Learn how to take a pregnancy test at home, along with various factors that might affect the accuracy. We also share tips for interpreting your pregnancy test results, what to know about false positive and false negative pregnancy tests, and what to do if the test turns positive.

what to know about blood pregnancy tests
How Accurate Are Pregnancy Blood Tests?
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I Feel Pregnant: Why Did I Get a Negative Test?
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Can Water Intake Affect hCG Levels?
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What Causes a False Positive on a Pregnancy Test?
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Should You Take an Early Pregnancy Test?
What If Your Pregnancy Test Shows a Delayed Positive?
Why Did a Second Line Appear Later on My Pregnancy Test?
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Twins Can Cause a False Negative Pregnancy Test Result—Here's What to Know
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Does the DIY Sugar Pregnancy Test Actually Work?
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What Is An Evaporation Line on a Pregnancy Test?
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What Does a Faint Line on a Pregnancy Test Mean?
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Yes, Pregnancy Tests Can Expire. Here's What to Know
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What Does a Pregnancy Test Cost?
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Your Period Is Late but Your Pregnancy Test Is Negative. Now What?
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Can You Get a False Negative Pregnancy Test Result?
The Truth About PMS Symptoms vs. Pregnancy Symptoms
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Best Time of Day To Take a Pregnancy Test
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How Many Days Past Ovulation Should You Take a Pregnancy Test?
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Reasons for a Negative Pregnancy Test
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Is Your Pregnancy Test Still Positive If a Line Is Lighter?
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Do Bleach Pregnancy Tests Work?
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How To Take the Most Accurate Pregnancy Test at Home
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No, That's Not a Plan B Pill Inside Your Pregnancy Test
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The Psychology Behind Pregnancy Test Addiction