Fayetteville, NC
A 18-year-old female asked:
Can a pregnancy test be wrong?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 50 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.
5.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Can the pregnancy test be wrong ever?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Michael Sparacinoanswered
Family Medicine 38 years experience
Yes: Although these tests are accurate, reliable and valid, you must follow the directions carefully.
5.6k 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 Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 26 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.
4.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 36-year-old member asked:
How possible is it that a pregnancy test is wrong?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Omobola Ojianswered
Family Medicine 34 years experience
Usually not: They are usually accurate except the batch has expired.
3.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Winston-Salem, NC
A female asked:
How can you tell if a pregnancy test is right or wrong?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Audrey Lanceanswered
Gynecology 15 years experience
They are accurate: These days, home pregnancy tests that you can buy at the store are very accurate. You should be able to trust what it is telling you. If you are concerned, you can also ask your doctor to order a blood test for the pregnancy hormone (beta-hcg).
321 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
KS
A 29-year-old female asked:
What are wrong with the dollar store pregnancy test?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Michael Sparacinoanswered
Family Medicine 38 years experience
Nothing: Retail pregnancy tests are reliable, valid and accurate when performed correctly.
5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Oct 4, 2016
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