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Posted twice - I see the question: "I am XX days late for my period and have taken XX number of tests but they are negative. Can I still be pregnant?" --- Absolutely:) HcG, the pregnancy hormone takes time to build up in your system and does not rise at the same rate in all women. It is advised that you continue to test every two days as HcG should double every 48 hrs, and always use a first morning urine sample. HcG is more dilute if you have urinated within 6 hrs of testing and have ingested food or liquids. ---- A quant_tative blood test from your doctor is the most accurate way to determine if you are pregnant. This quant_tative test gives the exact amount of HcG in your blood stream. Do not accept a simple "no" answer from your doctor as they may have only performed a qualitative test which has the same accuracy as a urine test. This type of test does not measure the exact amount of HcG in your blood. Some women are pregnant but their HcG fails to be detected by this less than reliable testing method.-- Hope this helps and saves some threads:) I am providing a link about the types of tests available - http://health.yahoo.com/he-alth/centers/pregnancy/401-