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I am 4 days late in my period. if i take the home pregnancy test now (in the afternoon) will it give me accurate result?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

May be: If it is positive, that is fine. A negative result will not rule out pregnancy. Take the test tomorrow. Use first morning urine and follow the instructions carefully

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

I am 4 days late in my period. if i take the home pregnancy test now (in the afternoon) will it give me accurate result?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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