Whether you are trying to get pregnant or trying to keep from getting pregnant, when you miss your period you want to know immediately if you are pregnant or not. The pregnancy tests that we offer are fast, accurate (greater than 99%), reliable and an easy alternative when you require immediate discreet results in the privacy of your own home.
We are currently selling three types of pregnancy tests. They all have the same level of accuracy but vary in price and convenience. All pregnancy tests look for the presence of the hormone H.C.G. (Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin) in human urine. It is this hormone that is produced by the placenta during pregnancy, the further in to the pregnancy you are the higher the levels of H.C.G. in your urine.
For details of our pregnancy tests, clear blue pregnancy kits and pregnancy testing kits, please view our product listing below.
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Pregnancy Device Tests
The pregnancy tests
that we offer are fast, accurate (greater than 99%) and reliable.
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How does a home pregnancy test work?
A home pregnancy test measures the presence of the
hormone Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin (H.C.G.) in your urine. H.C.G. is
produced in the placenta shortly after the embryo attaches to the uterine lining. This hormone then builds up rapidly in
your body in the first few days following implantation.
Usually H.C.G. can be detected by a home pregnancy test 7-10 days after
conception. This test is capable of detecting pregnancy as early as the
first day after you miss a period. The further in to the pregnancy you
are the higher the levels of H.C.G. in your urine.
How accurate are these tests?
All our tests have proved greater than 99% accurate in
laboratory and consumer studies.
When should I do the test?
You can take these pregnancy tests from the first
day of a missed period and onwards. Tests can be taken at any time of
the day. However, we do recommend that you test first thing in the morning
when your urine is most concentrated. Do not drink large amounts of fluid
in an attempt to increase the volume of urine as this may dilute the urine
making H.C.G. more difficult to detect.
How long will it take before I can read the result?
You can read the results after just 5 minutes.
What is the difference between
home tests and those done by a doctor?
Many doctors and clinics use home pregnancy tests
to verify the results, in which case they are exactly the same. Occasionally,
some women may be given a blood test, but they aren’t very different
from home pregnancy tests either. Both types look for the presence of
H.C.G. in your body.
What should I do with my results?
If your pregnancy test results are positive, you should
consult your doctor to discuss your pregnancy and what steps and precautions
should be taken next. In addition, if your test is negative and you still
suspect you may be pregnant, you may want to confirm your test results
with another home pregnancy test a few days later. If you test too early
you may get a negative result because not enough of the H.C.G. hormone
has built up in your system.
If I see 2 lines but one is fainter than the other is
this a positive result?
Yes, if 2 lines appear you are pregnant no matter how faint
the lines appear.
Can anything affect the results of these tests?
Drinking alcohol, painkillers, oral contraceptives, antibiotics
and other common drugs will not affect the result of these tests. Only
medicines that contain H.C.G. can produce a false positive result. If
you are unsure about your result or your period has still not arrived
you should see your doctor for advice.
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Pregnancy Device Test
TO CARRY OUT THE TEST
Collect a sample of urine in a plastic cup .
- Bring the test pouch and urine to room temperature. Remove the cassette test device and plastic dropper from the foil pouch.
- Place the
cassette test on a clean, level surface so that
the sample window and results windows
are facing up.
- Collect a sample of urine (about 4 drops) in the plastic
dropper by squeezing the dropper in the cup
of urine.
- Holding the dropper carefully and
vertically (straight) squeeze 4 full drops of
urine without air bubbles into the sample well
Allow each drop to soak in
before adding the next.
- Wait for coloured bands to appear. Depending on the concentration of HCG in the urine specimen, positive results may be observed in as short as 40 seconds. However, to confirm a negative result, the complete reaction time of 5 minutes is required. Do not read results after 10 minutes.
- Discard the test after use.
INTERPRETATION OF RESULTS
Negative:
If one coloured line appears in the control region on the test strip and there is no line in the test region, then this indicates a negative result, no HCG has been detected in the urine. This means you are either not pregnant or you have tested too early. If you are not sure repeat the test in 48 hours.
Positive:
If two coloured lines appear on the test strip, one in the test region and one in the control region, then this means there is a strong possibility that you are pregnant — HCG has been detected in your urine. One line may be lighter than the other, they do not have to match and this is still a positive result.
Invalid:
If a red line appears in the test region but there is no visible line at all in the control region of the strip then the test is invalid. If no lines appear anywhere on the test strip then the test is also invalid and should be repeated using another test strip.
FOR IN -VITRO DIAGNOSTIC USE ONLY
- Read directions for use carefully before performing this test.
- Do not use beyond the expiration date marked on the foil pouch.
- Each test Cassette can only be used for one time do not re-use the test Cassettes.
- Do not use the cassette if the foil pouch is damaged.
- Once the foil pouch has been opened, the cassette should be used immediately.
- Discard each cassette after use. Treat urine samples and used test devices as if they are potentially infectious. Avoid contact with skin.
- Keep out of reach of children.
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