Could sti cause blood in urine and be missed in urine culture, which was negative? urine showed infection markers but culture was neg -- worried sti

R/O STD: There is always a possibility of error which could come from a number of factors. If you are still concerned that the blood or urine tests failed to pick up an STD, you can have the tests done again or have them done by another lab, particularly if you are still symptomatic. Male STI Urine vs. generalized urine culture is pre Your physician can go over the benefits and limitations of each lab test

Must look for it: A routine urine culture will never pick up the common STD's.These germs are identified by finding their genetic markers on special tests which must be ordered. If you didn't inform the doc or urgent care personnel of your concern they probably didn't look. Please go in and have them look for this specifically.

Hematuria: Blood in the urine is rarely due to STI. It could happen, but the main symptom of STI involving the urinary tract is urethriits, with abnormal discharge and often discomfort on urination, but no blood. However, with "infection markers" (WBC?), it is reasonable to test urine for STI, especially gonorrhea and chlamydia. But most likely it's something else, e.g. passing a stone. Keep working w/ MD.