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At-home Pregnancy Tests

Answers to Your Questions

By the makers of FIRST RESPONSEŽ

A positive result may appear in as soon as one minute. (Read the instructions for complete information on how to use the test.) One line means not pregnant, two lines means pregnant . If the result is positive you are probably pregnant. See your doctor to confirm a positive result. If the result is negative, but you still do not get your period within a few days, repeat the test. You may have tested too early or miscalculated the length of your cycle. If the test comes back negative and you still haven't gotten your period, consult your physician.

These test are highly accurate, some over 99 percent accurate, such as the FIRST RESPONSEŽ 1-Step Pregnancy Test. False positives are almost non-existent. A false negative is usually the result of taking the test too soon after conception.

These tests are designed to measure the amount of hCG present on the first day of the missed period or about 15 days after possible conception.

The only substances that can affect the results of at-home pregnancy tests are medications containing the pregnancy hormone (hCG).

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