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Is a urine test for chlamydia and gonorrhea as accurate as an urethral swab?

Q: is a urine test for chlamydia and gonorrhea as accurate as an urethral swab?

: Newer urine tests are more accurate

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Newer urine tests are more accurate

Answered 2/22/2023

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A member asked:

Is a urine test for chlamydia and gonorrhea as accurate as an urethral swab?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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