A pregnancy test measures the amount of hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin), a hormone produced in the body during pregnancy. The hCG level in the blood is high enough to detect a pregnancy. A pregnant woman's body produces hCG rapidly and in large amounts. It is present in the bloodstream only during pregnancy. The first symptoms of pregnancy may appear six days after conception. A positive result on a pregnancy test usually means that you are indeed pregnant.
A pregnancy test is also called a blood test or a urine test. A pregnancy blood test is a medical procedure that measures the level of human chorionic gonadotropin in a woman's blood. A woman can become pregnant up to 10 days after conception. This type of blood test requires a blood draw and is carried out by a doctor. The results are available within a few hours. A pregnancy urine test is performed by placing a drop of urine on a strip. The pregnancy tests take about one to two minutes and are most accurate when performed early in the pregnancy.
The pregnancy test comes with an expiration date and should be stored at room temperature. Stored properly, a pregnancy test will tell you whether you are pregnant or not up to six days before your missed period. It is best to dispose of the used test device as soon as possible. A digital test is a great option if you don't know when your last period will be. This type of pregnancy test is highly accurate and is available for both Android and Apple devices.
