First Response - Early Result Pregnancy Test - Results in 3min - Over 99% accurate - 1 Test

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For the most accurate results, it’s best to wait at least until after (a day, ideally the week after) your period was due to start. Before this, there just might not be enough hCG in your urine to be detected on a pregnancy test. Can the marketing be trusted? A much-cited 2014 analysis of pregnancy test claims and results Opens a new window noted that claims made for home pregnancy tests are "inconsistent." So take them with a grain of salt. On that last note, Dr. Jain says that the digital versions are a fancier and more clear-cut way to read the results, opposed to reading a line, which may leave room for interpretation if you take the test too early. So you may want to choose easy-to-read digital tests or cheaper tests which provide results in the form of lines, according to your preference. Note that digital tests tend to be less sensitive than tests with lines you read, though, so you typically have to wait longer to take them.

How early can you use it? - The most sensitive pregnancy tests such as First Response Early Result Pregnancy Test can detect 10mIU/ml and some of these can be used before your period is due. It's worth noting, however, that the NHS recommends taking a pregnancy test from the first day of a missed period or at least 21 days after having unprotected sex. If that’s the case, what does matter when taking a home pregnancy test? They had a few key suggestions: Home pregnancy tests work by detecting the hCG hormone in your urine, however, in some circumstances, such as when you are having fertility treatment or have medical conditions, you may be asked to head for a blood test with your doctor. If you are not sure whether you would like to continue with the pregnancy you can explore your options with your GP or NHS online and if you know you will be terminating the pregnancy you can self refer to The British Pregnancy Advisory Service, Marie Stopes U.K. or a local GUM clinic.' How should you take a pregnancy test? If you need a definitive answer with no second guessing, opt for a test at your doctor’s office. “The best pregnancy test and most accurate is an in-office blood test or a urine test that your doctor provides,” says Dr. Swarup. “At-home tests can be inaccurate if conducted incorrectly.”

If you’re wondering whether or not you’re pregnant, a home pregnancy test can ease your mind, even days before your missed period. There are different types of at-home tests to choose from, like digital or strips, but the best pregnancy tests are reliable, easy to use, and fit your budget, with some reimbursable through your HSA/FSA (health savings account and flexible spending account). It’s worth remembering, that whilst all home pregnancy tests vary in terms of sensitivity and method of use, they are generally accurate so long as they are used correctly. You may also find some reviewers stating they have experienced false positives or negatives. This could be due to a variety of reasons, but it's important to read the instructions before you take the test to ensure you're using it properly and at the right time. Why you should trust us You may see pregnancy tests called HPTs (which stands for home pregnancy tests), and they all use urine to detect the presence of human chorionic gonadotropin or HCG, a hormone which starts appearing in your pee when you're expecting. This pregnancy test is also compatible with the free EasyRead app for further confirmation of your results. And speaking of the results, with the First Response Early Result pregnancy test having over 99 percent accuracy, the brand has garnered something like a cult following of women who have returned with each new believed conception. All home pregnancy tests work the same way - by measuring the hCG levels in your urine- but when it comes to dye-based tests, which are the ones which give line results, there is some debate as to whether pink dye based tests or blue dye tests are better. Whilst this is a frequent topic of discussion on the Mumsnet Conception boards, the general consensus is usually that pink dye tests - such as First Response Early Result tests - are more trustworthy than blue dye tests, which can be more likely to show evaporation lines and even false positives. What are the best pregnancy tests UK?

If you’re keen to test early, but don’t want to leave yourself squinting into the sunlight or editing photos of your pregnancy tests to see if that line is solely in your imagination, the Clearblue Digital Early Detection Pregnancy test can make the testing experience a whole lot simpler. Unlike dye-based tests that require looking out for a line or cross in the results window, these tests use digital technology instead. If you prefer, however, you can also ask for a pregnancy test free of charge with your GP or at your local sexual health clinic. If you are under the age of 25, you may also get a pregnancy test from your local Brook centre. How we chose our recommendations Products tried and tested by real parents If you can't spend the money on a home pregnancy test, there are also places to get free pregnancy tests. Be sure you know who is doing the test and their credentials and motives for testing. The first few weeks of pregnancy are critical to fetal development, so early prenatal care is important for a healthy birth weight and the baby’s survival. The sooner you know you’re pregnant, the sooner you can begin making healthy pregnancy choices for yourself and your baby that include: diet, nutrition and limiting your exposure to hazards.Things to Know About Testing Early...Some pregnant women may not have detectable amounts of the pregnancy hormone in their urine on the day they use the test. The amount of pregnancy hormone increases as the pregnancy progresses. KEY FEATURES• EARLY RESULTS test 6 DAYS before your missed period (5 days before day of expected period)¹ While many brands claim 99 percent accuracy, that depends on when you test. A large, third-party study shows that for some mainstream tests, it can be lower depending on when you test in relation to a missed period. The most accurate time to test is starting on the day of your missed period and the week after.

Fast, simple and reliable, the First Response Early Result Pregnancy Test (or 'FRER' as it's more commonly known on Mumsnet) is one brand of pregnancy test which has been highly recommended by Mumsnet users for years for providing the most accurate results. The most sensitive pregnancy tests can detect 10mIU/ml and some of these can be used before your period is due. However, the NHS generally advises that you take a pregnancy test from the first day of a missed period.First and foremost give yourself a minute,' says Marie Louise. 'This may seem obvious but regardless of whether this is a planned pregnancy or not, you need to take a breath and process your news. It’s okay to feel a very wide range of emotions and flitter between them. There are two basic types of pregnancy tests: urine and blood. “For urine, the highest concentration is found in the first-morning void,” says Dr. Gaither. “For blood, the specimen is sent to the lab where the amount of hCG is determined.” While urine pregnancy tests can happen at home, they also occur at the doctor’s office. Whether you're trying to conceive or not, if you think you might be pregnant the last thing you need to worry about is whether or not you can trust your pregnancy test results. We've consulted maternity health experts as well as Mumsnet users - the largest online network of mums in the UK - to help narrow down a shortlist of the best pregnancy tests currently available, from those you can use up to six days before a missed period to others which give you your answer in just 45 seconds.

Pregnancy tests detect the pregnancy hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) through your urine (or blood if you visit the doctor’s office). “Pregnancy tests are approximately 99 percent accurate [and] best utilized after a missed period,” says Kecia Gaither, MD, an OB/GYN, maternal-fetal medicine specialist, and director of Perinatal Services and Maternal Fetal Medicine at NYC Health and Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx. “False positives are rare but can occur." Digital or line results? - Most home pregnancy tests will display a second line (either a cross or a line in the test area) if hCG is detected. Some more expensive pregnancy tests have a digital display to indicate whether you are pregnant or not. The Clearblue Pregnancy Test With Weeks Indicator even estimates how many weeks along you are. Digital pregnancy tests: These tests tend to be the easiest to to use and read, since they clearly display your results in words (i.e. “pregnant” or “not pregnant”), leaving little room for error. The downside? Digital tests tend to be more expensive.

Some tests may have different instructions or wait times, so it’s important to follow the directions exactly to make sure you get the most accurate reading. This is especially important when it comes to interpreting the result. For example, you always want to read your results within the window specified in the instructions. "As the paper and urine sample dry, the lines tend to smear and people can think they are pregnant," says Jennifer Roelands, M.D., OB/GYN and the founder of Well Woman MD in Yorba Linda, California. Types of pregnancy tests