How to Choose a Home Pregnancy Test

Worrying about a possible pregnancy, whether planned or not can be unnerving. Finding out if you are pregnant or not sure has come a long way. With the advancement of technology, it is common to take a home pregnancy test before you even miss a period, and have it actually work. Read on to learn how to choose a home pregnancy test.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Pregnancy test websites or tests

1. Find out the level of HCG each test measures accurately. Just because a test claims it is an early result does not mean it tests at a low level of the hormone.
2. Determine what type of reading you are comfortable with. Some offer one or two lines to indicate pregnancy, others are a plus or minus sign, and others are digital and say "Pregnant" or "Not Pregnant."
3. Choose how many tests you want. If you just want one test and hope the test works properly and accurately, then buy the one with the lowest hormone detection. Otherwise, choose a test kit that offers more than one test in a box, or buy multiple tests of different brands.
4. Pick a test with good reviews. Ask friends or family for recommendations or research online sites for reviews.

Tips & Warnings

• Check various websites including manufacturers websites for the level of hormone they detect to get one that will detect at a low level.
• If the test comes out negative, wait a few days and retest if you still think you might be pregnant.