How soon after you miss your period should you take a pregnancy test?

Answer 1

As soon as you miss the first period a pregnancy test should show positive if you are in fact pregnant. There are some tests on the market that you can take 5 day prior to your expected period and get an accurate result. In my run ins with pregnancy tests, I've always tested the day after I expected my period to make sure that it wasn't coming and the results were positive. It all depends on your hcg levels too, if it's low you can get a false negative, even if you miss a period. A blood test can usually pick it up but you may have to wait until your second missed period to get a more accurate hpt.

Answer 2

Once you are pregnant, the test will come back positive no matter how long after your period you take it.

I think it depends on the individual. Some women gets a positive one later. It does matter how long you wait.

Answer 3

If you miss your period there are over the counter (OTC) tests available that can tell you as early as 1 to 3 days late, these can get pricey. I don't know how accurate they are but by 1 week late most OTC tests can pick up the hcg in urine. The best way is to go to your local health department. They don't charge for urine testing and it is still confidential. Also, your family doctor can do urine tests or order a blood test which is the best and most reliable way of detecting pregnancy.

Answer 4

It is better to wait about a week, the test is more reliable then. Most act through the agencies of monoclonal antibodies.

Answer 5

By the time your period is a week late, your hCG level should be high enough to detect a pregnancy.

Answer 6

about a week to 10- days