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

Syphilis in Hickory County runs about 27% lower than the national average. Whether you're in Hermitage, Missouri for a one-time concern or regular check-ups, both clinics and private labs offer STI testing. Clinics may bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees, while private labs usually allow paying a single self-pay price.

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STD testing near Hermitage, MO

7 testing options are listed for Hermitage, MO. The nearest, OCHC - Hermitage Medical Center, is about 0.6 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 0.6 miles

OCHC - Hermitage Medical Center

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Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 42 reviews

OCHC – Hermitage Medical Center, in Hermitage, carries federally qualified health center status, which translates directly into income-based sliding-scale fees for STI screening. Walk-ins are welcome to get tested for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia without cost being a barrier.

Sliding-scale
Address
18614 Jackson Street, Hermitage, MO 65668
Website
Best for free testing 2.0 miles

Hickory County Health Department

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 9 reviews

Hickory County Health Department in Hermitage takes walk-ins for its full STI panel (HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and hepatitis C) with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, HPV and hepatitis vaccines on-site, and every service provided at no fee.

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Zero Cost, From First Test to Treatment

When cost enters the picture, people delay tests, skip follow-ups, or leave prescriptions unfilled. Each gap a point where an infection continues unchecked. At Hickory County Health Department, every service, from the initial test to any treatment that follows, carries no fee, closing off the moments where cost usually interrupts care.

Interpretation Services Built Into Every Visit

Hickory County Health Department provides interpretation services for non-English-speaking patients as a standing part of its clinical process. For someone without a regular provider and no comfortable way to navigate care in English, that capability means the conversation about symptoms, treatment options, and follow-up happens fully. Not in fragments.

Hepatitis C Testing Alongside the Standard Four

The core gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV panel leaves hepatitis C off the list at many clinics, sending patients elsewhere for a test that often belongs in the same visit. Hickory County Health Department runs hepatitis C testing alongside that standard panel, so a single walk-in appointment covers the full picture.

Tests & treats
Address
24885 Hwy 254, Hermitage, MO 65668
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 11.3 miles

OCHC - Urbana Medical Center

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Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 22 reviews

OCHC – Urbana Medical Center, serving Urbana, welcomes walk-in patients for STI screening without an appointment. Federally qualified status backs a sliding-scale fee structure tied to income, keeping syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing within reach for virtually any budget in a single visit.

Sliding-scale
Address
406 South Dallas Street, Urbana, MO 65767
Website
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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
100 Hospital Drive, Lebanon, MO 65536 41.9 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 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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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
990 Winchester Drive, Sedalia, MO 65301 52.7 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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IPE Screening

Most reviewed Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 70 reviews
Address
220 West Sunshine Street, Springfield, MO 65807 52.7 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

Highest rated Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 43 reviews
Address
1965 South Fremont Avenue, Springfield, MO 65804 52.9 miles away
  • 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 Hermitage, 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 Hermitage, MO

The nearest testing center is less than a mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Hermitage, 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 Hermitage, MO who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 49 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Hermitage. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 6 offer telehealth.

  • Grace Browne, MD

    Family medicine · 17571 North Dam Access Road, Warsaw

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  • Kimetha Fairchild, MD

    Family medicine · 1765 Commercial Street, Warsaw

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  • Drew Smith, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 1771 Commercial Street, Warsaw

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  • Herbert Hall, DO

    Family medicine · 1609 Sunchase Drive, Warsaw

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  • Kristopher Kaufman, DO

    Family medicine · 1500 North Oakland, Bolivar

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  • Zadesha Gordon, MD

    Internal medicine · 1155 West Parkview, Bolivar

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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 Hermitage, MO

No pharmacy near Hermitage, 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.

  • Hermitage Professional Enterprises

    0.6 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Smithway Pharmacy

    17 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Boring Rexall Drug

    21 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation

    21 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • J and D Truecare Pharmacy

    21 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • KB Osceola Drug

    22 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Hermitage, 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 Hermitage, 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 Hickory County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Hickory County, the county that includes Hermitage, compare with Missouri and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~13% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#85 of 115 Missouri counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 26% of the state

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

Hickory County Missouri U.S. ▲▼ = Hickory County vs the state average
Infection Hickory County Missouri United States
Chlamydia
160.6 14 cases ▼ 68%
498.6 492.2
Gonorrhea
45.9 4 cases ▼ 77%
201.9 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
11.5 1 cases ▼ 47%
21.5 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 12.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
11.5 1 cases ▼ 66%
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 Hickory County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 18% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 150 300 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Hickory County, chlamydia has fallen from 265.7 to 160.6 per 100,000 (40%), gonorrhea has fallen from 60.4 to 45.9 per 100,000 (24%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 23.2 to 11.5 per 100,000 (50%).

The 2020 dip reflects reduced pandemic-era screening, not lower transmission. Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county, state & U.S., all-ages basis).

Community health context

What shapes testing access in and around Hermitage, MO

Adults uninsured
9.3%
No routine checkup
15.5%
No transportation
9.1%
Binge drinking
10.3%
Frequent mental distress
16.3%
Depression
23.7%
Below poverty line
22%
Primary-care ratio
8,607 : 1
Hickory County
  • Primary-care shortage score 19 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 59.7
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 62nd 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 Hickory County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Hickory 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
92 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
66

Hickory County HIV care continuum (2023)

Hickory County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 10.6 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Hickory County residents living with HIV, 85.7% are in care · 57.1% 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 Hickory County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Hermitage, MO

Highway 54 stretches through the heart of Hickory County, and for most Hermitage residents a clinic visit means climbing into a car and committing to a real drive. That practical reality shapes everything about how screening fits into life here. The economics add another layer. With nearly half of residents renting at some of the lowest rents in the state, household budgets are tight in a different way than sticker shock. It's more about scheduling around irregular or reduced work hours in a county where a significant share of working-age adults are currently outside employment.

When time and transportation both require planning, a test that involves a long round trip can stay on the back burner for months. The options listed on this page include lower-cost and sliding-scale choices worth checking against what's actually feasible on a given week off. Hermitage skews toward rooted, family-oriented households: most adults here are married, and average households run larger than the national norm. Even so, the younger adults in the mix, people in their late teens and twenties building relationships and navigating transitions, are the ones for whom routine STI screening carries the most direct relevance, and the listed options nearest to Hermitage are worth bookmarking before the need feels urgent.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Hermitage, MO

Walkability 6.08 / 20 · Below average

At 6.08/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Hermitage 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 Hermitage, Missouri, EasySTD

ZIP 65668 snapshot

Residents
1,692
Median age
60.9
Median income
$38,267

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 65668 area around Hermitage: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Hermitage alone.

Hermitage sits in Hickory County, ZIP 65668. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Outlet Park
  • Dam Site Park

Reference

STD testing in Hermitage, MO: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Hickory 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 Hermitage-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 Hermitage 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 Hermitage, MO

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Hermitage, MO?

There are 3 options within a 30-mile drive.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

Yes, Medicaid typically covers it, and public clinics are free either way.

Can I get tested in Hermitage, MO without insurance?

Public clinics serve people without insurance, often on a sliding scale.

What's included in a full panel near Hermitage, MO?

A full panel typically covers chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis B and C.

How common is chlamydia in Hickory County?

Hickory County reported ~161 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below 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.

How is chlamydia tested near Hermitage, MO?

Chlamydia is checked with a simple urine sample or a swab; lab results usually come back in a day or two.

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

A kit ships to your address; you collect a urine, swab, or finger-stick sample, mail it to the lab, and get results online in a few days.

What happens after a positive result?

Get treated, notify partners, pause sex until cleared, and follow up, the infection is manageable.

Does a negative test mean I'm safe?

Reassuring if you tested after the window, just retest if it was early, and screen again with new partners.

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