Title: When to Take a Pregnancy Test?
Headings: When Can I Take A
Pregnancy Test?

When Can I Take A Pregnancy Test?
First Day of Your Last Period
About
How Pregnancy Tests Work
hCG
Two Types of Home Pregnancy Tests
Purchasing Pregnancy Tests
How Soon Can You Take A Pregnancy Test?
When is the Earliest Time to Take an Early Home Pregnancy Test?
When is the Best Time to Take A Home Pregnancy Test for Greatest Accuracy?
Early Pregnancy Test Accuracy
Best Overall Time to Test
Understanding Pregnancy Test Lines
DPO
Earliest Tests to Buy

Content: The best times to test (using an early test) while not sacrificing too much accuracy: 12 to 13 days after ovulation (12dpo - 13dpo) or
1 to 2 days before your expected period
DPO = Days Past Ovulation
When is the Best Time to Take A Home Pregnancy Test for Greatest Accuracy? The best time to take a home pregnancy test (early test or regular test) for greatest accuracy: From 14 to 15 days after ovulation (14dpo - 15dpo) or
From the day of your expected period or soon after
DPO = Days Past Ovulation
Early Pregnancy Test Accuracy
Pregnancy test manufacturers give accuracies based on a woman ovulating/conceiving 14 days before her expected period. Also assumed is that each woman taking a pregnancy test knows the date her expected menstrual period is due or the length of her menstrual cycle. Both these variables can he highly irregular and affect how soon hCG is detectable. HCG starts being detectable in urine with its lowest accuracy at approximately 8 days after ovulation/conception. Accuracy is highest from 14 days after ovulation/conception which is commonly the day of the expected period for women with regular cycles. Best Overall Time to Test
Since most pregnancy test manufacturers claim highest accuracy from the day of your first missed period, we suggest taking a pregnancy test from the day you miss your first period . Understanding Pregnancy Test Lines
Most pregnancy tests will indicate a positive result by showing two lines, a cross, a marker, or the word pregnant.