Accuracy of senstive pregnancy tests?

[firstbub]

Just wondering how accurate the pregnancy tests are which say you can test before your preiod is due? I am due for my period in 5 days and I tested this morning, and it was negative.

Does this mean I am not pregnant? Has anyone used such test and got a negative result but have actually been pregnant??

I so thought this was the month.......

Me 29
DH 28
DD Born 29 May, 2007
Angel baby August 2008 (7 weeks)

[kawazuki]

the tests are accurate only 47% for 5 days before AF and teh percentage goes up.
re test in 3 days, and use FMU.

also it depends how many days Post Ovulation you are as to the amount of HCG in your system.

if you are only 8 DPO then you more than likely will have a negative result as it can take up to 12-16 days for implantation then 2-4 days for levels to rise to a level able to be read by a HPT.

[Mrs. Matthews]

Hi,
I was using a sensitive test and I didn't get a positive result til 5 days AFTER AF was due. When I did the first one (before it was due), I was mad and disappointed (usual drill), but when I didn't get my period I kept testing and testing everyday til finally I got a positive, much later than the test said I would get it.
When I went to the doctors, I told him exactly what happened and he said that we'll try the ones they had at the clinic but the tests they had wouldn't pick up a positive until 7 til 10 days after AF was due - and then when I did that one the second line came up HEAPS darker and clearer then any of the sensitive ones I was using. So I had my doubts about the sensitive test I was using. I honestly don't think it was working to the sensitivity it said or of very good quality.
I am only 6 weeks and 4 days now with my first, so certainly no expert, but that was my experience.
Have you had any other symptoms?
Good Luck!

[savina]

i got a bfp 2day and im about 10dpo .. due 4 af on the 9th jan ...
i used first response if this helps u ....

and my friend tested bfore her af,,, and she got bfn ... she got a bfp when her period was late.. so yes u still could b pg
so i reckon it all depends on the individual....

hope this helps u
all the best
savina
xx