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I was diagnosed w/ chlamydia and treated about a week ago, i want to get another test to make sure it's gone. will it be come out negative?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Wait 4 weeks: You should wait a month before repeating the test. See this site for more information on this topic. http://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment/2010/chlamydial-infections.htm

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Answered 5/16/2015

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A member asked:

I was diagnosed w/ chlamydia and treated about a week ago, i want to get another test to make sure it's gone. will it be come out negative?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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