Did I do my pregnancy test correctly?

[Lucy5443]

Hi it's the first time I've ever done a pregnancy test and I just wanted to make sure I did it correctly.

I did followed all the instructions, peed in a cup, put the test inside for 10 seconds. Then placed the closed the test and waited 5 min. But the test was really inexpensive..So I can't help but wonder...

I had protected sex November 1. And did a pregnancy test November 12. My period should come tomorrow(but I don't feel like it's going to come)

The test came negative.

The package said I could do it a week after the day I had sex.. Should I believe it? I also made the test around noon (the package said I could do it anytime). I think my pee was very concentrated though.

I plan on taking another test in two days in case my period doesn't come.

Am I doing things right?

[Heather]

You said you have followed all the directions of your test. That means you did it right.

In the meantime, it seems like we're pretty solidly in pregnancy scare territory here, so please remember the following:

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[Lucy5443]

Thank you heather