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STD Testing in Silver Plume, CO: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Clear Creek County, Colorado, has about 67% fewer chlamydia cases than the US average. If you need STI testing in Silver Plume, Colorado after a possible exposure or as routine care, you can weigh the convenience of an at-home testing kit against the personalized care of a local clinic. For details see the list below.

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STD testing near Silver Plume, CO

6 testing options are listed for Silver Plume, CO. The nearest, Clear Creek County, is about 11.8 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.

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Clear Creek County

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Clear Creek County in Idaho Springs requires an appointment, so scheduling ahead locks in a visit that covers HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and hepatitis C testing alongside same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, vaccines, and sliding-scale fees accepted across insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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DoxyPEP Prescribed and Ready to Go

Clear Creek County prescribes DoxyPEP as a standing prevention option, which means patients leave with a concrete post-exposure bacterial STI strategy rather than an unresolved gap in their care.

Hepatitis C Testing Goes Beyond the Standard Panel

Clinics that test only for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV leave hepatitis C unexamined. Clear Creek County adds both hepatitis C and TB to the panel, catching infections that would otherwise go untested in a single visit.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale DoxyPEP
Address
1969 Miner Street, Idaho Springs, CO 80452
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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13.3 miles

Denver Health

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Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 81 reviews

Denver Health in Winter Park tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, and hepatitis C on a sliding-scale fee open to everyone, with Medicaid and Medicare accepted; bacterial infections can be treated the same visit, and appointments are required.

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Herpes and Hepatitis C on the Panel

Plenty of clinics cap their panel at the four bacterial and viral basics, leaving herpes and hepatitis C to a separate specialist visit. Denver Health tests for both, herpes and hepatitis C included, alongside HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, with on-site hepatitis C care rather than a separate referral chain.

PrEP Prescribed and Monitored On-Site

PrEP at Denver Health isn't a prescription handed off without follow-through: clinicians manage the ongoing HIV testing, kidney-function monitoring, and refill cycle that a PrEP regimen requires. Uninsured patients have a dedicated cost pathway, and PEP is also available for post-exposure HIV prevention.

Full STI Consultation Conducted in Spanish

Many clinics handle Spanish only through ad hoc workarounds that leave clinical nuance on the table. Denver Health delivers STI care directly in Spanish: counseling, testing, and treatment conducted in the language, not summarized through it.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
145 Parsenn Road, Winter Park, CO 80482
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Labcorp

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Rated 2.7 out of 5 from 189 reviews
Address
11750 West 2nd Place, Denver, CO 80228 31.6 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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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 89 reviews
Address
11088 West Jewell Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80232 32.1 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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Labcorp

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Rated 2.9 out of 5 from 70 reviews
Address
2750 Broadway Street, Boulder, CO 80304 32.8 miles away
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 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 3.6 out of 5 from 52 reviews
Address
2798 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO 80302 33.1 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 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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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 Silver Plume, CO

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 Silver Plume, CO

The nearest testing center is about 12 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Silver Plume, 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.

Local clinicians

Clinicians near Silver Plume, CO who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 86 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Silver Plume. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 34 offer telehealth.

  • Kelley Glancey, MD

    Family medicine · 78878 US Hwy 40, Winter Park

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  • Sarah Robinson, DO Telehealth

    Family medicine · 365 Dillon Ridge Road, Dillon

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  • Astrid Lampey, MD

    Family medicine · 956 West Anemone Trail, Dillon

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  • Mark Siemer, DO

    Family medicine · 265 Tanglewood Lane, Silverthorne

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  • Jeffrey Sorensen, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 32135 Castle Court, Evergreen

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  • Amy Tomlinson, MD Telehealth

    OB-GYN · 965 North Ten Mile Dr Unit, Frisco

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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 Silver Plume, CO

No pharmacy near Silver Plume, CO 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.

  • Albertsons/Safeway 12 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
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  • City Market Pharmacy

    18 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 18 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 3 closest pharmacies to Silver Plume, CO.

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 Silver Plume, 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 Clear Creek County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Clear Creek County, the county that includes Silver Plume, compare with Colorado and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~16% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#46 of 64 Colorado counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 28% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Clear Creek County vs Colorado vs U.S.

Clear Creek County Colorado U.S. ▲▼ = Clear Creek County vs the state average
Infection Clear Creek County Colorado United States
Chlamydia
164 15 cases ▼ 62%
435.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
10.9 1 cases ▼ 92%
128.7 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 16 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 10.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
10.9 1 cases ▼ 62%
28.4 29.5

Rates per 100,000 population, 2023. Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county, state & U.S., all-ages basis). Population figures: U.S. Census Bureau ACS. These figures are the latest available surveillance estimates. Bars are scaled to the highest rate shown.

Reading these numbers: reported case rates only count infections that were actually tested for and diagnosed, so they track local screening effort as much as true spread: a higher rate can reflect more testing, a lower one less. Either way, most STIs cause no symptoms, so treat the figures above as context rather than a verdict, and test on the CDC's schedule regardless of how your area looks.

Reported STD rates in Clear Creek County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 10% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 125 250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Clear Creek County, chlamydia has risen from 74.5 to 164 per 100,000 (120%), and gonorrhea has fallen from 21.3 to 10.9 per 100,000 (49%).

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 Silver Plume, CO

Adults uninsured
9.3%
No routine checkup
28%
Binge drinking
18.4%
Frequent mental distress
16.4%
Depression
22.5%
Below poverty line
15.6%
Primary-care ratio
4,723 : 1
Clear Creek County
  • Primary-care shortage score 17 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 47.1
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 14th 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 Clear Creek County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Clear Creek County (2023)

People living with HIV
253 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
169

Clear Creek County HIV care continuum (2023)

Clear Creek County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 9.6 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Clear Creek County residents living with HIV, 57.1% are in care · 47.6% 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 Clear Creek County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Silver Plume, CO

In Silver Plume's historic neighborhoods, residents balance work and family life. Many families and young professionals call this mountain town home, with a strong presence of homeowners. The mix of married couples and single households contributes to the town's dynamic atmosphere.

Daily life in Silver Plume often involves navigating the town's terrain, with many residents relying on their vehicles to get around. For those living in apartments or rentals, managing expenses, including a typical monthly rent, can be a consideration. Despite this, the community's strong labor-force participation and high percentage of households with significant incomes provide a foundation for stability. Families and individuals alike enjoy the natural beauty of the area, from Ganley Mountain to the charming Old Silver Plume Jail.

As residents prioritize their health, convenient access to testing can make a difference, especially for young adults still forming relationships. For those based in Silver Plume, taking a practical next step can start at Kelso Mountain, where a short excursion can clear the mind and help people focus on what matters – like stopping by one of the options listed nearby to take care of their health.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Silver Plume, CO

Walkability 6.48 / 20 · Below average

At 6.48/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Silver Plume 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 Silver Plume, Colorado, EasySTD

ZIP 80476 snapshot

Residents
243
Median age
57.8

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 80476 area around Silver Plume: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Silver Plume alone.

Silver Plume sits in Clear Creek County, ZIP 80476. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Ganley Mountain
  • Bard Peak
  • Kelso Mountain
  • Old Silver Plume Jail
  • Silver Plume Jail
  • Brewery Spring

Reference

STD testing in Silver Plume, CO: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Clear Creek County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Colorado 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 Silver Plume-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 Silver Plume 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 Colorado

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

Two things that actually depend on Colorado 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 Colorado, 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)

Colorado 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 Colorado

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 Silver Plume, CO

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Silver Plume, CO?

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

Does insurance cover STD testing near Silver Plume, CO?

Usually yes, it can be billed to insurance, or paid out of pocket at a flat rate.

Is there free HIV testing near Silver Plume, CO?

Yes, free HIV testing is available at public clinics in the area.

What's included in a full panel near Silver Plume, CO?

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

How common is chlamydia in Clear Creek County?

Clear Creek County reported ~164 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Colorado average.

Is there an at-home STD test for Silver Plume, CO?

At-home kits mail to 80476: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.

Can I get PrEP near Silver Plume, CO?

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

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

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

What happens after a positive result?

Get treated, notify partners, pause sex until cleared, and follow up, the infection is manageable.

Can gonorrhea have no symptoms?

Often, yes, especially throat and rectal infections, which is why site-specific testing matters.

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