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When To Take Pregnancy Test?
Hi, i am 26 years old and my fiance is 32 and we are ready to have a baby. My last menstruation was 22nd September 2010 and googled to findout when i could beovulating and workded out to be the6-8 of October 2010. My partner and i basically had intercourse like everyday. i did my pregnancy test today 18th October and its negative My period wont be due till the 22nd of this month. How is that possible??
Thu, 31 Dec 2015
Hallow Dear,
You have performed the pregnancy test on the urine too early.
For these tests, overnight first morning urine sample is the best sample as it contains concentrated hormones. It should be performed a week after missed period; earlier, there are chances of false negative results.
Alternatively Beta hCG test is very specific and sensitive test and gives reliable results even few days before missed period.
I hope this serves the purpose.
Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
You have performed the pregnancy test on the urine too early.
For these tests, overnight first morning urine sample is the best sample as it contains concentrated hormones. It should be performed a week after missed period; earlier, there are chances of false negative results.
Alternatively Beta hCG test is very specific and sensitive test and gives reliable results even few days before missed period.
I hope this serves the purpose.
Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
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