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Is it possible to get a false positive on a chlamydia test if your pregnant and have a uti and bacterial infection sharp pains in the lower right side, stabbing pains in the lower back

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Chlamydia : Chlamydia test has become more sophisticated and accuracy is high. If the test is positive to be on safe side i would recommend you get treated asap. For your safety. Good luck with the pregnancy.

Answered 1/20/2018

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You have it: Testing today relies on finding the genes of the chlamydia in urine or a swab. They are found if the germ is present, not because other things are going on at the same time.

Answered 1/20/2018

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