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A member asked:

Is it too early to do an hcg blood test 8 days after embryo transfer?

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Yes: It takes the embryo 10-14 days to make enough HCG to be detectable.

Dr Killian agreed

Answered 10/3/2014

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Dr. Seth Derman answered

Specializes in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

It depends: While we usually do not check a pregnancy this early, the test may show up positive this early, particularly if you had a blastocyst transfer or twins. It is always best to follow your doctor/clinic's recommendation and not test on your own.

Answered 10/3/2014

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