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Is it possible for vaginal swab to miss chlamydia infection, but urine test to pick up detection?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Possible, unlikely: This is possible, but uncommon. In general the opposite is true: infection detected by swab and missed by urine testing. But this could happen on rare occasions. If either one is positive, you are infected for sure; you and your sex partner(s) need to be treated.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 2/25/2021

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A member asked:

Is it possible for vaginal swab to miss chlamydia infection, but urine test to pick up detection?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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