What hCG level is detected by strip?

The test is sensitive to 20mIU of HCG and is capable of detecting pregnancy as early as 7-10 days after conception. We do however recommend that you wait until the first day after your missed period to get a reliable result.

Is there a test to check hCG levels at home?

You can take an hCG urine test at your doctor’s office or at home with a home pregnancy test. Both will require the collection of a urine sample. An hCG urine test conducted at home is similar to the test that your doctor conducts. Both have the same ability to detect hCG in your urine.

How accurate are cheap hCG strips?

The results of less expensive pregnancy tests will still be up to 99 percent accurate when you use them according to the manufacturer’s instructions. As for the downsides? Cheaper options have fewer features that might make pregnancy testing more convenient, like a plastic handle or a slightly shorter wait time.

Can hCG strips detect early pregnancy?

HCG blood tests can detect pregnancy about 10 days after conception, while urine tests generally take 2 or more weeks. Although some home pregnancy tests can provide results before the first missed period, the results are usually more accurate after the first day of the missed period.

Should pregnancy test lines get darker?

In a healthy pregnancy, the levels of the hormone should double every 2 to 3 days. While the line might be faint at the very beginning of pregnancy, as time goes on and the pregnancy advances, the line that the test produces should get darker and more apparent.

Do hCG test strips work?

The test can be carried out at home or in the doctor’s office. A pregnancy test is around 99 percent reliable. It works by measuring levels of a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG). HCG can be present in the blood and urine approximately 10 to 14 days after conception.

How quickly do hCG levels rise?

In the first four weeks of a viable pregnancy, hCG levels will typically double about every two to three days. After six weeks, the levels will double about every 96 hours. So, if your baseline level is higher than 5 mIU/mL, your doctor may order a repeat test a couple days later to see if the number doubles.