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Is it possible that alcohol affect a pregnancy test?
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Yes: Alcohol acts as a diuretic and may dilute the urine enough to produce a false negative test result. If you are thinking of getting pregnant, abstain from alcohol. Alcohol is the commonest preventable cause of mental retardation in a baby.
Answered 12/15/2016
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