{"id":345,"date":"2020-01-01T19:22:47","date_gmt":"2020-01-01T19:22:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.couldibepregnant.com\/?p=345"},"modified":"2020-01-01T19:22:47","modified_gmt":"2020-01-01T19:22:47","slug":"pregnancy-test-brands-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-tests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.couldibepregnant.com\/best-pregnancy-home-test\/pregnancy-test-brands-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-tests\/","title":{"rendered":"Pregnancy Test Brands: All You Need To Know About The Tests"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Feeling that you might be on a family way? This is perfect time to go for a home pregnancy test! A pregnancy test is the easiest as it does the legwork for without causing any hassle.<\/p>\n<p>It is a cost -effective way for you to know whether you are pregnant or not. With advancements in technology and continued innovation over the years, pregnancy test kits have become more and more reliable, and accurate.<\/p>\n<p>Given that they are available in virtually all drugstores and even some grocery stores, they are easily accessible to a lot of people. Here\u2019s everything you need to know about how it works.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table Of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662f05fb22a97\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662f05fb22a97\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.couldibepregnant.com\/best-pregnancy-home-test\/pregnancy-test-brands-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-tests\/#Are_pregnancy_kits_accurate\" title=\"Are pregnancy kits accurate?\">Are pregnancy kits accurate?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.couldibepregnant.com\/best-pregnancy-home-test\/pregnancy-test-brands-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-tests\/#What_you_need_to_know_about_a_false_negative\" title=\"What you need to know about a false negative\">What you need to know about a false negative<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.couldibepregnant.com\/best-pregnancy-home-test\/pregnancy-test-brands-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-tests\/#Know_if_youre_doing_it_right\" title=\"Know if you\u2019re doing it right\">Know if you\u2019re doing it right<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.couldibepregnant.com\/best-pregnancy-home-test\/pregnancy-test-brands-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-tests\/#Final_Thoughts\" title=\"Final \u00a0Thoughts\">Final \u00a0Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_pregnancy_kits_accurate\"><\/span>Are pregnancy kits accurate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Technically, <a href=\"http:\/\/couldibepregnant.com\">pregnancy tests are very accurate<\/a>, especially if you use them correctly as per the stated instructions. However, the kits you purchase online or from the drug store will often deliver correct results 99\/100 times, just as accurate as the urine pregnancy test that you can get from the hospital.<\/p>\n<p>They are efficient and accurate because they check the urine for the HCG hormone (human chorionic gonadotropin). This hormone is only produced in the body when you are pregnant.<\/p>\n<p>It is released just around the time your pregnancy starts when the fertilized egg is attached to the uterus lining. On the appearance of dark lines, the results are meant to be positive (+) showing that you are pregnant. On the other side, the negative result ensures that you are not pregnant.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_you_need_to_know_about_a_false_negative\"><\/span>What you need to know about a false negative<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is a lot more common than many women realize. A false negative is defined as a pregnancy test that shows results as a negative, when in fact you are positive.<\/p>\n<p>What we\u2019re trying to say is that the results say you aren\u2019t pregnant when in fact you\u2019re pregnant.<\/p>\n<p>This occurs a lot and it\u2019s due to many women testing early before HCG levels are high enough. You see, many of the sticks sold aren\u2019t sensitive enough to notice the hormone at low levels.<\/p>\n<p>Another reason could also be due to a faulty product. The best thing to do if you\u2019re testing for pregnancy is to test repeatedly.<\/p>\n<p>If the first time it comes out negative test again after a few days\/weeks. This is more emphasized for women who have missed their periods and think that they might be pregnant.<\/p>\n<p>You could opt to take another type of test that is a blood test or take a urine test at a doctor\u2019s office.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Know_if_youre_doing_it_right\"><\/span>Know if you\u2019re doing it right<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Take note that if the test kit has expired or if you do not use it correctly, it could provide inaccurate results. There are plenty of top-selling brands in the market. One of these is First Choice Pregnancy Test.<\/p>\n<p>This kit promises to display accurate pregnancy test results. According to the manufacturer, you have 100% guarantee of getting accurate pregnancy results. The reason for this is that the kit is designed with a high level of sensitivity to HCG.<\/p>\n<p>With a high sensitivity level of 10 mIU, you can test and get accurate results on the very day you miss your period. The kit claims to be fast, highly accurate and easy to use.<\/p>\n<p>It even responds to the lowest possible levels of HCG in the body. Also, they have a stronger ability to deliver very fast and accurate results.<\/p>\n<p>By using this kit, you are sure of 99% accuracy, from the day of the missed period. The results are very easy to read, and the design is comfortable too.<\/p>\n<p>You can dip it into either urine, or midstream. It is 99% accurate. It is highly sensitive to HCG. It has a discreet design. There are isolated cases of a false positive. Next, Easy@Home brand is producing one of the easiest pregnancy test kits to work with.<\/p>\n<p>The process of using this is simple, you only need to pee for 10 seconds on the absorbent pad and you will have your results. You do not need to use a cup with it.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you can also dip the stick inside the collected urine sample for 10 seconds and you will still get accurate results.It is very easy to read.<\/p>\n<p>The result shows one or two lines. If you get two lines (=), you are pregnant, and one line (-), you are not pregnant. It comes with a drawback that the outcome of the test is often affected by outside temperatures.<\/p>\n<p>Compared to all the other pregnancy tests that you can find on the market, this is the only one that comes with a tip that changes color as the kit is absorbing urine. This is a good sign because it is proof that the kit you have purchased is actually working.<\/p>\n<p>This is aimed at reassuring the user and makes you feel confident in the pregnancy kit you have purchased.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final \u00a0Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Essentially, all pregnancy test kits work on the same principle. When you are pregnant, the body produces HCG that is present in the urine.<\/p>\n<p>This is what they all are built to detect in your urine. The main difference between most of the kits in the market is their level of sensitivity, and of course, user preference.<\/p>\n<p>Price is again a major consideration while you are planning to buy one. You will also have to look at the price, but given that most of these kits are easily available in the local drug store, they are not pricey, so they are easily affordable, even if you are working on a tight budget.<\/p>\n<p>Bearing these in mind, First Choice and Super Sensitive Early Detection Midstream would be the ideal option for you to consider. This is not just based on the features it has, but also ease of access and brand reputation.<\/p>\n<p>Remember that <a href=\"http:\/\/couldibepregnant.com\">whichever of the pregnancy kits you purchase<\/a>, the content of the product packaging and the materials might have more or less information than the information you find online.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, it is always wise to read labels and warnings before you start using any product.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Feeling that you might be on a family way? This is perfect time to go for a home pregnancy test! 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