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STD Testing in Lake Arthur, NM: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Gonorrhea reports in Chaves County are about 51% lower than the US average. Whether you're in Lake Arthur, New Mexico for a one-time concern or regular check-ups, you can weigh visiting a clinic to get immediate answers and treatment or use an at-home kit for your convenience.

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STD testing near Lake Arthur, NM

6 testing options are listed for Lake Arthur, NM. The nearest, New Mexico Department of Health, is about 10.8 miles away. Compare 3 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.

Highest rated 10.8 miles

New Mexico Department of Health

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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 6 reviews

New Mexico Department of Health in Artesia tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB on a sliding-scale fee, and all services are provided at no cost. STI treatment is available same visit for bacterial infections; appointments are required.

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Zero-Fee Structure Across Every Service Line

The no-fee model here isn't limited to the HIV rapid test or a single waived item: it runs across the full scope: testing, STI treatment, vaccines, PrEP, and harm reduction services. Medicaid is accepted, a sliding scale is in place, and the standing policy for every patient is that nothing is billed at the door.

Spanish Is a Primary Operating Language

Spanish-language capacity at New Mexico Department of Health in Artesia extends through clinical care, STI and HIV prevention education, and harm reduction services. Not a secondary channel activated on request, but a staffed operational language across the clinic's full service range.

PrEP and PEP Prescribed and Managed On-Site

Prevention-focused HIV care often ends at testing and education, with prescribing routed elsewhere. New Mexico Department of Health in Artesia carries both PrEP and PEP as active services: prescribed and managed directly at the clinic, so the prevention conversation and the medication are handled by the same clinical team.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
1001 Memorial Drive, Artesia, NM 88210
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
Community health center 10.8 miles

PMS - Artesia Family Health Center PSR

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Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 21 reviews

PMS - Artesia Family Health Center PSR, serving Artesia, earned federal qualification as a community health center, which means STI screening runs on a sliding-scale fee tied to household income, keeping syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing within reach for patients across a wide range of financial situations. No appointment needed.

Sliding-scale
Address
1103 Memorial Drive, Artesia, NM 88210
Website
Community health center 10.8 miles

Artesia General Hospital

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Rated 2.6 out of 5 from 152 reviews

A community safety-net rural health clinic about 11 miles from Lake Arthur. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
702 North 13th Street, Artesia, NM 88210
Website
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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
2751 Scenic Drive, Alamogordo, NM 91.4 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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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
1620 South Avenue D, Portales, NM 100.4 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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Clinical Pathology Labs

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
912 West 21st, Clovis, NM 118.3 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 Lake Arthur, NM

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 Lake Arthur, NM

The nearest testing center is about 11 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Lake Arthur, 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 Lake Arthur, NM

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

  • Eastern New Mexico Medical Center

    405 West Country Club Road, Roswell, NM 88201

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
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  • RIO Pecos Medical Associates

    305 West Country Club Road, Roswell, NM 88201

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Pathology Consultants of New Mexico

    600 North Richardson, Roswell, NM 88201

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 10 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Lake Arthur. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 3 offer telehealth.

  • Yordan Orive Gomez, MD

    Internal medicine · 712 North 13th Street, Artesia

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  • Shiquan Liu, MD

    Internal medicine · 702 North 13th Street, Artesia

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  • Evan Nelson, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 204 West 2nd Street, Roswell

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  • Donald Wenner, MD

    Urology · 1600 Southeast Main Street, Roswell

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  • Brandon Cometti, MD

    Family medicine · 400 North Pennsylvania Avenue, Roswell

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  • Patricia Davis, MD

    Family medicine · 1206 West 2nd Street, Roswell

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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 Lake Arthur, NM

No pharmacy near Lake Arthur, NM 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.

  • Lowell's Pharmacy

    11 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 11 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Kelley Pharmacy

    27 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 28 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Lake Arthur, NM.

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 Lake Arthur, 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 Chaves County: the local picture

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

#10 of 33 New Mexico counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 70% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Chaves County vs New Mexico vs U.S.

Chaves County New Mexico U.S. ▲▼ = Chaves County vs the state average
Infection Chaves County New Mexico United States
Chlamydia
497.2 316 cases ▼ 5%
523.6 492.2
Gonorrhea
88.1 56 cases ▼ 48%
169 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
7.9 5 cases ▼ 78%
36.6 15.8
Syphilis (early)
3.1 2 cases ▼ 83%
18.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
47.2 30 cases ▼ 38%
76.6 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 Chaves County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 6% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 275 550 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Chaves County, chlamydia has fallen from 538.7 to 497.2 per 100,000 (8%), gonorrhea has fallen from 211.8 to 88.1 per 100,000 (58%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 24.6 to 7.9 per 100,000 (68%).

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 Lake Arthur, NM

Adults uninsured
19.5%
No routine checkup
32.5%
No transportation
11.4%
Binge drinking
15%
Frequent mental distress
16.9%
Depression
22.6%
Below poverty line
8.4%
Primary-care ratio
1,616 : 1
Chaves County
  • Primary-care shortage score 15 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 61.1
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 97th 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 Chaves County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Chaves County (2023)

People living with HIV
140 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
6cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
70 · PnR 6.17

Chaves County HIV care continuum (2023)

Chaves County recorded 11.3 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 10.4 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Chaves County residents living with HIV, 79.4% are in care · 66.2% 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 Chaves County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Lake Arthur, NM

Lake Arthur Town Park draws locals year-round, and the quiet surrounding this community masks a health reality that affects many people in their late teens and thirties: the need for straightforward STI testing without fanfare or delay. Young adults in this age group often have questions about screening (whether routine, after a new partner, or simply as part of regular checkups) yet may feel uncertain where to start in a small town where everyone seems connected. Testing clinics and health providers in and around Lake Arthur listed on this page offer confidential screening that stays between you and the medical staff, with no gossip threading back through town. The clinics available here understand that discretion matters in a place like this, not as an exception but as standard practice.

A test result, a conversation with a provider about prevention, or questions about what screening involves: these remain private medical information, protected and separate from daily life in Lake Arthur. Getting tested is straightforward: reach out directly to a provider, schedule an appointment, and know what to expect beforehand. Residents have access to the same screening methods and follow-up care as anywhere else, with the added benefit of providers who know the local health landscape and can connect you to other services if needed.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Lake Arthur, NM

Walkability 5.37 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.37/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Lake Arthur generally mean driving: plan on a car or rideshare to reach a clinic, and check each listing's hours and phone before you go.

Source: EPA National Walkability Index 2021.

Map of 6 STD & STI testing locations in Lake Arthur, New Mexico, EasySTD

ZIP 88253 snapshot

Residents
915
Median age
45.5
Median income
$122,625

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 88253 area around Lake Arthur: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Lake Arthur alone.

Lake Arthur sits in Chaves County, ZIP 88253. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Lake Arthur Town Park
  • Ozark Trail Obelisk
  • Lake Arthur Educational Museum
  • Atlas Missile Site 579-8

Reference

STD testing in Lake Arthur, NM: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Chaves County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under New Mexico 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 Lake Arthur-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 Lake Arthur 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 New Mexico

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

Two things that actually depend on New Mexico 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 New Mexico, 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)

New Mexico 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 New Mexico

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 Lake Arthur, NM

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

What if there's no clinic right in Lake Arthur, NM?

Closest is PMS - Artesia Family Health Center PSR (10.8 mi), or order an at-home kit to 88253.

What does STD testing cost around Lake Arthur, NM?

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

Is there free STD testing near Lake Arthur, NM?

Yes, New Mexico Department of Health (10.8 mi) offers free testing, and public clinics serve the uninsured.

Which tests are offered near Lake Arthur, NM?

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 Chaves County?

About 497 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the New Mexico average.

Where do I get PrEP around Lake Arthur, NM?

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

Can someone under 18 get tested in New Mexico without a parent?

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

Should I get tested for herpes near Lake Arthur, NM?

The CDC doesn't advise routine herpes testing without symptoms; if you have a sore, a swab of it is the most accurate test.

Can trich be treated?

It's cured with antibiotics; treating partners together prevents reinfection.

What is a window period?

The gap between exposure and when a test can reliably detect the infection; testing inside it can miss a real infection.

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