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Will a first response pregnancy test give an accurate result about 5-6 weeks after sex? i took it around 6pm. i just wanna know if i can rely on it.

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: The pregnancy test will give an accurate result by about 10 days after conception. It will most certainly be reliable after 5 or 6 weeks.

Answered 8/22/2014

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