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George Peterson said:I usually just go private; they typically email the results within about three hours. You could try Saltzer near the intersection of Washington and Lincoln, or the Labor Center at the end of Main Street (it’s near a plaza, though I can't recall the name). There's also the Breyer Center over at 191 Main Street, and I believe Sun Clinic offers the same service. You might also want to call the endocrinology lab near Petrov (that small, low-rise building right behind the Petrov hospital) to ask about their walk-in rates without a referral. I paid roughly $43 at Saltzer, though I worry you might have already spent quite a bit on those intensive tests. A few years back, I used the outpatient wing at Petrov Beta, but there was a waiting period of several days—so if you head there, definitely ask when the results will be ready. If you go private, they'll have them processed the same day.
Thanks so much, 😉George Peterson
George Peterson said:Well, that’s exactly why I opted for a blood test to check my beta hCG levels. With those results, there isn't any guesswork involved; I knew exactly where I stood immediately. I’d highly recommend doing the same.
But where would I even go in New York City to get that done? And do I actually need a referral from a doctor for it? I don't have a primary physician here in NYC at the moment. :/
My period is currently eight days late, and honestly, I’m not feeling any specific symptoms other than this nagging pressure in my lower abdomen. I decided to take matters into my own hands and tried an HCG one-step quick test at 17 days past ovulation, but it came back negative. Then, at 21 DPO, I grabbed a Clearblue—or maybe just a cheaper drugstore version—and saw a faint line; it was much thinner and lighter than the control line. To be safe, I headed over to my OBGYN, where they ran another test at 22 DPO, which turned out negative. Later that evening, I tried a Primastick test and it looked negative initially, but after about 20 or 30 minutes, a line appeared that was as bold as a house! Of course, the instructions specifically warn that reading the test after thirty minutes can result in a false positive...
What do you all think?