When testing for pregnancy, you want to be sure of the results. FIRST RESPONSE™ Comfort Check pregnancy test kit includes 3 Early Result Pregnancy Test Sticks and 5 Pregnancy Test Strips to help you test confidently and conveniently.
Early Result Pregnancy Test
Pregnancy Test Strips
Early Pregnancy Detection Matters
The first few weeks of pregnancy are critical to fetal development, so early prenatal care is important for a healthy birth weight and the baby's survival. The sooner you know you're pregnant, the sooner you can begin making healthy pregnancy choices for yourself and your baby that include diet, nutrition and limiting your exposure to hazards.
Things to Know About Testing Early
Some pregnant women may not have detectable amounts of the pregnancy hormone in their urine on the day they use the test. The amount of pregnancy hormone increases as the pregnancy progresses.
In laboratory testing, FIRST RESPONSE™ Early Result Pregnancy Tests detected the pregnancy hormone levels in:
Turn to FIRST RESPONSE™ pregnancy test kits for multiple pregnancy test stick and strip options so you can test often for added reassurance.
Things to Know About Testing Often
When a woman becomes pregnant, her body produces a hormone called hCG (human Chorionic Gonadotropin). The secretion of this hormone by the developing placenta begins soon after conception and increases throughout the first trimester. The presence of hCG in urine is an excellent indication of pregnancy. FIRST RESPONSE™ Pregnancy Test Strips are a qualitative test for the detection of hCG in urine. With the FIRST RESPONSE™ Pregnancy Test Strips, you can test on the first day of your missed period.
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Do any drugs or medications affect the Early Result Pregnancy Test?
Medications containing the pregnancy hormone (hCG) can affect the result (for example, A.P.L.5, Pregnyl6, Profasi7 and Pergonal7). The urine pregnancy test should not be affected by hormone therapies containing clomiphene citrate (for example Clomid8 and Serophene7); alcohol; antibiotics; or the contraceptive pill.
How accurate is the FIRST RESPONSE™ Early Result Pregnancy Test?
FIRST RESPONSE™ Early Result is >99% accurate from the day of ‘missed’ period. However, some pregnant women may not have detectable amounts of pregnancy hormone in their urine on the day of the test or may have miscalculated the first day of their period.
How do the FIRST RESPONSE™ Early Result Pregnancy Tests work?
FIRST RESPONSE™ Early Result Pregnancy Test detects human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in urine. hCG is the hormone your body produces during pregnancy.
I have waited longer than 3 minutes, and there are still no lines in the pregnancy test result window. Is there anything wrong?
Your result should appear within 3 minutes. There should be at least one pink line in the Result Window at 3 minutes to indicate that the test is completed and you have done it correctly. If not, the test is invalid. This could be due to insufficient urine on the Absorbent Tip or not holding the device with the Absorbent Tip pointing downward while replacing the Overcap. You should retest with another device, carefully following all directions.
What do I do if the pregnancy test result is negative (not pregnant)?
If your pregnancy test result is negative, you may not be pregnant or it may be too early to tell. If you do not get your period within 7 days, you should retest with another FIRST RESPONSE™ Early Result Pregnancy Test. It is possible that you miscalculated the length of your cycle, or your urine may not have had enough of the pregnancy hormone for the test to give you a positive result. If upon retesting you get another negative result and your period has still not started, you should call your doctor.
What do I do if the pregnancy test result is positive (pregnant)?
A positive (pregnant) test result shows that the pregnancy hormone (hCG) was detected, which normally indicates pregnancy. You must see your doctor to confirm that you are pregnant. If you test positive, but think you may not be pregnant, you should check with your doctor.
When can I test with FIRST RESPONSE™ Early Result Pregnancy Test?
The FIRST RESPONSE™ Early Result Pregnancy Test is designed to detect hCG as early as 6 days before your missed period (5 days before day of the expected period). The amount of pregnancy hormone increases as pregnancy progresses. In laboratory testing with early pregnancy urine samples, FIRST RESPONSE™ Early Result gave the following results:
NUMBER OF DAYS BEFORE THE EXPECTED PERIOD | % OF SAMPLES FROM PREGNANT WOMEN GIVING A POSITIVE RESULT |
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5 | 76% |
4 | 96% |
3 | >99% |
2 | >99% |
1 | >99% |
Will the pregnancy test result change if left standing for a certain period of time?
The pregnancy test result should be read as soon as possible after waiting 3 minutes. A negative result should not be read after 10 minutes.
If you are experiencing early pregnancy symptoms, a missed period or suspect you may be pregnant, now is the time to find out when the earliest day is you can take a pregnancy test. Use the First Response™ pregnancy test calculator tool to find how soon to take a pregnancy test. Start by entering the first day of your last period.
When to Use | When to Test | ||
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Early Result | Early detection | Up to 6 days before your missed period | |
Digital | Early detection with a digital display | Up to 6 days before your missed period | |
Rapid Result | For fast results | On the day of your missed period | |
Multi Check | For something simple | On the day of your missed period | |
Comfort Check | For multiple tests at a great value | On the day of your missed period | |
Test & Confirm | Different test types for added confirmation | On the day of your missed period | |
Triple Check | Different test types for added reassurance | On the day of your missed period |
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