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STD Testing in North Belle Vernon, PA: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Gonorrhea in Westmoreland County runs about 75% lower than the US average. If you live in North Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania, and need one-time or regular STI testing, consider that community and public clinics may be low-cost or free, while private labs may offer faster results and more scheduling flexibility. See our list below.

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STD testing near North Belle Vernon, PA

6 testing options are listed for North Belle Vernon, PA. The nearest, Quest Diagnostics, is about 1.3 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 1.8 miles

Centerville Clinics

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Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 131 reviews

Centerville Clinics in Charleroi tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV on a sliding-scale fee structure, with Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance all accepted. Bacterial infections treated same visit; HPV, hepatitis A, and hepatitis B vaccines available. An appointment is required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
200 Chamber Plaza, Charleroi, PA 15022
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 11:00 AM – 7:00 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
Website
Community health center 11.2 miles

Cornerstone Care Community Health Center of Clairton

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 5 reviews

Cornerstone Care Community Health Center of Clairton charges for STI screening on a sliding scale tied to income, so cost is never a barrier to care. Walk-ins are welcome, no appointment needed, for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening at this federally qualified health center in Clairton.

Sliding-scale
Address
559 Miller Avenue, Clairton, PA 15025
Website
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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 86 reviews
Address
760 Tri County Lane, Belle Vernon, PA 15012 1.3 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:30 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Tuesday 6:30 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Wednesday 6:30 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Thursday 6:30 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Friday 6:30 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Saturday 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 90 reviews
Address
2001 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 14.5 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 6:30 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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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 4 out of 5 from 26 reviews
Address
275 Clairton Boulevard, West Mifflin, PA 15236 14.9 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 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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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 2.8 out of 5 from 52 reviews
Address
275 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236 15.2 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 North Belle Vernon, PA

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 North Belle Vernon, PA

The nearest testing center is about 1 mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to North Belle Vernon, 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 North Belle Vernon, PA

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

  • Upmc HCC Norwin-Upmc Magee

    8775 Norwin Avenue, Suite J, Irwin, PA 15642

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

  • Frick Hospital Laboratory

    508 South Church Street, Mount Pleasant, PA 15666

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

  • Latrobe Hospital Blood GAS LAB

    1 Mellon Way, Latrobe, PA 15650

    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 North Belle Vernon. 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 North Belle Vernon, PA who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 1,530 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of North Belle Vernon. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 580 offer telehealth.

  • Rajesh Shah, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 515 Broad Avenue, Belle Vernon

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  • John Martin, DO

    Family medicine · 860 Rostraver Road, Rostraver Township

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  • Umberto Derienzo, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 17 Arentzen Boulevard, Charleroi

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  • Christa Malinak, MD

    Family medicine · 100 Stoops Drive, Monongahela

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  • Bruno Casile, DO Telehealth

    Family medicine · 1645 Rostraver Road, Rostraver Township

    Directions

  • Howard Gold, MD

    Internal medicine · 1163 Country Club Road, Monongahela

    Call Directions

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 North Belle Vernon, PA

No pharmacy near North Belle Vernon, PA 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.

  • Standard Pharmacy

    0.1 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Rite Aid 1.1 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • CVS Pharmacy 1.2 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 3 closest pharmacies to North Belle Vernon, PA.

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 North Belle Vernon, 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 Westmoreland County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Westmoreland County, the county that includes North Belle Vernon, compare with Pennsylvania and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~27% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#38 of 67 Pennsylvania counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 43% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Westmoreland County vs Pennsylvania vs U.S.

Westmoreland County Pennsylvania U.S. ▲▼ = Westmoreland County vs the state average
Infection Westmoreland County Pennsylvania United States
Chlamydia
196.2 689 cases ▼ 53%
421.2 492.2
Gonorrhea
45 158 cases ▼ 69%
144.7 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
3.4 12 cases ▼ 63%
9.1 15.8
Syphilis (early)
2 7 cases ▼ 81%
10.3 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
0.9 3 cases ▼ 92%
11.4 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 Westmoreland County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 6% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 125 250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Westmoreland County, chlamydia has fallen from 228.7 to 196.2 per 100,000 (14%), gonorrhea has fallen from 50.8 to 45 per 100,000 (11%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 1.7 to 3.4 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 North Belle Vernon, PA

Adults uninsured
4.7%
Westmoreland County
Below poverty line
15.3%
Primary-care ratio
1,385 : 1
Westmoreland County
  • Primary-care shortage score 17 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 54.9
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 11th 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 Westmoreland County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Westmoreland County (2023)

People living with HIV
79 / 100k
On PrEP (coverage)
63.4%

Westmoreland County HIV care continuum (2021)

Westmoreland County recorded 2.3 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2021), against 8.3 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Westmoreland County residents living with HIV, 85.6% are in care · 67.1% 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 Westmoreland County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About North Belle Vernon, PA

North Belle Vernon grew as a satellite to Belle Vernon's industrial heart, and the town has held its modest character even as the region shifted. Pennsylvania Street and Pennsylvania Avenue thread through the area, connecting residents to the broader Westmoreland landscape. That same accessibility extends to sexual health: clinics and testing sites listed on this page serve North Belle Vernon directly, without the expense or travel burden that can delay care elsewhere. Young adults in their late teens through their thirties make up a significant part of the community, a demographic for whom routine, discreet screening fits naturally into health maintenance. Testing here is straightforward and confidential, results don't circulate through town gossip or medical records shared with employers.

The affordability of living in North Belle Vernon means health decisions don't hinge on cost barriers that plague other areas. A test can happen quickly, with minimal disruption to work or school schedules. Many people choose testing not because symptoms have appeared, but because regular screening is simply what responsible sexual health looks like. In a town where neighbors aren't strangers but privacy still matters, that combination of accessibility and discretion makes all the difference.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in North Belle Vernon, PA

Walkability 8.04 / 20 · Below average

At 8.04/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in North Belle Vernon 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 North Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania, EasySTD

ZIP 15012 snapshot

Residents
15,294
Median age
47.4
Median income
$61,903

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 15012 area around North Belle Vernon: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not North Belle Vernon alone.

North Belle Vernon sits in Westmoreland County, ZIP 15012. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Sheppler Hill
  • North Belle Vernon Recreation Park
  • Belle Vernon Veterans Memorial Park
  • Monessen City Park
  • Speers Community Park
  • Charleroi Community Park

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Charleroi
  • Monessen
  • Donora

Major routes

  • I 70 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
  • PA 88 (Pennsylvania Street)
  • Main Street
  • Greenhill Road

Reference

STD testing in North Belle Vernon, PA: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Westmoreland County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Pennsylvania 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 North Belle Vernon-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 North Belle Vernon 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 Pennsylvania

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

Two things that actually depend on Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania, 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)

Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania

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 North Belle Vernon, PA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near North Belle Vernon, PA?

There are 6 options within a 30-mile drive.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

Yes, Medicaid typically covers it.

Can I get tested in North Belle Vernon, PA without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near North Belle Vernon, PA?

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

How common is chlamydia in Westmoreland County?

Westmoreland County reported ~196 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Pennsylvania average.

Is there an at-home STD test for North Belle Vernon, PA?

At-home kits mail to 15012: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.

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

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

How is trichomoniasis tested near North Belle Vernon, PA?

A urine test or swab finds trichomoniasis, one of the most treatable STIs.

Can a cold sore cause genital herpes?

It can; oral HSV-1 transmits to the genitals during oral sex.

What should I do after sexual assault?

Go to an ER or call RAINN (800-656-4673); they provide testing, PEP, and support right away.

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