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Can early home pregnancy tests give false negatives if you are late with your period?

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Yes that can happen: It can depend on the concentration of urine and if the test was done properly , a home test should be + at the time of the missed period, if it is _ and u think u are preg then u must have a blood preg test to know for sure.

Dr Balin and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/1/2013

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