- Find
- Resources
Are Pregnancy Tests Ever Wrong?
A pregnancy test measures a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG). HCG is a hormone produced during pregnancy. It appears in the blood and urine of pregnant women as early as 10 days after conception.
See also:
-
HCG - urine -
HCG - serum - qualitative -
HCG - serum - quantitative
How the test is performed
A pregnancy test may be performed using blood or urine. There are two types of blood pregnancy tests:
- Qualitative, which measures whet...
More information on "Are Pregnancy Tests Ever Wrong?"
From Our Experts
Drug Testing for Chronic Pain Medications: When the Results Are Wrong
Although drug testing is generally fairly accurate, it is not foolproof. There are times when the results of a drug test may be wrong. ... Read more »
Pregnancy, diabetes and lowering high blood sugar
For the next five months, readers will be able to track Kelsey's progress and find out how she controls her diabetes while pregnant. ... Read more »
Pregnancy and Diabetes: Blood Glucose Testing in the Middle of the...
Pregnancy Tracker: 24 weeks, 3 days Size of the Baby: Just over a pound, but nearly fully formed! Biggest Obstacle: Accurately judging... Read more »
Can I still be Pregnant if the Home Pregnancy Test is Negative?
One of the most frequent questions we get here on Sexual Health Connection is from women wanting to know if they are pregnant. I... Read more »
Type 1 and Pregnancy: Our Stay in the NICU
After Mateo's wonderful entry into the world, our joy was interrupted when the doctor announced that his blood sugar was low and he'd have... Read more »
From Our Sources
Pregnancy Testing
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Urine or blood tests used to detect whether a woman is pregnant.The earliest way to know for sure whether you are pregnant is to have a pregnancy... Read more »
FDA: Some glucose monitoring test results could be wrong
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says that people on dialysis, or who take biologic drugs, could be getting a falsely high reading if they... Read more »
Home Pregnancy Tests
Home pregnancy tests have become commonplace. A woman can find out if she is pregnant within minutes and anytime of the day or night. Some tests... Read more »
Testing, Testing, One, Two, Three: How HIV Tests Work
HIV hasn't disappeared. The numbers are still haunting. Half of all new HIV infections occur in people under the age of 25. This equates with 2 new... Read more »
Blood Test Can Detect Baby's Sex Early in Pregnancy
Scientists have developed a blood test that can tell the sex of a fetus as early as the seventh week of pregnancy. The new test was 100 percent... Read more »
Images
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
