2007-02-28 00:14:38 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
You would use a home pregnancy test to look for the presence of the hormone HCG in your urine.
2007-02-28 00:18:44 · answer #1 · answered by L A 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
theres a kit of home pregnancy test available with the chemist
Urine Tests:
There are different types of urine tests, and these can be performed at home or in a clinic. The first type of test involves collecting your urine in a cup and dipping a stick into the urine, or putting urine into a special container with an eyedropper. A second type of test involves placing a stick into your urine stream and catching your urine in midstream.
Tests vary in how long you have to wait to get a result. You will be looking for a change in color, a line, or a symbol (like a plus or minus). A new digital pregnancy test offered by Clearblue Easy makes reading your results simple: the window will either show the words "not pregnant" or "pregnant". You can also get recommended midstream urine tests online: Order my pregnancy test
All tests come with instructions, and it is important that you follow these instructions to get an accurate reading.
When can I take a urine test?
Most doctors recommend that you wait until the first day of your missed period before taking a urine pregnancy test. This is usually about two weeks after conception. However, some tests are more sensitive than others and can be taken earlier.
How accurate are urine tests?
Urine tests or home pregnancy tests are around 97% accurate when done correctly.
Home pregnancy tests are great to use because they can be done at home, they are usually low in cost (anywhere from $7.99 to $19.99), private, they give a fast result, and are easy to use. However, if not done correctly or taken too early, the result can be inaccurate.
If you get a negative result and still have symptoms of pregnancy (missed period, nausea, breast tenderness and fatigue), wait a week and take another test or contact your doctor so you can have a blood test done.
Blood Tests:
There are two types of blood tests. A quantitative blood test measures the exact amount of hCG in the blood, and a qualitative hCG blood test gives a simple yes or no answer to whether you are pregnant or not.
2007-02-28 08:32:02 · answer #2 · answered by monalisa three 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a pregnancy test. I have three children and have taken many of these tests. I have learned that it really does not matter how expensive. If you are tight on money you can get one for $1.00 at the dollar tree. But if you want something that tells you sooner you may have to spend a little more money. Truth is they can only tell you about 5 days earlier than the standard ones anyway. Good Luck!
2007-02-28 08:59:08 · answer #3 · answered by alisha9679 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The modern medical industry makes this one quite simple. Simply go to your local pharmacy, and purchase a pregnancy test (or two). If you need advice, the best thing to do would be ask the pharmacist, who are usually available to answer customer questions. They should have a great deal of knowledge on how the tests work, and be able to explain directions if you find it necessary, and suggest a brand name test.
after taking the first test, if it comes out positive, you should consult a medical doctor for further tests, and to ensure proper care for your new baby. However, if the test comes out negative, it is suggested that you retest a week or so later if you still don't get your period. since pregnancy hormones do not always show up strongly in the earliest period of pregnancy. and of course, if you still get negative results, and still fail to get your period, you should consult a gynecologist.
2007-02-28 08:24:20 · answer #4 · answered by J E 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Go to any drug store and ask for a card to test Pregnancy (Pregnancy card test kit). The card will have two wells; one round and another in rectangular shape. Place three drops of your urine (Early morning specimen is preferred for it contans maximum amount of HCG, a harmone that is released when u r pregnant) in the round sized well. you will note "C" (control)and "T" (Test)written by the side of rectangular well. You will find lines appearing in the rectangular well within minutes after placing your urine in the round well. If two lines appeared corresponding to the "C" and "T" label, then you are positive, i.e, you are pregnant. If there is only one line appears in the "C" column and there is no line near "T" then your test is negative, i.e., you are not pregnant. If you do not fine any lines or only in "T" side and not in the "C" side, then you have to buy another card since this card is useless and the result is invalid. Also the result has to be read within 15 minutes. The card will cost around Rs.25/- in India.
2007-02-28 08:40:45 · answer #5 · answered by Mathivanan T 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have a dollar store near by get you about 4 test you can get expensive brands but sometimes as women we want to double check so to have extras just buy a couple of cheap test and take them a few days apart Good luck :)
2007-02-28 08:36:42 · answer #6 · answered by Jazzie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You would have to go to a pharmacy like CVS or Walgreens and buy a pregnancy test (about $12) (try to get "EPT" brand) and go home to take it. All you do it pee on a little stick and the colors will change to tell you whether or not you are pregnant.
2007-02-28 08:21:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to a drug store and buy a test kit. They have more then one type read the label or ask the person on duty.
Follow instruction. Some are in stick form, when you pass urine on them they change colour or show + or - Sign.
2007-02-28 08:20:04 · answer #8 · answered by minootoo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to the Store and buy a home pregnancy test. take it home and follow the directions they give you in the box. pee on the little stick and wait 4 min for the results. good luck.
2007-02-28 08:45:39 · answer #9 · answered by Thumbs down me now 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They now sell these things called Home Pregnancy Tests. Most drug stores carry them.
2007-02-28 08:20:01 · answer #10 · answered by Proud Mother 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋