Blood Test Question

LsMommy · #1 (**permalink**) 10-04-2006, 03:13 PM

Hi everyone,

I hope you can clarify something for me because right now I am a little confused. I went in the other day to try and get the doctor to give me something for my bronchutis. They wanted to do x-rays just in case but before I could do the x-rays they wanted to see whether I was pregnant. Which is fine but it was too early I think. I don't chart (I know I need to start) so I don't know exactly when I ovulated but I believe it was on Sunday.

My question is...if I get a blood test done on Tuesday when I just ovulated on Sunday is it possible for a blood test to really be able to tell me that I am pregnant? I thought it might take 7-10 days after ovulation for it to come up. My test came back negative so I am kind of bummed but I really am hoping that they tested too early and that there is a chance of being pregnant still. The technician said that the test was accurate even that early.

Anyway...what do you think? Thanks!

Stacey

Star622 · #2 (**permalink**) 10-04-2006, 04:01 PM

Implantation that early is highly unlikely, although I'm sure there are instances of it. I'd think that 3 days would be the earliest and still pretty unlikely.

If you sounded unsure, I'm sure that's why they wanted the test. Are you getting the x-ray?

Star622 · #3 (**permalink**) 10-04-2006, 04:09 PM

I need to put a disclaimer on those comments. I recall reading something about 3 days, but that was many years ago. I also used vague terms instead of all or never.

With my experiece from ivf and understanding of embryonic development, 5-6 days would be the earliest and the average is about 6-12 days.

Maybe they've had a situation where someone thought they knew their cycles, but ended up pg and not knowing.

Hope you are feeling better.

hopeful gal · #4 (**permalink**) 10-04-2006, 04:13 PM

I agree with what Nancy said, i think it is too early. Did you get the X-ray?

Janay

LsMommy · #5 (**permalink**) 10-05-2006, 02:01 PM

Hi,

Thanks for the responses. I think it was too early also. I did end up getting the x-ray done which has me a little worried if I do end up pregnant. I looked on line and there were some sites that said having x-rays done once shouldn't be a problem. They are more worried about someone being exposed to x-ray on numerous occasions. Either way, I don't feel that happy with getting it done but I needed to be checked out because the bronchitus has been with me for over a month.

I'll keep you posted on whether I get a BFP this month. I should be able to take a test at the end of next week.