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STD Testing in Flor del Rio, TX: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Chlamydia diagnoses in Starr County run about 49% lower than the US average. If you are seeking STI testing in Flor del Rio, Texas for a one-time concern or regular check-ups, consider the trade-offs below. Public clinics keep costs down, private labs prioritize speed, and at-home kits trade a clinic visit for convenience.

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Available testing centers

STD testing near Flor del Rio, TX

7 testing options are listed for Flor del Rio, TX. The nearest, Nuestra Clinica del Valle, is about 4.8 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 4.8 miles

Nuestra Clinica del Valle

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Rated 2.5 out of 5 from 7 reviews

Nuestra Clinica del Valle, a community health center in Roma, brings the same clinical infrastructure serving family medicine and chronic care to its STI program: gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, and HIV testing on a sliding-scale fee, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, by appointment, with care delivered in Spanish.

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Spanish Is the Clinical Language Here

Without a Spanish-speaking clinician, the gap between a test result and a clear treatment plan can mean a missed dose, a misunderstood diagnosis, or an untreated partner. At Nuestra Clinica del Valle, Spanish isn't bridged: it's the language the provider is actually working in, which means the conversation about symptoms, treatment, and follow-up lands the first time.

Herpes Testing Alongside the Standard Panel

Nuestra Clinica del Valle carries herpes testing as part of its diagnostic panel, a standing capability that matters for anyone without a regular provider or seeking a complete picture in a single appointment. Gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV are covered as well, and bacterial infections confirmed on-site can be treated the same day.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
2891 East Grant Street, Roma, TX 78584
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 – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
5.5 miles

Texas Department of State Health Services

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Texas Department of State Health Services in Rio Grande City is a state public health office where STI testing for gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia, and HIV sits alongside TB treatment, family planning, and HPV and hepatitis A and B vaccination: appointments required, fees on a sliding scale with Medicaid and Medicare accepted.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
608 North Garza Street, Rio Grande City, TX 78582
Booking
Appointment required
Website
Community health center 6.3 miles

Nuestra Clinica del Valle - Roma

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Rated 2.5 out of 5 from 7 reviews

Nuestra Clinica Del Valle in Roma carries federal qualification as a community health center, which means its STI screening (syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia) is priced on a sliding scale tied to household income, so the cost adjusts to what a patient can realistically pay.

Sliding-scale
Address
683 North Canales Circle, Roma, TX 78584
Website
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Clinical Pathology Labs

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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 68 reviews
Address
3401 West Alberta Road, Edinburg, TX 78539 44.2 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 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • 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 3.4 out of 5 from 217 reviews
Address
1201 East Ridge Road, Mcallen, TX 78503 45.4 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 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Clinical Pathology Labs

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Rated 4 out of 5 from 44 reviews
Address
1200 E. Ridge Road, Mcallen, TX 78503 45.4 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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Labcorp

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Rated 2.4 out of 5 from 194 reviews
Address
1424 East Ridge Road Ste2, Mcallen, TX 78503 45.5 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 Flor del Rio, TX

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 Flor del Rio, TX

The nearest testing center is about 5 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Flor del Rio, 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 Flor del Rio, TX

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

  • Nuestra Clinica DEL Valle

    600 North Garza Street, Rio Grande City, TX 78582

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
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  • Starr County Memorial Hospital

    128 North Fm 3167, Rio Grande City, TX 78582

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • RIO Grande Pediatric Clinic

    1627 East Hwy 83, Rio Grande City, TX 78582

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • The Pediatric Care Center

    1673 East Benito Street, Rio Grande City, TX 78582

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 15 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Flor del Rio. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 4 offer telehealth.

  • Mario Vasquez Aguilar, MD

    Family medicine · 2768 Pharmacy Road, Rio Grande City

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  • Cynthia Salinas, MD

    Family medicine · 2542 Central Palm Drive, Rio Grande City

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  • Donna Joule, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 5260 Brand Street, Rio Grande City

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  • Juan Menjivar, MD

    Internal medicine · 128 North Fm, Rio Grande City

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  • Ibrahim Shaik, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 128 North Fm, Rio Grande City

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  • Gauri Kanhere, MD

    Internal medicine · 131 North Fm, Rio Grande City

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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 Flor del Rio, TX

No pharmacy near Flor del Rio, TX 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 5 closest pharmacies to Flor del Rio, TX.

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 Flor del Rio, 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 Starr County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Starr County, the county that includes Flor del Rio, compare with Texas and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data.

#165 of 254 Texas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 35% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Starr County vs Texas vs U.S.

Starr County Texas U.S. ▲▼ = Starr County vs the state average
Infection Starr County Texas United States
Chlamydia
248.7 164 cases ▼ 49%
491.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
31.9 21 cases ▼ 82%
176.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
10.6 7 cases ▼ 29%
15 15.8
Syphilis (early)
10.6 7 cases ▼ 60%
26.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
19.7 13 cases ▼ 56%
44.3 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 Starr County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 18% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 175 350 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Starr County, chlamydia has risen from 210.9 to 248.7 per 100,000 (18%), gonorrhea has fallen from 37.9 to 31.9 per 100,000 (16%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 1.5 to 10.6 per 100,000 (607%).

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 Flor del Rio, TX

Adults uninsured
42.6%
No routine checkup
29.5%
Binge drinking
14.5%
Frequent mental distress
19.2%
Depression
20.9%
Below poverty line
32.4%
Primary-care ratio
3,885 : 1
Starr County
  • Primary-care shortage score 20 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 53
  • 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 Starr County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Starr County (2023)

People living with HIV
93 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
113

Starr County HIV care continuum (2023)

Among Starr County residents living with HIV, 69% are in care · 61.9% 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 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 Starr County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Flor del Rio, TX

Flor del Rio (Starr County, Texas) is a small, suburban community, where a high share of working-age adults are in the labor force. Clinics are around but often booked, so at-home kits and telehealth speed things up.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Flor del Rio, TX

Walkability 4.72 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.72/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Flor del Rio 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 Flor del Rio, Texas, EasySTD

ZIP 78582 snapshot

Residents
44,883
Median age
28.6
Median income
$41,452

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 78582 area around Flor del Rio: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Flor del Rio alone.

Flor del Rio sits in Starr County, ZIP 78582. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • El Garceño Park
  • Mirian Vale Municipal Park
  • Site of the Mission San Augustin de Laredo a Visita

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Francisco Rodriguez Colonia

Major routes

  • US 83 (Texas Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway)

Reference

STD testing in Flor del Rio, TX: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Starr County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Texas 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 Flor del Rio-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 Flor del Rio 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 Texas

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

Two things that actually depend on Texas 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 Texas, 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)

Texas 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 Texas

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 Flor del Rio, TX

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where can I get tested for STDs in Flor del Rio, TX?

The closest is Nuestra Clinica del Valle (4.8 mi); 3 options are within 30 miles.

What does STD testing cost around Flor del Rio, TX?

Public clinics are free; private labs ~$24–$139, at-home kits $49+.

Is there free STD testing near Flor del Rio, TX?

Yes, public clinics in the area offer free or low-cost testing.

Which tests are offered near Flor del Rio, TX?

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 Starr County?

About 249 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Texas average.

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

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

How long do results take near Flor del Rio, TX?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

Can I test at home near Flor del Rio, TX?

Yes, at-home kits ship to 78582; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.

Can the HPV vaccine prevent warts and cancer?

The HPV vaccine guards against the cancer- and wart-causing types; ask a provider if you're still eligible.

What does "undetectable" mean for HIV?

With consistent treatment, HIV can become undetectable in the blood, and undetectable means it can't be sexually transmitted (U=U).

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