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Took a home pregancy test and was negative. planned parenthood said she was positive. her doctor said she was negative pregnant test (urine). confused?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

False tests: Although urine preg tests are much more accurate than in past, they can still give false results. If in doubt, a quantitative b-hcg test (blood) should be done. This will measure not just positive or negative but toatl value to follow and confirm. A healthy pregnancy will double value every 2-3 days. If positive but staying same or going down, concern for miscarriage or tubal preg.

Answered 11/6/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

When in doubt: blood pregnancy test is the gold standard.

Answered 5/28/2015

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