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What type of pregnancy test is serum pregnancy test?

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Does pregnancy affect the accuracy of a pregnancy test?

Pregnancy does not affect the accuracy of a pregnancy test. Pregnancy tests detect the presence of the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in the urine or blood, which is only present during pregnancy regardless of the woman's physiological state.


What test would best detect the presence of human chorionic gonadotropin aka hCG?

A pregnancy test, either blood or urine detects the hormone hCG.


Can a pregnancy test detect pregnancy if you got pregnant a week before your period?

A home pregnancy test can detect the pregnancy hormone starting around 10 days after conception.


When to do the blood test for pregnancy?

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Can semen affect pregnancy test result?

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Can pregnancy tests detect other woman's problems other than pregnancy?

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