too early for a blood test?

iVillage Member
Registered: 07-31-2003
too early for a blood test?
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Mon, 08-11-2003 - 9:33am
I am having symptoms of being pregnant but have taken some HPT which come up negative. I went to have a blood test which also came up negative, if I am pregnant it would only be about 2 1/2 weeks along. Would it be possible that it is too early to test???

PLEASE HELP!
iVillage Member
Registered: 07-09-2003
Mon, 08-11-2003 - 10:06am
It could be to early for a HPT but a blood test can show a pos. much

earlier, like even before you miss your period. i think 10 dpo. but

dont ignore your instincs. wait another week and test agian. if you

still dont show + and no af go to doc and find out what eles could

be wrong. good luck.
iVillage Member
Registered: 06-24-2003
Mon, 08-11-2003 - 10:29am
2 1/2 weeks along...is that from your last LMP or from ovulation? If it's from LMP, then yes, it is too early to test. Your body doesn't start producing the Hcg hormone until after the egg implants onto the uterus.

Also, what kind of blood test did you have done, qualitive or quantitive?

Erika

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