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Will sexual intercourse an hour before a pregnancy test cause a false positive?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

No: That would not be a factor.

Dr Raichle and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/1/2013

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