When Should You Use an Early Pregnancy Test Strip?
Disease description:
My period is delayed, and I’m worried I might be pregnant. I bought a home pregnancy test kit from the pharmacy—when should I use it?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Chen Zhe
Early pregnancy test strips can be used when menstruation is delayed by more than 10 days, yielding relatively high accuracy. It is recommended to use first-morning urine for testing, and to repeat the test for 2–3 consecutive days to reduce the likelihood of error. Before using an early pregnancy test strip, carefully check the manufacturing date to avoid inaccuracies that could affect test results. Performing multiple tests may further improve accuracy.
