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I tested negative for chlamydia following a real-time pcr urine analysis. i followed all the procedure correctly (not urinating before, first drops) but my finger accidentally touched the urine inside the container. would this invalidate the result?

Q: i tested negative for chlamydia following a real-time pcr urine analysis. i followed all the procedure correctly (not urinating before, first drops) but my finger accidentally touched the urine inside the container. would this invalidate the result?

: Not at all. Feel assured that your test is indeed negative.

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Dr. Timothy Brown answered

Not at all. Feel assured that your test is indeed negative.

Answered 7/4/2023

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

It wont affect chlamydia isolation.

Answered 7/5/2023

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A member asked:

I tested negative for chlamydia following a real-time pcr urine analysis. i followed all the procedure correctly (not urinating before, first drops) but my finger accidentally touched the urine inside the container. would this invalidate the result?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Timothy Brown answered

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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