When is the best time to use an early pregnancy test strip for the most accurate result?
Dec 20, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Lu
Introduction
Morning urine refers to the first urine after getting up in the morning. During the night, the body accumulates a substance called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), which is a hormone secreted by the placenta after pregnancy. In early pregnancy, hCG levels are relatively low. However, after accumulating overnight, the concentration of hCG in morning urine tends to be higher, making it easier to be detected by an early pregnancy test strip.
Generally speaking, there is no specific time that is considered most accurate for using an early pregnancy test strip. Using an early pregnancy test strip to detect morning urine is relatively accurate. The specific analysis is as follows:
Morning urine refers to the first urine after waking up in the morning. During the night, the human body produces a substance called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), a hormone secreted by the placenta after pregnancy. In early pregnancy, hCG levels are relatively low. After accumulating overnight, the concentration of hCG in morning urine is relatively higher and more easily detected by early pregnancy test strips. During the daytime, due to factors such as water intake and urination, urine may become diluted, potentially decreasing the hCG concentration and affecting the accuracy of the test.
Before using an early pregnancy test strip, carefully read the instructions and follow the correct testing procedures to ensure the testing process is standardized and to avoid inaccurate results due to improper operation.
