What is measured in a pregnancy test?
Our pregnancy test is the perfect solution if you want to know if you are pregnant. The test measures hCG levels and can thus determine whether you have conceived. hCG is a hormone produced by the embryo to stimulate the corpus luteum to produce progesterone. This hormone causes the formation of more blood vessels in the uterus, thus creating optimal conditions for implantation and growth of the egg. It usually takes about 7-10 days after fertilization for hCG to be detected in urine.
Signs of pregnancy:
- Tense and swollen breasts.
- Nausea and possibly vomiting, especially in the morning (morning sickness)
- Changes in appetite, either decreased or increased.
- Exhaustion and tiredness.
- Sensitivity to certain smells.
- Excessive emotionality or tearfulness.
Early signs of pregnancy can be detected as early as the third week of pregnancy. However, they are rare. It usually takes until the fourth or fifth week before you really start to feel the signs of pregnancy. At this point, you'll likely notice that your period is late. You may also experience changes in your appetite, and you may feel tired and ill.
Instructions:
Preparation: Ensure the test and urine sample are at room temperature (15-30°C). Use a clean, dry container to collect the urine sample. It is recommended to perform the test during the first urination of the morning, but samples can also be collected at any time of day. For pregnancy tests, the sample should be collected at the end of urination to flush out the urethral flora. Hold the container in the urine stream and pour 2-5 ml of urine into the sample container.
Effects of medications: False positive results can be caused by medications containing hCG. Other medications such as alcohol, oral contraceptives, painkillers, antibiotics, or hormone treatments without hCG do not affect the test result.
Procedure: Remove the test from the pouch and use immediately (within one hour). Remove the test cap and place the absorbent tip in the urine stream for at least 15 seconds, or place the absorbent tip in a clean cup of urine. Replace the cap on the test and place it on a clean, stable surface. Start the timer. Read the result after 3 minutes. Do not interpret results displayed after 10 minutes.
