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How effective is the home test(pregnancy)?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

It is reported to: be almost 99% accurate on day of missed period. Some home pregnancy tests are more sensitive than others.

Answered 11/13/2014

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