when to get blood test?

STM here.

For my first pregnancy, my GP ordered a blood test right away (around 4 weeks) to confirm pregnancy and also did a really comprehensive blood test at the same time, to check overall health going into the pregnancy.

This time, I don't currently have a GP (looking for one but idk how it is elsewhere, in canada it's hard to find one accepting new patients!) but I have an endocrinologist that I see for thyroid issues. she sent me the requisition today to get a blood test (just confirming pregnancy and checking thyroid, not much else) but i'm only 11-12 dpo right now.

endocrinologist didn't specify when to get the blood test, and i don't have an easy way to contact her for questions, i'd have to wait weeks to see her.

should i do it right away or wait to miss my period in the next few days then do it? or maybe wait an extra week after that? does it matter?

Posted Mar 6, 2026, 5:35 PM UTC

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