Hi, today is the 12th day after IVF. Can I do a urine pregnancy test at home now? I have heard that sometimes urine test results may differ from a blood beta hCG test. Which test would be more reliable at this stage?

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Dr Vasanthasree Nair

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A urine test on day 12 post IVF may show early signs of pregnancy, but it can still give a false negative. A Serum beta hCG Test is more accurate and can detect even low levels of pregnancy hormone. Best done on day 14 for confirmation.

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