Title: Pregnancy Tests: How They Work, Types & Accuracy
Headings: Pregnancy Tests
Pregnancy Tests
What is a pregnancy test?
How do pregnancy tests work?
What are the different types of pregnancy tests?
At-home pregnancy test
Blood test
When should I take a pregnancy test?
What are the advantages of using a home pregnancy test?
Are all home pregnancy testing methods the same?
Are there any medications that can change the result of my pregnancy test?
What should I do after getting a positive pregnancy test?
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Content: It’s important to read the instructions on these tests before taking them. When you go to take an at-home pregnancy test, you’ll typically place one to several drops of urine on a prepared chemical strip or place the strip in the urine stream. The strip is specially-designed to detect hCG. For many of these tests, hCG can be detected in your urine about 10 days after conception. However, taking it after your missed period reduces the chance of getting a false-negative. There are a few things to keep in mind when you take a home pregnancy tests, including: Using your first morning urine when possible. This is the time of day when your hCG levels will be the most concentrated and easily detected. If you do it at another time of day, try and make sure your urine has been in your bladder for at least four hours. Not drinking excessive amounts of fluids before you take a pregnancy test.