Pregnancy Test: When Can You Get an Accurate Result?

A home pregnancy test can be taken as early as the first day of your missed period. Some tests claim to be able to detect pregnancy even earlier, but these are less reliable. If you take a pregnancy test too early, you may get a false negative result. This means the test will say you are not pregnant, even if you are.

If you get a positive pregnancy test, it is important to see a doctor to confirm the pregnancy and to start prenatal care.