First Response Early Result Pregnancy Test, 2 Count (Pack of 1)

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When you take your First Response Early Detection pregnancy test from the first day of your expected period, your results will be over 99% accurate. Although you can use this test up to 5 days before your expected period, your test may be less effective the earlier you test. This is why many women who test early choose to take a second test on the day of their expected period, to confirm their results with more accuracy. Laboratory testing of these First Response tests saw the following results: Home pregnancy tests are considered to be highly accurate if you take them at the right time. For those of us who are unable to wait until you miss your period, you need to find a test that detects lower levels of the hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin, typically just referred to as HCG. Testing before eight DPO increases the likelihood that you’ll receive a false negative because implantation typically occurs between 8-9 DPO. If you’re keen to test early, but don’t want to leave yourself squinting into the sunlight or editing photos of your pregnancy tests to see if that line is solely in your imagination, the Clearblue Digital Early Detection Pregnancy test can make the testing experience a whole lot simpler. Unlike dye-based tests that require looking out for a line or cross in the results window, these tests use digital technology instead.

The First Response Early Result Pregnancy Test is a pregnancy test which can tell you whether or not you’re pregnant as early as 6 days before your missed period. This product is First Response’s best selling pregnancy test and has been voted Best Pregnancy Test for 2 years in a row by trusted pregnancy and parenting brand. It’s recommended that you wait until your period is due to arrive to take a pregnancy test because you have the highest rate of receiving an accurate result. If you test earlier, you do risk receiving a false negative result. If a pregnancy test is sold by a reputable, registered company it doesn’t matter if you opt for the cheaper option or buy in bulk,' explains Marie Louise. 'This maybe a good idea if you are trying or know you have potential difficulty conceiving. Pregnancy tests can be expensive!' What should I do after testing positive?

These test strips have a sensitivity of 25 mIU/ml, which isn’t nearly as sensitive as First Response. If you wait until you are 12-14 DPO, using these tests is no problem, and there are a lot of other brand tests with a sensitivity that is not this low. Aside from being the most sensitive pregnancy test, First Response displays the results in three minutes, on average, and that’s faster than other brands. The curved handle makes the test screen easier to read, and it seems to help avoid user error. If you get too much urine on the pregnancy test, you might void the test, but the curved handle reduces that chance! 2. Clearblue Rapid Detection Before joining the content team at Mumsnet, Jenny worked as a journalist for newspapers, radio, TV and b2b trades magazines for over a decade. She is also a bestselling sci-fi author (writing as J M Briscoe) and parenting blogger. Mumsnet has been helping parents make their lives easier since 2000 and, in those years, we’ve seen, tried and reviewed thousands of products. There are 2 ways you can use your First Response Pregnancy Test, and each will give accurate results, so the way you want to test is entirely up to you. Begin by removing the pregnancy test from its wrapper and removing the protective cap from the absorbent end of the test, then take your test in one of the following ways:

Home pregnancy tests work by detecting the hCG hormone in your urine, however, in some circumstances, such as when you are having fertility treatment or have medical conditions, you may be asked to head for a blood test with your doctor.

How to use Clearblue® Ultra Early Pregnancy Test

Many women refer to the ‘two-week wait’ - the period between ovulation and (ideally) a missed period, after which the hormone is likely to be present if you are expecting. Is a blue or pink dye pregnancy test better?

During the first trimester, the pregnancy hormone increases from less than 5mIU/ml to over 100,000mIU/ml, and the further into your pregnancy you are, the more present this hormone will be in your urine. How accurate are home pregnancy tests? How early can you use it? - The most sensitive pregnancy tests such as First Response Early Result Pregnancy Test can detect 10mIU/ml and some of these can be used before your period is due. It's worth noting, however, that the NHS recommends taking a pregnancy test from the first day of a missed period or at least 21 days after having unprotected sex. The First Response Early Result test can be used in one of two ways – either by placing the absorbent tip in your urine stream while weeing or by immersing into a urine sample for five seconds, allowing you to choose the method that feels most comfortable for you. Some pregnancy tests have a low threshold, but others might not indicate a positive result until your levels are over 75 mIU/ml. Those tests wouldn’t be ideal for early detection, but they should work for taking a test when you miss your period. How Early Can I Take a Pregnancy Test? Generally speaking, as the levels of the pregnancy hCG hormone rise every two or three days during pregnancy, a pregnancy test will be more accurate the later you leave it after having unprotected sex.

Can I get a pregnancy test on the NHS?

A lot of women complain that taking blue dye tests can give wrong results, but Clearblue designed an excellent test with a big sponge tip that makes taking these tests easier. While they aren’t as sensitive as First Response, it’s an excellent alternative if you are testing just a day or two before you miss your cycle. Fast, simple and reliable, the First Response Early Result Pregnancy Test (or 'FRER' as it's more commonly known on Mumsnet) is one brand of pregnancy test which has been highly recommended by Mumsnet users for years for providing the most accurate results. If you’re not sure when your next period is due, aim to test at least 21 days after you last had unprotected sex. What other kinds of pregnancy tests are there? If you are not sure whether you would like to continue with the pregnancy you can explore your options with your GP or NHS online and if you know you will be terminating the pregnancy you can self refer to The British Pregnancy Advisory Service, Marie Stopes U.K. or a local GUM clinic.' How should you take a pregnancy test? The biggest reason to give this test a try is that it’s digital. It has a Smart Countdown that lets you know the test is working as you wait for your results. Clearblue added a wide absorbent tip and an integrated flood guard technology to reduce user error. Then, when the test is done analyzing the results, it displays either “PREGNANT” or “NOT PREGNANT.” You can’t misunderstand these results! What Is The Most Sensitive Pregnancy Test?