Can u have a false negative pregnancy test?

Question

I have all the symptoms, sore breasts, nausea, super tired, but two tests came back negative. Period is a week late now. Could the test just be wrong this early? really confused.

Revathi Yadav · Answer

Definitely, testing before the missed period or drinking lots of water beforehand causes it. I always used first morning urine to avoid this. If unsure, the lab beta hCG is the most reliable.

Rani Pandya · Answer

Mine was negative twice and I had given up, then positive a week later. So false negatives are real yaar. Tested too early both times I think.

Subhadra Parekh · Answer

Yes very much, mostly from testing too early or using diluted evening urine. If your period is late but the test is negative, wait a few days and retest with morning urine. A blood test can clear up any confusion.

Mihika Patel · Answer

Yes, usually from testing too early. Retest after a few days.