First Response - Early Result Pregnancy Test - Results in 3min - Over 99% accurate - 1 Test

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I buy the Clearblue Digital tests because I find them easy to read...no second guessing or questioning them." While many brands claim 99 percent accuracy, that depends on when you test. A large, third-party study shows that for some mainstream tests, it can be lower depending on when you test in relation to a missed period. The most accurate time to test is starting on the day of your missed period and the week after. If you’re not sure when your next period is due, aim to test at least 21 days after you last had unprotected sex. What other kinds of pregnancy tests are there? Overall, what you should look for in a pregnancy test comes down to a few factors, according to the experts. “Three things: ease of use, clarity, and reliability. An over-the-counter test kit should be easy to use; it should be easy to handle, the instructions should be clear, and the results should be visible,” says Dr. Langdon. “Choose a reputable brand. Choose ones that have been on the market for a while. A reliable pregnancy test kit will give you the certainty you need, so don’t skimp on this one,” she advises.

It is recommended you take a pregnancy test on the first day after your period would have been due. If you have irregular periods, you may prefer to instead test around three weeks after you had unprotected sex. All pregnancy tests are not the same. With its sensitive technology, First Response™ Early Result In-Stream Pregnancy Test can detect very low levels of the pregnancy hormone¹ 6 days before the day of your missed period (5 days before expected period)¹. EARLY RESULTS test 6 DAYS before your missed period (5 days before day of expected period). Yes, sometimes it’s too early for the test to detect the pregnancy hormones. “If you test before your expected period or if you do not use your first urine of the day for the test, you will most likely get a negative result,” Dr. Langdon says. “It does not imply that you are not pregnant; rather, it indicates that there is insufficient hCG in your system to be detected in your urine. Your hCG levels will rise over time as your little one grows.”Ease of use - Most pregnancy tests involve measuring the level of hormone present in your urine, but some are easier to use than others. Most home pregnancy tests tend to have a plastic casing around them, but you can also buy cheaper pregnancy strips, such as One Step, which have no casing but can be just as effective at detecting hCG. When testing, you would need to dip an uncased pregnancy strip into a pot of urine rather than attempt to wee on it. Speed. Do you just want to know right now, or are you down to wait a few minutes? Some tests, like the Clearblue Rapid Detection Pregnancy Test, can give you results in as fast as one minute, while others require you to wait for up to five minutes. Before joining the content team at Mumsnet, Jenny worked as a journalist for newspapers, radio, TV and b2b trades magazines for over a decade. She is also a bestselling sci-fi author (writing as J M Briscoe) and parenting blogger.

One common complaint with pregnancy tests is that they can be confusing to read — how many lines mean positive again? Is that a second line or just a reflection? Home pregnancy tests say they're up to or even over 99 percent accurate, however, as The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center notes, these results are based on lab testing results and assume that women are testing at the right time, following every instruction carefully, and interpreting the results flawlessly.You may see pregnancy tests called HPTs (which stands for home pregnancy tests), and they all use urine to detect the presence of human chorionic gonadotropin or HCG, a hormone which starts appearing in your pee when you're expecting. Test strips will have either two parallel lines like the Wondfo Fertility Combination Testsor a plus sign to indicate a positive pregnancy result. Negative results are usually indicated by one vertical line (instead of two lines) or a negative sign (instead of a plus sign). It is important that you thoroughly read the instructions to understand how to interpret the test. In addition, be sure to read the pregnancy test within the designated time frame to avoid false results due to evaporation lines. FIRST RESPONSE™ Test & Confirm Pregnancy Test is available at major drugstores, grocery stores and other retailers nationwide. Fast, simple and reliable, the First Response Early Result Pregnancy Test (or 'FRER' as it's more commonly known on Mumsnet) is one brand of pregnancy test which has been highly recommended by Mumsnet users for years for providing the most accurate results. In the largest study of over-the-counter pregnancy tests to date, First Response proved to be 97 percent accurate from the day of your missed period for both its digital and manual line tests.

If a pregnancy test is sold by a reputable, registered company it doesn’t matter if you opt for the cheaper option or buy in bulk,' explains Marie Louise. 'This maybe a good idea if you are trying or know you have potential difficulty conceiving. Pregnancy tests can be expensive!' What should I do after testing positive? The Clearblue Digital Early Detection test can be used dipped in urine or under a urine stream and comes with an extra-wide tip (which, to put it bluntly, can help avoid any mess if you have a questionable aim!) According to midwife Marie Louise, 'Very accurate when taken at the best time. Always do ensure you read the test instructions and result properly. I’ve looked after a few mums who have misread results or taken a test too early, got a false negative and not repeated the test.' Are cheap pregnancy tests accurate? There’s nothing quite as anxiety inducing as that three- to five-minute wait while taking a pregnancy test. Regardless if it’s positive or negative (and whichever one you're hoping for), one thing remains the same: You want to trust the results you see.All home pregnancy tests work the same way - by measuring the hCG levels in your urine- but when it comes to dye-based tests, which are the ones which give line results, there is some debate as to whether pink dye based tests or blue dye tests are better. Whilst this is a frequent topic of discussion on the Mumsnet Conception boards, the general consensus is usually that pink dye tests - such as First Response Early Result tests - are more trustworthy than blue dye tests, which can be more likely to show evaporation lines and even false positives. What are the best pregnancy tests UK? Generally speaking, as the levels of the pregnancy hCG hormone rise every two or three days during pregnancy, a pregnancy test will be more accurate the later you leave it after having unprotected sex. Digital or line results? - Most home pregnancy tests will display a second line (either a cross or a line in the test area) if hCG is detected. Some more expensive pregnancy tests have a digital display to indicate whether you are pregnant or not. The Clearblue Pregnancy Test With Weeks Indicator even estimates how many weeks along you are.

Additionally, there are some key differences that can make one test a better choice for you than another. To help you make your choice, we’ve selected our top home pregnancy test options based on: KEY FEATURES• EARLY RESULTS test 6 DAYS before your missed period (5 days before day of expected period)¹

What should I do after testing positive?

Urinate in a disposable cup. You will need 5 minutes to perform the test. If you do not have time to perform the test immediately after collecting the urine, cover and store the urine in the refrigerator. It should not be stored for longer than 12 hours. Never freeze the sample. If the urine is refrigerated and you are ready to perform the test please remove the urine sample from the refrigerator and allow to reach room temperature. This should take approximately 30 minutes. Do not heat or shake. Prescriptions must be written on an Authority Prescription Form, and the approval number must be noted on the prescription. Pharmacists cannot dispense the item as a pharmaceutical benefit unless it has been approved by Medicare Australia (indicated by the presence of the approval number). Authority to prescribe an Authority medicine is granted for specific indications and/or for certain patient circumstances. Authority may be obtained by telephone to Medicare Australia (known as "phone approval") or in writing from an authorised delegate of the Minister for Health. Cost: Home pregnancy tests can range in price, but you'll likely pay more for a digital test or one that claims to be more sensitive. Roeland says this is important to consider if you have unpredictable periods, as you may require multiple tests to get a more accurate result.