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Why Is My UPT Showing Negative When Tested Positive For Pregnancy On A Blood Test?
Question: Hi, I recently had a blood test confirming pregnancy, a week later I have gotten my period late and tested using a stick which has shown up negative? Is it possible to have a early pregnancy or a false positive blood test?
Brief Answer:
Can be a chemical pregnancy or blighted ovum.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
A blood test is not likely to be false positive but in early pregnancy the test can come positive in case of chemical pregnancy or a blighted ovum in which the test is weakly positive and the bleeding starts on its own in next few days.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal, OBGYN
Can be a chemical pregnancy or blighted ovum.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
A blood test is not likely to be false positive but in early pregnancy the test can come positive in case of chemical pregnancy or a blighted ovum in which the test is weakly positive and the bleeding starts on its own in next few days.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal, OBGYN
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