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Q: Do I Need to Re-test Again ???????

asked by: virasa on September 22nd, 2003

New User

My lmp was 1 sept, I had unprotected sex ( and used withdrawl method) on 13 sept. My period cycle is average 28 - 29 days. My period is due on 28 - 30 sept.

I have done a quantative blood test ( shows exact amount of hcg in blood) today which is considered 9 days from the intercourse. The test dected no hcg in blood, which means (-)

*my question*

do I need to re-test again? I mean are 9 days after sex enough for the hcg to be produced in the blood and dectect pregnancy or it's still early??? I wish the test I did is accurate, but still I need to hear your opinion and advice from you poeple out there and from those who have experience/knowlegde in such matters.

Thxs in advance

Replies(3)

Suzy

replied on September 22nd, 2003

Active User, very eHealthy

Re Test

I would re test if it was me virasa, maybe closer to when your period is due ? I use chemist pregnancy kits and they are very accurate now days, even come in packs of 2. It says on the instructions that you do not need to wait until after your period is due, you can test about 3 days before it's due. Maybe try that. Blood tests are about as accurate as you can get, maybe if you get a positive reading on a home test you could go for another blood test ?

Hope that helps...

Suzy

TurtleGrl03

replied on September 22nd, 2003

Experienced User

I'm thinking that you should probably go test again. Even though i'm not an expert. You should wait awhile. Maybe someone else can tell you how much longer to wait.
If I were you, I would go re-test just to make sure.
Or you can wait a week or two and take a home pregnancy test.

Good luck to you! Keep us posted!

*shawna (aim sn=nirvanagurl4694)

MrsVeeDub

replied on September 22nd, 2003

New User

Although blood tests are usually pretty accurate... Always remember....
" a false negative is alot more common than a positive one."

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