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Doctor insights on: How Does The First Response Pregnancy Test Work

Home Pregnancy Test: They are very accurate. They are the same type of tests that are used in the doctors office ...Read more

Possible: The ovulation predictor kits are testing for the lh surge. With pcos the lh is chronically elevated, possibly giving a false positive test. ...Read more

See Below: Home pregnancy tests can show positive as early as 3-4 days after implantation. Implantation generally occurs 6-12 days after ovulation. So if the egg was fertilized right at ovulation and you used the most sensitive home test it could be positive at 9 days. On average it is 13-14 days after fertilization/ovulation when it is positive. So, we recommend about 5-6 days after your period is missed. ...Read more

HCG: 10,000 units: The 10,000 units of HCG will stimulate ovulation, and will remain in your system for 7-10 days at least. If you do not have a period in three weeks after the shot, obtain a "quantitative" serum HCG test, and if elevated at that time will be positive for pregnancy. ...Read more

7-10 days: Most will turn positive about 7-10 days after conception. ...Read more

HPT vs OPK: Home pregnancy tests are meant to tell you whether you're pregnant or not. As always, they need to be used as directed so follow the instructions closely (w/answers in minutes). They're best when used after you've missed your period, in other words, 4 weeks after your last menstrual period. Ovulation prediction kits, on the other hand, are used to determine when you're ovulating, not pregnant. ...Read more

Period a week late: Hi. The home pregnancy tests should show by the time your period's a week late. ...Read more

HCG testing : After conception the fertilized egg travels for about 5 days, down the fallopian tubes, before implanting in the uterus.During this time tests will be negative .After implantation begins, at about 10 days post conception( fertilization) urine tests start turning positive.Serum blood test may be positive 1-3 days before a urine test. Good luck ...Read more

Pregnancy test: You will need to call your doctor's office for this information.. ...Read more

You can: You don't get pregnant right after sex. A sperm has to meet an egg at some point in the tub and that must implant in the uterine lining to create the hormones registered on a pregnancy test. At least a week or two. ...Read more

9-12 days: Pregnancy tests, which detect the presence of HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin), in your urine, are generally able to tell you if you're pregnant between 9-12 days after conception. That's the point at which the HCG concentration in your pee is high enough to be detected by the test. For some women, however, it can take slightly longer to detect a pregnancy. ...Read more

Depends: It really depends on the frequency of your periods. If they are about every 28 days, you can start testing on day 10 of your cycle. The kits usually come with detailed instructions. ...Read more

A standard home : Pregnancy test can usually detect pregnancy at the time a period is missed. First response early result pregnancy test is reported to detect HCG up to 6 days prior to your anticipated period. If you have a negative pregnancy test and your period still hasn't come - then repeat the test in a week using a first morning void. ...Read more

11-12 days: after a certain ovulation a home test will be accurate. Since most women are not 100% certain of the day they ovulate, waiting 13-14 days for a missed period is sometimes more efficient. Good wishes. ...Read more

+/_: For most accuracy, it should be done one week AFTER you miss your period ...Read more

Pregnancy test: The newer test can diagnose a pregnancy a week before menses. ...Read more

Usually 1-2 weeks: These tests are fairly reliable at this time period but better within the first 3-4 weeks. Knowledge of ovulation timing probably does not factor into determining the effectiveness of the test. ...Read more

1-5 days: Conception, as defined by the generation of a fertilized ovum, occurs within day or so of the sex. However, it takes about two weeks for the embryo to make enough HCG to produce a positive pregnancy test. Blood test may be done a day after a missed period. Home pregnancy tests should be done 4-5 days after the missed period. A negative result from a test done too soon is not reliable. ...Read more

See below: Conception, as defined by the generation of a fertilized ovum, occurs within day or so of the sex. However, it takes about two weeks for the embryo to make enough HCG to produce a positive pregnancy test. Blood test may be done a day after a missed period. Home pregnancy tests should be done 4-5 days after the missed period. Please seek care from a doctor to protect your and your baby's health. ...Read more

Read the label: Each test kit package lists the expiration date which depends on the date of manufacture. If you have lost the package, check with the manufacturer but they will need the lot number. ...Read more

Probably not PG: If the PG test is negative, it is probable that you are not pregnant. Repeat the pregnancy test and if still negative then you have your answer. ...Read more

May be: Did you miss a period? Did you have unprotected sex after the last period? If you missed your period by more than 5 days, do the home pregnancy test by using first morning urine. Follow the instructions for the test carefully. ...Read more

FIRST RESPONSE Early: Esult pregnancy test is reported to detect HCG up to 6 days prior to your anticipated period. If your HCG level is not high enough - then you will not get a + result (even though you may be pregnant). In that situation you can repeat in a week using your first morning void. Take care. ...Read more

Read the label: Each test kit package lists the expiration date which depends on the date of manufacture. If you have lost the package, check with the manufacturer but they will need the lot number. ...Read more

FIRST RESPONSE Early: Result pregnancy test is reported to detect HCG up to 6 days prior to your anticipated period. A certain amount of HCG is required to trigger a + result for the test. A ? Means that the threshold was not met. Recommend you repeat in a week with the first morning void. ...Read more

Repeat or see OB: If you have sx of pregnancy (nausea, breast tenderness, missed menses, fatigue, etc) repeat the test in a couple of days. Don't spend a fortune on tests, dollar store tests can be accurate but you get what you pay for (ie-not the most reliable...). If you want confirmation, see your doc or OB & get your morning urine checked since it's usually more concentrated & easier to see positive results. ...Read more

Agree w Dr. Singh: A really easy way to remember this is that 2 lines =pregnant . One line = not pregnant. ...Read more

FIRST RESPONSE Early: Result pregnancy test is reported to detect HCG up to 6 days prior to your anticipated period. A certain amount of HCG is required to trigger a + result for the test. A ? Means that the threshold was not met. Recommend you repeat in a week with the first morning void. ...Read more

Home Pregnancy: Tests are best done with the first morning urine as it is more concentrated and is more likely to have a higher concentration of HCG. That being said, you could take the test anytime. If it is positive, yippee. If negative, then recheck with first morning. ...Read more

Confidence: on the day that you would expect your period by urine pregnancy test can be over 90% predictive of whether or not you are pregnant. However, keep in mind these tests are not perfect. It is always good to get a second opinion from a primary care provider if you continue to have doubts for further testing. ...Read more

Hard to know: See your ob/gyn and have a blood test done. ...Read more

Both lines same: IF the control line and the second line are NOT the same - this means the test is negative ...Read more

Repeat the PG test: You should repeat the pregnancy test to make sure that the pregnancy is still thriving or not. ...Read more

3 days after?: Do you mean 3 days after sex? Way too early to tell. If she really has a positive test 3 days after sex then she got pregnant the month before. Or do you mean 3 days late on period? ...Read more

More or less: If you do the test correctly, the results are likely to be accurate if the result is positive. If it is negative, you should repeat the test in 4-5 days. Use first morning urine and follow the instructions for the test carefully. If you do not wish to be pregnant, use contraception all the time, every time. You may consider implanted contraceptive, or IUD. Practice safe sex. Get HPV vaccine. ...Read more

FIRST RESPONSE Early: Result pregnancy test is reported to detect HCG up to 6 days prior to your anticipated period. If you had 2 positive tests - that should be accurate. If you had negative test results then consider waiting until you miss your period before repeating (and use first morning void). ...Read more

Yes: Even if faint, if there is a second line it means you are pregnant. I hope congratulations are in order! ...Read more

FIRST RESPONSE Early: Result pregnancy test  is reported to detect HCG up to 6 days before your anticipated period. Standard home pregnancy tests are usually used once a period is missed or thereafter. ...Read more

Pregnancy test: Accuracy of pregnancy test is related to the day of ovulation. The average menstrual cycle is 28 days. Testing after 5 to 6 weeks will give an accurate result. Accuracy is better in the morning when the urine is most concentrated. ...Read more

Pregnant unlikely: Probably not pregnant- wait two weeks and check again. Must be first of the morning urine ...Read more