Can a Chlamydia Test Be Wrong?

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False-positive rates in studies that compared self-collected and clinician-collected samples ranged from 0% to 1.2%. For chlamydia testing in males, false-positive rates were 0.4% for meatal testing19 and 0.3% to 0.7% for urine testing,19,29 while false-negative rates ranged from 0% to 8%.
Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

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Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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