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Does a urinalysis, auto, w/o scope test for stds? i went to a urologist for possible epididymitis after on doxy. doc said it tested normal

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Dr. Tanya Russo answered

Sort of: A urinalysis is a good screening tool for detecting certain infections by being positive for markers of inflammation (blood cells), but cannot specify without a culture or a specific additional test called a PCR for Chlaymdia and gonorrhea. Most other STD's are screen for by blood test or swabs with cultures (HIV, HSV for example).

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Answered 12/20/2015

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A member asked:

Does a urinalysis, auto, w/o scope test for stds? i went to a urologist for possible epididymitis after on doxy. doc said it tested normal

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tanya Russo answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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