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  1. Pregnancy Test: When To Take, Types & Accuracy - Cleveland Clinic

    • Learn how pregnancy tests work by detecting human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) in your pee or blood. Find out the best time and way to take a test, and what to do with the results.… See more

    Overview

    Pregnancy tests look for a special hormone —human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) — … See more

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    Test Details

    How do pregnancy tests work?
    When you take a pregnancy test, it’s looking for the amount of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) in your body. You can find HCG i… See more

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    Results and Follow-Up

    How long does it take to get results of a pregnancy test?
    Each home pregnancy test is different. Read the instruction manual carefully. It will tell you ho… See more

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    Additional Details

    Will an ectopic pregnancy show up on a pregnancy test?
    Yes, you’ll still have a positive result on a pregnancy test if you have an ectopic pregnancy. … See more

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