Can a pregnancy test's results be accurate after an hour? i have been sick for the past three weeks. nothing major just an upset stomach. about two days after my period didn't come i became very sick. nausea and frequent restroom trips, fever and not bein

If : If the test sits for a long period of time, it can give a false-positive result. If you are still concerned about pregnancy, wait a few more days and take one again or call your doctor. You can either take a home pregnancy test again as long as it has been 5- 6 weeks since your last normal period, or you can go see your doctor and they can test you. A home pregnancy test is 97% accurate if taken a week or more after the missed period. A blood test can tell if you are pregnant as soon as 7 days after conception and a doctor's urine pregnancy test can tell if you are pregnant around when you next period should come. Good luck!

Agree with Dr. E.: If you miss your period by 4-5 days, do a home pregnancy test. If the result is negative repeat the test 4-5 days later unless you get a period by then. Use first morning urine and follow the instructions for the test carefully. If you do not wish to be pregnant, use contraception all the time, every time. You may consider implanted contraceptive, or IUD. Practice safe sex. Get HPV vaccine