by Jessica
Early Home Pregnancy Tests
Is your period late and are you curious how early it is possible to get accurate results from a home pregnancy test? When you go to the drugstore, you will see many products that claim that you can get accurate results as early as the day your period becomes overdue. Learn exactly how true that is and what could happen if you take the test too soon.
When you go to the drugstore to get your home pregnancy test, you may notice a variety of kits that promise you accurate pregnancy test results when you are only a day late. The truth is that while your pregnancy can be detected by the test this early, it won’t be all the time.
You may take one of these otc pregnancy tests as soon as your period is late, however it may be too early and the test may give you a false negative result. It is considered best to wait at least a week after you miss your period to take an over the counter home pregnancy test.
Another way to increase the odds that you recieve the most accurate reading is to take the test when you wake up in the morning when your urine has been in your bladder for a longer time. The first urine of the morning has the highest concentration of the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) which is what most of todays home pregnancy tests look for.
Make sure to thoroughly read and follow the specific directions that accompany the pregnancy test. Each test is unique and some tests have specific things you must do.
Typically, taking a home pregnancy test is a piece of cake. Simply hold the device under your urine flow for several seconds. Next, you just wait a bit for the results. Take a look at the example that came with the test to know exactly what to look for and how to determine the results.
If you get a negative result and you still have not had your period after another couple of days, you can always try another test or call your OBgyn. Doctors offices use urine testing but may also do blood testing that is 100% accurate at determining that you are pregnant.