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STD Testing in Allensworth, CA: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Tulare County reports about 13 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 residents. Whether it's your first STI test or routine screening in Allensworth, California, you can choose from clinics which may bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees, and private labs that often let you pay a flat self-pay price. Explore your options in the list below.

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Available testing centers

STD testing near Allensworth, CA

7 testing options are listed for Allensworth, CA. The nearest, United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley, is about 7.0 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.

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Labcorp

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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 30 reviews

Address
1206 High Street, Delano, CA 93215 9.6 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 6 reviews

Address
800 11th Avenue, Delano, CA 93215 9.7 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Tuesday 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Wednesday 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Thursday 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Friday 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Community health center 7.0 miles

United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley

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Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 32 reviews

United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley in Earlimart runs on a sliding-scale fee accepted alongside Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance, covering gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, and conventional HIV testing with an appointment, and care is delivered in Spanish.

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Spanish Is the Working Language Here

Spanish is the clinical language at United Health Centers: not a supplement, but the medium through which providers explain results, discuss treatment, and counsel on prevention. That means nuance travels intact, and nothing gets lost between a diagnosis and what comes next.

PrEP and PEP Prescribed On-Site, No Specialist Needed

United Health Centers carries both PrEP and PEP as standing services, which means patients without a regular provider, or those paying out of pocket, can get a prescription written here rather than waiting on a referral chain. PrEP follow-up, including monitoring labs, stays within the same practice.

Herpes Testing Expands the Standard Four-Infection Panel

The panel at United Health Centers adds herpes to the gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV tests that define a basic screen. A fifth infection that often goes undetected precisely because it isn't routinely ordered. Having it available here means a single appointment can resolve questions a narrower panel would leave open.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
476 East Washington Avenue, Earlimart, CA 93219
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 7.2 miles

Valley Healthcare Centers

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 17 reviews

A public safety-net rural health clinic about 7 miles from Allensworth. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
369 North Church Road, Earlimart, CA 93219
Website
Community health center 7.3 miles

Reedley Community Hospital

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Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 25 reviews

A community safety-net rural health clinic about 7 miles from Allensworth. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
398 South Church Road, Earlimart, CA 93219
Website
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Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 10 reviews

Address
501 Munzer Street, Shafter, CA 93263 24.9 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Rated 2.6 out of 5 from 33 reviews

Address
368 West Olive Avenue, Porterville, CA 93257 25.2 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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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 Allensworth, CA

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 Allensworth, CA

The nearest testing center is about 7 miles away, if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Allensworth, 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
  • 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
  • Best value: single tests

    Everlywell

    Everlywell

    $49 & up

    Panel:
    Chlamydia & gonorrhea, up to a 6-test panel adding HIV, syphilis, trichomoniasis & hep C
    Sample:
    Finger-prick + swab
    Results:
    Days, online
    • Telehealth visit if positive
    • CLIA-certified labs
    • HSA/FSA eligible
    • Subscription savings

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 Allensworth, CA

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

  • PAZ Dermatology

    5117 West Noble Avenue, Visalia, CA 93277

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • Sierra View Medical Center LAB

    465 West Putnam Avenue, Porterville, CA 93257

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
  • Tulare County Health Dept Laboratory

    1062 South K Street, Tulare, CA 93274

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 124 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Allensworth. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 31 offer telehealth.

  • Juan Lopez, MD Telehealth

    OB-GYN · 912 Fremont Street, Delano

  • Ramy Alnahhal, MD

    Internal medicine · 1230 Jefferson Street, Delano

  • Jason Beck, MD

    Family medicine · 425 Del Sol Parkway, Delano

  • Alvaro Caceres, MD

    Family medicine · 1205 Garces Highway, Delano

  • Sadegh Salmassi, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 1205 Garces Highway, Delano

  • Alberto Acevedo, MD

    Family medicine · 1205 Garces Hwy 102, Delano

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 Allensworth, CA

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

  • United Health Centers Pharmacy Earlimart

    6.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Walgreens 9.5 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Komoto Pharmacy

    9.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Omni Family Health

    9.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Delano Phamacy

    9.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Truxtun Pharmacy Delano

    9.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Allensworth, CA.

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 Allensworth, 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 Tulare County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Tulare County, the county that includes Allensworth, compare with California and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~38% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#5 of 58 California counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 91% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Tulare County vs California vs U.S.

Tulare County California U.S. = Tulare County vs the state average
Infection Tulare County California United States
Chlamydia
605 2,901 cases ▲ 23%
491.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
121 580 cases ▼ 36%
190.2 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
17.9 86 cases ▲ 10%
16.3 15.8
Syphilis (early)
10.8 52 cases ▼ 43%
19.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
79.9 383 cases ▲ 71%
46.7 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 Tulare County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 1% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 325 650 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Tulare County, chlamydia has fallen from 621.4 to 605 per 100,000 (3%), gonorrhea has fallen from 163.2 to 121 per 100,000 (26%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 16.5 to 17.9 per 100,000 (8%).

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 Allensworth, CA

Adults uninsured
28.4%
No routine checkup
34.6%
No transportation
19.6%
Binge drinking
14.7%
Frequent mental distress
20.1%
Depression
21%
Below poverty line
18.8%
Primary-care ratio
2,159 : 1
Tulare County

Primary-care shortage score 21 / 26

Medically Underserved Area · IMU 48.6

Social Vulnerability Index · 91st 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 Tulare County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Tulare County (2023)

People living with HIV
158 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
49cases countywide
On PrEP (coverage)
24.6%

Tulare County HIV care continuum (2023)

Tulare County recorded 12.8 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 14.9 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Tulare County residents living with HIV, 78.7% are in care · 68.3% 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 Tulare County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Allensworth, CA

Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park draws visitors to explore the town's founding legacy, and that same spirit of care for community extends to health services today. STI testing in and around Allensworth is available through clinics listed on this page, where confidentiality is standard practice. What you discuss with a provider stays in that room. For young adults in the area, routine screening fits naturally into regular health habits, whether someone is between jobs, settling into a new relationship, or simply staying on top of wellness.

The Allensworth Historic District anchors local identity, and residents here value straightforward access to care without unnecessary complications. Testing clinics serve people who prefer a quick appointment without lengthy waits or paperwork that feels intrusive. Results come back to you directly, and the choice to share them with a partner, family member, or doctor is entirely yours. Health decisions in Allensworth don't require a reason beyond your own peace of mind.

Whether you're due for a routine checkup or have a specific concern, testing sites listed on this page offer discreet, efficient service. Many people find that getting screened once, and then again if circumstances change, removes the weight of uncertainty and lets life move forward.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Allensworth, CA

Walkability 5.05 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.05/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Allensworth 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 7 STD & STI testing locations in Allensworth, California, EasySTD

ZIP 93219 snapshot

Residents
9,708
Median age
26
Median income
$52,883

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 93219 area around Allensworth: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Allensworth alone.

Allensworth sits in Tulare County, ZIP 93219. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park
  • Allensworth Historic District

Major routes

  • CA 43 (Central Valley Highway)

Reference

STD testing in Allensworth, CA: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Tulare County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under California 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 an Allensworth-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 Allensworth 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 California Minor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately

Two things that actually depend on California 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 California, a minor aged 12 or older can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

California 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 California

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 Allensworth, CA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is testing closer in Delano, CA?

Delano, CA is a nearby town with options, the listing shows each one's distance so you can pick the closest.

How much does STD testing cost near Allensworth, CA?

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

Can I get tested in Allensworth, CA without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near Allensworth, CA?

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

How common is chlamydia in Tulare County?

Tulare County reported ~605 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above the California average.

Can someone under 18 get tested in California without a parent?

In California, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.

Can I get PrEP near Allensworth, CA?

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

Can STDs be treated near Allensworth, CA?

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

Can syphilis symptoms go away on their own?

Yes, a syphilis sore can heal while the infection stays and silently progresses, so a blood test is the only way to be sure.

Who needs routine STD testing?

Sexually active people, especially under 25 or with new/multiple partners; everyone 13–64 should test for HIV at least once.

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