There are several things that can contribute to a negative pregnancy test even if you are pregnant. Some medications can give you a false negative, the timing of the test can affect the results. If you did not follow directions properly; if you let the test sit for too long the results may read negative after a while. It is important to read the results within the amount of time given on the instructions of that particular pregnancy test you bought. To ensure the best results: * Take the test in the morning, if possible, because your hCG (pregnancy hormone) levels are at it's highest * Don't drink a bunch of fluids before taking the test because it will dilute your urine and can affect the results * Take the test no more than 1-2 days before expected period. Although some test say that you can see results up to 5 days before your missed period the percentage of accuracy is very low. * urinate for as long as possible on the foam like strip * wait for the results
4 days before your next period is what the doctors say, but if you are planning on doing anything that may harm a baby (medication, smoking, drinking liquor etc) then you should take a pregnancy test first.
On or just after your expected period. Some tests can be taken 5days prior to your expected period. Good luck!
after you notice you have missed your period
a few days into your next period if it is missed
Depends on the test but a few days after your period is due is best.
The earliest is 2 weeks after sex.
A blood test is accurate at any time.
The best time to take a pregnancy test in the morning is right before you first urinate. This will give you the most accurate results by allowing the pregnancy hormone to accumulate therefore be easier to detect by the test.
The most accurate time to take a pregnancy test is 3 weeks after you had intercourse. Many HPTs claim to be accurate on the day of your missed period, but that is doubtful. If you wait a week after your missed period, you should get accurate and unambiguous readings.
If taken properly you should have accurate results by this time.
Always test first thing with your first urine of the day as this is the strongest and will have most accurate results.
No. Most pregnancy tests are much more reliable once the period has been missed.
If you want to avoid fake results, the best time to test is after your period is suppose to start. Take it first thing in the morning with your first morning urine. That would be the most accurate.
Home pregnancy tests can provide an accurate answer 14-16 days after ovulation. Most women test around the time that they would start their regular menstrual period or when it has been missed by a few days or entirely.
Yes, if you didn't take the test at the right time or followed the directions correctly the test could come up negative. It's most effective to take a pregnancy test the day before your missed period. Wait a week and then take the test again. Or go to the doctor for the most accurate answer.
Taking a pregnancy test a few days after your expected missed period will give you more accurate results.
It can be. Pregnancy tests are more accurate in the morning, for the hormones have time to build in the bladder before they are released. If the test is positive it is probably accurate, but if the test is negative it MAY not be. Test again in the morning.
Most test kits require the female who is being tested to urinate on a tester, wait the time required (it will be written on the box) and then the result would then appear. These types of tests are NOT 100% accurate and seeing a Doctor is the best way of testing pregnancy.