My period is 5 days late and I was wondering when I could take a pregnancy test. If I took one tomorrow would it be accurate? Also, is it better to take one first thing in the morning or is any time of day okay?
Thanks!
Thanks to everyone who responded to my question about when to take the pregnancy test. I got a test this morning but since my husband wanted to be home when I took it, I had to wait until just a few minutes ago. I'm pregnant!
Thanks again, ladies!
You can test now. Especially being 5 days late!! I could tell with my second one I was pregnant, but the first one I honestly thought I was having female problems, so we took a test just to rule out pregnancy, but I was pregnant!! Good Luck!!
Ohh yeah - I use First Response and take it the day I am expecting my period. Mornig is best but at 5 days late I think any time would be okay to test.
First morning urine is the best to use.
The best, but also most expensive preg. test is one by Clear Blue.
You should be fine to use the test at any time now.
I would take the test. :) Best of luck!
You should get an accurate result by taking the test now. I would suggest taking it first thing in the morning because your body has stored up the released hormones in your bladder (from not urinating for several hours). Tests can be done at any time of the day, but I believe the best results are given with your first urination of the day. Here's praying for a BFP!
God bless,
A.
i would wait until you are about 2 weeks late before you take one. i used to work in a hospital and in about half of those we tested at less than 2 weeks we accurate(me being one of them). it's better if you take it with your first mornings urine, the HCG levels build up in your body the longer you go without peeing. if you get a test after you have already went to the bathroom that morning, then wait at least 4 hours without going to the bathroom before you take the test. good luck & i pray/hope you're happy with the result you want. god be with you.
I would also say its ok to do it now. The one on the tv says 5 days but I think they tell you pretty early now anyways!
MORNING Time is best..the urine is better to test with then.
GOOD LUCK and let us all know!
tests are supposed to be accurate up to 5 days before your missed period. So yes, you can definitely take one. Although I will tell you I took 2 tests that were negative - and were wrong! I didn't get a positive test until I was 8 weeks pregnant.
the new ept tests a re wonderful you can take them early now.but a blood or drs visit is the best place for this after an ept.
Hi R., if you feel there is the possibilty to be pregnat I would take the test. There are really advanced tests out there today. As for the urine, I was always told that it is most "potent" first pee. Good Luck!
C.
I know people who take the test when they are a week late. They can work that early. I always took mine whenever I thought about it, time of day didn't use to matter much.
Good Luck. Sometimes the readings aren't accurate, however, and the test is redone a couple of weeks later.
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If your period is already late, it's fine to test. Some say you can test up to 5 days before a missed period, it never worked for me. Testing in the morning can be the most accurate, especially early on.
Hi R.,
I took the test when I was 2 days late. Also you can take it at any time of the day.
If you are regular and five days late then any time of day may be fine. The box will say morning urine as the HCG is strongest from the urine in the morning. Also I bought mine at the dollar store...yes for a dollar and it worked fine!
TEST!!! what results do you want? I tested with #1 about a day after missing, #2 I was in denial and was about 6 days late...
Hi R.,
Get an early predictor test and go ahead and take it. Definately use first morning urine. When I got prego with my daughter I took a test late at night and it was negative. Then I took another the next morning with first morning urine and it was positive, so it does make a difference. Good luck to you!
R.,
I took the test the day my period was due and it was positive. Also, I used the $3 generic Target brand. Time of day didn't matter for me. Good luck and congrats.
Yes, I agree with the mom who said to get a test from the dollar store. I have used these and they have been accurate. Why pay a lot for a test that will eventually be repeated at the clinic/dr's office that you will need to pay for again. The morning urine is the best to use. Good luck.
Back in the day, if I was a full week late, I WAS pregnant. I understand what you are saying. Since I am now peri-menapausal, anything goes. I've used several of the dollar store pregnancy tests over the past year. Thankfully mine have all been neg.
I hope yours gives you the answer you desire.
A bit about me: I'm a mom of 2 sons ages 25 and 26. They are 22.5 mo apart. We felt that it was wonderful spacing as they were always close and good friends for each other.
I took my test 5 days early with a positive result. You can use the tests now definitely the day of your missed period, so you should get a pretty accurate result. Good luck!
I don't know that it matters but every doctor appt they told me to bring in my urine from the morning. ANd I did the pregnancy test pretty immediatley after missing and I was positive. I even knew before I took it that I had to be pregnant. I'm pretty sure I knew pretty quickly.Good luck.
I took one on a gut instinct when my period wasn't even due for 5 more days and got an acurate reading. Test girl! Test! LOL! I've heard that first moring urine is the most concentrated, but I've always taken them whenever and never had a false test.
