urinalysis and std's

[steveil]

will a standard urinalysis indicate that an STD bacteria exists or does a special test need to ordered? if my urinalysis is clear (ie no bacteria detected) would that include STD bacteria in addition to other bacteria (e.g. urinary tract infection)?

thanks!

[auntiejessi]

Not unless they test for drugs, and they won't.

AJ

[jolw]

i would likto know if the drugs i take will show on urinalysis.

[auntiejessi]

Hi there -

They might be able to see white blood cells, which would indicate a bacterial infection, but unless they specifically order std testing, it wouldn't show on that.  A good lab tech MIGHT be able to see some chlamydia or gonorrhea bacteria, but its not likely unless they are doing a specific test.

AJ