Or collect a sample of your urine in a clean dry container and dip the test stick in it for five seconds. Place the stick on a flat surface. With a result window facing up.

First Response Early Result Pregnancy Test is over 99% accurate from the day of your expected period.

Could a positive result be wrong? That's rare. But it is possible to get a positive result from a home pregnancy test when you're not pregnant. This is called a false-positive.

CAUTION: Although you may not be pregnant, it could also be too early to tell. For instance, your urine may not have enough of the pregnancy hormone to be detected, yet. If you do not get your period within 7 days, retest with another FIRST RESPONSE™ Digital Pregnancy Test.

You might get a false-negative if you: Take the test too early. The earlier you take a home pregnancy test, the harder it is for the test to find HCG . For the most accurate results, take a home pregnancy test after the first day of a missed period.

However, hCG levels are very low for the first few weeks following conception. "Performing an early pregnancy test within the first couple weeks after you believe you have conceived, will result in a greater likelihood that you will have a false negative, notes Dr. Lessman.

Is it possible to be pregnant and get a negative pregnancy test result? Yes, it is possible. Getting a negative result doesn't mean you're not pregnant, it may just mean your hCG levels are not high enough for the test to detect the hormone in your urine.

But what if you got a negative result, and your period is late? Chances are you are not pregnant and your period may be late or you may even skip it due to stress or illness. If the test is negative and you didn't test early, you may have missed your period if: You're breastfeeding.

The most common reason for a false negative is that you took the test too early.1 Even if your period is late according to your typical cycle, you might have ovulated later in the month. It's not uncommon to occasionally have an off or irregular cycle.

You may have an undiagnosed medical condition, such as PCOS, or be experiencing extreme stress. After getting a negative test result, you should wait a few days to a week before taking another test. If you test negative a second time and still haven't had your period, plan to see your doctor immediately.

Can I Be Several Weeks Pregnant and Still Test Negative? Yes, that can be possible, but it's rare. The likely cause is variations in a person's menstrual cycle.

Menstrual irregularities, such as missed or late periods, occur in 14–25% of women of childbearing age. They can result from a range of conditions besides pregnancy, including hormonal imbalances, hormonal birth control, stress, weight loss, trauma, and certain health conditions.

If you're not pregnant, your period may be late due to a great deal of stress or low body weight. Certain conditions, including polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), diabetes, and others, can also affect your menstrual cycle.

There may be many reasons for a negative pregnancy test after a missed period. You may have an undiagnosed medical condition, such as PCOS, or be experiencing extreme stress. After getting a negative test result, you should wait a few days to a week before taking another test.