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A member asked:

Can a hpt that i had on the shelf for 4 to 5 months still be accurate if i take it the day of my expected period?

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Probably: There should be an expiration date on the kit.

Answered 11/16/2012

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Ok I am 6 days late on my period and negative hpt I am getting a blood test thursday will my blood test be accurate or is it still to soon my cycle is a 35 day cycle every month and my last period was august 22nd?

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