Do Pregnancy Tests Expire?

The short answer is yes, home pregnancy tests — of all varieties, including digital and early response options — have expiration dates. These dates are typically stamped on the box the tests come in as well as the individual wrapping of each test.

CAN expired pregnancy test give false positive?

While less common, you can also receive a false positive, when the test says you're pregnant but you're not. It's possible that you can still get an accurate result from an expired pregnancy test — especially if you're more than a few weeks into your pregnancy and your hCG levels are really high, Blumenthal says.

How long until pregnancy test is valid?

Many home pregnancy tests claim to be accurate as early as the first day of a missed period — or even before. You're likely to get more accurate results, however, if you wait until after the first day of your missed period.