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Is a pregnancy test accurate when taking late in the day or night time? is it accurate if you were about to get your period

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Yes, yes, and yes: Good home pregnancy tests are accurate when taken day or night (tho some recommend testing in the morning). They are accurate 2-or-even 3 days before the expected period.

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Answered 11/27/2014

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