Title: Pregnancy Tests: How soon can you take a home pregnancy test? | BabyCenter
Headings: Home pregnancy tests
Home pregnancy tests
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How soon can you take a pregnancy test?
How do home pregnancy tests work?
How do pregnancy tests work?
How do I use a home pregnancy test?
False positive pregnancy tests
Pregnancy blood tests
What to do after a positive pregnancy test
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Karen Miles

Content: For example, a pregnancy test that claims to be able to detect hCG at 20 mIU/ml should be more sensitive than one that claims to detect it at 50 mIU/ml. advertisement | page continues below
How do I use a home pregnancy test? For best results when using a home pregnancy test: Make sure the test is current. Check the expiration date on the package, especially if you've had it for a while. If you've been storing the test anywhere that gets moist or warm, like the bathroom, it may have deteriorated. If that's the case, it's better to throw it away and get a new one. Test first thing in the morning. Your urine is most concentrated when you first get up, so hCG levels (if present) will be easier to detect at that time. Read the directions carefully.