How early can you test with 10Miu HPT's?

[Jemz3741]

hi, i jus bought some IC from ebay this morning, 1st time using them but how early can you test with them and how reliable are they? I was just thinking i'd use them and if i got a '+' then i'd buy a more expensive make. Its hard enough getting a but makes it even worse when you have spent nearly £10 on the test!!
Yea so is due on the 14th, when should i test?

 

[Arcanegirl]

I would say 8dpo onwards for internet cheapies

 

[Jemz3741]

Im not overly sure when i O'd though, going by calendar and CM i would guessabout the 31st! So does that mean i could possibly test tomorrow if they are delivered by then? (Im secretly hopin they are delivered closer to next week so i wont be able to test )
Thanks for your reply

 

[nervouspains]

Oooh so now I must be a BFN for defo then
I am 9dpo and getting a clear bfn on IC's
xx

 

[Arcanegirl]

A bfn isnt definate that early, not everyone shows up at 8dpo.

 

[loopdido]

It depends how seeing a bfn effects you! if you're not worried by then start 10dpo - but safer 14dpo or whenever your af is officially late!

I tested from 8dpo last cycle with those sensitive tests and just upset myself too much. Haven't even been tempted this cycle, even though there are 2 left in my bathroom cabinet and I'm 11dpo!

Good luck!

 

[Jemz3741]

Hmm, yea on that note i would rather be greeted by AF then have a staring me in the face. Think ill leave it til the 14 or after (ill try anyway) then i know the results will b more reliable.
Thanks girls for your replies x

 

[lou1979]

8dpo i'd say

 

[ttcbabyno.1]

Is it better to use the 10miu ones or 5umi? I've got a few 5 miu ones with my ovulation sticks - but now unsure what is more accurate ?????

 

[Jemz3741]

Is it better to use the 10miu ones or 5umi? I've got a few 5 miu ones with my ovulation sticks - but now unsure what is more accurate ?????

I think 5Miu ones are more detect quicker, i think the bigger the number the more pregnancy hormone you have to have to get a positive result. i could be wrong but i think thats how it works

 

[Ell87]

I got a faint with my second baby on CD 26 out of a 28 day cycle, no idea when I ovulated though.

I think as the others have said, it's possible from around 8dpo.

Good luck!

 

[AP]

5miu should be avoid at all costs because some people naturally have an hcg of 5 anyway all the time!

I used 10miu, used them at 8/9dpo, very faint line, so faint a cam wouldnt pic it up and was easy mistaken for an evap.

tested on 12dpo with a CB normal and got a positive, wheras i used same FMU on the 10miu IC and still barely a line.

I say the IC are good when you're getting OPKS but pointless for HPTS.