Are there different types of home pregnancy tests?
Various types of home pregnancy tests are available, but most work in a similar way. Typically, you’ll place the end of a dipstick in your urine stream or immerse the dipstick in a container of collected urine for five to ten seconds. A minute or two later, you’ll see a plus or minus sign, a line, a color change or the words “pregnant” or “not pregnant” on a strip or window on the dipstick. With some tests, you’ll mix a small amount of collected urine with a special liquid or powder. If the urine changes color, the test is positive. Instructions may vary slightly from kit to kit. Read the instructions carefully before you take the test. If you have questions about how to do the test or interpret the results, call the manufacturer. Look for a toll-free number in the package instructions.
Various types of home pregnancy tests are available, but most work in a similar way. Typically, you’ll place the end of a dipstick in your urine stream or immerse the dipstick in a container of collected urine for five to ten seconds. A minute or two later, you’ll see a plus or minus sign, a line, a color change, or the words “pregnant” or “not pregnant” on a strip or window on the dipstick. Some of these tests are more user-friendly and easier to read than others. If you have confusing results, you might want to try another brand. With some tests, you’ll mix a small amount of collected urine with a special liquid or powder. If the urine changes color, the test is positive. Instructions may vary slightly from kit to kit. Read the instructions carefully before you take the test. If you have questions about how to do the test or interpret the results, call the manufacturer. Look for a toll-free number or the manufacturer’s Web site in the package instructions.
