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Pregnancy blood tests are over 99% accurate at detecting hCG, a hormone that rises after conception. False negatives can occur if the test is taken too early, so timing is important. Blood tests can ...

Taking a pregnancy test too early can procure a false negative result. How do you know when it's time to take one?

The first at-home pregnancy tests weren’t developed until the late 1970s, and since then, the market has exploded and is now worth half a billion dollars. Tests no longer take two hours to produce ...

A false positive pregnancy test result is uncommon, but it can happen. Learn how things like medications and medical conditions can cause a false positive result. If you're taking a pregnancy test, ...

Home pregnancy tests are miraculous little tools: They deliver fast results, are pretty simple to use, and can cost as little as a dollar. But they're not without their quirks – including the ...

Home pregnancy tests are convenient and generally reliable, but there can be situations where they show a false positive. Home pregnancy tests are convenient and generally reliable, but there can be ...