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Negative for a uti. no leukocytes from dipstick analysis. semen is yellow. lab sent my urine to check for std. could i have an std still even with no leucocytes in urine?

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Dr. Jay Park answered

Yes, you can. The "leukocyte" in urine dipstick is not detecting leukocytes (white blood cell) , actually leukocyte esterase released from broken-down leukocytes.

Answered 3/9/2023

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Dipstick test are not for STD but to get an idea of possibility of infection in urine and can be false positive/neg.. Yes - tho rare one can have an STI without the urine being positive for Leuco

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