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Is a home pregnancy test accurate 20 days after intercourse??? idk when expected period is.

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Yes, if positive: A positive test is more reliable. A negative test may bear repeating in a week or so. Use first morning urine and follow the instructions for the test carefully. In general, a negative result 20 days after sex make pregnancy unlikely.

Answered 1/17/2015

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