When to Take a Pregnancy Test: Timing for Accurate Results

Question
Hi expert,
CAn you advise me when is the best day to test for possible pregnancy? Thank you. :)  

Answer
Dear Drex,

Although some tests claim accuracy on the first day of a missed period, I usually suggest that women wait until the week after a missed or spotty period before testing for pregnancy. This tends to minimize the incidence of false negative results and also avoids wasting money on a test for a simple delay of a period by a few days. When/if you test make sure to use 1st morning urine to get a concentrated sample for the most accurate results.

I hope this has helped you and answered your question. I wish you well.

Brenda