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Q: hcg levels and pregnancy tests

asked by: old_hollywood_romance on January 8th, 2008

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Should hCG levels be high enough for a HPT to detect 4-5 weeks after conception? Just took a test on the 18th of December and the 4th of January and both came out negative, supposedly may have conceived around 4 to 5 weeks ago, although I had my period in December. I am supposed to get my period sometime this weekend. Should I wait a little longer and test again in a week maybe? When would hCG levels be high enough to get a positive pregnancy test?

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young Girl

replied on January 8th, 2008

Especially eHealthy

if you havent missed your period then why are you testing?

babyAndy

replied on January 8th, 2008

Experienced User

You will not get a result via urine before your missed period. Once you have missed a period the pregnancy test will be more accurate.
If you really need to know, go see a dr and they can do a blood test to tell you if you have HCG in your blood, which can usually be seen within3-6days of conception, much sooner then urine.

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