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A member asked:

I tested positive 4 an std, only had 1 partner, but when i sent him to get tested he tested negative! could the results be accurate?

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Review with MD: Both of your should see a doctor with the copies of test results to resolve the matter. Any lab test has false positive and false negative results. You did not mention what std did you test positive for and it is impractical to comment further without seeing the test results.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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