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Urine Pregnancy Test – At Home and Clinic
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Dr. Deepinder Kaur (Obstetrician and Gynaecologist)
In This Article
Urine Pregnancy Test at Home
When to Do a Urine Pregnancy Test
What Does the Test Show
Steps to Follow to Perform Urine Pregnancy Test With Accuracy
1. Calculate the missed period date
2. Know when to perform the test
3. Select the right test
4. Carefully open the test
5. Test using the morning urine
6. Stream test or Dip test
7. Different time requirements
8. Positive/Negative
9. Validate with a blood test
10. Mentally prepare yourself
What Do Pregnancy Urine Test Results Mean
1. If Urine Pregnancy Test is Positive
2. If Urine Pregnancy Test is Negative
Are Home Pregnancy Tests 100% Accurate
Causes of False Positive Result
1. Early miscarriage
2. Delayed reaction time
3. Medications
4. Evaporation line
Causes of False Negative Results
1. Testing hastily
2. Less sensitivity
3. Diluted urine
Urine Test at Gynaecologist’s Clinic
Why Is a Urine Test Done at the Clinic?
How is Clinical Urine Test Evaluated
1. Visual Examination
2. Dipstick Test
3. Microscopic Examination
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Content: 2. Less sensitivity
There is a possibility that the pregnancy test strip may be low in sensitivity due to which it errs while sensing the hCG levels. Low sensitivity can be owing to a manufacturing defect. 3. Diluted urine
In case you use a diluted sample of the urine for the test, it can increase the chances of obscure or a false negative result. Urine Test at Gynaecologist’s Clinic
It is common for doctors to recommend a urinalysis in pregnancy. At the time of your first prenatal visit to the doctor, a urine test may be carried out to substantiate the results of the home pregnancy test and also to detect any probable anomalies. You may be required to take periodic urine tests during your subsequent prenatal schedules. Why Is a Urine Test Done at the Clinic? A clinical urine test is commonly done to: