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If a blood test is taken for reasons other than pregnancy will the pregnancy be detected? the test was given back and was described as normal.

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Dr. Grant Lynde answered

It : It depends on what was exactly tested. The only "true" test for pregnancy is a b-hcg, although other lab studies do change during pregnancy. Do you know what test were actually run?

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Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

If a blood test is taken for reasons other than pregnancy will the pregnancy be detected? the test was given back and was described as normal.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Grant Lynde answered

Dr Singh agreed

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