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Is it possible to get a false negative after a confirmed positive pregnancy test?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Benjamin Lerner answered

Specializes in Vascular Surgery

I suppose: But that is what makes it a false negative, right?

Answered 3/22/2013

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Technique: If you do not do the test correctly, it may turn out negative and by definition would be false negative.

Dr Balin agreed

Answered 3/22/2013

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