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

Oswego County reports chlamydia rates about 56% lower than the US average. If you are in Pulaski, New York, and considering STD testing before starting a new relationship or as part of ongoing care, you might prefer the convenience of an at-home kit or the immediate, personalized attention of a clinic. Either way, check your options on this list.

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STD testing near Pulaski, NY

6 testing options are listed for Pulaski, NY. The nearest, Labcorp, is about 0.1 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 0.4 miles

ConnextCare

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Rated 3.1 out of 5 from 125 reviews

ConnextCare in Pulaski tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, and herpes on a sliding scale accepted by Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurers. Appointments are required, and bacterial STIs can be treated the same visit.

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Herpes Testing Alongside the Standard Four

Clinics running a basic panel typically stop at gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV. Herpes sits outside that set and goes untested. ConnextCare in Pulaski includes herpes in its panel, so a single appointment covers five infections without piecing together care elsewhere.

Substance-Use Treatment Shares the Building With STI Care

Sexual health clinics nearly always treat the infection and leave substance-use concerns to a separate system. ConnextCare runs substance-abuse treatment alongside STI care, so someone navigating both doesn't have to coordinate two unrelated providers.

Interpretation Services Built Into Every Appointment

ConnextCare in Pulaski has interpretation services available for non-English speakers: the person who needs to discuss symptoms, understand a diagnosis, or weigh treatment options in their own language can do all of that directly within the appointment itself.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
61 Delano Street, Pulaski, NY 13142
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Community health center 9.0 miles

Mexico Elementary SBHC

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Mexico Elementary SBHC, serving Mexico, welcomes walk-ins for STI screening without requiring an appointment. Fees scale to income under federal health center guidelines, keeping syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing within reach in a single visit for patients across the income spectrum.

Sliding-scale
Address
26 Academy Street, Mexico, NY 13114
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Labcorp

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Address
4870 North Jefferson Street, Pulaski, NY 13142 0.1 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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Labcorp

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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 4 reviews
Address
6221 State Route 31, Cicero, NY 13039 26.9 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 4.4 out of 5 from 57 reviews
Address
5586 Legionnaire Drive, Cicero, NY 13039 26.9 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday Closed
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 12:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 3:00 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 1.8 out of 5 from 43 reviews
Address
8100 Oswego Road, Liverpool, NY 13090 28.3 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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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 Pulaski, 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 Pulaski, NY

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

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

  • Oswego Hospital Laboratory

    110 West 6th Street, Oswego, NY 13126

    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 Pulaski. 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 Pulaski, NY who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 99 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Pulaski. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 32 offer telehealth.

  • Jay Sullivan, MD

    Family medicine · 4882 North Jefferson Street, Pulaski

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  • Matthew Feller, MD

    Internal medicine · 3045 East Avenue, Central Square

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  • Scott Vangorder, MD

    Family medicine · 3045 East Avenue, Central Square

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  • Alexander Filipski, DO

    Family medicine · 10 George Street, Oswego

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  • Joselito Ouano, MD

    Family medicine · 448 County Route 1A, Oswego

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  • Yves Lafond, MD

    Internal medicine · Oswego Hospital, Oswego

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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 Pulaski, NY

No pharmacy near Pulaski, 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.

  • Rite Aid 0.2 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
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  • Walgreens 0.2 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • KPH Healthcare Services

    0.4 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Kinney Drugs

    0.4 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Pulaski, 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 Pulaski, 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 Oswego County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Oswego County, the county that includes Pulaski, compare with New York 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.

#39 of 62 New York counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 37% of the state

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

Oswego County New York U.S. ▲▼ = Oswego County vs the state average
Infection Oswego County New York United States
Chlamydia
215 254 cases ▼ 61%
558.4 492.2
Gonorrhea
62.6 74 cases ▼ 73%
235.6 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
8.5 10 cases ▼ 43%
14.8 15.8
Syphilis (early)
2.5 3 cases ▼ 89%
23.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
5.9 7 cases ▼ 77%
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 Oswego County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 1% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 150 300 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Oswego County, chlamydia has fallen from 218.7 to 215 per 100,000 (2%), gonorrhea has risen from 41.7 to 62.6 per 100,000 (50%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 2.6 to 8.5 per 100,000 (227%).

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 Pulaski, NY

Adults uninsured
6.3%
No routine checkup
18.7%
No transportation
8.5%
Binge drinking
16.5%
Frequent mental distress
17.7%
Depression
21.7%
Below poverty line
14.2%
Primary-care ratio
2,498 : 1
Oswego County
  • Primary-care shortage score 16 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 55.6
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 60th 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 Oswego County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Oswego County (2023)

People living with HIV
84 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
5cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
100 · PnR 20.2

Oswego County HIV care continuum (2023)

Oswego County recorded 4.9 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 14.1 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Oswego County residents living with HIV, 88.9% are in care · 86.4% are virally suppressed. Early, routine testing is what moves these numbers: it is the entry point to PrEP, treatment, and viral suppression.

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

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

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About Pulaski, NY

Getting tested in Pulaski means accepting that some care requires a trip outside town limits. The nearest full-service sexual health clinics sit in nearby cities, a reality many residents navigate without hesitation, but it's worth knowing upfront if you're looking for same-day results or walk-in availability. Local urgent care and primary-care offices in town can order tests and discuss results, though the turnaround and setting differ from dedicated testing centers. The testing sites listed on this page include both in-town and regional resources; knowing your preference for privacy, speed, or a particular provider helps narrow the choice. Young adults in Pulaski (a demographic moving into their twenties, thirties, and early career years) often find that routine screening fits best into a larger health visit or happens quietly alongside other medical business.

The town's character leans toward discretion and self-direction; people tend to manage their own health decisions without fanfare. Confidentiality is straightforward: test results and your visit record stay within the clinic system and don't circulate through town gossip or employment channels. Whether you test locally or drive to a regional clinic, the medical privacy rules are the same. The key is picking a place and time that fits your life.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Pulaski, NY

Walkability 9 / 20 · Below average

At 9/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Pulaski 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 Pulaski, New York, EasySTD

ZIP 13142 snapshot

Residents
6,568
Median age
42.4
Median income
$85,000

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 13142 area around Pulaski: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Pulaski alone.

Pulaski sits in Oswego County, ZIP 13142. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • River Walk
  • South Park
  • North Park
  • Syracuse Northern Railroad bridge
  • John Ben Snow Memorial Park
  • Selkirk Shores State Park

Major routes

  • US 11 (Salina Street)
  • CR 2 (Maple Avenue)
  • NY 13 (Port Street)

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Oswego 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 Pulaski-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 Pulaski 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 Pulaski, NY

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Pulaski, NY?

Yes, several local labs offer same-day walk-in testing; best to call first.

How much does STD testing cost near Pulaski, NY?

Private labs run about $24 for one test and $139 for a full panel; at-home kits are $49+.

Can I get tested in Pulaski, NY without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near Pulaski, NY?

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

How common is chlamydia in Oswego County?

Oswego County reported ~215 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the New York average.

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.

How do at-home STD kits work near Pulaski, NY?

A kit ships to your address; you collect a urine, swab, or finger-stick sample, mail it to the lab, and get results online in a few days.

What happens if chlamydia goes untreated?

Untreated chlamydia can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease and fertility problems, caught early, it's cured with antibiotics.

Should I get tested for herpes near Pulaski, NY?

Herpes isn't in standard panels unless you have symptoms, a sore can be swabbed, or a blood test discussed with a provider.

How is trichomoniasis tested near Pulaski, NY?

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

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