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I took a pregnancy test as recommend by another doctor because i'm spotting, however the test came up negative & i read on the box after i took it that you can't take the test until four days before your period my period isn't due for twelve days, would i
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Too early to test: A home pregnancy test usually does not turn positive until you are about a week past due for your period.
Answered 10/31/2012
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