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Went to the clinic and the pregnancy test came back positive but when i took one my self at home it was negative. this happened to me three times. why?

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Dr. Seth Derman answered

Specializes in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

Blood more sensitive: The blood pregnancy test that drs order are more sensitive and pick up lower levels than do home tests.

Answered 11/13/2013

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