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STD Testing in Twin Falls, ID: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Chlamydia occurs 21% less in Twin Falls County than the US average. If you are in Twin Falls County, Idaho, and are wondering about STI testing whether you notice symptoms or just want peace of mind, public clinics keep costs down, private labs prioritize speed, and at-home kits trade a clinic visit for convenience. To learn more about your options, see the list below.

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STD testing near Twin Falls, ID

9 testing options are listed for Twin Falls, ID. The nearest, Family Health Services - Twin Falls Downtown Urgent Care, is about 0.6 miles away. Compare 6 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 0.6 miles

Family Health Services - Twin Falls Downtown Urgent Care

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 69 reviews

Family Health Services - Twin Falls Downtown Urgent Care, in Twin Falls, welcomes walk-ins for STI screening without an appointment. Federally qualified status ties fees to a sliding income scale, making syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing available to patients across the income spectrum in a single visit.

Sliding-scale
Address
260 3rd Avenue North, Twin Falls, ID 83301
Website
Community health center 1.2 miles

Family Health Services

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Rated 3 out of 5 from 40 reviews

Family Health Services in Twin Falls earned its federally qualified designation by committing to income-based fees for anyone who walks in: insured, uninsured, or paying cash. Sliding-scale STI screening for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia means cost adjusts to what patients can actually afford.

Sliding-scale
Address
794 Eastland Drive, Twin Falls, ID 83301
Website
1.7 miles

Wellness Tree Community Clinic

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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 18 reviews

Wellness Tree Community Clinic in Twin Falls requires an appointment and covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C testing alongside STI treatment, family planning, and HPV and hepatitis A vaccines. All provided at no fee, with donations accepted.

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Every Service Runs on Zero-Dollar Cost

For anyone paying out of pocket (no employer coverage, no regular provider, no budget for a lab bill) Wellness Tree absorbs the full cost of every test, vaccine, and treatment it delivers. Nothing here is tiered by income or capped by a donation; the no-fee structure is the standing policy for every visit.

Hepatitis B and C Testing Alongside the Standard Panel

Leaving hepatitis B or C undetected means a second appointment somewhere else, a separate lab order, and a gap where active infection goes unmanaged. Wellness Tree tests for both hepatitis B and C in the same visit that covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, so no chronic infection gets deferred to a follow-up that may never happen.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
173 Martin Street, Twin Falls, ID 83301
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 1.9 miles

St Luke's Clinic

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 81 reviews

A community safety-net rural health clinic about 2 miles from Twin Falls. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
775 Pole Line Road West, Twin Falls, ID 83301
Website
Community health center 1.9 miles

Family Health Services - Twin Falls Medical & Behavioral Health Ccbhc Clinic

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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 22 reviews

Family Health Services - Twin Falls Medical & Behavioral Health Ccbhc Clinic, in Twin Falls, welcomes walk-in patients without an appointment. Backed by federal FQHC designation, it offers sliding-scale STI screening (syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia) with fees adjusted to income so cost stays in proportion to what you earn.

Sliding-scale
Address
2647 Kimberly Road, Twin Falls, ID 83301
Website
2.1 miles

Family and Adolescent Care of Twin Falls

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Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 23 reviews

Family and Adolescent Care of Twin Falls runs STI testing and treatment through a family-practice model, covering the standard panel (HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia) on a sliding-scale fee with appointments required. Same-visit treatment is available for bacterial infections, and PrEP and PEP are both on the menu.

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PrEP and PEP Prescribed at the Same Practice

Both PrEP and PEP are prescribed directly at Family and Adolescent Care of Twin Falls, which means an ongoing prevention plan and an established clinical relationship. No hunting for a separate prescriber when your needs change or your regimen needs adjusting.

Hepatitis C Diagnosed and Treated Here

Without on-site hepatitis C treatment, a positive result sends you to a separate specialist. Another appointment, another intake process, another gap where treatment stalls. Family and Adolescent Care of Twin Falls carries the full arc: diagnosis and antiviral treatment handled within the same practice.

Herpes and Hepatitis Caught in a Single Visit

Leaving herpes or hepatitis off a panel means a separate visit, and often a separate clinic, to fill the gap, during which an active infection goes unconfirmed. Family and Adolescent Care of Twin Falls tests for herpes, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C alongside the core four, so one appointment surfaces the fuller picture.

Tests & treats PrEP
Address
1385 Parkview Drive, Suite 101 Twin Falls, ID 83301
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website

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When can I test? Exposure-window calculator

Testing too soon can miss an infection. Enter the date of possible exposure to see the earliest a test can reliably detect each STI.

Detection windows for every STI
Infection Earliest reliable test Conclusive after
Chlamydia 7 days after exposure 14 days after exposure
Gonorrhea 7 days after exposure 14 days after exposure
Trichomoniasis 7 days after exposure 28 days after exposure
HIV (NAT / RNA) 10 days after exposure 33 days after exposure
HIV (4th-gen Ag/Ab) 18 days after exposure 45 days after exposure
HIV (antibody) 21 days after exposure 84 days after exposure
Syphilis 21 days after exposure 42 days after exposure
Hepatitis B 21 days after exposure 42 days after exposure
Hepatitis C 56 days after exposure 77 days after exposure
Herpes (HSV) 28 days after exposure 112 days after exposure

Guidance only, confirm timing with a clinician. A negative result before the conclusive date may need a repeat test.

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What matters most to you?

What will it cost? Estimate your STD test

Typical out-of-pocket ranges by option, actual cost depends on which tests you need.

  • Public / community clinic

    Free HIV testing is common

    $0–$25
  • Private lab (self-pay)

    Never billed to insurance

    $24–$200
  • At-home kit

    Mailed to your door, private

    From $49
  • Doctor / urgent care

    Often $0 preventive with insurance

    $0–$50 copay

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More ways to get tested in Twin Falls, ID

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.

At-home STD testing in Twin Falls, ID

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

Other CLIA-certified labs near Twin Falls, ID

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

  • ST Luke's Magic Valley - Main Campus

    801 Pole Line Road West, Twin Falls, ID 83301

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
  • Twin Falls Cboc

    260 2nd Ave East, Twin Falls, ID 83301

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
  • Southern Idaho Pain Institute

    120 Rose Street North, Twin Falls, ID 83301

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • Scholes Dermatology

    526 Shoup Avenue West Suite A, Twin Falls, ID 83301

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • Idaho Skin Institute of Twin Falls

    1411 Falls Avenue East #1002, Twin Falls, ID 83301

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing

Showing the nearest 5 CLIA-certified labs.

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Twin Falls. 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.

Clinicians near Twin Falls, ID 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 Twin Falls. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 16 offer telehealth.

  • Jonathan Muretisch, DO Telehealth

    Family medicine · 1411 Fall Avenue, Twin Falls

  • Benjamin Romney, MD

    Family medicine · 788 Martin, Twin Falls

  • Joseph Waters, MD

    Family medicine · 550 Polk Street, Twin Falls

  • Michael Cannon, DO

    OB-GYN · 746 North College Road, Twin Falls

  • Warren Dopson, MD

    Internal medicine · 706 North College Road, Twin Falls

  • Zachary Nelson, DO

    Family medicine · 1309 Blue Lakes Boulevard North, Twin Falls

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.

Pharmacies near Twin Falls, ID

No pharmacy near Twin Falls, ID 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 0.1 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Walgreens 0.2 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • K Hefner

    0.4 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Kurts Pharmacy

    0.4 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Twin Falls, ID.

Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.

PrEP, prevention & online treatment

Testing is one step. For residents of Twin Falls, 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.

STDs & HIV in Twin Falls County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Twin Falls County, the county that includes Twin Falls, compare with Idaho and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~30% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#6 of 44 Idaho counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 86% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Twin Falls County vs Idaho vs U.S.

Twin Falls County Idaho U.S. ▲▼ = Twin Falls County vs the state average
Infection Twin Falls County Idaho United States
Chlamydia
386.7 368 cases ▲ 31%
294.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
38.9 37 cases ▼ 2%
39.6 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
3.2 3 cases ▼ 16%
3.8 15.8
Syphilis (early)
1.1 1 cases ▼ 65%
3.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
5.3 5 cases ▼ 16%
6.3 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 Twin Falls County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 10% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 225 450 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Twin Falls County, chlamydia has fallen from 412 to 386.7 per 100,000 (6%), gonorrhea has fallen from 46.6 to 38.9 per 100,000 (17%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 2.2 to 3.2 per 100,000 (45%).

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 Twin Falls, ID

Adults uninsured
12.9%
No routine checkup
27.5%
No transportation
8.7%
Binge drinking
14.4%
Frequent mental distress
17%
Depression
23.9%
Below poverty line
10.6%
Primary-care ratio
1,537 : 1
Twin Falls County
  • Primary-care shortage score 18 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 61.5
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 58th 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 Twin Falls County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Twin Falls County (2023)

People living with HIV
55 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
38

Twin Falls County HIV care continuum (2020)

Twin Falls County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2020), against 3 statewide and 13.7 nationally. 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 Twin Falls County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Twin Falls, ID

Blue Lakes Boulevard North stretches north out of Twin Falls toward the canyon rim, and depending on which option listed here you choose, getting there and back can mean carving an hour or more out of a workday. That time cost lands differently when most households are running on moderate incomes, with only about one in six earning six figures, and a typical rent that leaves limited room for unplanned expenses like copays or missed shifts. The city leans toward ownership, but a substantial share of residents rent, and with average households running close to three people, many adults are managing schedules that involve partners, kids, or shared transportation.

More than half of married adults live here alongside a large cohort of younger adults, people in their late teens and twenties who are forming new relationships and moving through life stages when routine screening genuinely matters but rarely feels urgent enough to schedule. That combination, coupled with a labor force where most working-age adults are employed and keeping full weeks, means a clinic visit competes with real obligations. For a household of three sharing one car and one day off, knowing the distance along Addison Avenue to the nearest site and confirming the appointment time in advance is the practical first step.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Twin Falls, ID

Walkability 9.22 / 20 · Below average

At 9.22/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Twin Falls 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 9 STD & STI testing locations in Twin Falls, Idaho, EasySTD

ZIP 83301 snapshot

Residents
61,968
Median age
35.4
Median income
$62,388

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 83301 area around Twin Falls: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Twin Falls alone.

Twin Falls sits in Twin Falls County, ZIP 83301. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Shoshone Falls
  • Twin Falls City Park Historic District
  • City Park
  • Willow Lane Park
  • Harrison Park

Major routes

  • Lincoln Street Electric Streetlights
  • US 93 BUS (Blue Lakes Boulevard North)
  • Shoshone Street East
  • US 30 (2nd Avenue North)

STD testing in Twin Falls, ID: screening, costs & privacy

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

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 Twin Falls 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 Idaho

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

Two things that actually depend on Idaho 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 Idaho, 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)

Idaho 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 Idaho

Source: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.

STD testing FAQs for Twin Falls, ID

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Jerome, ID instead?

Possibly, Jerome, ID is close; compare it by distance against Family Health Services - Twin Falls Downtown Urgent Care.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

Medicaid generally covers STD testing, and public clinics test for free regardless of coverage.

Can I get tested in Twin Falls, ID without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Twin Falls, ID?

Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Rapid HIV, a full panel covers the common ones.

How common is chlamydia in Twin Falls County?

About 387 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), above the Idaho average.

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

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

Where do I get PrEP around Twin Falls, ID?

PrEP (HIV-prevention medicine for HIV-negative people) is available locally, any provider can prescribe it.

Can I test at home near Twin Falls, ID?

Yes, at-home kits ship to 83301; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.

Is my health information protected when I test?

Medical records are protected under federal HIPAA law, ask the clinic how it handles your information.

What does a negative result mean?

It's reassuring, but if you tested early in the window period, retest a few weeks later to be sure.

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