There are several home pregnancy tests available in the market today and sold online. You can choose from some of the popular ones like Equate, Clearblue Easy Digital, Fact Plus, EPT, First Response Early Result, etc. All of these homemade tests have proven to be reliable despite showing different levels of accuracy.
Both First Response and Clear Blue Easy Digital Pregnancy Test state that their test kits are able to deliver results at the earliest opportunity, as early as 4 days before the actual missed period that you’re expecting. But the earliest pregnancy test that this article will focus on is First Response.
So what is First Response and how does it work? First Response is a pregnancy test kit that is able to detect lower levels of pregnancy hormone, human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG), which can be found in the urine throughout the course of pregnancy. This gives women the opportunity to acquire a positive reading even days (usually four) prior the expected late menstrual cycle.
The First Response kit is actually easy to use. All you have to do is remove the cover of the test package, take the test out and remove the over cap. Then, hold the absorbent tip in your urine stream for about five to ten seconds. Put the cap back on, and place the test on a flat surface. The results window should be facing up. Wait for three to five minutes for the results to be shown.
If two pink lines will appear, it means that HCG was found present. Thus, you are pregnant. One line either indicates you’re not bearing a child or the said hormone is not enough to be detected. In both cases, you can opt to see a doctor for confirmation. Even though these tests are quite reliable, you can’t avoid the fact that you may have gotten false negative or false positive results, something you don’t have to worry when using pregnancy blood test.
It’s highly recommended to take this earliest pregnancy test first thing in the morning using your initial urine discharge for best results. But it’s all up to you. Also, don’t forget to carefully read the instructions in the package before using the kit or call their phone line if you have further questions.