How To Do A Pregnancy Test? Here Are Your Options
4. Home pregnancy test kits – How to use them
“How should I go about taking a pregnancy test at home?”, asked Carol who certainly seemed confused at this point. “Home pregnancy tests are generally easy to do. You are provided with strips that you can dip into your urine that has been collected in a small container. Some types of strips can also be held under your urine stream”, explained Lisa. She also mentioned that it is best to take a home pregnancy test when you first urinate after getting out of bed in the morning.
5. Home pregnancy test kits – Cautionary advice
From the conversation between Carol and Lisa, we picked up that home pregnancy tests can sometimes be inaccurate and may give misleading results. Typical situations of a dirty urine collecting container, a fault in the pregnancy test kit, fluid intake, varying HCG levels, tests timed incorrectly, medication or other medical conditions may alter the test results. So watch out for these points before jumping on a conclusion regarding the results of your pregnancy test. If you are not satisfied or are unsure of the results, go consult your doctor.
