CDC offers screening and prevention services for cancer, infectious disease, oral health, and lead prevention.
At a glance
Making healthy choices can help you avoid many chronic diseases and can even lower your risk of severe illness from some infectious diseases, such as the flu and COVID-19. But healthy behaviors are only part of the picture. Getting routine preventive care can help you stay well and catch problems early.