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False negative

Are false negatives common in STD testing?
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Correct
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So if I had a test done for gonorrhea and Chlamydia  an. It came back negative, there shouldn't be any worry for a false negative?
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Possible, unlikely
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How about medication?
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Not testing at the correct time frame most common
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what could cause a false negative in a test?
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No they are not.
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