Fayetteville, NC
A 18-year-old female asked:
can a pregnancy test be wrong?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered
Pathology 49 years experience
Any test can be: Wrong. However, if done correctly and after about a week past a missed period, these tests are generally accurate.
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A 29-year-old female asked:
What are wrong with the dollar store pregnancy test?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Michael Sparacino answered
Family Medicine 37 years experience
Nothing: Retail pregnancy tests are reliable, valid and accurate when performed correctly.
5620 viewsReviewed Sep 10, 2019
A 39-year-old female asked:
Can a first response pregnancy test be wrong sometimes?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Phil Chen answered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Possible: You could run another test to confirm it.
5600 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 40-year-old member asked:
Can the pregnancy test be wrong ever?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Michael Sparacino answered
Family Medicine 37 years experience
Yes: Although these tests are accurate, reliable and valid, you must follow the directions carefully.
5566 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 42-year-old member asked:
Can the 1st pregnancy test be wrong?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
If you take it too: Early. If your HCG level is too low - it may not trip the test even though pregnant. If you think you might be pregnant you can take a regular home pregnancy test at the time you miss your period. If negative and still no period, repeat in a week.
4838 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
WA
A 22-year-old female asked:
Is there a wrong time to take a pregnancy test?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Wayne Ingram answered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Yes: Taking a pregnancy test during the first 3 weeks of your menstrual cycle is likely to be inaccurate.
3245 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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