What is the earliest day you can do a pg test on?

[Gateau]

I saw something on tv that a new pg test could be used six days before AF is due. Did I get this right? Does anyone know which test this is and it it's reliable?
If not, which are the most relaible tests?

[scorpio1]

think that is first response.

Earliest i have ever tested is 10 dpo; waiting until 14dpo is much more reliable though, no squinting!

[Gateau]

Sorry; not familiar with all the acronyms. What is dpo?

[beanieb]

Days past ovulation.

[nappyaddict]

i used these which you can use at 7dpo.

[nappyaddict]

i used the strips btw not the midstream ones.

[ScaryHairy]

If you read the packet for the FR test it actually boils down to 4 days before your period is due - i.e. 10dpo. The label is misleading in the extreme IMO.

These tests are "reliable" in that they pick up a small amount of HCG. However, it is very common for eggs to fail to implant properly and so you might be better off waiting until you are late rather than having a BFP at 10dpo and then getting your period, which is a complete rollercoaster when it happens.

[Gateau]

THanks everyone.

[ShowOfHands]

I tested positive 8dpo with the ones nappyaddict refers to.

[nappyaddict]

if on the packet it says 4 days how come on the advert it says 6?

[ScaryHairy]

If you read the instructions they give the example that if you are due on a particular day - day 21 iirc - you can test from day 17.

I'm not sure how they make that 6 days. I suppose counting inclusively it might be 5 days. I suppose if you add another day for the day your period is due and test the first day after your period was due that would make 6.

It is very misleading IMO. Most women, when seeing an HPT saying they can test 4 days early would, with a 14 day luteal phase, consider that to be 10dpo. FR would consider that to be "6 days before your missed period" or whatever wording it is that they use.

[OracleInaCoracle]

always wait until the day your period is due. these tests are not as accurate until then. save your money and your sanity!

[ajm200]

Wait until your period is due. If you read the small print you'll find that they are very inaccurate. Saying that, I did get a positive on a cheapo sainsburys test 5 days early.

[beanieb]

My period is due today! I am only 10DPO though so I am waiting.

oh yes i am! I AM!

[BeckyMcG]

These tests seem much cheaper than the ones I've been buying from chemist. Have just ordered a pack if 4 for £3.99 ready for next month!
thanks :-)

[WorzselMummage]

I got a bfp @ 9 dpo on an ebay strip