How soon after intercourse is a pregnancy test accurate?

Answer 1

I was totally impatient too. My doctor said that a blood test would show positive 10 days after conception, and I was dying to know so I went in 10 days after my blue line. The test was negative, I cried and cried, wanted to die for awhile, accepted it, and looked forward to the next month. Then two weeks went by - no period. I was frustrated, figured I'd have to take Provera to bring it on or something. I did a home pregnancy test for the hell of it, and lo and behold it was positive! So I jumped the gun. I would recommend that you not take a blood test until you are pretty sure it's 10 days after ovulation. What happened to me was an emotional roller coaster! I also tested negative on a blood test, approx. 10 days after conception. I still had a hunch that I could be pregnant, even though everyone else tried to convince me that the tests don't fail. It turns out that maternal instict is stronger and I was indeed pregnant. Believe in yourself and your instincts. My doctor told me that a blood test could test for hcg 3 days after conception. I went into the doctor's office for a bladder infection. He asked me if there was any possibility I could be pregnant because if so then my presciption would change. I wasn't sure so he tested me anyways. It came back negative. A month later I found out I was 6 weeks pregnant, meaning that I was two weeks pregnant at the time of the test. So they aren't always right.

I got a positive on my home pregnancy test 9 days after ovulation. I went to get a blood test and it was negative. I have since gotten 5 days of consecutive positive results on 3 different brands of home pregnancy tests.

Depending on what test the doctor uses will depend on the sensitivity. A qualitative test is a basic test ran at most labs and it only gives you a yes or no answer if your pregnant. This test is not as sensitive as most home pregnancy tests are, and it is suggested you wait about a week after your missed period to take it. A quantitative test measures the exact amount of hCG in your system and that can give you results as early as three days after conception, but most doctors will not run this unless you request it, or in the case of a suspected miscarriage.

My doctor told me that I probably tested too early and that I should wait a week after my missed period. Until then I will continue to test each morning, but in the past 5 days the results have gotten stronger and stronger. I don't think there's really a doubt that I am, cannot imagine getting like 15 false positives on three brands.

Answer 2

My breasts were swollen and sore for about a week before my period was due, but I had no sickness. My period was due on the 19th Dec. I missed it and the next day did a home preg urine test. It was positive. I went for a blood test two days later, it was negative. So I went home and did another urine test, it came out positive. Ten days later I went back for another blood test and it was positive. Its frustrating to have to wait but wait awhile and take another blood test.

I tested positive with a regular urine test at 10 days since conception. It was a shock Because I don't feel preg. not like my first child. I read that HCG is present in the blood stream 7 days after conception. It is worth it to find out early. Keep taking that folic acid.

Answer 3

- Well, this is the situation..My best friend had unprotected sex on the 1st of march.Her boyfriend convinced her he would pull out, he did, but she can still get pregnant from the pre-cum.She wants to know whether she is pregnant so she can start preparing because she is way too young to have a child.My other best friend told her grandma (her grandma works in a pharmacy) and her grandma went to get her a pregnancy test today. She is taking the test on Saturday. 6 days after conception. What are the chances the test will be accurate?Thanks =]

the hormone produced when you are pregnant cannot be read by a home pregnancy test until about 2-3 weeks after conception. wait until she's had a missed period, or better yet, go to the doctor and get a blood test done for a quicker and more accurate result.

Answer 4

They are quite accurate, but no-one can know for sure when the conception date was

Answer 5

The over the counter tests state that within days they can tell you, but in reality it usually takes a cycle before the hormones are high enough to give an accurate reading.