How long to wait before testing

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Registered: 06-04-2005
How long to wait before testing
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Thu, 06-05-2008 - 5:38pm

My question is how long after you miss your period should you wait to test? I am only 3 days late but it is driving me crazy. However I also don't get to get a false pos or neg. So how many days after you have missed is the best to test?? I also read the other post and the different tests and how some read lower hcg levels then others. So I am guessing that the lower ones are best to get.


Leslie mom to

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Registered: 03-18-2008
Thu, 06-05-2008 - 7:25pm
Once you're late, you should be able to get an accurate result.

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Registered: 04-22-2008
Thu, 06-05-2008 - 9:08pm
I am three days late too! I will be taking a test tomorrow to see if it will come back positive. I have a gut feeling that I should wait at least another week but I wil try. I hope you the best!!
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Registered: 11-09-2003
Fri, 06-06-2008 - 12:57am

I agree with Cindy ... it should show up accurately. I tested before AF was due when I was pregnant with my DD and got a positive (I think) at 12DPO ... a couple of days before AF was supposed to come.

Good luck!

rachelsig