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STD Testing in McDonough, NY: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Reported syphilis in Chenango County runs about 86% lower than the US average. Whether you have symptoms or just want peace of mind, you'll find local clinics and at-home kits for STI testing in McDonough, New York. Some clinics take walk-ins for same-day testing, while labs and at-home kits let you plan around your own time — see your options below.

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STD testing near McDonough, NY

6 testing options are listed for McDonough, NY. The nearest, Family Health Network of Central New York, is about 9.1 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 9.1 miles

Family Health Network of Central New York

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Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 22 reviews

Family Health Network of Central New York in Cincinnatus requires an appointment, so scheduling is the starting point: though a single visit covers HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, and hepatitis testing, same-visit bacterial treatment, HPV and hepatitis vaccines, and sliding-scale fees for everyone.

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Spanish and Interpretation Keep Care on Track

Missing a diagnosis because a language barrier scrambled the intake conversation is a real cost, one that compounds if it means leaving without treatment. At Family Health Network of Central Spanish-speaking staff and interpretation services for other languages mean the clinical conversation happens accurately the first time, not after a second visit to clarify what was missed.

Herpes and Hepatitis Testing Without a Second Appointment

Skipping herpes or hepatitis testing means carrying an incomplete picture, and potentially an untreated infection, until another clinic or another day fills the gap. Family Health Network of Central New York tests for herpes, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB alongside the core bacterial and HIV panel, so the full clinical picture comes from a single scheduled visit.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
2805 Cincinnatus Road, Cincinnatus, NY 13040
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 7:00 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
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Community health center 10.5 miles

Family Planning of South Central New York

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Family Planning of South Central New York in Norwich pairs same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs (gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis) with rapid HIV and hepatitis C testing, all on a sliding-scale fee open to anyone; an appointment is required.

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Herpes and Hepatitis C Tested On-Site

Beyond gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, Family Planning of South Central New York runs rapid hepatitis C antibody testing and herpes testing directly in Norwich. That means a single appointment can surface infections that a narrower panel would leave undetected, with results and treatment decisions made in the same visit for bacterial findings.

PrEP Prescribed and Managed in Norwich

Without a clinic that prescribes and manages PrEP locally, the gap between knowing the option exists and actually starting it often stays open indefinitely. Family Planning of South Central New York closes that gap, prescribing PrEP on-site in Norwich and extending coverage specifically to uninsured patients through dedicated PrEP funding.

Interpretation Services Extend the Full Clinical Conversation

Interpretation services for non-English languages are available at Family Planning of South Central New York in Norwich: not limited to intake, but spanning the clinical conversation: test counseling, medication adherence education, and STI treatment discussion all reach patients in the language they communicate in most precisely.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
5 Cortland Street, Norwich, NY 13815
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 73 reviews
Address
345 Harry L Drive, Johnson City, NY 13790 28.8 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 2:30 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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Address
132 1/2 Albany Street, Cazenovia, NY 13035 30.2 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 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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Labcorp

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Rated 2 out of 5 from 5 reviews
Address
110 Ho Plz, Ithaca, NY 14853 38.9 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 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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Labcorp

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Rated 1 out of 5 from 5 reviews
Address
603 Seneca Street, Oneida, NY 13421 39.9 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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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 McDonough, NY

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 McDonough, NY

The nearest testing center is about 9 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to McDonough, 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 McDonough, NY

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

  • UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital Laboratory

    179 North Broad Street, Norwich, NY 13815

    CMS-certified lab

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 159 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of McDonough. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 38 offer telehealth.

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 McDonough, NY

No pharmacy near McDonough, NY 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.

  • Bartles Pharmacy

    7.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 10.0 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
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  • Price Chopper Pharmacy

    10 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Service Pharmacy

    10 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to McDonough, NY.

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 McDonough, 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 Chenango County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Chenango County, the county that includes McDonough, compare with New York and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~19% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#44 of 62 New York counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 29% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Chenango County vs New York vs U.S.

Chenango County New York U.S. ▲▼ = Chenango County vs the state average
Infection Chenango County New York United States
Chlamydia
193.8 89 cases ▼ 65%
558.4 492.2
Gonorrhea
34.8 16 cases ▼ 85%
235.6 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
2.2 1 cases ▼ 85%
14.8 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 23.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — no data 25.2 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 Chenango County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 9% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 125 250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Chenango County, chlamydia has risen from 165.2 to 193.8 per 100,000 (17%), gonorrhea has fallen from 36 to 34.8 per 100,000 (3%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 6.4 to 2.2 per 100,000 (66%).

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 McDonough, NY

Adults uninsured
6.6%
No routine checkup
19.1%
No transportation
7.9%
Binge drinking
15.4%
Frequent mental distress
16.6%
Depression
20.7%
Below poverty line
12.9%
Primary-care ratio
3,324 : 1
Chenango County
  • Primary-care shortage score 16 / 26
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 48th 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 Chenango County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Chenango County (2023)

People living with HIV
137 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
117

Chenango County HIV care continuum (2023)

Among Chenango County residents living with HIV, 79.2% are in care · 73.6% 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 Chenango County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About McDonough, NY

McDonough began as a hillside settlement: the town's three prominent rises, Meeker Hill, Keater Hill, and Purdy Hill, shaped where early residents built and stayed. That same rootedness defines the place now: families own their homes outright, the cost of living stays modest, and people tend to remain. For young adults in that landscape (those in their late teens through their thirties who are dating, partnering, or navigating early adulthood) confidential STI testing can feel complicated in a town where faces repeat and privacy matters deeply. The clinics and providers listed on this page understand that tension. Testing here happens without fanfare; results don't travel through the community grapevine, and the appointment itself is straightforward, unhurried.

Screening during routine health visits is common, and quick turnarounds mean you're not left waiting in uncertainty. What makes testing in and around McDonough work is that it's built for people who stay put. You can see the same provider year after year, build trust without starting from scratch, and know exactly where to go. That consistency, rare in health care, makes it easier to treat screening as a normal part of staying well.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in McDonough, NY

Walkability 4.65 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.65/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in McDonough 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 McDonough, New York, EasySTD

ZIP 13830 snapshot

Residents
4,826
Median age
48.2
Median income
$62,267

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 13830 area around McDonough: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not McDonough alone.

McDonough sits in Chenango County, ZIP 13830. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Meeker Hill
  • Keater Hill
  • Purdy Hill
  • Berry Hill
  • Perkins Hill

Reference

STD testing in McDonough, NY: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on New York 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 York, 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 York 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 York

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 McDonough, NY

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get same-day or walk-in testing near McDonough, NY?

Some clinics and labs take walk-ins for same-day testing; call ahead to confirm hours.

Does insurance cover STD testing near McDonough, NY?

Most plans cover STD screening; a clinic or lab can bill insurance, or you can pay a flat self-pay price.

Can I get tested in McDonough, NY without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near McDonough, NY?

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 Chenango County?

About 194 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the New York average.

Where do I get PrEP around McDonough, NY?

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

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

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

Can I test at home near McDonough, NY?

Yes, at-home kits ship to 13830; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.

Can young people get tested confidentially?

Public health clinics, family-planning clinics, and many school or campus health centers test teens and young adults, often free.

Are there LGBTQ-friendly testing options?

Community health centers and family-planning clinics serve all patients, and many offer LGBTQ-affirming care, ask the site directly.

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