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How accurate are pregnancy tests?

Medically reviewed by Peter Weiss, MD Key Takeaways Many home pregnancy tests claim to be 99% accurate if used on the day of ...
You know how to use them, but how exactly do they work? A home pregnancy test detects the presence of the pregnancy hormone, human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG), in your pee. Your body starts to ...