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How accurate are home pregnancy tests? are urine tests usable throughout the pregnancy or do they not work later into the pregnancy?

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Dr. Phillip Goebel answered

Very accurate: If used correctly, and prior to their expiration date home pregnancy tests are very accurate. They will show positive throughout the pregnancy.

Dr Anderson agreed

Answered 12/4/2014

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A member asked:

How accurate are home pregnancy tests? are urine tests usable throughout the pregnancy or do they not work later into the pregnancy?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Phillip Goebel answered

Dr Anderson agreed

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