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If u take pregnancy test to early will u get negative results?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Yes: There has to be enough HCG hormone in the blood stream to be excreted by the kidney for a positive test. If the test is done too soon, then it can sometimes be falsely negative.

Dr Gabor agreed

Answered 10/8/2015

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A member asked:

If u take pregnancy test to early will u get negative results?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Dr Gabor agreed

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