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Would a pregnancy test taken a week after a sexual encounter , but after missed period be considered accurate of negative?

Q: would a pregnancy test taken a week after a sexual encounter , but after missed period be considered accurate of negative?

: A pregnancy test one week after the expected (missed) period should be accurate.

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

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A pregnancy test one week after the expected (missed) period should be accurate.

Answered 3/24/2021

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Would a pregnancy test taken a week after a sexual encounter , but after missed period be considered accurate of negative?

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