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STD Testing in Sigma, AL: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Chlamydia rates in Houston County are 49% higher than the US average. If you're considering STI testing before starting a new relationship or as part of ongoing care in Sigma, Alabama, some clinics offer same-day check-ins for quick results, whereas labs and at-home kits let you choose your own time and place. Learn more about your options below.

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STD testing near Sigma, AL

6 testing options are listed for Sigma, AL. The nearest, Labcorp, is about 10.6 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.

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Alabama Department of Public Health

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Alabama Department of Public Health in Dothan tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, and treats bacterial STIs at the same visit. HPV, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and mpox vaccines are available alongside family planning. Every service here runs at no fee, with appointments required.

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Zero-Fee Care Backed by Public Health Funding

The no-cost structure at this clinic is underwritten by public health department funding, which means the zero-fee policy covers testing, STI treatment, vaccines, and family planning equally. Not selectively. Staff process Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance when applicable, but the fee genuinely does not exist for those without coverage.

Spanish-Language Service Staffed, Not Patched

Spanish-language care at this Dothan location is delivered directly: clinical conversations, counseling, and prevention education are conducted in Spanish by staff at the clinic, so the exchange between provider and patient carries no lag and no dropped clinical nuance.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
1781 East Cottonwood Road, Dothan, AL 36301
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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MainStreet Family Care

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 1274 reviews

MainStreet Family Care in Dothan runs the full STI panel alongside same-visit treatment for bacterial infections like gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis: with fees on a sliding scale accepted through Medicaid, Medicare, or private insurance. Walk-ins are welcome, and PrEP and PEP are available for ongoing prevention.

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Tenofovir-Based PrEP Prescribed and Monitored Here

MainStreet Family Care prescribes PrEP, daily oral medication that keeps HIV-negative status intact, and PEP for post-exposure situations, both managed on-site rather than handed off. Having both prevention tools at one practice means ongoing labs, refills, and dosing adjustments stay with the same clinical team.

Herpes and Hepatitis Testing Close Gaps the Basic Panel Leaves

Leaving herpes or hepatitis undetected means an infection continues without treatment or monitoring while a person waits on a separate appointment somewhere else. MainStreet Family Care's panel includes herpes, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C testing alongside the standard four, so those gaps don't persist past a single visit.

Tests & treats PrEP
Address
3071 South Oates Street, Dothan, AL 36301
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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Labcorp

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Rated 3.1 out of 5 from 46 reviews
Address
1034 Ross Clark Circle, Dothan, AL 36303 10.6 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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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 4 reviews
Address
2944 Ross Clark Circle, Dothan, AL 36301 14.5 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 2:00 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 5 out of 5 from 5 reviews
Address
4300 West Main Street, Dothan, AL 36305 15.4 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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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 116 reviews
Address
4767 Highway 90, Marianna, FL 32446 36.0 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 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 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 Sigma, AL

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 Sigma, AL

The nearest testing center is about 11 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Sigma, 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 Sigma, AL

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

  • Flowers Hospital

    4370 West Main Street, Dothan, AL 36305

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
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  • Dothan Family Health Center

    4300 West Main St Suite 300, Dothan, AL 36305

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

  • Southern Clinic

    201 Doctors Drive, Dothan, AL 36301

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 172 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Sigma. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 18 offer telehealth.

These are registry-listed clinicians, not dedicated STD-testing clinics. CMS records do not independently verify current licensure, testing services, availability, price, or new-patient status. Confirm each detail before booking. Source: CMS Doctors & Clinicians.

Nearby pharmacies

Pharmacies near Sigma, AL

No pharmacy near Sigma, AL 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.

  • Beasley Pharmacy

    5.2 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Wiregrass Community Pharmacy

    5.4 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Dalton Pharmacy

    8.9 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Headland Discount Pharmacy

    9.0 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Mike's Pharmacy of Headland

    9.0 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Walmart Pharmacy 9.4 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Sigma, AL.

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 Sigma, 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 Houston County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Houston County, the county that includes Sigma, compare with Alabama and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~24% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#20 of 67 Alabama counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 70% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Houston County vs Alabama vs U.S.

Houston County Alabama U.S. ▲▼ = Houston County vs the state average
Infection Houston County Alabama United States
Chlamydia
732.1 794 cases ▲ 12%
651.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
260.9 283 cases ▲ 15%
226.9 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
45.2 49 cases ▲ 58%
28.6 15.8
Syphilis (early)
20.3 22 cases ≈ the state average
20.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
38.7 42 cases ▲ 58%
24.5 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 Houston County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 9% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 400 800 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Houston County, chlamydia has fallen from 758.4 to 732.1 per 100,000 (3%), gonorrhea has fallen from 418.8 to 260.9 per 100,000 (38%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 17.7 to 45.2 per 100,000 (155%).

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 Sigma, AL

Adults uninsured
9.8%
No routine checkup
18.9%
No transportation
9.1%
Binge drinking
13.7%
Frequent mental distress
18.2%
Depression
25.9%
Below poverty line
18%
Primary-care ratio
1,221 : 1
Houston County
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 57.6
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 72nd 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 Houston County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Houston County (2023)

Federal priority area: Alabama is one of the U.S. jurisdictions prioritized under the Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative: targeted federal funding to expand local HIV testing, PrEP, and prevention.

People living with HIV
444 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
17cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
75 · PnR 4

Houston County HIV care continuum (2023)

Houston County recorded 18.7 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 16.5 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Houston County residents living with HIV, 86.5% are in care · 71.6% are virally suppressed. Early, routine testing is what moves these numbers: it is the entry point to PrEP, treatment, and viral suppression.

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

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

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About Sigma, AL

Sigma Road corridors give way quickly to quiet residential blocks where three-quarters of households own their homes, a stability that shapes the whole town's rhythm. That ownership culture, paired with a relatively modest cost of living, means most families here have planted roots rather than cycling through. But stability and youth don't always overlap: the younger adults moving through their late teens and twenties, precisely the years when STI rates spike nationally, are more likely to be among the quarter who rent, working within tighter budgets and less predictable schedules. That labor picture matters for screening access.

With more than half the adult population outside the traditional workforce, appointment windows that don't assume a standard nine-to-five become genuinely important. Renters here, at around $865 a month, are balancing a real cost load; adding an expensive clinic visit without insurance clarity can be enough to delay a test indefinitely. The options listed on this page exist partly to solve that, different price points, different hours, different formats. Knowing which clinics offer weekend slots or sliding-scale fees before you need one makes that drive a straightforward errand rather than a research project you put off until next month.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Sigma, AL

Walkability 3.94 / 20 · Least walkable

At 3.94/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Sigma 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 Sigma, Alabama, EasySTD

ZIP 36312 snapshot

Residents
6,147
Median age
42.8
Median income
$55,257

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 36312 area around Sigma: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Sigma alone.

Reference

STD testing in Sigma, AL: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Alabama 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 Alabama, a minor aged 12 or older can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

Alabama 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 Alabama

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 Sigma, AL

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where's the nearest STD testing to Sigma, AL?

Labcorp, about 10.6 mi away, with 5 options within 30 miles.

How much does STD testing cost near Sigma, AL?

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

Can I get tested in Sigma, AL without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near Sigma, AL?

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

How common is chlamydia in Houston County?

Houston County reported ~732 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above the Alabama average.

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

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

Can I get PrEP near Sigma, AL?

Yes, PrEP, a daily pill that helps prevent HIV in HIV-negative people, is available in the area.

How do at-home STD kits work near Sigma, AL?

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.

How is chlamydia tested near Sigma, AL?

Chlamydia is checked with a simple urine sample or a swab; lab results usually come back in a day or two.

What samples are used for STD testing near Sigma, AL?

Usually urine or a swab for chlamydia/gonorrhea, and blood for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis.

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