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Had natural m c july 22 blood hcg was less than 5 on august 20 had little bit of spotting same day positive urine pregnancy test aug 29 could the spot?
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Serum pregnancy test: Serum pregnancy test is more reliable compared to urine pregnancy test. Consult with your OB gyn.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Blood test : You need to get a blood test for HCG level and repeat it 2-3 days later. A urine test may give a false positive in a perimenopausal woman.
Answered 8/4/2019
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