How accurate are pregnancy tests? Getting a reliable reading largely depends on when and how you use the test. It all starts ...

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Some newer tests can detect this hormone in the urine as early as three weeks but, to prevent false positive pregnancy test results, the best time to do a test is after your period is due. Our article ...