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What Is The Correct Window Period For Gonorrhea Test?

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Posted on Mon, 25 Jan 2016
Question: hello. I would like to be screened for gonorrhea and chlamydia both orally and rectally. The possible exposure was several years ago. Would test results be accurate after this much time?
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Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (40 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, It will be accurate if you have an infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thank you for asking HCM.

I have gone through your query. If you have an infection of chlamydia or gonorrhea still the tests will give accurate results even if you had acquired it long before. Swab tests and urine tests are taken for this usually.

Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.
Thanks.
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What Is The Correct Window Period For Gonorrhea Test?

Brief Answer: Yes, It will be accurate if you have an infection. Detailed Answer: Hi Thank you for asking HCM. I have gone through your query. If you have an infection of chlamydia or gonorrhea still the tests will give accurate results even if you had acquired it long before. Swab tests and urine tests are taken for this usually. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear. Thanks.