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Pregnancy Tests Pregnancy tests are most accurate one week after your missed period. For most accurate results--see your doctor for a blood test.

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The bottom line: You're much more likely to get an accurate result if you wait a week after your expected period before testing.

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A blood pregnancy test administered by a doctor is the fastest and most accurate pregnancy test available. ChaCha on for now!

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Under lab conditions, home pregnancy tests are 99% percent accurate. Inaccuracies are most often traced or errors in MORE?

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Home pregnancy tests can be quite accurate. Follow the directions, don't use them too early, and the brand you use. ChaCha on!

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Home pregnancy tests are 99.9% accurate. Thanks for asking!! ChaCha ALL night long!!

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Many home pregnancy tests (HPTs) claim to be 99% accurate. First Response, Early Result Pregnancy is the only one to pass tests.

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Pregnancy Tests

Pregnancy tests are tests which detect a certain hormone called the ''human chorionic gonadotropin hormone,'' or hCG, in the urine or blood. This hormone only occurs in the body when a woman is pregnant.

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