Can a Home Pregnancy Test Give a False Positive?

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A false positive on a pregnancy test is when the test says you are pregnant but you are actually not. It's possible but uncommon. There are many reasons why this could happen, including having blood or protein or some types of medication in the urine. Remember to always check with your doctor if you're unsure.

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