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STD Testing in Spiritwood Lake, ND: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

In Stutsman County, reported gonorrhea runs about 77% lower than the US average. Whether it is your first STI test or a routine screening in Spiritwood Lake, North Dakota, you can consider community clinics, which are often low-cost or free, or private labs, which tend to offer faster results and more flexible scheduling. Options are listed below.

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Available testing centers

STD testing near Spiritwood Lake, ND

5 testing options are listed for Spiritwood Lake, ND. The nearest, Sanford Health Laboratories, is about 12.6 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 12.8 miles

Central Valley Health District

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Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 7 reviews

Central Valley Health District in Jamestown pairs rapid and conventional HIV testing with same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs like gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis. All on a sliding scale, with HIV testing free. Appointments are required. Every service carries no fee.

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Zero-Cost Care for Anyone Who Walks In

Central Valley Health District runs entirely without patient fees, no sliding-scale floor, no balance owed after the visit. For anyone managing care without a regular provider or paying out of pocket, that means gonorrhea treatment, syphilis treatment, vaccines, and HIV counseling all leave the visit without a cost attached.

HIV Testing Connects Directly to Ongoing Treatment

Ryan White funding lets Central Valley Health District carry HIV care from initial testing through long-term treatment management, meaning a diagnosis doesn't hand off to an outside system. Patients who test positive have a direct path to continued clinical support at the same site.

Hepatitis C Is on the Panel, Not an Add-On

Clinics that test only for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV leave hepatitis C unaddressed. Central Valley Health District tests for it on-site. The panel also includes TB testing, making this one of the more complete single-visit screening options available in Jamestown.

Tests & treats Ryan White HIV care Sliding-scale
Address
122 2nd Street Northwest, Jamestown, ND 58401
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Sanford Health Laboratories

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 132 reviews
Address
300 Second Avenue Northeast, Jamestown, ND 58401 12.6 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 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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Sanford Health Laboratories

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Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 8 reviews
Address
520 Chautauqua Boulevard, Valley City, ND 58072 29.7 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 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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Sanford Health Laboratories

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Address
407 Washington Avenue East, Finley, ND 58230 46.7 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Wednesday Closed
  • Thursday Closed
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Sanford Health Laboratories

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Address
506 Second Street, Edgeley, ND 58433 49.7 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday Closed
  • 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 Spiritwood Lake, ND

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 Spiritwood Lake, ND

The nearest testing center is about 13 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Spiritwood Lake, 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 Spiritwood Lake, ND

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

  • Essentia Health - Jamestown Clinic

    2430 20th Street Southwest, Jamestown, ND 58401

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
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  • Jamestown Regional Medical Center

    2422 20th Street Southwest, Jamestown, ND 58401

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
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  • North Dakota State Hospital

    2605 Circle Drive, Jamestown, ND 58401

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
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  • Sanford 2ND AVE Clinic

    300 2nd Avenue Northeast Suite 212, Jamestown, ND 58401

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
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  • Jamestown VA OPC

    2430 20th Street Southwest Suite 8, Jamestown, ND 58401

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 29 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Spiritwood Lake. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 6 offer telehealth.

  • Christopher Irmen, MD

    Family medicine · 904 5th Avenue Northeast, Jamestown

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  • Tanya Diegel, DO

    Family medicine · 2430 20th Street Southwest, Jamestown

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  • Misty Anderson, DO

    Internal medicine · 300 2nd Avenue Northeast, Jamestown

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  • James Torrance, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 132 4th Avenue Northeast, Valley City

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  • Justin Rosenau, MD

    Family medicine · 520 Chautauqua Boulevard, Valley City

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  • Ricardy Rimpel, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 570 Chautauqua Boulevard, Valley City

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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 Spiritwood Lake, ND

No pharmacy near Spiritwood Lake, ND 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.

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Spiritwood Lake, ND.

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 Spiritwood Lake, 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 Stutsman County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Stutsman County, the county that includes Spiritwood Lake, compare with North Dakota and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~8% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#20 of 53 North Dakota counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 62% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Stutsman County vs North Dakota vs U.S.

Stutsman County North Dakota U.S. ▲▼ = Stutsman County vs the state average
Infection Stutsman County North Dakota United States
Chlamydia
261.8 56 cases ▼ 40%
436.4 492.2
Gonorrhea
42.1 9 cases ▼ 71%
147.2 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
4.7 1 cases ▼ 62%
12.4 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 2.8 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
4.7 1 cases ▼ 61%
12 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 Stutsman County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 26% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 250 500 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Stutsman County, chlamydia has fallen from 370.5 to 261.8 per 100,000 (29%), gonorrhea has fallen from 120.4 to 42.1 per 100,000 (65%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 4.7 to 4.7 per 100,000.

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 Spiritwood Lake, ND

Adults uninsured
8.2%
No routine checkup
26.1%
No transportation
7.2%
Binge drinking
20.6%
Frequent mental distress
14.9%
Depression
20.7%
Below poverty line
12.1%
Primary-care ratio
1,269 : 1
Stutsman County
  • Primary-care shortage score 6 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 56.9
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 44th 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 Stutsman County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Stutsman County (2023)

People living with HIV
65 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
38

Stutsman County HIV care continuum (2022)

Stutsman County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 3.2 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Stutsman County residents living with HIV, 90.9% are in care · 54.5% 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 Stutsman County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Spiritwood Lake, ND

Spiritwood Lake skews heavily toward homeowners: the kind of place where most adults have put down roots, often with a spouse and kids under the same roof. That stability is real, but it doesn't mean everyone's healthcare needs are equally simple to meet. The smaller renter population here tends to be younger adults, newer to the area, still sorting out where things are and what they cost. Exactly the people in their late teens and twenties for whom a test going unscheduled usually means it goes undone. The workforce participation here is high, and most households are running on two-income rhythms or shift-heavy schedules tied to the energy sector.

That kind of week doesn't leave much room for a clinic visit that requires a long drive, and in Spiritwood Lake, nearly everything requires a drive. Knowing upfront which of the listed options offer extended hours or telehealth intake can cut that planning time considerably. Cost tends to be less of a wall here than logistics: the share of high-earning households is meaningful, and the typical rent stays well under a thousand dollars. For residents with employer coverage or modest out-of-pocket budgets, the real question is usually scheduling, not affordability, which is where the clinic cards and fee details on this page do the most work.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Spiritwood Lake, ND

Walkability 7.67 / 20 · Below average

At 7.67/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Spiritwood Lake generally mean driving: plan on a car or rideshare to reach a clinic, and check each listing's hours and phone before you go.

Source: EPA National Walkability Index 2021.

Map of 5 STD & STI testing locations in Spiritwood Lake, North Dakota, EasySTD

ZIP 58401 snapshot

Residents
17,294
Median age
42.1
Median income
$59,187

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 58401 area around Spiritwood Lake: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Spiritwood Lake alone.

Reference

STD testing in Spiritwood Lake, ND: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Stutsman County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under North Dakota 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 Spiritwood Lake-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 Spiritwood Lake 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 North Dakota

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

Two things that actually depend on North Dakota 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 North Dakota, a minor aged 14 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)

North Dakota 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 North Dakota

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 Spiritwood Lake, ND

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Spiritwood Lake, ND?

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

Does insurance cover STD testing near Spiritwood Lake, ND?

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

Can I get tested in Spiritwood Lake, ND without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near Spiritwood Lake, ND?

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

How common is chlamydia in Stutsman County?

Stutsman County reported ~262 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the North Dakota average.

Can someone under 18 get tested in North Dakota without a parent?

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

Is there an at-home STD test for Spiritwood Lake, ND?

At-home kits mail to 58401: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.

Is my STD test private?

Your results are part of your HIPAA-protected medical record; you can ask any clinic about its own privacy practices.

My test was positive, what now?

A positive means treatment is the next step; many STIs are cured with antibiotics, and all are treatable.

Who needs routine STD testing?

Sexually active people, especially under 25 or with new/multiple partners; everyone 13–64 should test for HIV at least once.

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