How to use pregnancy stick_

Pregnancy test sticks are a medical product used by many women, especially those who are preparing for pregnancy. Because the pregnancy test stick can be used to preliminarily determine whether you are pregnant. Of course, many women don't use pregnancy tests. If the pregnancy test stick is not used correctly, it is likely to affect the test results. So, how do you use a pregnancy test stick? Let me introduce you to the relevant knowledge below!

1. How to use the pregnancy test stick

1. Tear open the aluminum foil bag along the notch and take out the pregnancy test stick when using it;

2. Put on the disposable plastic film gloves included in the box, hold one end of the handle of the pregnancy test stick tightly with your thumb, and tilt the end with the urine suction hole downward. Note that the observation side of the pregnancy test stick should face downward, and the plum blossom pattern should face upward;

3. Aim at the urine suction hole on the side of the pregnancy test stick and urinate, allowing the urine to pass through the urine suction hole, and maintain the urine collection time for 1 to 2 seconds (please note that urine should not wet the observation window when collecting urine! Otherwise, the pregnancy test stick will become invalid);

4. Then turn the pregnancy test stick over so that the observation window is facing upwards, and continue to hold the pregnancy test stick at an angle. When you see purple-red liquid crawling across the observation window, purple-red lines will appear on the observation window within 1 minute. The pregnancy result can be read after 1 minute, and the non-pregnancy result must be confirmed after 3 minutes. The results read after 5 minutes are invalid!

5. Urine samples at any time are suitable for pregnancy test sticks. If you are in early pregnancy, morning urine is best.

2. Precautions for using pregnancy test sticks

1. Check whether the pregnancy test stick is expired.

2. When using a pregnancy test stick, pay attention to the production date on the packaging box and do not use expired test cards because chemical agents will become ineffective over time.

3. Read the instructions carefully before taking a pregnancy test.

4. In order to reduce the chance of inaccurate testing, read the instructions for use of the test card carefully before going to the bathroom for specific operations, and then follow the instructions carefully.

5. Try to use the first urine in the morning for testing. Hormone levels are most easily detected at this time.

6. Don't drink too much water as this will dilute hormone levels.

7. If you have taken medicines that may affect the test results, such as hormonal drugs, the pregnancy test stick may be inaccurate.

8. If the test result is positive but not obvious, you should assume that you are pregnant and go to the hospital for a check-up. If the self-test result is negative and you still haven't had your period after 1 week, you should do the self-test again. If it is not negative, it is best to see a doctor.

3. Is the pregnancy test stick accurate?

Pregnancy test sticks are not 100% accurate. Not to mention that one dark and one light line on the test stick does not mean you are really pregnant. Even if two lines are detected, it sometimes does not necessarily mean you are really pregnant.