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Home pregnancy tests: Can you trust the results?
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When should I take a home pregnancy test?
Are there different types of home pregnancy tests?
How accurate are home pregnancy tests?
Could medications interfere with test results?
Could a positive result be wrong?
Could a negative result be wrong?
What happens next?
How accurate are home pregnancy tests?
Many home pregnancy tests claim to be 99 percent accurate. However, home pregnancy tests differ in the ability to diagnose pregnancy in women who have recently missed a period. If you have a negative test but think you might be pregnant, repeat the test one week after your missed period or talk to your health care provider.
