Post Date December, 02 2023
Although the Early Pregnancy Test Paper claims to have a 99% accuracy rate, you must not take your self-test results too lightly. According to expert statistics, the correct testing rate of early pregnancy test paper varies greatly, ranging from 50% to 98%.
Why is there such a big difference? Gynecologists have pointed out that when women conduct self tests at home, without any external guidance, the average test result can only achieve an accuracy rate of 50% to 75%. If such tests are performed in front of a doctor in a laboratory, the doctor can ensure that the test paper works properly, and women can accurately use the test paper in accordance with the instructions. The test accuracy rate is likely to approach 100%.
The manufacturer of the early pregnancy test paper and self-test mirror declares, "In the laboratory, it has been confirmed that the accuracy of today's early pregnancy test paper is as high as 99%. However, when women use the early pregnancy test paper, it is important to strictly follow the instructions to ensure that the test results are correct and reliable." However, in the actual operation process, using the instructions correctly is by no means easy.
Some early pregnancy test strips have instructions that read: "Urine toward one end of the self-test card, with the absorption tip facing downward, and the display window not facing the body to prevent urine from splashing onto it." Some early pregnancy test strips also instruct users to "hold a urine burette and drop three drops of urine down 3 centimeters above the urinal at the bottom of the test strip." If you read the details of these instructions carefully several times and think it over and over again, There may not be any problems. However, for a woman who is nervous and panicky due to fear, it is inevitable that she will make mistakes because she cannot calmly and patiently follow the instructions. Moreover, the test results are also very confusing, and neither color response nor line response is easy to explain.
In addition, there are other obstacles to obtaining accurate test results. Like a professional medical test. The working principle of self testing is to detect the HCG value, which is the value of human chorionic gonadotropin. This hormone is produced by the placenta. It usually appears in the urine after a few days. However, due to the small amount. It is not easy to test at first, but it becomes increasingly evident from 10 to 14 days. (HCG values can also be measured through a blood test, and are much more accurate.). Although many early pregnancy test papers indicate that women can take self tests after missing their normal menstrual period for 1 day. But actually. Not all women emit HCG hormones at the same rate and in the same amount, which varies from person to person. "If you take a urine test too early, the negative reaction may be wrong," said an obstetrics and gynecology expert. Therefore, it is best to conduct a self test two weeks later, so that the results will be more credible.
If self testing is done in the evening, the accuracy will also be more or less affected. Because urine from early risers generally has the highest HCG value. Many early pregnancy test papers do not specify the best time of day for testing. Generally speaking, using urine that is excreted the first time in the morning will yield the most accurate results. Although positive results do not have the same high misdiagnosis rate as negative results, there are many non factors that can lead to positive test results: blood in the urine, recent symptoms such as (HCG hormones can be detected after miscarriage or 8 weeks of childbirth), ovarian tumors, or taking some fertility drugs.
Despite this, most women blindly believe in the power of the early pregnancy test paper, and the annual sales of early pregnancy test paper are staggering. Doctors even rely on this type of test paper to determine whether a patient is pregnant. Incorrect test results can lead to doctors prescribing drugs that are not suitable for use, such as powerful acne drugs, which can lead to physiological defects. Whether the result is negative or positive, erroneous test results are harmful. Women who mistakenly believe they don't have any through self testing may continue to smoke, drink alcohol, receive X-rays, or take inappropriate drugs, all of which are harmful to the embryo. As for women who try their best, a false positive result can make them feel happy and emotionally hurt.
If you want to improve the accuracy of self testing, follow these steps.
1. Pay attention to the production date on the packaging box, and do not use expired test cards, as chemicals will become invalid over time.
2. To reduce the probability of inaccurate testing, carefully read the instructions on the test card before going to the bathroom for specific operations, and then carefully follow the instructions.
3. If you are unsure about the test results, it is best to call a doctor for consultation and complete the test under their guidance. For example, if you drink too much water and dilute your urine, your doctor will tell you not to repeat the test. If the test results are positive but not obvious, you should assume that you are yourself and go to the hospital for a checkup.
4. If the self test results are negative and there is still a tidal wave after 1 week, you should do the self test again. If it's not negative, it's best to see a doctor.
5. The most important thing is to believe in your body. If your symptoms tell you that they are gone or not, regardless of the self-test results, it should be thought that the self-test may be incorrect, and it is best to go to a hospital for examination. Symptoms of early pregnancy include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, frequent urination, breast distension, partial appetite, lethargy, etc.
