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How accurate is a first response pregnancy test after 6 weeks of having sex?

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See below: If it is positive it is 100% if it is negative it may be too early to tell for sure so could be but no necessarily so a false negative.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 12/18/2014

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

FIRST RESPONSE Early: Result pregnancy test can detect HCG up to 6 days before a missed period. Did you have any periods during the 6 weeks of having sex?

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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