When is the best time of day to obtain a urine specimen for testing?
For best results, collect urine at about the same time each day, for example, between 10:00AM and 8:00PM. Some women have found that their best specimen is after 12 noon. Do not collect the first urine after waking up because it is concentrated and may give a false positive result. Also, heavy intake of fluids prior to testing will dilute the hormone in your urine. It is suggested that fluid intake be limited for about two hours before urine is collected.
Urine specimens collected at any time of day may be used on ICON® 25 hCG tests. However, a first morning urine specimen is preferred if possible as it usually contains the highest concentration of hCG. Q: If the test is used prior to the equilibration of the specimen and test to room temperature, is the result reliable? A: No. The test and the specimen must equilibrate to room temperature (15 to 30° C) prior to testing. Q: If too much or not enough of the specimen sample was added, is the result still reliable? A: No, an incorrect amount of specimen sample can affect the test result. It should be repeated with a new test and the appropriate amount of sample. Q: Occasionally, the drops of specimen may appear as air bubbles; are these counted as true drops on the test device? A: No. It is important that when using a dropper, the full amount of drops is dispensed onto the test and air bubbles are not trapped in the specimen well. Q: If the hCG test was dropped on the floor prior to using
