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STD Testing in Paragon, IN: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Morgan County reports about 13 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 residents, near the US average. If you are in Paragon, Indiana, whether you have symptoms or just want peace of mind, you'll find that public clinics keep costs down, private labs prioritize speed, and at-home kits trade a clinic visit for convenience. To get tested, see the options below.

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STD testing near Paragon, IN

6 testing options are listed for Paragon, IN. The nearest, Indiana Health Centers, is about 14.0 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 14.0 miles

Indiana Health Centers

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Rated 4 out of 5 from 43 reviews

Indiana Health Centers in Spencer requires an appointment, so scheduling ahead unlocks a full visit: gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, herpes, and hepatitis A, B, and C testing, same-visit bacterial treatment, and vaccines, all on a sliding-scale fee.

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Spanish Speakers Served Without a Detour

When language access isn't built into a clinic, a patient either misses critical details about their diagnosis or spends time tracking down a separate resource. At Indiana Health Centers, Spanish-language care and broader interpretation services are part of the visit itself, so nothing gets lost in the handoff.

Herpes and Hepatitis Testing Included in the Panel

Many clinics test for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, then stop. Indiana Health Centers extends that panel to include herpes and hepatitis A, B, and C. Infections that frequently go undetected when the testing menu is narrower.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
35 Bob Babbs Drive, Spencer, IN 47460
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 14.7 miles

Putnam County Hospital

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A safety-net rural health clinic about 15 miles from Paragon. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
51 East Market Street, Cloverdale, IN 46120
Website
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Labcorp

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Rated 3 out of 5 from 15 reviews
Address
1310 West Bloomfield Road, Bloomington, IN 47403 16.2 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:30 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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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 88 reviews
Address
8920 Southpointe Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46227 28.1 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 6:30 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

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Rated 3.1 out of 5 from 61 reviews
Address
8937 Southpointe Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46227 28.1 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 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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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 3.6 out of 5 from 21 reviews
Address
1402 East County Line Road, Indianapolis, IN 46227 28.4 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • 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 matters most to you?

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 Paragon, IN

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 Paragon, IN

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

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

  • Franciscan Health - Mooresville

    1201 Hadley Road, Mooresville, IN 46158

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
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  • Franciscan HLTH Mooresville Point of Care

    1201 Hadley Road, Mooresville, IN 46158

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • DPLM AT IU Health Morgan Hospital

    2209 John R Wooden Drive, Martinsville, IN 46151

    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 Paragon. 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 Paragon, IN who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 418 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Paragon. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 96 offer telehealth.

  • Dianna Boyer, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 49 Bills Bvld, Martinsville

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  • Stephen Hardin, MD

    Family medicine · 2209 John R Wooden Drive, Martinsville

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  • Jerry Headdy, MD

    Family medicine · 926 West State Hwy 46, Spencer

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  • Stephen Epner, MD

    Internal medicine · 123 South Franklin Road, Bloomington

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  • Holly Harding, MD

    Family medicine · 482 South Liberty Drive, Bloomington

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  • Blake Priddy, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 140 West Washington Street, Morgantown

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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 Paragon, IN

No pharmacy near Paragon, IN 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.

  • Hook-Superx

    6.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 7.4 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Kroger Pharmacy 7.5 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Milee

    8.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 8.6 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Paragon, IN.

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 Paragon, 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 Morgan County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Morgan County, the county that includes Paragon, compare with Indiana and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~31% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#51 of 92 Indiana counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 45% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Morgan County vs Indiana vs U.S.

Morgan County Indiana U.S. ▲▼ = Morgan County vs the state average
Infection Morgan County Indiana United States
Chlamydia
245.8 180 cases ▼ 50%
491 492.2
Gonorrhea
61.5 45 cases ▼ 57%
144 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
6.8 5 cases ▼ 22%
8.7 15.8
Syphilis (early)
9.6 7 cases ▲ 1%
9.5 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
2.7 2 cases ▼ 82%
15.2 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 Morgan County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 8% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 150 300 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Morgan County, chlamydia has risen from 192.3 to 245.8 per 100,000 (28%), gonorrhea has risen from 61.3 to 61.5 per 100,000 (0%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 4.2 to 6.8 per 100,000 (62%).

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 Paragon, IN

Adults uninsured
8.2%
No routine checkup
21.5%
No transportation
7.3%
Binge drinking
15.9%
Frequent mental distress
18.6%
Depression
26.3%
Below poverty line
6.3%
Primary-care ratio
2,490 : 1
Morgan County
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 5th 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 Morgan County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Morgan County (2023)

People living with HIV
116 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
106

Morgan County HIV care continuum (2022)

Morgan County recorded 13 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 11.7 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Morgan County residents living with HIV, 82.1% are in care · 79.1% 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 Morgan County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Paragon, IN

Gallimore Hill rises above Paragon's landscape, and just as the terrain shifts, so does the frame of mind that brings people to seek STI testing. Young adults in town, late teens through their thirties, often find themselves at a point where routine screening fits naturally into a health check, whether prompted by a new relationship, a regular clinic visit, or simple peace of mind. Testing in and around Paragon listed on this page reflects what matters most to that population: straightforward access without fanfare, results held in confidence, and no assumption that a visit signals crisis. The confidentiality built into these services isn't a marketing angle; it's the baseline expectation.

Someone testing in Paragon moves through the process knowing the information stays clinical, sealed off from casual workplace or community overlap. That separation matters when you live where people recognize faces. Getting tested doesn't require a reason you're ready to explain to anyone. Clinics and providers available locally understand that screening happens on your timeline, for your own clarity.

Not to satisfy a narrative you'd have to defend later. That directness is what draws people back when they need it.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Paragon, IN

Walkability 3.95 / 20 · Least walkable

At 3.95/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Paragon 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 Paragon, Indiana, EasySTD

ZIP 46166 snapshot

Residents
2,819
Median age
37.7
Median income
$82,528

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 46166 area around Paragon: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Paragon alone.

Paragon sits in Morgan County, ZIP 46166. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Gallimore Hill
  • Goat Hill
  • Big Hurricane Hill
  • Burkhart Creek County Park

Major routes

  • SR 67 (Liberty Street)

Reference

STD testing in Paragon, IN: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Indiana 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 Indiana, 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)

Indiana 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 Indiana

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 Paragon, IN

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get same-day or walk-in testing near Paragon, IN?

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

Does insurance cover STD testing near Paragon, IN?

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 Paragon, IN without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Paragon, IN?

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 Morgan County?

About 246 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Indiana average.

Can I test at home near Paragon, IN?

Yes, at-home kits ship to 46166; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.

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

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

Can trich be treated?

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

Can oral herpes spread to the genitals?

Yes, HSV-1 from the mouth can spread to the genital area through oral sex.

I had unprotected sex, should I get tested?

Yes, test after the window period, and if HIV exposure is a concern, ask about PEP within 72 hours.

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