How pregnancy tests work like ClearBlue. All home pregnancy tests detect the ‘pregnancy hormone’, human Chorionic Gonadotrophin (hCG) in urine. In pregnancy, hCG is produced first by the fertilised egg and later the placenta. A fertilised egg typically implants into the lining of the uterus (womb) 6-8 days before the missed period, when tiny amounts of hCG start to appear in the mother’s blood and urine. Though hCG levels are very low at first, the level rises rapidly and predictably in the first weeks of pregnancy.
When can I take a ClearBlue pregnancy test?
All Clearblue pregnancy tests are clinically proven to be over 99% accurate at detecting pregnancy from the day you expect your period. However, if you think you might be pregnant, you want to know for sure as soon as possible, and many women want to test earlier than this. The earliest you can test with the most sensitive tests currently available is 6 days before your missed period (typically 10 days after ovulation).
You can use our digital tool to understand when you can test for pregnancy.
How to use a ClearBlue pregnancy test
Almost three-quarters of women prefer the ease of testing directly in their urine stream7. For your convenience, all Clearblue tests can be used either ‘in-stream’ simply by holding the tip directly in the urine stream for 5 seconds; or by dipping the test into a collected urine sample for between 5 – 20 seconds, depending on the product used. Find out more about how to use a pregnancy test, but keep in mind you should always read the leaflet of the test you are using.
How to read a pregnancy test
After taking a pregnancy test, waiting for your result can be an exciting or nerve-racking time, and you want to be confident you are interpreting it correctly. Studies demonstrate that the type of test you choose can make a big difference on how easy they are to read. Digital tests like Clearblue Digital Ultra Early give unmistakably clear results in words. Did you know that nearly 1 in 3 women can misread some types of pregnancy test?
Which test is right for me?
All Clearblue pregnancy tests are designed with women in mind, and include unique and innovative features to make them easy to use and easy to read, so you can be confident in your result, helping reassure you when you need it most.
Strips and Cassettes are the most basic types of test. They are often small, and not easy to use as they involve multiple steps, including collecting a sample before testing. When you are excited or anxious (or both), it can be easy to make a mistake – or worry you have made a mistake. And studies have shown that 1 in 3 women can misread these types of tests, making them some of the most difficult types of tests to use and read.
Nearly three-quarters of women prefer to test directly in their urine stream. Studies have shown midstream tests like Clearblue are convenient, hygienic and easy to use.
With Clearblue you can also choose to test early – Clearblue Digital Ultra Early Pregnancy Test gives results from 6 days before your missed period. Or for the most information about your pregnancy of any test, try Clearblue with Weeks Indicator, the only test that can also tell you how many weeks since you conceived. However, if you’ve already missed your period and just want a fast result, then Clearblue Rapid Detection could be the test for you.
Pregnancy tests at the doctor’s surgery
The urine pregnancy tests your doctor uses contain the same technology as home pregnancy tests. Doctor’s pregnancy tests also detect hCG and are over 99% accurate from the day you expect your period. Just like some home tests, some doctor’s tests can be used before you miss your period.
As home pregnancy tests are so reliable, your doctor may not do a second test to confirm a positive test result, though routine practise varies from country to country. If they do a second urine test, often you will have the result in a few minutes. Alternatively your doctor may do a blood test, either taking a blood sample (blood draw) from your arm, or just a few drops of blood from a finger prick. If a blood sample is taken, it may be sent away to a laboratory, and results will usually take a few days.
Where can I buy a Clearblue test?
Its simple! Shop the PPRX store today to view our Clearblue product range https://www.pprx.co.uk/?s=clear+blue
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