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STD Testing in Larimore, ND: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Gonorrhea reported cases in Grand Forks County are about 50% lower than the US average. Whether you're experiencing symptoms or seeking peace of mind in Larimore, North Dakota, you can choose between visiting a local clinic for immediate support or using an at-home kit for convenience. Both paths have their benefits.

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STD testing near Larimore, ND

6 testing options are listed for Larimore, ND. The nearest, Spectra Health, is about 0.2 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.

Community health center 0.2 miles

Spectra Health

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Rated 2.3 out of 5 from 4 reviews

Spectra Health in Larimore runs a full STI panel (gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, rapid and conventional HIV, hepatitis B and C including rapid hepatitis C) with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and appointments required; every service is provided at no fee.

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Every Service Runs at Zero Cost

The no-fee structure at Spectra Health applies across the board: testing, treatment, counseling, and prevention medications alike. Sliding scale and insurance are accepted, but the ceiling is zero: no service generates a bill regardless of coverage status, income documentation, or visit frequency.

Spanish-Language Care Is Fully Staffed Here

Spanish-language services at Spectra Health are embedded in the care itself: clinical conversations, counseling, and medication instruction happen directly in Spanish, not relayed through a secondary channel. That means sexual health history, treatment explanations, and follow-up guidance are conducted without a communication gap at any step.

PrEP and PEP Prescribed and Managed On-Site

Spectra Health prescribes and manages both PrEP and PEP for people who want ongoing or immediate HIV prevention, particularly useful for anyone without a regular primary care provider who might otherwise struggle to find a clinic willing to initiate and monitor either medication. Both are handled in-house, not coordinated elsewhere.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
607 Towner Avenue, Larimore, ND 58251
Booking
Appointment required
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
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Community health center 0.2 miles

Northwood Deaconess Health Center

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A community safety-net rural health clinic in Larimore. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
611 Towner Avenue, Larimore, ND 58251
Website
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Sanford Health Laboratories

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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 41 reviews
Address
1750 47th Avenue South, Grand Forks, ND 58201 26.7 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday Closed
  • Thursday Closed
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Today's offer: $10 off any test panel, applied automatically at checkout.

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Sanford Health Laboratories

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Address
1451 44th Avenue South, Grand Forks, ND 58201 26.9 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday Closed
  • Thursday Closed
  • Friday 8:00 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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Sanford Health Laboratories

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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 27 reviews
Address
929 Central Avenue Northwest, East Grand Forks, MN 56721 28.1 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Sanford Health Laboratories

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Address
407 Washington Avenue East, Finley, ND 58230 28.9 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Wednesday Closed
  • Thursday Closed
  • Friday Closed
  • 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 Larimore, ND

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 Larimore, ND

The nearest testing center is less than a mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Larimore, 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 Larimore, ND

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

  • The Kidney and Hypertension Center

    5750 South Washington Street, Grand Forks, ND 58201

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • UND Student Health Service Laboratory

    113 Mccannel Hall, Grand Forks, ND 58202

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

Showing the nearest 2 CLIA-certified labs.

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 87 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Larimore. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 7 offer telehealth.

  • Ciara Johnson, MD

    OB-GYN · 4 North Park Street, Northwood

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  • Steven Johnson, MD

    Family medicine · 3035 Demers Avenue, Grand Forks

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  • Tyson Holm, MD

    Internal medicine · 725 Hamline Street, Grand Forks

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  • David Schmitz, MD

    Family medicine · 1300 South Columbia Road, Grand Forks

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  • Abdulrasheed Akande, MD

    Internal medicine · 1200 South Columbia Road, Grand Forks

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  • Misty Anderson, DO

    Internal medicine · 1200 South Columbia Road, Grand Forks

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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 Larimore, ND

No pharmacy near Larimore, ND 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.

  • Pharmacists Associates

    0.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Altru Retail Pharmacy

    26 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Altru Clinic Pharmacy - Family Medicine Center

    26 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Grand Forks Clinic Pharmacy

    26 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Medicap Pharmacy

    26 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Thrifty White Pharmacy

    26 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Larimore, ND.

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 Larimore, 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 Grand Forks County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Grand Forks County, the county that includes Larimore, compare with North Dakota and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~16% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#10 of 53 North Dakota counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 81% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Grand Forks County vs North Dakota vs U.S.

Grand Forks County North Dakota U.S. ▲▼ = Grand Forks County vs the state average
Infection Grand Forks County North Dakota United States
Chlamydia
444.2 323 cases ▲ 2%
436.4 492.2
Gonorrhea
89.4 65 cases ▼ 39%
147.2 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
2.8 2 cases ▼ 77%
12.4 15.8
Syphilis (early)
1.4 1 cases ▼ 50%
2.8 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
4.1 3 cases ▼ 66%
12 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 Grand Forks County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 23% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 350 700 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Grand Forks County, chlamydia has fallen from 546.7 to 444.2 per 100,000 (19%), gonorrhea has fallen from 236.4 to 89.4 per 100,000 (62%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 1.4 to 2.8 per 100,000 (100%).

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 Larimore, ND

Adults uninsured
6.7%
No routine checkup
23.1%
No transportation
5.3%
Binge drinking
21.4%
Frequent mental distress
13.2%
Depression
21.3%
Below poverty line
4.3%
Primary-care ratio
817 : 1
Grand Forks County
  • Primary-care shortage score 18 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 59.2
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 32nd 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 Grand Forks County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Grand Forks County (2023)

People living with HIV
104 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
83

Grand Forks County HIV care continuum (2023)

Among Grand Forks County residents living with HIV, 76.2% are in care · 71.4% are virally suppressed. Early, routine testing is what moves these numbers: it is the entry point to PrEP, treatment, and viral suppression.

Sources: AIDSVu (Emory/Gilead) · CDC AHEAD · CDC 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 Grand Forks County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Larimore, ND

Larimore City Museum anchors the quiet stretch along Towner Avenue where the pace of this small Grand Forks County community makes it easy to assume routine health care just falls into place. For the younger adults here, people in their late teens and twenties who fall into the years when STI rates climb sharply, that assumption can mean delays that matter. The options listed on this page number a dozen, spread in and around Larimore, and knowing what it actually takes to reach one is the honest starting point.

Most households here are owner-occupied, and the typical home value reflects a modest, grounded economy. With nearly two-thirds of adults actively working and an unemployment rate that is essentially negligible, the rhythm of this town is built around people who are reliably busy. Rent at the low end keeps monthly costs manageable for the third of residents who do rent, but a low six-figure household income share tells you disposable resources are limited for a meaningful portion of families, so cost and time both factor into whether a screening appointment gets made.

Nearly two-thirds of the labor force is clocking steady hours, which means mid-week daytime appointments can be genuinely hard to schedule. Several of the options listed here offer extended or weekend availability, letting someone driving in along US 2 fit a visit around a shift rather than sacrifice one to get there.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Larimore, ND

Walkability 5.95 / 20 · Below average

At 5.95/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Larimore 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 Larimore, North Dakota, EasySTD

ZIP 58251 snapshot

Residents
1,955
Median age
47
Median income
$93,155

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 58251 area around Larimore: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Larimore alone.

Larimore sits in Grand Forks County, ZIP 58251. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Larimore City Museum

Major routes

  • ND 18 (Towner Avenue)
  • US 2 (19th Avenue Northeast)

Reference

STD testing in Larimore, ND: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Grand Forks County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under North Dakota 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 Larimore-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 Larimore 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 North Dakota

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

Two things that actually depend on North Dakota 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 North Dakota, a minor aged 14 or older can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

North Dakota 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 North Dakota

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 Larimore, ND

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Grand Forks AFB, ND instead?

Possibly, Grand Forks AFB, ND is close; compare it by distance against Northwood Deaconess Health Center.

What does STD testing cost around Larimore, ND?

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

Where's free HIV testing around Larimore, ND?

Public clinics nearby offer free HIV testing.

Which tests are offered near Larimore, ND?

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 Grand Forks County?

About 444 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), above the North Dakota average.

Can I get PrEP near Larimore, ND?

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

Can someone under 18 get tested in North Dakota without a parent?

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

How long do results take near Larimore, ND?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

Can I test at home near Larimore, ND?

Yes, at-home kits ship to 58251; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.

When will an HIV test turn positive?

Roughly 2–6 weeks by test type; a 3-month retest gives full confidence in a negative.

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