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Can pregnacy test give you a false postive than 3 negatives?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Sure: The pregnancy tests available over the counter are accurate over 98% of the time, but occasionally false results do occur.

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

Can pregnacy test give you a false postive than 3 negatives?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

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