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What would cause a false positive for chlamydia?

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Low chance: The test uses a process called PCR which amplifies (expands by huge factors) the bug.I would expect the test is correct.Ngu is the most common std in usa.Hpv is also very common.Please use a condom!

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 10/29/2016

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