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I had a faint positive day of expected period, that same day had a negative blood test, what are the chances there was a lab error or taken to early?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

It's moot: Get tested again in a few days. Don't try to second-guess probabilities.

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/3/2014

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A member asked:

I had a faint positive day of expected period, that same day had a negative blood test, what are the chances there was a lab error or taken to early?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

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