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How many days before missed period can hcg be done in blood?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

If you use an: Early pregnancy test it may be able to detect pregnancy up to 6 days prior to the anticipated period.

Answered 10/28/2013

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