Which is more effective on a preg test in a cup or midstream?
2006-09-08 03:58:55 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
It doesn't really make a difference for the test.
I've always peed into a clean up and dipped the stick. I've never had a problem doing it that way. There should be a note included in the instructions for how long to dip the stick for. If there isn't one, I would call the 800 number on the box and ask them how long.
I'm sorry... I can shoot a rifle and hit my target pretty well... but I can't for the life of me pee to hit a target so it's always the cup for me! :-)
2006-09-08 04:04:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Follow the directions that came with your test. I believe most of them will say it is okay to use a cup.
It seems to me that going midstream can have a risk of not getting enough urine to get an accurate test, and it is hard to imagine that dipping in a cup could cause a problem, so where the manufacturer lets you do it either way, I'd go with the cup. If the instructions don't say that it is okay to use a cup, then don't use a cup.
"Q: How do I perform the test?
A: You should use midstream urine -- meaning you should pee a little first and then either hold the test stick in your urine stream or use a collection cup. If you would like to collect urine in a cup even though you bought a stick test, you need to hold the absorbant tip of the stick in the cup of urine for 5-10 seconds (TCPI, Inc. says this is more accurate for their tests). Otherwise follow the directions with the test."
2006-09-08 11:11:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I took the test in a cup. I thought it would be too hard to hold the test midstream and count the 5 seconds recommended that the tip be saturated. I just went in the cup and then dipped in the stick.
2006-09-08 11:01:26 · answer #3 · answered by pack513 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Midstream,
2006-09-08 11:00:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Really you can do either, just make sure when you do midstream that you can pee for 5-10 seconds to make sure there is enough on the stick.
Good luck!
2006-09-08 11:01:15 · answer #5 · answered by Jennifer W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say midstream, but either would work. If you use the cup method, just dip it in and then take it out.
2006-09-08 11:01:10 · answer #6 · answered by vinnysmomma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Midstream from the first urine of the day is the most accurate.
2006-09-08 11:04:25 · answer #7 · answered by nana4dakids 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
midstream...pee just a little before putting the strip in the stream...
2006-09-08 12:04:40 · answer #8 · answered by *new mommy* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm I have never had a different result from one way or the other and I have taken several both ways but I always feel more confident in the cup method.
2006-09-08 11:01:05 · answer #9 · answered by Tetsi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
midstream..in the morning..its more accurate
2006-09-08 11:04:01 · answer #10 · answered by Baby Girl 24 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋