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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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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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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A member asked:

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

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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