Title: Am I Pregnant? | Taking a Home Pregnancy Test | Live Science
Headings: Am I Pregnant? | Taking a Home Pregnancy Test
Am I Pregnant? | Taking a Home Pregnancy Test
What the test measures
When to test
How they work
Understanding results
Home tests vs. tests at a doctor's office
Tips for using home pregnancy tests
Additional resources

Content: A blood test can detect a pregnancy earlier than a urine test, by detecting low levels of hCG in blood as early as six to eight days after ovulation. But a blood test can only be performed in a doctor's office or clinic, and it might take longer to get results, according to womenshealth.gov. Tips for using home pregnancy tests
Follow directions carefully: For best results, read package directions thoroughly and follow them closely, especially instructions about how and when to do the test, and waiting enough time to read the results. Be sure to use the test before its expiration date posted on the package, and store the kit in a dry place at room temperature. Do a morning test: A woman should use her first morning urine to do the test because it has more hCG in it. Urine becomes more dilute as a person drinks more liquids during the day, Helgeson said. Although not all tests recommend using the first morning urine, this sample will contain the highest levels of pregnancy hormone. Retesting may be needed: