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In the past i got a quick negative when taking pregnant test.now it takes a while to give me a negative result and i am having symptoms. does this matter?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No : A negative test means negative regardless of whether it was fast or slow.

Dr Higginbotham agreed

Answered 3/14/2015

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