## How Many Days To Test Pregnancy
Time can drag when you’re anxiously waiting for a pregnancy test result. It’s important to know when to do a test and when to expect a positive result—and there are a few different answers to the question, “How many days to test pregnancy?”
Assuming you have a regular, predictable menstrual cycle, here are a few tips on when to take a pregnancy test:
### When Can You Test For Pregnancy?
It’s important to understand the general timeline of pregnancy so you know when the best time to take a test is.
* Implantation: Implantation occurs 10-14 days after conception, when a fertilized egg attaches to the wall of the uterus.
* First missed period: Most home pregnancy tests state they can detect a pregnancy up to five days before a woman’s expected period.
* Positive result: The majority of positive pregnancy tests will be accurate a week after a missed period.
If your menstrual cycles are longer than 28 days, it is possible to miss your period and not be pregnant. In this case, you may want to wait and re-test a few days later, or contact your doctor for a professional blood test.
**It’s important to note that some urinary tract infections can give false positive test results.**
### Take Home Points
To be sure you get the most accurate result, here are a few take home points to remember:
* Test first thing in the morning. A morning sample contains the highest level of HCG, the pregnancy hormone, and you’ll get a more accurate result.
* Read test instructions and use a test that is sensitive enough to detect early pregnancy.
* Follow instructions and wait the required amount of time for the result. Avoid using any other liquid or readings before the given time as this could cause a false result.
* A negative test result doesn’t always mean you’re not pregnant. If it’s been longer than the required time and you still haven’t seen a positive result, you may want to test again.
Now that you know the answer to “How many days to test pregnancy,” you and your partner can be prepared for the results—positive or negative. Good luck!
How early can a pregnancy test detect pregnancy?
A pregnancy test can typically detect pregnancy around 8–10 days after ovulation. This is approximately one day after a missed period. Early test sensitivity to HCG (the hormone produced during pregnancy) is measured using mIU/ml (milli-international Units per milliliter). Tests with a sensitivity of 20 mIU/ml can detect pregnancy as early as four days before a missed period.
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