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A member asked:

Can a single drop of water in my urine affect the result of home pregnancy test?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

No: I wish they were all this easy to answer. I hope you get the result you want.

Dr Amico Jr and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/22/2015

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