Are You Pregnant? Pregnancy Tests Pregnancy With Missed Period and Negative Test Result By Robin Elise Weiss, PhD Updated February 08, 2018 Pin Flip Email Print Photo © Photodisc/Getty Images More in Are You Pregnant? Pregnancy Tests Signs & Symptoms Question: Can I be pregnant if I missed my period but have a negative pregnancy test? Answer: Yes, you could still be pregnant, even if your pregnancy test was negative. It may be that you have miscalculated when your period was due. Perhaps you have tested too soon, and there is not enough hCG (hormone that indicates pregnancy) found when you tested. Most tests ask you to wait a period of time, usually a week, and then retest. Your hCG just about doubles every 48 hours in early pregnancy. A home pregnancy test that is negative on Monday might likely be positive on Wednesday. It is also important to remember that despite the advances in urine home pregnancy tests, blood tests are still considered the most accurate at detecting early pregnancy, even with all the advances in pregnancy testing kits. If you retest in a few days and still don't have your period and you get a negative result, you may want to see your doctor or midwife. There are many reasons that your period may be late, and pregnancy is merely one of them. You might also be interested in: What to Do if Your Pregnancy Test Gives Unexpected Results Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Sign up for our Health Tip of the Day newsletter, and receive daily tips that will help you reach your 2018 goals. Email Address Sign Up There was an error. Please try again. Thank you, , for signing up. What are your concerns? Other Inaccurate Hard to Understand Submit Continue Reading