how likely is it that a pregnancy test will show up positive before a missed period?
2007-01-08 04:06:40 · 11 answers · asked by Amy M 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
If the test is very sensitive, it might be able to detect pregnancy two days before your period is due. Any time before this and your body won;t be making enough Hcg (pregnancy hormone) for any test to detect, sensitive or not!
2007-01-08 04:09:35 · answer #1 · answered by Natalie B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having done an early test a few weeks ago myself I can tell you that only about 50 percent of women who WERE pregnant got a positive result before thier period was due....I was obviously not in that 50 percent because I did 2 early tests and both came back negative. About a week after my missed period I did two more and they were both very clear to read-positive. I know how much us girlies like to know ASAP but unless you are very very lucky to have high levels of the pregnancy hormone HGC then its unlikely that you will get an accurate reading. If you do test early though Id suggest you use first morning urine as its been storing all night without being diluted by fluids we drink during the day. Goodluck, hope you get the result you want xx
2007-01-09 23:54:37 · answer #2 · answered by doodlebip 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not very. If you get an early detection test, they are 56% reliable if used 4 days before your missed period. i.e. only 56% of women who are pregnant will get a positive result. They then get gradually more accurate until the day of the missed period when they are 99% accurate.
I used one on the day of my missed period and it was negative. I didn't get a positive until a few days later.
2007-01-08 04:14:16 · answer #3 · answered by Ricecakes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the most accurate test can tell 3 days before a missed period but I don't think it can be accurate much before then
2007-01-08 04:14:41 · answer #4 · answered by clairelou_lane 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you read the box it gives you percentages, i believe starting at 5 days before your period is due it's like 80 percent and then doubles with each day. It's best to just wait til the first day of your missed period though.
2007-01-08 04:11:00 · answer #5 · answered by estkijedsco 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its possible, depending on the sensitivity of the test. youre better off waiting till youre late though as the hormone the test is checking for will be stronger then.
2007-01-08 04:14:57 · answer #6 · answered by serephina 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Highly because i was due on beginning of november but just had this feeling so i did a test 1st of nov and it came up positive.
2007-01-08 04:09:22 · answer #7 · answered by lisa c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is 1 called 1st response i think, and that shows up 4 days before your period due. clear blue is also very sensitive
2007-01-08 04:13:18 · answer #8 · answered by theoriginalbitch 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some are very accurate. you're going to have to check the accuracy of the pregnancy test itself.
2007-01-08 04:08:40 · answer #9 · answered by *~*Jon-Jon's Mommy!!*~* 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think if you spend money on a good one it will say on the packing it can detect it a good few days before your next period is due.. good luck
2007-01-08 04:10:37 · answer #10 · answered by peachesandcream 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋