How long do first response pregnancy tests take

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When you can do a pregnancy test
Where you can get a pregnancy test
How does a pregnancy test work?
Pregnancy test results
Continuing with the pregnancy
If you're not sure you want to be pregnant
Video: Is the pregnancy test accurate?

Safety Information

• Do not use after the expiration date stamped on the side of the carton. • Store in a dry place below 86⁰F (30⁰C). Do not freeze. • Keep out of the reach of children. • For in-vitro diagnostic use. Not to be taken internally. • Single-use device. Do not reuse.

Directions

INSTRUCTIONS for First Response Gold Digital Pregnancy Test THIS DEVICE SELF ACTIVATES UPON REMOVAL FROM THE WRAPPER. DO NOT OPEN WRAPPER UNTIL YOU ARE READY TO USE. • After reading the insert when you are ready to perform the test, remove the test stick from the foil wrapper and remove the Overcap. (Upon removal from the wrapper, check the Display Screen for the presence of a steady clock symbol . The device is ready for use. Do not use the test unless the steady clock symbol is on the Display Screen.) STEP 1 EITHER • Hold Thumb Grip so that the Absorbent Tip is pointing downward and the Display Screen is facing away from your body. • Place the Absorbent Tip into your urine stream for 5 seconds. Be careful not to get the urine on the plastic holder. During testing, never hold the device with the Absorbent Tip pointing upward. OR • You may collect your urine into a clean, dry cup and immerse the entire Absorbent Tip in the urine for 5 seconds. How to Read Result STEP 2 • While still holding the stick with the Absorbent Tip facing downward, replace the Overcap and lay the stick on a flat, nonabsorbent surface with the Display Screen facing up. • The clock symbol will begin to blink in about 30 seconds after urine is applied to indicate the test is working. STEP 3 • In approximately 3 minutes, an unmistakable ""YES+"" or “NO-” will appear on the Display Screen. INSTRUCTIONS for First Response Early Result Pregnancy Test • After reading the insert and when you are ready to perform the test, remove the test stick from the foil wrapper and take off the Overcap. STEP 1 EITHER • Holding the test stick by the Thumb Grip with the Absorbent Tip pointing downward and the Result Window facing away from your body, place the Absorbent Tip into your urine stream for 5 seconds only. OR • You may also collect your urine in a clean, dry cup and immerse the entire Absorbent Tip into the urine for 5 seconds only. How to Read Result - Read Your Result at 3 Minutes STEP 2 • While still holding the stick with the Absorbent Tip still pointing downward, replace the Overcap and lay stick on a flat, nonabsorbent surface with the Result Window facing up. • You may soon see a pink color moving across the Result Window to indicate the test is working. • Wait 3 minutes before reading results. Step 3 PREGNANT - TWO PINK LINES in the Result Window. One line may be lighter than the other. Appearance of the results may vary. NOT PREGNANT - ONE PINK LINE in the Result Window.

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1 FIRST RESPONSE detects the pregnancy hormone 6 days sooner than the day of your missed period (5 days before the day of expected period). 2>99% accurate at detecting typical pregnancy hormone levels. Note that hormone levels vary. 3Minkin MJ. Embryonic development and pregnancy test sensitivity: the importance of earlier pregnancy detection. Women's Health (Lond Engl). 2009 Nov;5(6):659-67 †Pharmacy Times OTC Survey 2013††Over 99% accurate in detecting the LH surge in laboratory studies. †Data on file

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If you have missed a period and recently had unprotected sex, you may be pregnant. Pregnancy tests are most reliable from the first day of your missed period.

When you can do a pregnancy test

You can carry out most pregnancy tests from the first day of a missed period. If you don't know when your next period is due, do the test at least 21 days after you last had unprotected sex.

Some very sensitive pregnancy tests can be used even before you miss a period.

You can do a pregnancy test on a sample of urine collected at any time of the day. It doesn't have to be in the morning.

Where you can get a pregnancy test

You can buy pregnancy testing kits from pharmacists and some supermarkets. They can give a quick result and you can do the test in private.

The following places provide free pregnancy tests:

sexual health services
some young people's services – call the national sexual health helpline on 0300 123 7123 for details
Brook centres for under-25s – find your nearest Brook centre

You may also be able to get a pregnancy test free of charge from your GP.

How does a pregnancy test work?

All pregnancy tests detect the hormone human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG), which starts to be produced around 6 days after fertilisation.

Most pregnancy tests come in a box that contains 1 or 2 long sticks. You pee on the stick and the result appears on the stick after a few minutes. All tests are slightly different, so always check the instructions.

Pregnancy test results

Home pregnancy tests are accurate as long as you follow the instructions correctly.

A positive test result is almost certainly correct. However, a negative test result is less reliable.

The result may not be reliable if you:

do not follow the instructions properly
take the test too early

Some medicines can also affect the results.

If you get a negative result and still think you're pregnant, wait a few days and try again. Speak to your GP if you get a negative result after a second test but your period has not arrived.

Continuing with the pregnancy

If you're pregnant and want to continue with the pregnancy, contact your GP or a midwife to start your antenatal care. You can use the pregnancy due date calculator to work out when your baby is due.

If you're not sure you want to be pregnant

If you're not sure about continuing with the pregnancy, you can discuss this confidentially with a healthcare professional. Your options are:

continuing with the pregnancy and keeping the baby
having an abortion
continuing with the pregnancy and having the baby adopted

As well as a GP or a nurse at your GP surgery, you can also get accurate, confidential information – from the age of 13 – from the following:

sexual health services
the MSI Reproductive Choices website
the British Pregnancy Advisory service website
the National Unplanned Pregnancy Advisory service website

All these services – including community contraceptive clinics – are confidential. If you're 13 or older, the staff won't tell your parents. They'll encourage you to talk to your parents, but they won't force you.

If you're under 25 and would prefer advice specifically for young people, the sexual health charity Brook provides a range of services for young people. The Brook website contains information on pregnancy choices. You can also use the Ask Brook 24/7 service.