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Can hpt not work for some women? heard some woman say they had neg result up until 6 mo.

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Dr. Jay Bradley answered

Specializes in Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery

HPT: Hpt should be positive for every women during pregnancy. Test can be unpredictable very early but i doubt the story of negative test until 6 months.

Answered 11/14/2012

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Highly accurate: The available tests are very accurate.

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