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STD Testing in Palmyra, NE: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

In Palmyra, Nebraska, Otoe County's reported chlamydia rate runs about 55% lower than the US average. If you've recently had a risk or simply test on a regular schedule, Palmyra, Nebraska has options to consider. Public clinics keep costs down, private labs prioritize speed, while at-home kits trade a clinic visit for convenience. Here are your choices for STI testing.

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STD testing near Palmyra, NE

5 testing options are listed for Palmyra, NE. The nearest, Quest Diagnostics, is about 14.0 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.

Highest rated 14.2 miles

Planned Parenthood North Central States

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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 77 reviews

Planned Parenthood North Central States in Lincoln runs by appointment and covers HIV (rapid and conventional), syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C: with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, sliding-scale fees, and every service available at no cost.

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Every Service Here Carries Zero Cost

Planned Parenthood North Central States in Lincoln extends no-fee care to anyone who walks in, not just those who qualify on paper. Whether you're paying cash, between providers, or picking up PrEP, DoxyPEP, or HIV treatment, the cost is the same: nothing.

Spanish-Language Care Without the Gap

When STI care can't be delivered in Spanish, the result is often a delayed diagnosis, a misunderstood treatment plan, or a follow-up that never happens. At Planned Parenthood North Central States in Lincoln, Spanish is woven into the care itself. Not managed around it.

Title X Covers Minors, Confidentially by Law

As a Title X clinic, Planned Parenthood North Central States in Lincoln is the right fit for a young person who needs STI testing, contraception, or PrEP without a parent's involvement: Title X legally protects that confidentiality, which no standard appointment or insurance claim can guarantee.

Tests & treats Title X Sliding-scale PrEP DoxyPEP
Address
5631 South 48th Street, Lincoln, NE 68516
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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15.0 miles

Family Health Services

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Family Health Services in Lincoln covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and rapid HIV testing with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections confirmed on the spot: all on a sliding scale, with appointments required and every service available at no fee.

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Every Service Runs on Zero-Dollar Terms

Family Health Services charges nothing for any service it provides: testing, treatment, HPV, hepatitis A, and hepatitis B vaccination all included. That zero-fee baseline applies across the board, not as a carved-out program for a specific circumstance.

Spanish Is a Full Clinical Language Here

Spanish is one of two languages in which Family Health Services delivers care in Lincoln: meaning STI counseling, HIV prevention education, and treatment conversations happen directly in Spanish. The clinical relationship itself operates in the language, not around it.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
630 North Cotner Boulevard, Suite 204 Lincoln, NE 68505
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 2.9 out of 5 from 69 reviews
Address
1001 South 70th Street, Lincoln, NE 68510 14.0 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 6:30 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 2.9 out of 5 from 45 reviews
Address
630 North Cotner Boulevard, Lincoln, NE 68505 15.0 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • 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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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 3.1 out of 5 from 188 reviews
Address
10020 Nicholas Street, Omaha, NE 68114 42.4 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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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 Palmyra, NE

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.

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At-home STD testing in Palmyra, NE

The nearest testing center is about 14 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Palmyra, 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 Palmyra, NE

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

  • CHI Health Saint Mary's

    1301 Grundman Boulevard, Nebraska City, NE 68410

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Syracuse Area Health

    2731 Healthcare Drive, Syracuse, NE 68446

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 236 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Palmyra. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 51 offer telehealth.

  • Gregory Alberts, MD

    Urology · 7440 South 91st Street, Lincoln

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  • Hannah Chan, MD

    Family medicine · 8801 Pebble Creek Court, Lincoln

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  • Randy Bain, DO

    Family medicine · 2731 Healthcare Drive, Syracuse

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  • Christina Cassel, MD

    Family medicine · 8550 Cuthills Circle, Lincoln

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  • Scott Wilson, MD

    Family medicine · 4424 South 86th Street, Lincoln

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  • Bradley Sawtelle, MD

    Family medicine · 4525 South 86th Street, Lincoln

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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 Palmyra, NE

No pharmacy near Palmyra, NE 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.

  • Genoa Healthcare

    11 mi
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  • Walmart Pharmacy 11 mi
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  • Sams Pharmacy 10

    11 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Syracuse Town and Country Phrmy

    11 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Alivation Pharmacy

    11 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Palmyra, NE.

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 Palmyra, 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 Otoe County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Otoe County, the county that includes Palmyra, compare with Nebraska and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~25% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#30 of 93 Nebraska counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 68% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Otoe County vs Nebraska vs U.S.

Otoe County Nebraska U.S. ▲▼ = Otoe County vs the state average
Infection Otoe County Nebraska United States
Chlamydia
220.4 36 cases ▼ 53%
468.8 492.2
Gonorrhea
42.9 7 cases ▼ 63%
115.5 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 10.4 15.8
Syphilis (early)
6.1 1 cases ▲ 2%
6 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
6.1 1 cases ▼ 72%
21.7 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 Otoe County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 32% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 150 300 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Otoe County, chlamydia has risen from 194.8 to 220.4 per 100,000 (13%), gonorrhea has fallen from 50.3 to 42.9 per 100,000 (15%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 6.3 to 6.2 per 100,000 (2%).

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 Palmyra, NE

Adults uninsured
7%
No routine checkup
23.3%
No transportation
5.2%
Binge drinking
21.2%
Frequent mental distress
14%
Depression
18.6%
Below poverty line
3.6%
Primary-care ratio
1,328 : 1
Otoe County
  • Primary-care shortage score 15 / 26
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 27th 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 Otoe County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Otoe County (2024)

PrEP users / 100k
44

Otoe County HIV care continuum (2022)

Otoe County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 6 statewide and 13.7 nationally. 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 Otoe County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Palmyra, NE

Taggart Park anchors quiet summer evenings in Palmyra (pickup games, neighbors walking dogs, kids on the equipment) and that unhurried pace reflects something real about how life runs here. With more than four in five households owning their homes and over half of adults married, Palmyra skews toward settled, rooted households. Average household sizes run larger than many Nebraska communities, meaning shared schedules, shared cars, and a social life that revolves around family rhythms rather than a dense grid of services nearby. That rootedness is worth noting when it comes to sexual health.

N-2 is likely how most residents reach any appointment, and options listed on this page extend well beyond the immediate area, so knowing which one fits a drive off F Road on a given weekday afternoon makes the difference between a test being planned and a test actually completed. Nearly all adults here are working, unemployment is effectively zero, which compresses available hours further. Checking the clinic hours listed on this page before heading out on Highway 2 saves a wasted trip and keeps a reasonable intention on track.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Palmyra, NE

Walkability 5.8 / 20 · Below average

At 5.8/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Palmyra 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 5 STD & STI testing locations in Palmyra, Nebraska, EasySTD

ZIP 68418 snapshot

Residents
1,201
Median age
39.3
Median income
$83,365

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 68418 area around Palmyra: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Palmyra alone.

Palmyra sits in Otoe County, ZIP 68418. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Taggart Park

Major routes

  • N-2 (F Road)
  • N-2 (Highway 2)

Reference

STD testing in Palmyra, NE: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Nebraska 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 Nebraska, 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)

Nebraska 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 Nebraska

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 Palmyra, NE

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Eagle, NE instead?

Possibly, Eagle, NE is close; compare it by distance against Quest Diagnostics.

What does STD testing cost around Palmyra, NE?

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

Where's free HIV testing around Palmyra, NE?

Public clinics nearby offer free HIV testing.

Which tests are offered near Palmyra, NE?

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 Otoe County?

About 220 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Nebraska average.

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

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

Can I get PrEP near Palmyra, NE?

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

Should I test again after being treated?

A retest around 3 months after treatment is recommended for chlamydia and gonorrhea.

Can syphilis be treated?

It's curable with antibiotics; catching it early avoids serious complications.

Can a physical exam show whether I have an STD?

An exam can spot some signs, but most STIs are invisible without a lab test, an exam alone can't rule them out.

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