Question 1

how long after sex are home pregnancy tests most accurate?

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy: You didn't say when in your cycle you had sex. The test may be positive as early as 8-10 days after ovulation.  Most of the tests are reliable now especially if done around the time you should get your menstrual cycle.

Question 2

are home pregnancy tests accurate after 1 week of sexual intercourse?

Accepted Answer

One week not enough : One week after intercourse is not enough time to tell, see if u skip a period then check.

Question 3

are home pregnancy tests accurate 6/7/8 weeks after sex even with dilute urine (no fmu, drinking ample fluids, and urinating after short/no hold)?

Accepted Answer

: Home pregnancy tests are quite accurate about a week after your missed period. Use morning urine when you first get up. If concerned you can always see your physician for a blood test.

Question 4

are home pregnancy tests accurate on the 3rd day of the missed period? or approx 14 days after intercourse?

Accepted Answer

Yes: They are usually positive by 10 days after intercourse. They have a low false negative rate. They are much more accurate than they used to be.

Question 5

how accurate are home pregnancy tests?

Accepted Answer

Very: Currently available otc pregnancy tests are just as reliable as those done in your doctor's office - better than 98 to 99% accurate by 10 days after conception.

Question 6

how accurate are home pregnancy tests vs office ones?

Accepted Answer

Pretty accurate: Home tests may take a little longer to turn positive (usually up to 2 wks after you're late for your period) than a test at your doctor's office, but they will generally turn positive if you're pregnant.  There are some uncommon exceptions, so see your doctor if you still think you're pregnant after 2 home tests spread apart by a week or two.

Question 7

how accurate are home pregnancy tests after 10 days of periods?

Accepted Answer

Accurate: If you mean 10 days after a missed period, the tests are accurate, provided you do the test correctly. Use first morning urine and follow the instructions for the test carefully.

Question 8

going to test at the clinic, i have 8 positives and 1 negative home pregnancy tests. how accurate is the test at the clinic?

Accepted Answer

Accurate: if you have a missed period for 2 weeks by urine and if tested by blood sooner. 8 positive tests at home very likely means you are pregnant. All the best.

Question 9

how accurate are home pregnancy tests? are urine tests usable throughout the pregnancy or do they not work later into the pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Very accurate: If used correctly, and prior to their expiration date home pregnancy tests are very accurate. They will show positive throughout the pregnancy.

Question 10

are home pregnancy tests still accurate 14-15 weeks after sex? the tests i've taken have been negative, which i was expecting since i'm on bc pills and used a condom. i took the tests since lately ive been having some bleeding before my break?

Accepted Answer

: Accurate but if you are 14-15 weeks from an eventful sex, you may wish to discuss with your doctor if you should have an ultrasound examination.
Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.
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Going to test at the clinic, i have 8 positives and 1 negative home pregnancy tests. how accurate is the test at the clinic?

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How accurate are home pregnancy tests? are urine tests usable throughout the pregnancy or do they not work later into the pregnancy?

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Are home pregnancy tests still accurate 14-15 weeks after sex? the tests i've taken have been negative, which i was expecting since i'm on bc pills and used a condom. i took the tests since lately ive been having some bleeding before my break?

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