OCC Service Mankato
- Address
- 1613 N. Riverfront Drive, Mankato, MN 71.5 miles away
- Phone
- 507‑387‑4457
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
- Herpes
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Rapid HIV
- Conventional HIV
STD Testing in Dexter, MN: Same-Day, Low-Cost & Confidential
Mower County reports about 15 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 residents, near the US average. If you've had a recent risk or simply test on a regular schedule in Dexter, Minnesota, weigh the options: community and public clinics are often low-cost or free. In contrast, private labs tend to offer faster results and more flexible scheduling. See the list below for details and options.
- Clinics, labs & at-home kits compared
- Free & low-cost options included
- Backed by CDC, CMS & Census data
- Editorially reviewed
Available testing centers
STD testing near Dexter, MN
No STD testing centers are located in Dexter, MN. The nearest, OCC Service Mankato, is about 71.5 miles away. At-home STD kits and online lab tests ship to your ZIP; compare private labs and at-home kits below.
Labcorp
- Address
- 2716 East 82nd Street, Minneapolis, MN 82.8 miles away
- Phone
- 952‑854‑9203
Opening hours
- Monday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
- Herpes
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Rapid HIV
- Conventional HIV
Quest Diagnostics
- Address
- 6545 France Ave South, Edina, MN 86.3 miles away
- Phone
- 952‑925‑9429
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
Free tool · not a clinic
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.
- $0–$25
Public / community clinic
Free HIV testing is common
- $24–$200
Private lab (self-pay)
Never billed to insurance
- From $49
At-home kit
Mailed to your door, private
- $0–$50 copay
Doctor / urgent care
Often $0 preventive with insurance
No centers match those filters. Clear the service-type filter or the opening-hours filters to see every center.
Every other option
More ways to get tested in Dexter, MN
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 Dexter, MN
The nearest testing center is about 72 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Dexter, 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.
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In-home collection
$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
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Best value: single tests
$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
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Best for simplicity & support
$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
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 Dexter, MN
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Mower 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.
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Mayo Clinic Health System Austin
1000 First Drive Northwest, Austin, MN 55912
CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists
- Full STD panel
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Dexter. 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 Dexter, MN who may help arrange STD testing
Beyond dedicated clinics, 319 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Dexter. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 140 offer telehealth.
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Maryam Mahmood Telehealth
Infectious disease · 1000 1st Drive Northwest, Austin
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Tara Kaufman, MD Telehealth
Family medicine · 4544 Canal Place Southeast, Rochester
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Kavita Prasad, MD Telehealth
Internal medicine · 343 Wood Lake Drive Southeast, Rochester
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Dominika Jegen, MD Telehealth
Family medicine · 411 West Main Street, Kasson
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Luke Hafdahl, MD Telehealth
Internal medicine · 3035 Salem Meadows Swdr, Rochester
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John Maxwell, MD
OB-GYN · 200 1st Street Southwest, Rochester
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 Dexter, MN
No pharmacy near Dexter, MN 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.
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Phillip A Qualey
11 miRx pickupCondoms / EC -
Snyders Drug Stores
14 miRx pickupCondoms / EC -
Hy-Vee
14 miRx pickupCondoms / EC -
McBe Company
14 miRx pickupCondoms / EC -
Weber & Judd
14 miRx pickupCondoms / EC -
14 mi Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Dexter, MN.
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 Dexter, 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.
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Visit from $0 insured
Telehealth STI treatment and sexual-health care, delivered or to your pharmacy
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$0 with most insurance
Free online PrEP & DoxyPEP: HIV prevention, home lab kits, no in-person visit
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Visit from $39
Online STI treatment & DoxyPEP: same-day prescriptions to your pharmacy
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From $0 insured
Telehealth PrEP & DoxyPEP with at-home testing and ongoing monitoring
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 Mower County: the local picture
How reported STI rates in Mower County, the county that includes Dexter, compare with Minnesota and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~28% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.
#5 of 87 Minnesota counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 94% of the state
Reported STD rates per 100,000, Mower County vs Minnesota vs U.S.
Mower County Minnesota U.S. ▲▼ = Mower County vs the state average
| Infection | Mower County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia | 484.3 194 cases ▲ 28% | 379.5 | 492.2 |
| Gonorrhea | 25 10 cases ▼ 81% | 134.5 | 179.5 |
| Syphilis (P&S) | 2.5 1 cases ▼ 71% | 8.7 | 15.8 |
| Syphilis (early) | — no data | 6.7 | 16 |
| Syphilis (late/unknown) | 15 6 cases ▲ 2% | 14.7 | 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 Mower County over time (per 100,000)
Chlamydia ▼ 5% vs 2022 Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
Between 2020 and 2023 in Mower County, chlamydia has risen from 314.8 to 484.3 per 100,000 (54%), gonorrhea has fallen from 102.4 to 25 per 100,000 (76%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 5 to 2.5 per 100,000 (50%).
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 Dexter, MN
- Adults uninsured
- 6.4%
- No routine checkup
- 24.9%
- No transportation
- 6.3%
- Binge drinking
- 18.2%
- Frequent mental distress
- 15.6%
- Depression
- 25.5%
- Below poverty line
- 7.3%
- Primary-care ratio
- 2,362 : 1
- Mower County
- Primary-care shortage score 14 / 26
- Medically Underserved Area · IMU 58.1
- Social Vulnerability Index · 50th 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 Mower County.
Local HIV snapshot
HIV in Mower County (2023)
- People living with HIV
- 215 / 100k
- New diagnoses (2023)
- 5cases countywide
- PrEP users / 100k
- 100 · PnR 6.6
Mower County HIV care continuum (2023)
Mower County recorded 15.1 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 6.7 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Mower County residents living with HIV, 86.4% are in care · 74.2% 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 Mower County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
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Local resources & officials
- CDC: Get Tested: find an STD testing site https://gettested.cdc.gov/ (opens in a new tab)
- HRSA: Find a Health Center https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/ (opens in a new tab)
Data & references
- CDC: NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (STI surveillance) https://gis.cdc.gov/grasp/nchhstpatlas/main.html (opens in a new tab)
- CDC: STD Surveillance Report (incl. congenital syphilis) https://www.cdc.gov/std/statistics/ (opens in a new tab)
- CDC: STI Treatment Guidelines, 2021 https://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment-guidelines/ (opens in a new tab)
- CDC PLACES: local health measures https://www.cdc.gov/places/ (opens in a new tab)
- CDC/ATSDR: Social Vulnerability Index https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/placeandhealth/svi/ (opens in a new tab)
- AIDSVu (Emory University & Gilead): local HIV data https://aidsvu.org/ (opens in a new tab)
- HIV.gov / CDC AHEAD: PrEP coverage https://ahead.hiv.gov/ (opens in a new tab)
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, ZIP 55926 https://data.census.gov/profile?g=860Z200US55926 (opens in a new tab)
- County Health Rankings & Roadmaps: Mower County https://www.countyhealthrankings.org/health-data/minnesota/mower (opens in a new tab)
- Neighborhood Atlas: Area Deprivation Index https://www.neighborhoodatlas.medicine.wisc.edu/ (opens in a new tab)
- CMS: Provider of Services file (CLIA-certified labs) https://data.cms.gov/ (opens in a new tab)
- CMS: Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule https://www.cms.gov/medicare/payment/fee-schedules/clinical-laboratory (opens in a new tab)
- EPA: National Walkability Index https://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/smart-location-mapping (opens in a new tab)
Local context
About Dexter, MN
Getting tested in Dexter means planning ahead. The town itself doesn't host a dedicated sexual health clinic, so residents typically travel to nearby towns in Mower County or rely on telehealth services and mail-in testing kits that arrive at home. This geography, the distance between Dexter and larger regional centers, shapes how people approach screening. Some use the flexibility of at-home tests; others schedule appointments in neighboring communities.
Either way, confidentiality remains absolute. Test results don't appear on insurance paperwork in ways that alert family or employers, and clinic staff keep information sealed. Young adults in Dexter and the surrounding area often find that routine STI screening fits best into their lives when they take the initiative, whether that means ordering a kit online or making a trip during a day off. There's no waiting room gossip in a small town; that privacy is real.
The clinics and testing services listed on this page serve Dexter residents, even when the physical location is elsewhere. Screening itself is straightforward and quick. Knowing your status protects your health and your partners' health. The distance Dexter residents travel to get tested reflects not a lack of care options, but the practical reality of accessing services in a smaller community.
Getting there
How residents reach STD testing in Dexter, MN
Walkability 4.34 / 20 · Least walkable
At 4.34/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Dexter 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.
ZIP 55926 snapshot
- Residents
- 754
- Median age
- 41.6
- Median income
- $97,500
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 55926 area around Dexter: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Dexter alone.
Dexter sits in Mower County, ZIP 55926. Local context that shapes where residents test:
Major routes
- MN 16 (Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway)
Nearby cities & towns
Nearby cities and towns near Dexter, MN
Just outside Dexter? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
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Reference
STD testing in Dexter, MN: screening, costs & privacy
Everything to know before you test in Mower County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Minnesota 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 Dexter-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 |
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 Dexter 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 Minnesota
Minor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately
Two things that actually depend on Minnesota 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 Minnesota, 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)
Minnesota 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 MinnesotaSource: 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 Dexter, MN
Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.
Can I get tested near Grand Meadow, MN instead?
Possibly, Grand Meadow, MN is close; compare it by distance against OCC Service Mankato.
Does insurance cover STD testing near Dexter, MN?
Most plans cover STD screening; a clinic or lab can bill insurance, or you can pay a flat self-pay price.
Which tests are offered near Dexter, MN?
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 Mower County?
About 484 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), above the Minnesota average.
How long do results take near Dexter, MN?
Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.
Can someone under 18 get tested in Minnesota without a parent?
In Minnesota, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.
How do at-home STD kits work near Dexter, MN?
You self-collect a sample at home, mail it in, and view results online, no clinic visit needed.
Should both partners test for chlamydia?
Yes, partners should test and be treated together to avoid passing it back and forth.
I had unprotected sex, should I get tested?
Yes, test after the window period, and if HIV exposure is a concern, ask about PEP within 72 hours.
Do I need a second test later?
Yes if the first test was early; recheck a few weeks out for chlamydia/gonorrhea and up to ~3 months for HIV/syphilis.
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