What does this test do? This is a home-use test kit to measure human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in your urine. You produce this hormone only when you are pregnant.
What is hCG? hCG is a hormone produced by your placenta when you are pregnant. It appears shortly after the embryo attaches to the wall of the uterus. If you are pregnant, this hormone increases very rapidly. If you have a 28 day menstrual cycle, you can detect hCG in your urine 12-15 days after ovulation.
What type of test is this? This is a qualitative test -- you find out whether or not you have elevated hCG levels indicating that.
For most home pregnancy tests, you either hold a test strip in your urine stream or you collect your urine in a cup and dip your test strip into the cup. If you are pregnant, most test strips produce a colored line, but this will depend on the brand you purchased. Read the instructions for the test you bought and follow them carefully. Make sure you know how to get good results. The test usually takes only about 5 minutes.
The different tests for sale vary in their abilities to detect low levels of hCG. For the most reliable results, test 1-2 weeks after you miss your period. There are some tests for sale that are sensitive enough to show you are pregnant before you miss your period.
You can improve your chances for an accurate result by using your first morning urine for the test. If you are pregnant, it will have more hCG in it than later urines. If you think you are pregnant, but your first test was negative, you can take the test again after several days. Since the amount of hCG increases rapidly when you are pregnant, you may get a positive test on later days. Some test kits come with more than one test in them to allow you to repeat the test.
Is this test similar to the one my doctor uses? The home pregnancy test and the test your doctor uses are similar in their abilities to detect hCG, however your doctor is probably more experienced in running the test. If you produce only a small amount of hCG, your doctor may not be able to detect it any better than you could. Your doctor may also use a blood test to see if you are pregnant. Finally, your doctor may have more information about you from your history, physical exam, and other tests that may give a more reliable result.
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singclean | 2017-07-03
Exciting News! A 300 Million RMB Medical Cosmetology Cooperation Agreement was reached between Singclean and BD Medical!Singclean Medical successfully entered into a a new strategic cooperation agreement with Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) on November 9th at the 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE). This agreement encompasses a contract of 300 million RMB for the supply of pre-filled hyaluronic acid injection syringes, aiming to providing millions of beauty aficionados with an enhanced and safer experience. -
singclean | 2017-07-03
Singclean Medical employees enthusiastically participate in charity blood donation activitiesOctober 23, 2023, Singclean Medical – In order to promote the spirit of public welfare and contribute to social welfare, Singclean Medical and Qiantang District MUNICIPALHEALTH COMMISSION jointly organized a blood donation event. This event received a positive response from the company's employees, demonstrating the company's firm determination in public welfare undertakings. -
singclean | 2017-07-03
Elvira Fortunato, Minister of Science, Technology and Higher Education of Portugal, and her delegation visited PCJICAM in Zhejiang University, with special guest Mr. Jing Shen, President of SingcleanOn the morning of October 15, 2023, Elvira Maria Correia Fortunato, Portugal’s Minister of Science, Technology and Higher Education, and her delegation visited The Portugal-China Joint Innovation Centre for Advanced Materials (PCJICAM) in Zhejiang University. Mr. Qiang Fu, Deputy-secretary of the Party Committee of Zhejiang University, warmly welcomed them. Mr. Jing Shen, President of Singclean Medical, was also invited to the visit.
