pregnancy testing by ADDISON STEPHENS

types of tests/when to test

addisonstephens1 — 2024-09-19 16:53:27 UTC

Two main types of tests: Urine and blood

You should test in the morning time because you're HCG levels is the highest in the morning

False positives

addisonstephens1 — 2024-09-19 16:55:18 UTC

What causes false positives? It could be a user error, you took the test too early, or your urine is too diluted

False negatives

addisonstephens1 — 2024-09-19 17:06:04 UTC

Many things can cause false negative pregnancy tests such as: Your period, testing too early, expired test, etc.

Qualitative vs. quantitative tests

addisonstephens1 — 2024-09-19 17:08:58 UTC

Qualitative: Measures whether the HCG hormone is present.

Quantitative: Measures how much HCG is present

Pregnancy

addisonstephens1 — 2024-09-19 17:12:55 UTC

1st signs: Missed period, fatigue, headache, tender/swollen breasts, nausea/vomiting, increased urination

When to go to the doctor: The most common time to have a first appointment is around eight weeks gestation or about a month after that first missed period and positive pregnancy test

1st doctors appointment:Your health care provider might do a physical exam, including a breast exam and a pelvic exam