Most pregnancy tests are accurate 7-10 days from conception. However, many of the currently marketed tests can be accurate if your period is only one or two days late. If you get a negative result and you are only one or two days late, Pat would suggest repeating the test a week later to be sure that you are not pregnant. Although home pregnancy tests have the advantage of being completely confidential, 10% of the results obtained by home pregnancy tests do not agree with standard laboratory pregnancy test results. In addition, if the test result is positive, a pelvic exam will be necessary to determine the possible risk of ectopic or abnormal implantation. You can get a pelvic exam, pregnancy test, or consultation at Hartshorn Health Services. The pregnancy test costs $15 and the consultation and pelvic exams are free for fee-paying students. Please call (970) 491-1754 for more information or to make an appointment. Also, Hartshorn Health Services offers emergency contraceptive pills, which can be taken up to 72 hours after unprotected sexual intercourse. They are meant for emergency protection in case other contraceptive methods fail, but are not as effective as other forms of birth control.