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I have a pregnancy test that expired 3 months ago, would it still be accurate when used?

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Dr. Howard Shapiro answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Nephrology & Dialysis

Get a new test kit: The answer is "maybe" Since you really want to know whether or not you are pregnant, go buy a new test. If the expired one tests negative, you won't be sure you can believe it! .

Dr Brand and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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