If you’re pregnant at 17 DPO, the average hCG level is expected to be 132 mIU/ml, with a typical range of 17–429 mIU/ml. Urine pregnancy tests are usually positive when the hCG level is more than 20 mIU/ml, so by 17 days past ovulation, the test is very likely to be accurate.
Can I take a pregnancy test 17 days after ovulation?
At 17 DPO, hCG levels can be anything from 17–429 mIU/ml. If you end up with a 17 DPO BFN (that’s a big fat negative pregnancy test result), try to take your mind off things and repeat the test in a couple of days.
What is the latest DPO you can get a positive pregnancy test?
More women can get a positive test at 9-11 DPO. This is within that “5 days before your missed period” window that most tests state they can show a positive for. But some women will still not show up at this point. The best time to take a pregnancy test is 14 DPO, or the day you expect your period.
How accurate is a pregnancy test 16 DPO?
The chances of getting a false-negative pregnancy test result at 16 DPO are pretty low. There are many reasons for a false-negative result at 16 DPO. You may have miscalculated the date of your next period, or you may have taken the test too early (when there wasn’t enough hCG in your urine).
Is 17 DPO too early to test?
Urine pregnancy tests are usually positive when the hCG level is more than 20 mIU/ml, so by 17 days past ovulation, the test is very likely to be accurate. Nevertheless, if you’re still seeing a big fat negative at 17 DPO, it’s a good idea to repeat the test after a couple days.
Is 18 DPO too early to test?
You can absolutely get a positive pregnancy test at 18 DPO. It can be a strong positive result too, with an unmistakable line in the window.
Can you get a BFP 20 DPO?
Can you get a positive pregnancy test at 20 DPO? Short answer: Yes. Longer answer: Most home pregnancy tests are so sensitive that they claim to detect the hCG hormone in your urine before your period is due. If 20 DPO with no period is almost a week late for you, you should be able to get your BFP.
What should hCG be at 20 DPO?
| Day after HCG or LH | Average mIU/ml | # |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | 303 | 23 |
| 20 | 522 | 13 |
| 21 | 1061 | 12 |
| 22 | 1287 | 22 |
Has anyone had a late BFP?
You can find stories online of very late BFPs – some at up to 6 weeks pregnant. There are even stories about some pregnant women who never got a positive pregnancy test. It’s possible to have low hCG levels and still have a healthy pregnancy.
Is 16 days past ovulation too early to test?
If 9-16 days past ovulation is the earliest you can test, what’s the ideal time to test? Anything beyond 16 days past ovulation, or from the beginning of when you would expect your period. The closer to that time and in the first week after a missed period, the more accurate your pregnancy test will be.
Can I get a positive pregnancy test at 15dpo?
Most home tests can pick up even tiny levels of hCG. So by 15 DPO, a home pregnancy test is quite likely to give you a reliable result —which might mean a BFP (Big Fat Positive) if you’re pregnant.
Can you be 16 days late and not be pregnant?
Some people have their period every 28 days like clockwork. But most people will experience a late or missed period at least once without being pregnant, and that’s perfectly normal. For many, a late period can trigger thoughts of potential pregnancy. But a late period doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re pregnant.