A false negative pregnancy test may result from

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Taking the pregnancy test too early in the pregnancy can result in a false negative as the levels of the pregnancy hormone, human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), may not be detectable yet. It is recommended to wait at least a week after a missed period to take a pregnancy test for more accurate results. High sodium in the diet, a staph infection, and a sexually transmitted disease are not associated with false negative pregnancy tests.

A False Negative Pregnancy Test May Result from