The emergence of pregnancy testing sticks and early pregnancy test strips has facilitated the testing of many women preparing for pregnancy, while also greatly protecting the private lives of mature women. Although the accuracy of pregnancy test sticks and early pregnancy test strips is high, correct operation is also necessary to ensure that one's testing is foolproof and to face everything calmly. Therefore, the correct use of pregnancy test sticks is crucial. So, is the pregnancy test stick still effective after ten minutes?
Is the pregnancy test still effective after ten minutes
1. The self-test rate of the pregnancy test stick is 75%, and it is generally effective within 5 minutes of observation. Once it exceeds 5 minutes, there may be errors leading to inaccurate results. Therefore, when using a pregnancy test stick to check pregnancy, it is best to follow the instructions and observe the results within 5 minutes.
2. If you are concerned about inaccurate self testing of pregnancy with a pregnancy test stick, and your menstrual cycle has been delayed for more than a week, it is recommended to go to a regular hospital's gynecology department for blood HCG, ultrasound and other related examinations to confirm whether you are pregnant.
When to use a pregnancy test stick for testing
1. Because the production of HCG in urine begins five to ten days after implantation, and implantation occurs one to two days after ovulation in women, it is best to test it relatively accurately at one month of pregnancy or 7-10 days after menopause. Generally, HCG only appears in urine a few days after the fertilized egg and sperm combine, and it needs to reach a certain ratio to be detected. It is also related to the method used, and if the method is not used properly, there may be errors.
2. Try to use the first morning urine test as it is the easiest time to detect hormone levels. If it's really not possible, make sure that urine stays in the bladder for at least four hours before testing.
3. Don't drink too much water just to increase urine, as it dilutes hormone levels.
4. Before starting the testing, carefully read the instructions and follow each step accurately.
5. Some drugs may affect the test results, so it is important to carefully read the label instructions.
6. In addition, if it is an ectopic pregnancy, HCG levels may be very low and therefore cannot be detected through a pregnancy test. If you want to confirm the test results, you must see a doctor.
Although the pregnancy test stick is very convenient, its timeliness is also very strong. Therefore, the results displayed within five minutes of the test are the most effective. If you use a pregnancy test stick to check whether you are pregnant, you need to prepare a valid pregnancy test stick and test strip in advance, and then observe the test results according to the instructions. If there are any unexpected situations during this period, you need to replace the pregnancy test stick or early pregnancy test strip.
