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STD Testing in Ellerbe, NC: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

With about 34 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 residents, Richmond County, North Carolina has a higher rate than the US average. People in Ellerbe, North Carolina may want tests before starting a new relationship or as part of ongoing care. At-home test kits offer convenient sampling, while clinics provide on-site support. Local options are listed below.

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STD testing near Ellerbe, NC

6 testing options are listed for Ellerbe, NC. The nearest, Richmond County Health Department, is about 9.2 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.

Closest to you 9.2 miles

Richmond County Health Department

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Rated 3.6 out of 5 from 22 reviews

Richmond County Health Department in Rockingham tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, and HIV, treating bacterial infections the same day on a sliding scale, and every test and STI service is provided at no charge, with appointments required.

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Every Service Here Runs Without a Bill

The fee schedule at Richmond County Health Department lists STI testing and HIV testing at no cost, not reduced, not deferred. That flat zero applies across the board, so the sliding scale never bottoms out into an unexpected remainder.

Spanish-Language Care Is on Staff Here

Richmond County Health Department delivers services in Spanish as a native operational capacity, one of two languages the clinic works in directly. That means clinical conversations, not workarounds, for Spanish-speaking patients navigating testing or treatment.

Herpes Testing Extends the Standard Panel

Beyond gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, Richmond County Health Department also tests for herpes, which means a patient with ambiguous symptoms gets a clearer answer in one appointment rather than chasing a separate referral for that single gap.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
127 Caroline Street, Rockingham, NC 28379
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 11.1 miles

Goshen Medical Center - Rockingham

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Rated 3.1 out of 5 from 15 reviews

Goshen Medical Center - Rockingham serves Rockingham residents who are uninsured, underinsured, or paying out of pocket and need reliable STI care without financial barriers. Federal FQHC standing backs its sliding-scale fees, putting syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening within reach regardless of income or insurance status.

Sliding-scale
Address
811 East US Highway 74, Rockingham, NC 28379
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Labcorp

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Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 21 reviews
Address
300 Pavillion Way, Southern Pines, NC 28387 20.7 miles away
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
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

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Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 33 reviews
Address
1133 Carthage Street, Sanford, NC 27330 42.3 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 14 reviews
Address
207 North Fayetteville Street, Asheboro, NC 27203 44.1 miles away
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
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 47 reviews
Address
105 Roxie Avenue, Fayetteville, NC 28304 46.3 miles away
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
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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 Ellerbe, NC

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 Ellerbe, NC

The nearest testing center is about 9 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Ellerbe, 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 Ellerbe, NC

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

  • The Purcell Clinic - Rockingham

    125 Biltmore Drive, Suite 2, Rockingham, NC 28379

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
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  • Firsthealth of the Carolinas,

    925 Long Drive, Rockingham, NC 28379

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

  • Hamlet VA Cboc

    106 Jefferson Street, Hamlet, NC 28345

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 176 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Ellerbe. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 46 offer telehealth.

  • Benjamin Marengo, DO

    Internal medicine · 106 Physicians Park Drive, Rockingham

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  • Gleybis Sanchez, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 809 South Long Drive, Rockingham

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  • Gilbert Arenas, MD

    Family medicine · 119 Medical Circle, Rockingham

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  • Mohamed Ibrahim, MD

    OB-GYN · 921 South Long Drive, Rockingham

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  • Stephanie Grotzke, MD

    Internal medicine · 925 South Long Drive, Rockingham

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  • Joel Puleo, MD

    OB-GYN · 125 Biltmore Drive, Rockingham

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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 Ellerbe, NC

No pharmacy near Ellerbe, NC 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.

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Ellerbe, NC.

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 Ellerbe, 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 Richmond County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Richmond County, the county that includes Ellerbe, compare with North Carolina and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~29% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#19 of 100 North Carolina counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 81% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Richmond County vs North Carolina vs U.S.

Richmond County North Carolina U.S. ▲▼ = Richmond County vs the state average
Infection Richmond County North Carolina United States
Chlamydia
829.3 351 cases ▲ 36%
607.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
389.8 165 cases ▲ 60%
243.2 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
37.8 16 cases ▲ 90%
19.9 15.8
Syphilis (early)
23.6 10 cases ▲ 49%
15.8 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
33.1 14 cases ▲ 38%
24 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 Richmond County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 4% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 475 950 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Richmond County, chlamydia has fallen from 931.4 to 829.3 per 100,000 (11%), gonorrhea has fallen from 516.9 to 389.8 per 100,000 (25%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 4.7 to 37.8 per 100,000 (704%).

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 Ellerbe, NC

Adults uninsured
12.3%
No routine checkup
18.5%
No transportation
10.2%
Binge drinking
12.8%
Frequent mental distress
17.2%
Depression
25.1%
Below poverty line
10.2%
Primary-care ratio
4,747 : 1
Richmond County
  • Primary-care shortage score 19 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 46.1
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 99th 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 Richmond County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Richmond County (2023)

People living with HIV
455 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
93

Richmond County HIV care continuum (2022)

Richmond County recorded 33.7 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 15.1 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Richmond County residents living with HIV, 71.3% are in care · 63.1% 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 Richmond County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Ellerbe, NC

US 220 stretches through Ellerbe as both Main Street and North Main Street, and the nearest testing options listed on this page mean a real drive out of town. Something worth factoring in when work schedules are already stretched. With nearly two in five adults outside the labor force and unemployment running notably higher than state averages, carving out time and gas money for a clinic visit is a genuine calculation, not a minor inconvenience. That calculation lands differently depending on where someone sits in Ellerbe's housing picture. Just under half of residents rent, most at rents that stay low enough to leave little margin for unexpected costs, which makes free or sliding-scale options among the listings here worth checking before assuming a visit is unaffordable.

Homeowners and renters alike tend to live in households built around families: the average home holds close to three people, and nearly half of adults are married. That household density means a single person's testing decision can quietly touch the health of a partner or family member sharing the same address. Young adults in their late teens and twenties, a group well represented in Richmond County's STI figures, are often the ones juggling the thinnest schedules and least flexibility. For them, knowing exactly which listed options offer evening hours or low-cost visits before leaving on US 220 is what makes the difference.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Ellerbe, NC

Walkability 4.31 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.31/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Ellerbe 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 6 STD & STI testing locations in Ellerbe, North Carolina, EasySTD

ZIP 28338 snapshot

Residents
3,320
Median age
47.1
Median income
$58,666

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 28338 area around Ellerbe: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Ellerbe alone.

Ellerbe sits in Richmond County, ZIP 28338. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Rankin Museum of American Heritage
  • Ellerbe Park

Major routes

  • US 220 (Main Street)

Reference

STD testing in Ellerbe, NC: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Richmond County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under North Carolina 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 an Ellerbe-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 Ellerbe 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 North Carolina

Minor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately

Two things that actually depend on North Carolina 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 North Carolina, 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)

North Carolina 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 North Carolina

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 Ellerbe, NC

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where can I get tested for STDs in Ellerbe, NC?

The closest is Richmond County Health Department (9.2 mi); 3 options are within 30 miles.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Ellerbe, NC?

Most plans cover STD screening; a clinic or lab can bill insurance, or you can pay a flat self-pay price.

Is there free STD testing near Ellerbe, NC?

Yes, Richmond County Health Department (9.2 mi) offers free testing, and public clinics serve the uninsured.

Which tests are offered near Ellerbe, NC?

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 Richmond County?

About 829 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), above the North Carolina average.

Can someone under 18 get tested in North Carolina without a parent?

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

How long do results take near Ellerbe, NC?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

Can I test at home near Ellerbe, NC?

Yes, at-home kits ship to 28338; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.

Do STDs spread from toilet seats or towels?

That's a myth; STIs need sexual contact to spread, not surfaces.

Are there LGBTQ-friendly testing options?

Community health centers and family-planning clinics serve all patients, and many offer LGBTQ-affirming care, ask the site directly.

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