Pregnancy Test at home, how to do?

Last Updated on 02/25/2026 by Farid Helal

Pregnancy test at home is an easy test to tell you whether you are pregnant or not. It must be done as described in the test kit , and at the correct time. It gives one of 2 results , either positive ( pregnant) or negative ( not pregnant). Do you have feeling that you are pregnant? Is your period late more than usual? Was your last intercourse unprotected? These are the question that triggers the desire to make pregnancy test.

What is pregnancy test at home?

Home pregnancy test is an easy to perform test to be done by the lady at home. It is accurate and private. You need to use a sample of urine. there many test kits in the market. You have to choose one made by reputable company. Anyway , most of home pregnancy test kits are accurate.

Where to Get the Test Kit?

It is very easy to find a home pregnancy test from any pharmacy, and in some supermarkets. There are many brands in the market with average price from one to three dollars. The price depends on many factors including the look of the package.

When choosing a test, the most important is to make sure it is not expired. You must consider the day you will perform the test. Digital readers make things more simple by translating the results to text. It will be displayed this way: “Not Pregnant” or “Pregnant.”

How do home pregnancy test kits work?

Most home pregnancy test kits work by using a slip of paper. This paper changes color when hCG, or human chorionic gonadotropin (the pregnancy hormone), is present in urine. HGH reacts with a substance on the strip giving a color, usually pink. There is a control to show another color indicating the test is valid.

What is the correct time to do pregnancy test?

You must do the at the correct time , otherwise you get wrong result. You should wait until the week after your missed period for the most accurate result. If you don’t want to wait until you’ve missed your period, wait at least one week after you had sex. Two weeks is even better.Why?

If you are pregnant, your body needs time to make detectable levels of HCG. when doing the test before your missed period , you may get a false negative result. that case , you need to do the test again after one week.

How to check if pregnant with Kit?

Tow to use pregnancy at home with a kit , follow the following steps:

1. Purchase a test kit approved by FDA. Check the expiry date!
2. Wait for the proper time to do the test. This is any day after your missed period or 21 days after your last sexual activity.
3. Open the kit and check the contents.
4. Start by reading the instruction manual.
5. Urine sample: Collect the urine in a clean container.
6. Follow the instruction provided by the kit.
7. Dip the specific part of the test stick into the cup. Keep it there for 5-10 seconds.
8. Let it stand for 5 to 10 minutes, then check the result

How to read the test?

There 3 possibilities , as following:

• One line appears (in the C area) = Test is Negative , Not pregnant
• Two Line , on C and another on T = Test is Positive , pregnant
• No lines at all = Test invalid. You need to repeat the test.

If you suspect that you may have symptoms, Helal Medical can help, offering quick, private, and convenient testing options. You may contact us here: Facebook page

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