Steps for Pregnancy Test

Amongst all the pregnancy tests available, the ‘home pregnancy test’ is the most widely used form, due to its ease of use and since it’s easily accessible. The accuracy of the test results depends on how well you read and analyze the instructions and thereafter interpret the results.

There is a procedure one must follow while using a pregnancy test. The steps involved are as follows:-

    If possible try and purchase it from a big/renowned pharmacy as you will more likely be able to obtain a newer/better product, rather than purchasing one that has been sitting on the shelves for months. Buying a pregnancy test from a good pharmacy not only enables you to acquire a newer product but also ensures its authenticity. Also, be sure to glance at the expiration date to avoid incorrect results.
    Once you’re ready to take the test make sure you wash your hands thoroughly with soap and preferably warm water.
    Depending on the type of test, you may need to urinate into a collection cup or directly onto the stick. Either way you must remember to let out a bit of your urine first and then make use of the remaining urine for the test.
    If you’re using the stick for testing make sure you pee on the absorbent tip side of the stick(‘result window’ must face upwards) for about 5-10 seconds or as per what’s mentioned on the packaging. On the other hand if you’re using the collection cup procedure you must first collect your urine in the cup provided and then dip the absorbent end of the pregnancy test into the urine for 5-10s seconds or as mentioned on the packaging.
    You must now wait for the test to analyze your urine, make sure to go over the instructions for the exact amount of time you must wait as different tests have different time frames. Once the time has elapsed you must take a reading of the result window and connect the symbol with the symbol given on the packaging to know whether you’re pregnant or not.