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When should I take a home pregnancy test? Many home pregnancy tests claim to be accurate as early as the first day of a missed period â or even before. You're likely to get more accurate results, however, if you wait until after the first day of your missed period or, better yet, one week after your missed period. Why wait?
These tests, available commercially, are very accurate for the most part when used at the right time. Home pregnancy tests (HPTs) are most accurate when used one week after a missed menstrual period. However, as mentioned previously, some women do not experience implantation until a later time. These women, a smaller percentage, are indeed pregnant, but their HPT may be negative. This can cause some confusion and worry.