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What are the chances of a false positive pregnancy test?

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

False pos: As long as it's at least 12-13 days after ovulation and you do the test correctly, the chances of false negative are near zero: the tests are extremely accurate. Good wishes.

Dr Harte agreed

Answered 9/30/2018

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