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What can cause a false positive pregnancy test? is it possible to not be far enough along for a blood test to detect pregnancy?

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Tumor and yes: Early menopause may raise serum betahcg levels enough to give a false positive, some tumors and molar pregnancy produce beta HCG and will give a positive test. Yes, you may be too early in pregnancy to have a positive blood test. If you think you are pregnant, you may wish to repeat the tests in a week.

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Answered 8/9/2019

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