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Answered 2007-03-02 22:38:20
About 98% accurate if positive, less accurate if negative as there are more things that can give you a false negative. The test can be taken too soon after conception, wait until a missed period if you can, taken at the wriong time of day, a morning urine is best, or taken after drinking to much so the hormone is too diluted.
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How is it that i got a positive at home pregnancy test and got a negative blood test?
At home pregnancy tests are not 100% accurate.
Can you get a negative home pregnancy test and a positive blood test?
Yes. The home tests aren't accurate and only the blood test is the accurate one.
How accurate are ClearBlue pregnancy tests?
The ClearBlue pregnancy tests are 95% of the time accurate. If it comes back positive, then you are definitely pregnant, however if it comes back negative you may still be pregnant, so you may have to take it again in a few days.
Is a pregnancy test taken in the evening accurate?
It can be. Pregnancy tests are more accurate in the morning, for the hormones have time to build in the bladder before they are released. If the test is positive it is probably accurate, but if the test is negative it MAY not be. Test again in the morning.
If you have taken a pregnancy test that came back positive and took another brand of pregnancy test and that came up negative could you still be pregnant?
Home pregnancy tests are not always accurate. It is always best to see a doctor for accurate pregnancy results.
Why do digital pregnancy tests say negative but pregnancy tests with strips say positive?
Go to the doctor to get a real test.
What is the likely hood of being pregnant with a negative result?
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I took a home pregnancy test and it was positive went to the doctors and the one I took there was negative I took two more home tests and they are positive are you pregnant or not I am 6 weeks late?
Go to the doctor again; the doctor's tests are more accurate.
Is it possible to have a false positive urine pregnancy test?
Absolutely. Most Pregnancy tests tend to 90-96% accurate.
How can you tell when your girl is pregnant?
If a pregnancy test comes out positive. Although, pregnancy tests aren't always 100% accurate.
Is a prgnancy test accurate if your still waiting on your period but the pregnancy test is positive?
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How long after your period will a pregnancy test be accurate?
Most pregnancy tests are accurate day one of your missed period, if your test is negative retake it in 3 to 7 days.
Can you get a positive pregnancy test and then after two days later two negative tests?
yes you can, its called a false positive. However check with your doctor to see if you are pregnant as it could be that the negative tests were wrong.
Is it possible to miss a period have negative pregnancy test and still be pregnant?
The at-home pregnancy tests are not 100% accurate. Consult your gynecologist.
You have had 3 positive blood pregnancy tests and one negative home pregnancy test which was taken after the first positive blood test was reported what does this mean?
It means that either the blood tests were wrong or the home pregnancy test was wrong
Can you have 3 positive prgenancy tests but not have it show in a blood test?
No. A blood pregnancy test is far more accurate than the over the counter urine tests. The OTC tests measure the amout of a specific hormone in your urine. This level can be sporatic and sometimes give a false positive or a false negative.
Am I pregnant if I got two negative tests one day and two positive tests the next day?
You are most likely pregnant. Chances are the tests taken the first day were used just before you had enough hCG to confirm pregnancy, one day later the hCG had increased enough to give you your positive pregnancy tests. This is why false negative pregnancy tests are very common if used too soon. False positive tests are very rare.
Can you still be pregnant if you took a home pregnancy test 7 days after intercourse and it came out negative?
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The pregnancy test is negative but you feel pregnant?
go to a doctor, they can take blood tests, they are 100% accurate!
Why did all of my pregnancy test come back negative but when I went to the doctor they said congratulations your 3 months pregnant?
i had this with my first baby its because some tests arnt as accurate as they make out my mate did 10 home tests all negative went to the doctors and it was positive
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Was there a pregnancy if you took two pregnancy tests both positive but four days later started bleeding and cramping and then took another test and it was negative?
Two positive pregnancy tests usually don't lie. Sounds like a possible miscarriage.
Can i blood pregnancy text be negative if you took it before you expect you period?
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Could you be 6 weeks pregnant and get a negative test?
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If you have had two positive pregnancy tests are they accurate?
There is a high probability that you are. I have never had a wrong one even after 4 now
