Which HPT is best?

[LonnieS]

Can someone recommend a good HPT? My stats: 1st day of last period was 11/19. Ended 11/22. Pretty regular but not like clockwork. Avg 28-30 days. Currently on cd33. Still no AF. Mild cramps came and went. Heartburn, exhaustion, are all that's left. Took a digital but said not pregnant. I know I am!

[LonnieS]

Thank you all for being so helpful and responsive!  I will go in for a blood test. That will give me the most definitive answer and I can get on with things:-).

[blessedmomof3]

I used Clear Blue Digital just 4 days after a transfer of 5 day embryos. That would have made me only about 3-4 weeks, and it was positive. I prefer the digital over the lines because I have too many times found evaporation lines and became confused and stressed over what it meant....LOL

[adgal]

The most sensitive test available on the market is the First Response.  No question.  However, if you have missed a period, pretty much any test, digital included should register a positive if used correctly.  At this point, you might be best to go straight to bloodwork.  HCG appears in your blood prior to your urine, although only by a day or two.  Also, if you do use an HPT, make sure you are using first morning urine.  Good luck!

[mjmom69]

I think the digital says it can predict early but I don't know what levels it picks up. I've been using the Answer test which I think is made by Clear blue tests but it's pink. It seems always very clear to me... of course I haven't got a positive yet.

[LonnieS]

I'm hearing that digital HPTs don't pick up the hormone early. You have to be 7 or 8 weeks along. Is that accurate?

[tobbeyj]

I only go with digital now. I hate the line ones as they can pose so many unanswered questions. They are a little more costly but they literally spell it out for you so you dont sit and ask if there are two lines or not.

[Maxine77]

Best HPT ever - Aimstick from Craig Medical. They can detect up to 20miu HCG which is about 7-10 DPO. I tested positive on my Aimstick for my 2nd kid , 2 days before AF was due (12DPO).