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I was exposed to an unknown sti 5 days ago. on day 4, i began experiencing penile discharge. i was screened today via urinalysis, and my sample contained discharge. will the urinalysis detect the infection with symptoms being present?

Q: i was exposed to an unknown sti 5 days ago. on day 4, i began experiencing penile discharge. i was screened today via urinalysis, and my sample contained discharge. will the urinalysis detect the infection with symptoms being present?

: Depends on the test performed - if ordered for specific test then yes it can be detected while you have symptoms

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Depends on the test performed - if ordered for specific test then yes it can be detected while you have symptoms

Answered 8/21/2023

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A member asked:

I was exposed to an unknown sti 5 days ago. on day 4, i began experiencing penile discharge. i was screened today via urinalysis, and my sample contained discharge. will the urinalysis detect the infection with symptoms being present?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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