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Nurse said my blood pressure was 160/100 and that it could give me a false negative on a home pregnancy test. is this true?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

No, BUT: You need immediate attention for treatment of your blood pressure. Please see your doctor asap. Your blood pressure is too high, get treatment soon.

Dr Egu agreed

Answered 11/3/2012

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Not at all: High blood pressure would have no effect on the results of a pregnancy test.

Dr Vasa agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Nurse said my blood pressure was 160/100 and that it could give me a false negative on a home pregnancy test. is this true?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Egu agreed

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Dr Vasa agreed

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