between a home pregnancy test and one that you do at a doctor office or are they all the same
2006-10-25 04:21:03 · 16 answers · asked by dabby 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
They use pretty much the same chemical/hormonal reaction to determine if you're pregnant.
The rule of thumb is that a home pregnancy test can produce a "false negative", but rarely a "false positive".
Translation: If the home pregnancy test says you're pregnant, you most likely are.
2006-10-25 04:24:57 · answer #1 · answered by John S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both are urine tests that measure beta-hcg the hormone produced in pregnancy, the test at the office and at home are the same, blood levels are much more accurate but more expensive. HCG doubles every 2 days in the beginning of pregancy, so if you have a negative test very early after your missed period it would be wise to repeat in 4-7 days to be sure.
We always say a + is a + and a - is a maybe.
2006-10-25 11:30:44 · answer #2 · answered by Jeanette D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
home pregnancy test can show up a negative if your not far a long at all, like a few days... and it can really be that you are.. But a doctors blood test can show it within a few days... So, its just a little more accurate, but if its been a few weeks, there is really no difference... if its positive, then its positive... Home ones can be cheaper to, depending on your insurance...Good luck!
2006-10-25 11:29:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the home pregnancy tests using urine sample are the same as at doctors.
if you want to buy yours so you are the first to know look at a few different tests and on the pack you will see where it tells you how accurate and early the detection is. use the most accurate one.
2006-10-25 11:29:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I think they are eqwually accurate. (At least the urine ones.) But you could save yourself the money that you would spend on the home one, because your doctor will do a test anyway. Unless you are too excited, and can't wait! (Like I get) I have even used dollar store tests that were accurate. Good luck to you! :-)
2006-10-25 11:31:05 · answer #5 · answered by mama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if at the clinic u take a urine test its same as the one done at home the later being cheaper .but a blood test is more accurate and reliable
2006-10-25 11:26:20 · answer #6 · answered by rittu 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are basically the same, except the Dr. office can give you a blood test to see if you are pregnant, if you prefer.
2006-10-25 11:22:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The urine test you take at home is just as accurate as a urine test at the Dr. A dr. told me that last week.
2006-10-25 11:49:24 · answer #8 · answered by Laura R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually i asked the doctor that question and he said that they are almost the same as far as accuracy. a at home test is 99 percent accurate.
2006-10-25 11:23:47 · answer #9 · answered by kevin t 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Theyre pretty much the same. Same hormone, same levels detected... ive been told theres really no difference except packaging.
2006-10-25 11:26:18 · answer #10 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋