Pregnancy test instructions
- Before using the pregnancy test, you should take the time to read all of the instructions
- Clean your hands thoroughly.
- Remove the test from the wrapper and hold the tip
- If using a mid stream test, place the device in your urine stream for 10 seconds and put it on a level surface.
If you’re using a strip test, fill a cup with a small amount of urine and place the white tip in the cup up to the ‘max' line for 10 seconds. Then place on a flat surface. - You will see the colour begin to climb the test strip.
- Wait for one minute for the urine to completely travel through the test before you can start reading the results. Do not interpret test results after 5 minutes.
Pregnancy tests have two lines: The control line reacts to urine to signal that the test is working correctly. This line is closest to the handle. The second is the test line, which confirms if you are pregnant.
If you notice two lines on the window, you are pregnant. If you only get one line, it could mean you are not pregnant, or the hCG levels are still too low to be captured by the pregnancy test kit.
When can I take a home pregnancy test
You can test for pregnancy 1-2 weeks after ovulation or approximately 6 days before your period is due. You do not need to wait until you have missed your period to complete the home pregnancy test, but it is recommended that you use your first-morning urine if you are testing before your period is due.
A positive early result indicates that you are pregnant, but a negative result should be re-tested once your period is due. If you have missed your period, you do not need to use the first-morning urine.
Our highly sensitive pregnancy tests can detect very low levels of hCG in your urine, and testing during your two-week wait before your expected missed period can lead to detecting a chemical pregnancy. Chemical pregnancies account for 50-70 per cent of all early miscarriages.