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Went for semen test recently, the sample cup given already had a name label, maybe it was used..not sure if it was washed/cleaned properly, but was dry. i gave the sample..but i am afraid, can it infect. cold,flu headache strtd few days later?

Q: went for semen test recently, the sample cup given already had a name label, maybe it was used..not sure if it was washed/cleaned properly, but was dry. i gave the sample..but i am afraid, can it infect. cold,flu headache strtd few days later?

: Cups are sterile, you have respiratory symptoms and you could have gotten the infection anywhere you are exposed to unmasked individuals: work, home, store, etc.

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Cups are sterile, you have respiratory symptoms and you could have gotten the infection anywhere you are exposed to unmasked individuals: work, home, store, etc.

Answered 11/19/2022

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A member asked:

Went for semen test recently, the sample cup given already had a name label, maybe it was used..not sure if it was washed/cleaned properly, but was dry. i gave the sample..but i am afraid, can it infect. cold,flu headache strtd few days later?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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