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Back in feb when i had my routine full std testing we had to do it with a do-it-yourself kit and then mail it back to the lab. my test came back clear. i stored the urine sample in the drawer for two days before sending it out. is that still reliable?

Q: back in feb when i had my routine full std testing we had to do it with a do-it-yourself kit and then mail it back to the lab. my test came back clear. i stored the urine sample in the drawer for two days before sending it out. is that still reliable?

: The urine tests for STDs (primarily gonorrhea and chlamydia) detect the organisms' genetic material (DNA or RNA), which is a very robust kind of test. A two day delay almost certainly had no effect on the test. Your results remain valid.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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The urine tests for STDs (primarily gonorrhea and chlamydia) detect the organisms' genetic material (DNA or RNA), which is a very robust kind of test. A two day delay almost certainly had no effect on the test. Your results remain valid.

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Answered 6/24/2022

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A member asked:

Back in feb when i had my routine full std testing we had to do it with a do-it-yourself kit and then mail it back to the lab. my test came back clear. i stored the urine sample in the drawer for two days before sending it out. is that still reliable?

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