Can a Pregnancy Test Be False? 🤔 False Negative: Testing Too Early: If taken too soon after conception, hCG levels may not be high enough to detect, leading to a false negative. Diluted Urine: Drinking too much liquid before the test can dilute urine, reducing hCG concentration and potentially leading to a false negative. Faulty Test: Expired or defective pregnancy tests may not function correctly, producing inaccurate results. False Positive: Recent Pregnancy: hCG can remain in the body for a