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Took a bhcg blood test 3 week after missed period. it was negative. would an ectopic pregnancy shown on the blood test since it has lower hcg levels ? what if conception occurred late due to irregular periods? was it too soon to check?

Q: took a bhcg blood test 3 week after missed period. it was negative. would an ectopic pregnancy shown on the blood test since it has lower hcg levels ? what if conception occurred late due to irregular periods? was it too soon to check?

: A negative blood test for HCG, at three weeks after missed period rules out pregnancy, even an ectopic one. If you have any doubt, you could repeat the test in a week or so. Get HPV and Covid vaccines. Wish you good health! Safe sex: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/safer-sex-guidelines

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A negative blood test for HCG, at three weeks after missed period rules out pregnancy, even an ectopic one. If you have any doubt, you could repeat the test in a week or so. Get HPV and Covid vaccines. Wish you good health! Safe sex: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/safer-sex-guidelines

Answered 4/19/2021

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A member asked:

Took a bhcg blood test 3 week after missed period. it was negative. would an ectopic pregnancy shown on the blood test since it has lower hcg levels ? what if conception occurred late due to irregular periods? was it too soon to check?

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