Detailed picture explanation of how to use the pregnancy test stick
A pregnancy test is a commonly used self-test tool that can be used to determine whether a woman is pregnant. It is simple to operate and has high accuracy. It is a testing tool commonly used by many women. This article will introduce in detail how to use the pregnancy test stick from four aspects.
1. Preparation before pregnancy test
Before taking a pregnancy test, you should make the following preparations: Choose a reliable pregnancy test stick. There are many brands of pregnancy test sticks on the market. When choosing, you should choose products from big brands to ensure accuracy. In addition, you should choose a pregnancy test stick with a relatively long shelf life to avoid a decrease in accuracy caused by long storage time.
1.1 Open the pregnancy test package and understand the instructions
Open the package of the pregnancy test stick and read the instructions carefully to understand how to use the pregnancy test stick and the precautions for use. Some pregnancy test sticks may have special usage requirements or restrictions (such as usage time, measurement method, etc.). Please read and understand the instructions carefully to ensure correct operation.
1.2 Prepare containers and timers in advance
Using a pregnancy test requires a container and a timer. The container can be a small cup or other container that can hold urine, and the timer can be a mobile phone timer or a watch. Prepare these items in advance to avoid flaws during your pregnancy test.
1.3 Remove interfering objects at any time
When taking a pregnancy test, you should take off any disturbing items on your body at any time, such as watches, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, etc. These items may interfere with the accuracy of the pregnancy test and need to be removed.
2. Pregnancy test steps
2.1 Collect urine
Before testing with a pregnancy test stick, you need to collect a certain amount of morning urine (first urination) or urine after 8 hours of fasting. Collect the urine into the prepared container. Before using the pregnancy test stick, take the pregnancy test stick out of its packaging and remove the plastic protective cover.
2.2 Add urine
Drop the collected morning urine or 8-hour urine after fasting directly onto the liquid absorption hole. After dripping, the test stick needs to be leveled to avoid errors that may cause inaccurate results.
2.3 Make observations
The observation time of the pregnancy test stick is generally 5 to 10 minutes, and it must not be moved or turned upside down during use. The most accurate results can only be obtained by observing the results within the specified time frame.
3. Interpretation of pregnancy test results
There are usually two types of pregnancy test results, negative and positive. Negative means not ovulating or pregnancy is negative, positive means pregnancy is positive, specifically divided into the following situations:
3.1 A red line appears: It means that after placing the test piece, the urine is successfully attracted to the detection hole and the test stick is working normally.
3.2 Two red lines appear: If two red lines appear within the prescribed observation time, the pregnancy test stick shows a positive result, indicating pregnancy.
3.3 A light line and a dark line appear: Since the pregnancy test stick detects urine, the pregnancy test stick is working normally, which also means that you are pregnant.
4. Notes
When using a pregnancy test stick, you need to pay attention to the following:aspect:
4.1 Pregnancy test expiration date
Expired pregnancy test kits may affect the test results and even lead to misjudgment. Check the expiration date of the pregnancy test stick before use. Do not use an expired pregnancy test stick.
4.2 Determine usage time
Different brands of pregnancy test sticks have different usage times. Be sure to read the instructions carefully before use to understand the usage time requirements.
4.3 Collect urine into container
When collecting urine, urine should be collected directly into a container and avoid placing the container in the toilet for collection, because there may be other substances in the toilet that will interfere with the test results. In addition, the container also needs to be cleaned.
Through the introduction of this article, we have learned how to use the pregnancy test stick and how to read the results correctly. When using a pregnancy test stick, you need to pay attention to some details to ensure that the test results are accurate and reliable.
