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A member asked:
I recently tested positive for chlaymida, but my partner came back negative. how does this work ?
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False Negatives: It is very common to get a false negative in these situations. The test may not have gotten the right tissue at risk or gone deep enough to get a correct sample. All partners should be treated in this situation.
Answered 8/28/2013
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