I know this might sound stupid but i was wondering if it matters what time of the day i take a pregnancy test. I know its better in the morning with the first urine, but does it have to be the morning. I work late and sleep until between 12 and 2 pm. Will that make a difference? Should i test in the morning even if i have only been sleeping a couple hours?
thanks!
2007-06-06 18:55:28 · 13 answers · asked by nikki k 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
i think there is no need to get the first urine tested for pregnancy. at any time of the day you can give your urine for testing no matter its first of third.
2007-06-06 19:00:25 · answer #1 · answered by Bab 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They say morning is better just because that's when most people's urine is most concentrated. For best results, test after not having urinated or had anything to drink for a while. Also, if you are pregnant, the longer you wait to test, the more hCG there will be in your urine, so time of day would be irrelevant. If you have not already spent money on a regular test, just buy a cheapo test strip from the dollar store - these test at 20 mIU hCG, which for me worked 10 days after intercourse! But if you have a less sensitive one (like 100 mIU hCG), just at some point in the day (awake or not) don't pee for a while and also don't drink anything for a while, then test the urine that comes after that.
2007-06-06 19:01:25 · answer #2 · answered by delia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.. it really doesn't have to be your first morning urine, however it is the best.... with that said if you are wanting to test during the day, just make sure that you don't consume lots of liquid, in fact try not to consume any for about 8 hours, ( the same time of a nights sleep). First morning urine is best simply because while sleeping you don't consume any liquids, and if your awake and don't consume any, the results should be the same.... good luck!!!
2007-06-06 19:27:41 · answer #3 · answered by Jae' 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By "first morning's urine", it doesn't necessarily have to be at 8AM. Or in the AM at all. It's when YOU first wake up. The reason the urine is most concentrated at that time is not the actual hour on the clock but the fact that you have been sleeping, and therefore not diluiting your urine with lots of drink or clearing out your bladder by urinating. Whatever time you wake up is fine. I was on a night shift when I got pregnant and I got my positive at 1PM, because that's what time I woke up!
2007-06-06 19:00:27 · answer #4 · answered by grayhare 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What they mean by "morning urine" is your first pee of the day. No matter what time it is. Your HCG levels will be at its highest after you wake up whether it's morning, noon, or night. I wouldn't do it on only a couple hours but more of a whole "nights" rest. Like 6-8 hours
2007-06-06 18:59:23 · answer #5 · answered by Stephanie M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first urine of the day is best for those early pregnancy tests, but if you missed your period already, any time of the day should be able to give you an accurate reading.
2007-06-06 19:01:18 · answer #6 · answered by Mara 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it doesnt have to be in the morning, they just say that because normaly u go all night with out going to the bathroom, if its early in the pregnancy u can just not pee for like 4 hrs and then take it but if its latter in the pregnancy then u can take it at any time. i took mine at 5 weeks pregnant in the middle of the day and it worked. good luck hun
2007-06-06 19:22:06 · answer #7 · answered by wondering 12/30 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What they mean is the first time you urinate after you wake up!! I understand your dilemna I work nights as well. I ususally get up around 10 am I have trouble sleeping since my schedule has changed. But it doesnt really matter, trust me, I have 4 children.
2007-06-06 19:10:07 · answer #8 · answered by dhix 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think there is no need to get the first urine tested for pregnancy. at any time of the day you can give your urine for testing no matter its first of third.
and hiv test weight
2007-06-06 19:07:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It shouldn't matter...if your a week late...it should show up the results..positive or negative...I've done it without first morning urine and it worked
2007-06-06 19:00:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋