When you think you may be pregnant you want to know for sure. Because of this you will want to take the pregnancy test that has the most accurate results. There are many home pregnancy tests on the market and most of the ultra sensitive ones will provide you with an accurate result. Also, if you are testing after you have been pregnant for a few weeks or months then practically any home pregnancy test will give you accurate results. The following tips will help you take home pregnancy tests correctly and ensure the most accurate results.

When

You should wait an entire week after missing your period. This is the best way to ensure accurate results. Many pregnancy tests claim they are accurate a day after missing your period, but this is not the case for all women especially ones who are slow risers. Also, a negative pregnancy test a day or two after missing your period does not necessarily mean you are not pregnant. It could mean there was not enough HCG to measure yet. So, be patient and wait a week to ensure the results are accurate.

Accuracy

Results from home pregnancy tests are incredibly accurate one week after missing your period. However, the tests that claim to be accurate a day after a missed period are not consistently so. That means they may detect some pregnancies this early, but not all of them. If you follow the instructions on the box then you will receive accurate results. You can always retest, too, if you feel the test did not give you an accurate result.

False Positives

Many women wonder whether it’s possible to have a false positive with a pregnancy test. This is incredibly rare and although it is technically possible it’s not likely. If you have protein or blood in your urine then it is positive to get a positive home pregnancy test. There are also some tests that will give a false positive if you are taking prescription drugs. Expired kits may also not work properly and give a false positive.

False Negative

It is also positive to have a false negative. This usually occurs if you take the test too early, if you use urine that is diluted, or if you don’t time the test properly. False negatives are more likely than false positives and most of the time occur because women test too soon.

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