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A member asked:

What is the window period for gonorrhea and chlamydia? will 3 weeks give me reliable results? thanks

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Dr. Jeffrey Juchau answered

Yes: If it has been 3 weeks since your questionable encounter tests will be accurate.

Dr Eastburn agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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