OVERVIEW:
What is a pregnancy urine test?
A pregnancy urine test tells whether a female is pregnant by checking the level of a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin in urine.
Why is the pregnancy urine test done?
A pregnancy urine test is done in order to confirm pregnancy in the first trimester.
What does a pregnancy urine test measure?
A pregnancy urine test measures the level of human chorionic gonadotropin hormone in the urine. This hormone is only present in the urine of pregnant females.
Are there any risks associated with this test?
The only risks associated with this test are getting a false positive or false-negative result.
How soon can you find out if you are pregnant with a urine test?
Waiting till the first day of your missed period is the recommended rule.
Which urine is the best for a pregnancy test?
The first-morning urine is the most appropriate for taking a pregnancy test.
How long does it take for human chorionic gonadotropin to show up in urine?
hCG levels can usually be detected in the urine after 10 days of conception.
Is second morning urine ok for a pregnancy test?
It is recommended to use the first morning urine for taking a pregnancy test.
A positive result of the test confirms pregnancy.
A negative result of the test confirms there is no pregnancy.
A false-negative result can happen if the test is taken before the development of human chorionic gonadotropin, not using the first urine sample after waking up or miscalculating the time of the missed period.
A pregnancy urine test is done in order to confirm pregnancy in the first trimester.
