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STD Testing in Wagener, SC: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

In Aiken County, new HIV diagnoses run about 17% higher than the US average. If you've had a recent risk or simply test on a regular schedule in Wagener, South Carolina, clinics sometimes take walk-ins for same-day testing while labs and at-home kits let you plan around your own time. We list your options below.

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STD testing near Wagener, SC

6 testing options are listed for Wagener, SC. The nearest, Cooperative Health, is about 10.8 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.

Closest to you 10.8 miles

Cooperative Health

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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 4 reviews

Cooperative Health in Pelion is a community health center where STI care (gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis C) runs alongside family planning on a sliding-scale fee open to everyone; appointments are required, and bacterial infections can be treated the same visit.

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Interpretation Services Woven Into Every Appointment

Cooperative Health carries interpretation services as a built-in clinical resource, not an add-on arranged per visit. That means counseling, test results, and treatment conversations are conducted with full linguistic support, so care decisions are made on complete information, not approximation.

Hepatitis C Testing Sits Inside the Standard Panel

Beyond gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, Cooperative Health tests for hepatitis C and TB. Meaning a single appointment can surface infections that a narrower panel would leave undetected, giving providers a fuller picture before any treatment plan is set.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
8063 Edmunds Highway, Pelion, SC 29123
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 10.8 miles

Pelion Pediatrics and Family Practice

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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 155 reviews

A public safety-net federally qualified health center about 11 miles from Wagener. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Sliding-scale
Address
8063 Edmund Highway, Pelion, SC 29123
Website
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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 138 reviews
Address
410 University Parkway, Aiken, SC 29801 23.2 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 Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 2.9 out of 5 from 138 reviews
Address
2 Southern Court, West Columbia, SC 29169 28.0 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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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 46 reviews
Address
116 Stagecoach Lane, Orangeburg, SC 29118 30.4 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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Quest Diagnostics

Highest rated Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 40 reviews
Address
1895 Saint Matthews Road, Orangeburg, SC 29118 30.6 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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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 Wagener, SC

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 Wagener, SC

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

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

  • Aiken Regional Medical Centers LAB

    302 University Parkway, Aiken, SC 29801

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

  • Aiken Family Medicine

    209 Abbeville Avenue Northwest, Aiken, SC 29801

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

  • Center for Primary Care - North Augusta

    105 Hugh Street, North Augusta, SC 29841

    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 Wagener. 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 Wagener, SC who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 304 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Wagener. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 84 offer telehealth.

  • Madhannagari Naveen Ku Reddy, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 128 Walnut Lane, North Augusta

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  • Susan Hulsemann, MD

    Family medicine · 935 West 2nd Street, Swansea

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  • Clarence Coker, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 5535 Platt Springs Road, Lexington

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  • Kenneth Jones, MD

    Family medicine · 1021 York Street Northeast, Aiken

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  • Cooper Gunter, MD

    Family medicine · 338 East Columbia Avenue, Leesville

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  • Danny Smith, DO

    Family medicine · 120 West Church Street, Batesburg

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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 Wagener, SC

No pharmacy near Wagener, SC 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.

  • Wagener Drug

    0.1 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Tyler Brothers Prescription Shoppe

    0.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Hawthorne Pelion Pharmacy

    11 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Morgan's Pharmacy

    12 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • R and J Drugs

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Discount Drugs of Swansea

    16 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Wagener, SC.

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 Wagener, 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 Aiken County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Aiken County, the county that includes Wagener, compare with South Carolina and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~19% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#38 of 46 South Carolina counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 17% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Aiken County vs South Carolina vs U.S.

Aiken County South Carolina U.S. ▲▼ = Aiken County vs the state average
Infection Aiken County South Carolina United States
Chlamydia
443.7 786 cases ▼ 28%
612.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
159.8 283 cases ▼ 28%
222.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
11.9 21 cases ▼ 31%
17.3 15.8
Syphilis (early)
3.4 6 cases ▼ 82%
18.8 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
19.2 34 cases ▲ 64%
11.7 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 Aiken County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 8% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 275 550 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Aiken County, chlamydia has fallen from 517.7 to 443.7 per 100,000 (14%), gonorrhea has fallen from 242.9 to 159.8 per 100,000 (34%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 10.1 to 11.9 per 100,000 (18%).

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 Wagener, SC

Adults uninsured
11.9%
No routine checkup
17.9%
No transportation
9.5%
Binge drinking
14.9%
Frequent mental distress
16.8%
Depression
23.9%
Below poverty line
18.7%
Primary-care ratio
2,944 : 1
Aiken County
  • Primary-care shortage score 18 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 54.63
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 63rd 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 Aiken County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Aiken County (2023)

Federal priority area: South Carolina 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
340 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
24cases countywide
On PrEP (coverage)
16.9%

Aiken County HIV care continuum (2023)

Aiken County recorded 16 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 18.3 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Aiken County residents living with HIV, 67% are in care · 54.1% 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 Aiken County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Wagener, SC

Wagener is small enough that privacy concerns weigh differently here than in larger towns. The clinic and provider network listed on this page includes services both within town and in nearby communities, a practical reality when local capacity is limited. For residents navigating tight budgets, cost transparency and sliding-scale options become essential before making an appointment; calling ahead to ask about fees can spare the awkwardness of a surprise bill. Young adults in Wagener, a demographic with real presence in the community, benefit from knowing that testing appointments can happen without fanfare or assumptions about why they're seeking care. Confidentiality protections are legally binding, not a courtesy; what you discuss with a provider stays with that provider, period.

The specifics of how results are shared, how long records are kept, and whether a test shows up on insurance paperwork are all questions worth asking when you call. Getting tested near home matters when distance or transportation is tight. The services available in and around Wagener include the clinics and providers listed on this page, each with different hours, wait times, and testing methods. Starting early, before symptoms or a partner's diagnosis forces the issue, keeps the moment low-pressure and routine.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Wagener, SC

Walkability 4.04 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.04/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Wagener 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 Wagener, South Carolina, EasySTD

ZIP 29164 snapshot

Residents
4,961
Median age
39
Median income
$45,755

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 29164 area around Wagener: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Wagener alone.

Wagener sits in Aiken County, ZIP 29164. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • The Wagener Museum
  • Blue Star Memorial
  • Bicentennial Wagon

Major routes

  • Main Street North
  • SC 113 (Main Street South)
  • SC 302 (Aiken Road)

Reference

STD testing in Wagener, SC: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on South Carolina 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 South Carolina, 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)

South Carolina 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 South Carolina

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 Wagener, SC

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Wagener, SC?

There are 4 options within a 30-mile drive.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

Yes, Medicaid typically covers it, and public clinics are free either way.

Can I get tested in Wagener, SC without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near Wagener, SC?

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

How common is chlamydia in Aiken County?

Aiken County reported ~444 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the South Carolina average.

Can someone under 18 get tested in South Carolina without a parent?

In South Carolina, 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.

Does a negative test mean I'm safe?

Reassuring if you tested after the window, just retest if it was early, and screen again with new partners.

What should I do after sexual assault?

Go to an ER or call RAINN (800-656-4673); they provide testing, PEP, and support right away.

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