How accurate are pregnancy tests?

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I missed my period this month (Was supposed to come on July 9th). Would a pregnancy test be accurate if taken today? Can I trust the results?

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Hello Anon

Thank you for writing!

Pregnancy test manufacturer's advise their tests are over 99% accurate as soon as a period is missed (or even days before) so the results can generally be trusted. Since you are 10 days late, one taken now would be accurate for you.
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Susan

July 19, 2019 - 4:43am

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