How accurate are EPT tests?

Answer by  maryb (95)

The accuracy rate depends on how long you wait to take the test. You should also use first morning urine, when hormone levels are highest in the urine sample. If you wait 14 days after ovulation, the tests are close to 100% accurate. You can get a positive result up to 5 days before your missed period with 60% accuracy.

Answer by  Trained1 (6)

EPT and other home pregnancy tests have improved so much over the last decade that they are considered very accurate (98% or higher).

Answer by  WranglerMama (289)

That depends on if you have a positive or negative result. False positive results are extremely rare--if you get a positive result on an EPT, you can be over 99% certain you are pregnant. However, if you get a negative result, you still could be pregnant but it is too early to get a positive result.

Answer by  ckechula (173)

I think that EPT tests are very accuarate. When i took one it told me i was pregnant before i missed my period.

Answer by  Ali41 (1593)

They are very accurate assuming you take them at the right time. Pregnancy tests generally cannot be taken until between ten and fourteen days after you ovulate. At that point, there is enough of the HCG hormone to be detected in your body. If you take it too early, you won't be able to tell.