Preparation and precautions for using pregnancy test stick

　　How to use pregnancy test stick? Whether the pregnancy test stick is used correctly will directly affect the accuracy of the pregnancy test. Pregnant mothers should not be careless. So, what are the steps to scientifically use a pregnancy test stick? Today, the editor will introduce to you in detail how to use the pregnancy test stick and the preparation work to make the pregnancy test more accurate.

　　Preparation for using a pregnancy test

　　Use morning urine: Try to use the first urine in the morning for testing, because hormone levels are easiest to detect at this time. If this is not possible, ensure that the urine has been in the bladder for at least 4 hours before testing.

　　Drink less water: Don't drink too much water to increase your urine flow, as this can dilute hormone levels.

　　Follow the instructions strictly: Read the instructions carefully before starting the test and follow each step accurately. Some medications may affect test results, so be sure to read label instructions carefully.

　　Things to note when using a pregnancy test stick

　　1. Try to use the first urine test in the morning, because hormone levels are easiest to detect at this time. If this is not possible, make sure the urine remains in the bladder for at least four hours before testing.

　　2. Don’t drink too much water to increase urine, as this will dilute hormone levels.

　　3. Read the instructions carefully before starting the test and follow each step accurately.

　　4. Some drugs may affect the test results, so be sure to read the label instructions carefully. In addition, if it is an ectopic pregnancy, the HCG level may be very low and cannot be detected by a pregnancy test. To confirm the test results, you must see a doctor.

　　5、Ectopic pregnancy It is a type of pregnancy. The pregnancy test cannot diagnose ectopic pregnancy, it can only detect pregnancy. To confirm ectopic pregnancy, B-ultrasound or blood hcg is required. The most commonly used method to detect ectopic pregnancy is 1) B-mode ultrasound imaging: the pregnancy ring can be seen as early as 5 weeks into pregnancy. If fetal heartbeat and movement are seen, early pregnancy and live fetus can be diagnosed. 2) Pregnancy test: Use enzyme immunoassay to measure urine HCG, which is an early pregnancy diagnostic test paper; you can also draw blood to test blood HCG, which is more accurate.

　　6. The pregnancy test stick is a disposable product and cannot be used again even if no results appear after the first use. The reason why the pregnancy test stick does not produce results may be that the method of use is incorrect, or the test strip has expired or failed. The self-test rate of early pregnancy test paper is about 75%, and it is effective within 5 minutes of observation. Sometimes false negatives or false positives may occur. In order to improve the accuracy of pregnancy detection by pregnancy test sticks, when using pregnancy test sticks, the test must be scheduled for about a week after menstruation is delayed, and the first urine in the morning should be used as much as possible to be more accurate.