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STD Testing in Exmore, VA: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

In Northampton County, reported chlamydia runs about 21% lower than the US average. If you've had a recent risk or simply test regularly in Exmore, Virginia, you'll find both local clinics and private labs to consider. Clinics may bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees, while many private labs let you pay a flat self-pay price.

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STD testing near Exmore, VA

7 testing options are listed for Exmore, VA. The nearest, Virginia Department of Health, is about 3.5 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 3.5 miles

Virginia Department of Health

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Virginia Department of Health in Nassawadox tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, and HIV on a sliding scale accepted by Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurers; bacterial infections are treated the same visit, and appointments are required. Spanish-language care is available directly through the clinic.

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Spanish Care Delivered by the Clinic Itself

When care at Virginia Department of Health in Nassawadox happens in Spanish, a diagnosis doesn't stall between appointments waiting on a separate arrangement: treatment, counseling, and prevention planning move forward at the same pace as any other visit.

Ryan White Funding Covers HIV From Test to Treatment

Virginia Department of Health in Nassawadox holds Ryan White funding, which means HIV care doesn't end at a positive result. Ongoing treatment and management are supported through the same program, keeping a patient's care continuous rather than fragmented.

PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP Prescribed Here

Virginia Department of Health in Nassawadox prescribes PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP, so a patient building a prevention strategy, whether daily HIV prophylaxis or post-exposure bacterial protection, leaves with an actual prescription rather than directions to find one elsewhere.

Tests & treats Ryan White HIV care Sliding-scale PrEP DoxyPEP
Address
7114 Lankford Highway, Nassawadox, VA 23413
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:15 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:15 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:15 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:15 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:15 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 4.5 miles

Franktown Community Health CTR

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Rated 4 out of 5 from 11 reviews

Franktown Community Health CTR in Franktown welcomes walk-ins for STI screening, no appointment needed. Federal FQHC certification anchors its sliding-scale fee structure, letting cost adjust to income. A single visit can cover syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing in one stop.

Sliding-scale
Address
9159 Franktown Road, VA 23354
Website
12.3 miles

Eastern Shore Rural Health System

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Eastern Shore Rural Health System in Onley tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis on a sliding scale accepted by Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurers, with appointments required and STI treatment available at the same visit, and care delivered in Spanish.

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Spanish-Language Care, Same Clinical Depth

Eastern Shore Rural Health System provides care in Spanish across the full visit, not just check-in. That means clinical conversations, treatment decisions, and prevention counseling happen without switching languages mid-appointment, keeping the clinical relationship intact from start to finish.

PrEP and PEP Prescribed On-Site, No Separate Provider

Eastern Shore Rural Health System holds standing prescribing capability for both PrEP and PEP, so someone without a regular provider, or paying cash, can initiate prevention medication here directly. A dedicated fund also covers PrEP costs for uninsured patients, removing the pharmacy barrier that otherwise stalls prevention.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
20306 Badger Lane, Onley, VA 23418
Booking
Appointment required
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 – 8:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
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Labcorp

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Rated 2.9 out of 5 from 29 reviews
Address
500 Market Street, Pocomoke City, MD 21851 40.2 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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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 5 reviews
Address
2355 York Crossing Drive, Hayes, VA 23072 40.7 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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Labcorp

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Rated 2.3 out of 5 from 119 reviews
Address
1511 Hardy Cash Drive, Hampton, VA 23666 45.4 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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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 14 reviews
Address
2110 Hartford Road, Hampton, VA 23666 45.6 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 matters most to you?

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 Exmore, VA

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 Exmore, VA

The nearest testing center is about 4 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Exmore, 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.

Local clinicians

Clinicians near Exmore, VA who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 20 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Exmore. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 4 offer telehealth.

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 Exmore, VA

No pharmacy near Exmore, VA 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.

  • Shore Pharmacy

    0.4 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Rayfield's Pharmacy

    4.2 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Shore Health SVC

    4.2 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Express RX

    7.1 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 12 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • CVS Pharmacy 13 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Exmore, VA.

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 Exmore, 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 Northampton County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Northampton County, the county that includes Exmore, compare with Virginia 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.

#49 of 133 Virginia counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 63% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Northampton County vs Virginia vs U.S.

Northampton County Virginia U.S. ▲▼ = Northampton County vs the state average
Infection Northampton County Virginia United States
Chlamydia
391 47 cases ▼ 17%
472.8 492.2
Gonorrhea
116.5 14 cases ▼ 26%
158.3 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
8.3 1 cases ▼ 22%
10.7 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 9.5 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — no data 15.8 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 Northampton County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 34% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 300 600 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Northampton County, chlamydia has fallen from 569.9 to 391 per 100,000 (31%), gonorrhea has fallen from 203.5 to 116.5 per 100,000 (43%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 24.4 to 8.3 per 100,000 (66%).

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 Exmore, VA

Adults uninsured
10.7%
No routine checkup
17.3%
No transportation
9.7%
Binge drinking
11.3%
Frequent mental distress
16.2%
Depression
20.8%
Below poverty line
18.1%
Primary-care ratio
930 : 1
Northampton County
  • Primary-care shortage score 17 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 58.6
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 79th 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 Northampton County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Northampton County (2023)

People living with HIV
370 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
190

Northampton County HIV care continuum (2022)

Northampton County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 11.8 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Northampton County residents living with HIV, 73.7% are in care · 68.4% 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 Northampton County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Exmore, VA

Trips down Lankford Highway to pick up groceries or catch up on errands often take residents past Exmore Town Park and through neighborhoods like Bacon Hill and Oakland Park, places where people's lives are in motion. Renters move in and out; retirees settle in; young adults pass through on their way elsewhere. That transience means health decisions sometimes get delayed, especially when someone isn't sure where to start or worries that a clinic visit might feel too public in a town where faces recur. Confidential STI testing in and around Exmore erases that barrier. A straightforward screening, whether routine or prompted by a specific concern, stays private and costs far less than many expect, fitting the modest budgets that define daily life here.

Young adults in particular benefit from knowing they can get tested without fanfare. The clinics and providers listed on this page offer that anonymity alongside affordability, removing the friction that often keeps people waiting months or years before they act. Sexual health is nobody's business but yours. Testing is available, accessible, and designed to respect that simple fact.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Exmore, VA

Walkability 7.38 / 20 · Below average

At 7.38/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Exmore 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 Exmore, Virginia, EasySTD

ZIP 23350 snapshot

Residents
2,993
Median age
47.3
Median income
$51,667

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 23350 area around Exmore: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Exmore alone.

Exmore sits in Northampton County, ZIP 23350. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Exmore Town Park
  • Exmore-Willis Wharf Elementary School
  • Roadside Park

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Bacon Hill
  • Oakland Park

Major routes

  • US 13 (Lankford Highway)

Reference

STD testing in Exmore, VA: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Northampton County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Virginia 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 Exmore-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 Exmore 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 Virginia

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

Two things that actually depend on Virginia 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 Virginia, 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)

Virginia 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 Virginia

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 Exmore, VA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Onley, VA instead?

Possibly, Onley, VA is close; compare it by distance against Virginia Department of Health.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Exmore, VA?

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

Can I get tested in Exmore, VA without insurance?

Yes, community and public clinics test the uninsured, with sliding-scale fees.

Which tests are offered near Exmore, VA?

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 Northampton County?

About 391 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Virginia average.

Can I test at home near Exmore, VA?

Yes, at-home kits ship to 23350; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.

Where do I get PrEP around Exmore, VA?

PrEP (HIV-prevention medicine for HIV-negative people) is available locally, any provider can prescribe it.

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

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

I tested positive, what are the next steps?

Start treatment, tell recent partners so they can test, avoid sex until cleared, and retest if advised, most STIs resolve with care.

I tested negative, am I fully in the clear?

Likely yes, if you were past the window period; otherwise retest, and keep up routine screening with new partners.

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