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What Causes A False Negative Urinalysis Result For Chlamydia Infection?
Question: Hello i'm showings signs of a chlamydia infection. But i tested negative. For my urinalysis it wasn't the first stream. I wait 1 and a half hours before doing the urine sample. Is it possible to get a false reading. Or if i have chlamydia will it show up regardless?
Brief Answer:
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for sending the question.
It is possible to have a false-negative reading. If you're having symptoms including frequency of urination, discomfort with urination or discharge then it would be reasonable for you to repeat the test. If you continue to have symptoms I would recommend that you discussed this with your primary care physician.
It would also be reasonable to have a urinalysis performedto make sure that you don't have a typical urinary tract infection which can cause symptoms of urinary frequency, urgency and discomfort.
Again I would recommend that you consider repeating the test and discussing the findings with your primary care physician to make a good informed decision about the next logical step in management.
Thank you againfor sending your question.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for sending the question.
It is possible to have a false-negative reading. If you're having symptoms including frequency of urination, discomfort with urination or discharge then it would be reasonable for you to repeat the test. If you continue to have symptoms I would recommend that you discussed this with your primary care physician.
It would also be reasonable to have a urinalysis performedto make sure that you don't have a typical urinary tract infection which can cause symptoms of urinary frequency, urgency and discomfort.
Again I would recommend that you consider repeating the test and discussing the findings with your primary care physician to make a good informed decision about the next logical step in management.
Thank you againfor sending your question.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
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Dr. Prasad
Speaking of discharge is it supposed to pbe clear or white?
Brief Answer:
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
The discharge could be clear or white in color. If you are having any type of abnormal discharge I would recommend that you discuss this with your primary care physician.
Thank you again.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
The discharge could be clear or white in color. If you are having any type of abnormal discharge I would recommend that you discuss this with your primary care physician.
Thank you again.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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