Home Pregnancy Test: The right way to read a pregnancy test

Though there is no denial that taking the pregnancy test is real easy but reading the results might be confusing for many. If you are nodding your head, this article is for you.

In this article we tell you the right way to read a pregnancy test and other things to keep in mind.

Things to remember before you take a pregnancy test at home:

- Collect the urine in a clean and dry container.
- Do not touch the test window (the middle part of the strip)
- Use the dropper given with the test kit to put urine over the strip.
- Wait for 5-10 minutes (as written on the guide) to see the results.
- The test should not be evaluated after 30 minutes.

How to see the results

1 line = Not pregnant

If only one coloured line appears on the strip, the test is negative and you are not pregnant.

2 line = Pregnant

If two coloured lines appear, the test is positive, which means you are pregnant. Even if the lines are light in colour, you may assume you are pregnant.

False positive/false negative test

There are many cases when the test that you have taken might not show the right result. Some of the cases are given below:

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You have a growth, such as an ovarian tumour, that produces hCG

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You are on certain medication, such as infertility treatment, that contains hCG

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hCG remain in your body after a birth or miscarriage.

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The test kit is faulty

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The test has been taken prematurely.

Note

The exact colour of the line appearing on the strip is not important.

When you are tying to conceive and you miss your periods, the first thing you do before going to a doctor is take the pregnancy test at home. Taking pregnancy test at home is becoming common because of its accuracy and hassle free process.Though there is no denial that taking the pregnancy test is real easy but reading the results might be confusing for many. If you are nodding your head, this article is for you.In this article we tell you the right way to read a pregnancy test and other things to keep in mind.- Sample should always be taken from the first morning urine.- Collect the urine in a clean and dry container.- Do not touch the test window (the middle part of the strip)- Use the dropper given with the test kit to put urine over the strip.- Wait for 5-10 minutes (as written on the guide) to see the results.- The test should not be evaluated after 30 minutes.If only one coloured line appears on the strip, the test is negative and you are not pregnant.If two coloured lines appear, the test is positive, which means you are pregnant. Even if the lines are light in colour, you may assume you are pregnant.There are many cases when the test that you have taken might not show the right result. Some of the cases are given below:You have a growth, such as an ovarian tumour, that produces hCGYou are on certain medication, such as infertility treatment, that contains hCGhCG remain in your body after a birth or miscarriage.The test kit is faultyThe test has been taken prematurely.The exact colour of the line appearing on the strip is not important.