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STD Testing in Fair Grove, MO: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Gonorrhea cases in Greene County run about 43% higher than the nation's average. If you've had a recent risk or simply test on a regular schedule, Fair Grove, Missouri has clinics and labs. Clinics may bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees, while many labs let you pay a flat self-pay rate. When you're ready, check your options below.

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STD testing near Fair Grove, MO

7 testing options are listed for Fair Grove, MO. The nearest, Mercy, is about 8.2 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.

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Mercy

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 43 reviews
Address
1965 South Fremont Avenue, Springfield, MO 65804 15.6 miles away
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Mercy

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 77 reviews
Address
2115 South Fremont Avenue, Springfield, MO 65804 15.8 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 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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Community health center 8.2 miles

Mercy

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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 34 reviews

Mercy in Strafford runs by appointment, so scheduling ahead secures same-visit bacterial treatment for gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis alongside a full panel and sliding-scale fees covering everyone from Medicaid to self-pay.

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DoxyPEP Prescribed Directly at Mercy

Doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis, taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex to reduce bacterial STI acquisition, is available directly at Mercy in Strafford, no separate prescriber required. That means the antibiotic regimen and any follow-up monitoring stay in the same chart, the same clinic, the same appointment cadence.

Herpes and Hepatitis Testing Without a Second Appointment

Leaving herpes or hepatitis A, B, or C undetected means those infections keep doing damage on no timeline but their own, and chasing down separate lab orders costs both time and money. Mercy in Strafford runs all of those alongside the core bacterial and HIV tests in a single appointment, closing that diagnostic gap before it opens.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale DoxyPEP
Address
363 East Rte 66, Strafford, MO 65757
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Community health center 8.5 miles

Citizens Memorial Healthcare

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A public safety-net rural health clinic about 9 miles from Fair Grove. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
209 South Main Street, Pleasant Hope, MO 65725
Website
Community health center 12.6 miles

Lester E Cox Medical Centers

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A community safety-net rural health clinic about 13 miles from Fair Grove. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
1245 Banning Street, Marshfield, MO 65706
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IPE Screening

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 70 reviews
Address
220 West Sunshine Street, Springfield, MO 65807 15.9 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 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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Mercy

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Rated 4 out of 5 from 113 reviews
Address
3231 South National, Springfield, MO 65807 17.2 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
See tests & prices

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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 Fair Grove, MO

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 Fair Grove, MO

The nearest testing center is about 8 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Fair Grove, 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 Fair Grove, MO

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

  • Dynamic DNA Laboratories

    2144 East Republic Road Suite B204, Springfield, MO 65804

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
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  • Ozarks Dermatology Specialists

    3808 South Greystone Court, Springfield, MO 65804

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Jordan Valley Community Health Center

    440 East Tampa, Springfield, MO 65806

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 417 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Fair Grove. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 82 offer telehealth.

  • Robert Sanders, DO

    Internal medicine · 505 West Evergreen Street, Strafford

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  • Jonathan Thornsberry, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 363 East Old Route 66, Strafford

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  • James Buckner, DO Telehealth

    Family medicine · 363 East Route 66, Strafford

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  • Eric Hines, MD

    Family medicine · 1540 East Evergreen Street, Springfield

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  • Kunalpreet Singh Gugnani, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 1640 East Kearney Street, Springfield

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  • Dennis Robinson, DO

    Family medicine · 487 Pomme De Terre, Marshfield

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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 Fair Grove, MO

No pharmacy near Fair Grove, MO 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 3 closest pharmacies to Fair Grove, MO.

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 Fair Grove, 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 Greene County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Greene County, the county that includes Fair Grove, compare with Missouri and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~32% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#10 of 115 Missouri counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 91% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Greene County vs Missouri vs U.S.

Greene County Missouri U.S. ▲▼ = Greene County vs the state average
Infection Greene County Missouri United States
Chlamydia
552.2 1,682 cases ▲ 11%
498.6 492.2
Gonorrhea
256.4 781 cases ▲ 27%
201.9 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
50.2 153 cases ▲ 133%
21.5 15.8
Syphilis (early)
16.7 51 cases ▲ 35%
12.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
64.3 196 cases ▲ 90%
33.8 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 Greene County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 5% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 325 650 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Greene County, chlamydia has fallen from 622.3 to 552.2 per 100,000 (11%), gonorrhea has fallen from 357.3 to 256.4 per 100,000 (28%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 10 to 50.2 per 100,000 (402%).

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 Fair Grove, MO

Adults uninsured
7.8%
No routine checkup
21.5%
No transportation
7.5%
Binge drinking
15.7%
Frequent mental distress
17.4%
Depression
24.3%
Below poverty line
9%
Primary-care ratio
1,071 : 1
Greene County
  • Primary-care shortage score 21 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 58.3
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 53rd 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 Greene County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Greene County (2023)

Federal priority area: Missouri is one of the U.S. jurisdictions prioritized under the Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative: targeted federal funding to expand local HIV testing, PrEP, and prevention.

People living with HIV
252 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
30cases countywide
On PrEP (coverage)
57.2%

Greene County HIV care continuum (2023)

Greene County recorded 11.5 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 10.6 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Greene County residents living with HIV, 76% are in care · 69.9% 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 Greene County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Fair Grove, MO

Wommack Mill Road anchors a town where most households are owned outright and more than six in ten adults are married, a profile where health decisions, including when to get screened, often get made around a kitchen table rather than alone. That family-centered structure shapes everything from scheduling to follow-through: a working couple with kids weighs a clinic visit against school pickups and overtime shifts, not just personal convenience. Fair Grove's workforce participation is solid and its unemployment is remarkably low, which sounds like good news, and it is, but it also means most adults are logging full weeks with limited flex time.

The modest typical rent keeps housing reachable for younger adults still early in their careers, but cost pressure is still real, and affordable or sliding-scale options among the listings here deserve a close look. Greene County's STI figures are what they are, and a meaningful share of Fair Grove residents fall squarely in the years when transmission risk tends to peak. For someone settled here, staying current on screening isn't dramatic; it's just the quiet arithmetic of living in a small community where the county numbers belong to real neighbors.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Fair Grove, MO

Walkability 4.78 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.78/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Fair Grove 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 Fair Grove, Missouri, EasySTD

ZIP 65648 snapshot

Residents
6,298
Median age
40.1
Median income
$83,333

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 65648 area around Fair Grove: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Fair Grove alone.

Fair Grove sits in Greene County, ZIP 65648. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Fair Grove Mound
  • Fair Grove District Park
  • Wommack Mill
  • Fair Grove Park
  • Henley Knob
  • Lucas Knob

Reference

STD testing in Fair Grove, MO: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Greene County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Missouri 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 a Fair Grove-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 Fair Grove 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 Missouri

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

Two things that actually depend on Missouri 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 Missouri, 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)

Missouri 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 Missouri

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 Fair Grove, MO

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where can I get tested for STDs in Fair Grove, MO?

The closest is Mercy (8.2 mi); 7 options are within 30 miles.

What does STD testing cost around Fair Grove, MO?

Private labs ~$24–$139, at-home kits $49+.

Can I get tested in Fair Grove, MO without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Fair Grove, MO?

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 Greene County?

About 552 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), above the Missouri average.

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

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

Can chlamydia have no symptoms?

Yes, most chlamydia infections cause no symptoms, so screening is the only reliable way to catch it.

How do at-home STD kits work near Fair Grove, MO?

You self-collect a sample at home, mail it in, and view results online, no clinic visit needed.

How is gonorrhea tested near Fair Grove, MO?

A urine sample or a swab (genital, throat, or rectal) detects gonorrhea, often tested alongside chlamydia.

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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