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I am delayed by 4 days for my periods. I have taken several P-test they say it is negative. However i got a HCG test done and the result is less than <1.20. Am i pregnant or is it to early to say anything and i should go for another test. Please advice!

By Anonymous January 22, 2015 - 4:40am
 
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Hello Anonymous,

Where did you have the blood hCG test done? You tested too early.

An hCG level of less than 5mIU/ml is considered negative for pregnancy, and anything above 25mIU/ml is considered positive for pregnancy.

Levels can first be detected by a blood test about 11 days after conception and about 12 – 14 days after conception by a urine test. In general the hCG levels will double every 72 hours. The level will reach its peak in the first 8 – 11 weeks of pregnancy and then will decline and level off for the remainder of the pregnancy.

Wait until your period is late by at least seven days before testing again.

Regards,
Maryann

January 22, 2015 - 10:36am
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