Could you get an accurate positive pregnancy test a week before your period is due?

It is possible to get an accurate positive pregnancy test a week before your period is due, but it depends on the sensitivity of the test and the level of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in your urine. hCG is the hormone that is produced by the placenta after implantation and is the basis for most pregnancy tests. If you have a high level of hCG in your urine, you may be able to get a positive result even before your period is due. However, if your hCG level is low, you may not get a positive result until your period is late or even after you have missed a period.

The sensitivity of pregnancy tests varies, so it is important to read the instructions on the test carefully to understand how early it can detect pregnancy. Some tests claim to be able to detect pregnancy as early as 6 days before your period is due, but these tests may be less accurate than tests that are designed to be used closer to the time of your missed period.

If you get a positive pregnancy test result, it is important to see a doctor to confirm the pregnancy and discuss your options.