When do i need to take a pregnancy test to get accurate results?

Question

i'm always exactly 28 days, first thing in the morning. at how many days late should i be concerned, and when will i get accurate test results? also does it matter if you take it at any time of the day or is it best to do first pee of the morning? i've never had to do this before so i don't know..thanks

Answer 1

Your period can be late for lots of different reasons... sometimes its because of stress, nutrition or hormonal imbalances. You should test for pregnancy after you've missed 5-7 days.  

A Pregnancy Test is looking for a hormone that will be excreted in your urine once the placenta starts to develop. This usually takes a week or so. Some Preg Tests can be done 5 days before your missed period and some need to wait a week after your missed period. It all depends on the Brand... so just read the instructions. But if it is reads negative and your period is still late... retest after another week, as this will allow more time for that hormone to develop. Also morning is usually the best time to test.  But again it depends on the brand.... some brands you can test anytime of the day.

Answer 2

you can take a test the day your period is late and its best to do it with 1st morning urine as that contains the higher level of the hcg hormone, if negative re test in a few days  

Answer 3

The most accurate way to test for pregnancy is to wait until after your period is due. All pregnancy tests on the market will pick show a positive result, a higher percentage of the time, if you wait until this point.Most women, who are trying to get pregnant, will want to know as soon as possible and don’t really don’t want to wait until they are late to test. Its is best to do if first thing in the, when u first use the bath room..