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When to test if you are pregnant--which hormone?
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HCG: You can test 2 days before an expected period, earlier will not be reliable. Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) is the only hormone specific for pregnancy.
Answered 6/24/2014
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BHCG: is tested and it is best to test after you miss your period.
Answered 5/3/2015
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