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I took a blood test for pregnancy and it was negative could it be possible that it was too early to detect it ?

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Yes: These are generally more accurate than the urine test as they pick up pregnancy a bit earlier. However, the embryo must attach to the inside of the uterus and start making the chemicals that turn the test positive. You could have tested a day more more before this is ready.

Answered 11/3/2013

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A member asked:

I took a blood test for pregnancy and it was negative could it be possible that it was too early to detect it ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

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