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Suggest Possible Tests To Confirm Pregnancy

Hi, I took a Dollar store pregnancy test and it came out negative, but I'm not sure if it's accurate. I've looked up common early signs of pregnancy, and I seem to have most of them. Is it possible that the test is wrong? Or that I've taken it too early?
Tue, 8 Dec 2015
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Hallow Dear,

The routine urine test for pregnancy detection gives reliable results 8-10 days after missed period. If this test is done earlier, the chances of false negative tests are high.

Beta hCG test is very specific and sensitive test. It gives reliable results within 2-3 days, or even before the missed period.

Another test is ultrasonography. It gives direct visual evidence of the pregnancy status. However, it also is reliable about a week to ten days after missed period.

Hope this helps you.

Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
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Suggest Possible Tests To Confirm Pregnancy

Hallow Dear, The routine urine test for pregnancy detection gives reliable results 8-10 days after missed period. If this test is done earlier, the chances of false negative tests are high. Beta hCG test is very specific and sensitive test. It gives reliable results within 2-3 days, or even before the missed period. Another test is ultrasonography. It gives direct visual evidence of the pregnancy status. However, it also is reliable about a week to ten days after missed period. Hope this helps you. Dr. Nishikant Shrotri