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How long should I wait to take a pregnancy test?

by hwalsh88, Aug 02, 2009 07:36PM
I just wanted to know, if you think your pregnant before your missed period how many days before can you take a pregnancy test?
Member Comments (4)

by nickieb85, Aug 02, 2009 07:39PM
some say up to five days but I would definitely wait until you miss your af you test. Good luck!

by JoyRenee, Aug 02, 2009 07:52PM
Each test is different.

I recommend taking First Response when your period is due for the most accurate result. Or up to 3 days before your period if you just can't wait.

by niki_beth, Aug 02, 2009 09:26PM
I would wait until you missed your period... if you possibly can... or if you don't know when your period is supposed to start then 14-19 days after you think you may have conceived. Good Luck!!

by niki_beth, Aug 02, 2009 09:28PM
Oops sorry... read the question wrong... its most accurate if you wait until you have missed your period... but you can test up to 5 days before depending on the test... but remember the accuracy of result only gets better the longer you wait... if you were to test to early (even within those 5 days you could get a false neg)
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