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When Should I Go For A Pregnancy Test?

Good Morning
I am four days late for my period. I took a pregnancy test 7 days ago (3 days before my due period) and it was negative. Do you recomend me to take another test now or wait for a couple of days to take it? Please advise.
Thanks for your help.
Wed, 4 Jan 2017
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Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.

I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Pregnancy test on urine 3 days before the expected period is too early for reliable results unless it is Beta hCG urine pregnancy test. Routine pregnancy tests on urine are reliable after about a week of missed period. Earlier they may report false negative results. Now, please repeat the test again after 4 days. This will give you a reliable report about your pregnancy status.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
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When Should I Go For A Pregnancy Test?

Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Pregnancy test on urine 3 days before the expected period is too early for reliable results unless it is Beta hCG urine pregnancy test. Routine pregnancy tests on urine are reliable after about a week of missed period. Earlier they may report false negative results. Now, please repeat the test again after 4 days. This will give you a reliable report about your pregnancy status. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nishikant Shrotri