Taking a pregnancy test at the right time is vital for accurate results. To be sure about your pregnancy, take a pregnancy test at least one day after your missed period.
Receive free and confidential, lab-quality pregnancy testing to confirm your pregnancy. It can be tempting to rush the process with a rollercoaster of emotions, but take it one step at a time. You are not alone.
How Do Pregnancy Tests Work?
A pregnancy test is a simple process. These tests work by detecting a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), which a pregnant woman’s body produces after a fertilized egg implants in the uterus. This hormone is usually detected through urine or blood. However, urine pregnancy tests are more accessible and common.
With a typical urine pregnancy test, a reactive paper strip detects the hCG. Positive test results will show a plus sign, double vertical lines, or the word “pregnant.”
When To Take A Pregnancy Test
According to the Mayo Clinic, the best time to take a pregnancy test is to wait at least one day after your missed period for the most accurate results.
It’s also more accurate to take a pregnancy test at the right time of the day, ideally first thing when you wake up. At this time, your urine is most concentrated.
If you take a pregnancy test at this time and it’s negative, but your period hasn’t come yet, you can decide whether to wait a few more days or a week to take another one. It takes time for hCG to rise to detectable levels.
What If My Result Is Positive?
A positive pregnancy test result is only the first step in the confirmation process. At our clinic, we can follow up your positive result with a limited ultrasound to learn more about your pregnancy.
An ultrasound will tell you your pregnancy’s gestational age (how far along you are), whether your pregnancy is progressing, and identify where your pregnancy is located. Gain the clarity you need and education along the way.
We can help you get answers with free and confidential, lab-quality pregnancy testing today. Schedule an appointment to get started.
