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STD Testing in Wampum, PA: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Gonorrhea in Lawrence County runs about 20% lower than the US average. If you're in Wampum, Pennsylvania, considering testing before starting a new relationship or as part of ongoing care, compare public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits. Each has trade-offs in pricing, speed, and convenience.

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STD testing near Wampum, PA

6 testing options are listed for Wampum, PA. The nearest, Quest Diagnostics, is about 3.5 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 3.5 miles

Primary Health Network

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Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 22 reviews

Primary Health Network in Ellwood City runs tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis C. A broader sweep than the standard four. Fees are on a sliding scale, insurance is accepted, and an appointment is required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
304 Evans Drive, Ellwood City, PA 16117
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 13.1 miles

Rochester Health Center

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Rated 2.8 out of 5 from 52 reviews

Rochester Health Center in Rochester welcomes walk-ins for STI screening, no appointment needed. Federally qualified status anchors its sliding-scale fees, pegged to income, so a single visit can cover syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing for patients across a wide range of financial situations.

Sliding-scale
Address
176 Virginia Avenue, Rochester, PA 15074
Website
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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 63 reviews
Address
285 Pa State Rt 288, Ellwood City, PA 16117 3.5 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Saturday 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 3.6 out of 5 from 51 reviews
Address
2004 West State Street, New Castle, PA 16101 8.6 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 3:00 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 38 reviews
Address
146 Enclave Drive, New Castle, PA 16105 12.2 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Saturday 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 23 reviews
Address
179 Enclave Drive, New Castle, PA 16105 12.2 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 3:00 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 Wampum, PA

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 Wampum, PA

The nearest testing center is about 4 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Wampum, 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 Wampum, PA

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

  • Jameson Hospital Pulmonary LAB

    1211 Wilmington Avenue, New Castle, PA 16105

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

  • Upmc HCC New Castle, Upmc Horizon

    3410 Wilmington Road, New Castle, PA 16105

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
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  • Grove City Hospital Outpatient Services

    3124 Wilmington Road, New Castle, PA 16105

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 964 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Wampum. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 392 offer telehealth.

  • Eileen Boyle, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 304 Evans Drive, Ellwood City

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  • Jared Ramsey, DO

    Family medicine · 1673 Route 65, Ellwood City

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  • Mary Tanyel, MD

    Family medicine · 235 State Route 288, Ellwood City

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  • Ricardo Raymundo, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 291 State Route 288, Ellwood City

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  • Susan Meller, DO Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 3410 West Pittsburg Road, New Castle

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  • Adam Stubert, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 1750 New Butler Road, New Castle

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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 Wampum, PA

No pharmacy near Wampum, PA 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.

  • Medicine Shoppe

    3.0 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • CVS Pharmacy 3.2 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Rite Aid 3.2 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Outreach Care Group

    3.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Giant Eagle Pharmacy 495

    5.0 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Wampum, PA.

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 Wampum, 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 Lawrence County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Lawrence County, the county that includes Wampum, compare with Pennsylvania and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~22% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#17 of 67 Pennsylvania counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 75% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Lawrence County vs Pennsylvania vs U.S.

Lawrence County Pennsylvania U.S. ▲▼ = Lawrence County vs the state average
Infection Lawrence County Pennsylvania United States
Chlamydia
297.1 251 cases ▼ 29%
421.2 492.2
Gonorrhea
143.2 121 cases ▼ 1%
144.7 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
4.7 4 cases ▼ 48%
9.1 15.8
Syphilis (early)
3.6 3 cases ▼ 65%
10.3 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
4.7 4 cases ▼ 59%
11.4 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 Lawrence County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 19% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 200 400 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Lawrence County, chlamydia has fallen from 376.4 to 297.1 per 100,000 (21%), gonorrhea has risen from 105.7 to 143.2 per 100,000 (35%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 3.5 to 4.7 per 100,000 (34%).

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 Wampum, PA

Adults uninsured
6.8%
Lawrence County
Below poverty line
14.8%
Primary-care ratio
2,443 : 1
Lawrence County
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 61.2
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 52nd 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 Lawrence County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Lawrence County (2023)

People living with HIV
139 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
106

Lawrence County HIV care continuum (2022)

Lawrence County recorded 11 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 8.3 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Lawrence County residents living with HIV, 86% are in care · 75% 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 Lawrence County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Wampum, PA

Wampum draws young adults who work in the mills and manufacturing plants dotting the Beaver Valley, or who've stayed after high school to be near family across Ellwood City and the surrounding towns. That proximity (the closeness of home, workplace, and social life) makes confidential STI testing especially valuable here. Testing in and around Wampum listed on this page allows you to get screened without that information circulating through your workplace or neighborhood network, a real concern in a place where people often know each other across multiple contexts. The clinics and health providers serving Wampum understand that routine screening isn't something you announce.

Whether you're exploring a new relationship, following up on a partner's result, or simply staying on top of your health between annual checkups, you can walk in, complete the visit, and leave with results handled privately. No one at work, no one at the grocery store, no one at Wampum Community Park needs to know you were there. Getting tested is straightforward once you find a provider whose hours fit your shift work or commute. The real barrier for many young adults in Wampum isn't access: it's the assumption that testing requires some dramatic reason, or that you have to travel far from home.

You don't. Local providers handle screening as routine care, which is exactly what it is.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Wampum, PA

Walkability 6.03 / 20 · Below average

At 6.03/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Wampum 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 Wampum, Pennsylvania, EasySTD

ZIP 16157 snapshot

Residents
2,759
Median age
51.5
Median income
$56,582

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 16157 area around Wampum: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Wampum alone.

Wampum sits in Lawrence County, ZIP 16157. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Wampum Community Park
  • Turkey Hill
  • Fletcher Hill
  • Taylor Township Community Park
  • Ellwood City Community Plaza
  • Circle Playground

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Ellwood City

Major routes

  • I 376 Toll (Beaver Valley Expressway)
  • PA 18 (Big Beaver Boulevard)
  • PA 351 (River Road)

Reference

STD testing in Wampum, PA: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania, 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)

Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania

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 Wampum, PA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where can I get tested for STDs in Wampum, PA?

The closest is Quest Diagnostics (3.5 mi); 6 options are within 30 miles.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Wampum, PA?

Most plans cover STD screening; a clinic or lab can bill insurance, or you can pay a flat self-pay price.

Can I get tested in Wampum, PA without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Wampum, PA?

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 Lawrence County?

About 297 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Pennsylvania average.

Can I test at home near Wampum, PA?

Yes, at-home kits ship to 16157; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.

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

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

How long do results take near Wampum, PA?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

I tested positive, what are the next steps?

Start treatment, tell recent partners so they can test, avoid sex until cleared, and retest if advised, most STIs resolve with care.

I tested negative, am I fully in the clear?

Likely yes, if you were past the window period; otherwise retest, and keep up routine screening with new partners.

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