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Can a hcg blood test show if your pregnant if you take it two weeks after sex?

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Pregnancy: Yes, an HCG blood test taken 2 weeks after the last time you had sex will be able to tell if you are pregnant.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 1/2/2016

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