Can A HPT Be Done If Periods Are Late By Nine Days?

Posted on Thu, 28 Sep 2017

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Thu, 28 Sep 2017 Answered on

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Question : Im nine days late on my period, and would possibly be around 4 weeks along. Would it be too early for a HPT, or should I wait till I'm later?

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can get your home urine pregnancy test.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Thanks for trusting us with your healthcare.
I have gone through your history and understand your concerns.

You can get your home urine pregnancy test after 7 days of your missed period date.

Urine pregnancy test is not confirmatory so blood beta HCG test is the confirmatory test for pregnancy.

Hope you found this useful, feel free to ask for more information.

Good luck.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (1 hour later)

Thank you. When is the best time of the day to test? I've actually never had this issue.

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
With morning sample of urine.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You have to test with morning sample of urine to rule out pregnancy.
Hope found useful.
Good luck.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar