The HCG Urine Pregnancy
Test Strip is a test kit for the determination of hCG (Human Chorionic
Gonadotropin) in urine specimens. This test kit is used to obtain a visual,
qualitative result for the early detection of pregnancy. Human chorionic
gonadotropin (hCG) is a glycoprotein hormone secreted by the developing
placenta shortly after fertilization. The appearance of hCG soon after
conception and its subsequent rise in concentration during early gestational
growth make it an excellent marker for the early detection of pregnancy.
Test Procedure
1. To begin testing,
open the sealed pouch by tearing along the notch. Remove the test from
the pouch. Note: First morning urine usually
contains the highest concentration of hCG and is therefore the best sample
when performing the urine test. However, randomly collected urine specimens
may be used.
2. Holding the strip
vertically, carefully dip it into the specimen (you may collect your urine
in a clean, dry container). Immerse the strip into the urine sample with
the arrow end pointing towards the urine. Do not immerse past the MAX
Line (Marker Line). Take the strip out after 3 to 4 seconds and lay the
strip flat on a clean, dry, non-absorbent surface.
3. Wait for colored
bands to appear. Depending on the concentration of hCG in the test specimen,
positive results may be observed in as little as 60 seconds. However,
to confirm negative results, the complete reaction time of 5 minutes is
required. Interpret the test results at 5 minutes.
Pregnancy
Test Interpretation

Negative:
Only one color band appears on the control region. No apparent band on
the test region. This indicates that no pregnancy has been detected.
Positive:
Distinct color bands appear on the control and test regions. Presence
of both test line and control line indicate that you are pregnant. The
color intensity of the test bands may vary since different stages of pregnancy
have different concentrations of HCG hormone. A positive test line will
appear in the result window of the test directly below the control line.
Invalid:
No visible band at all. The control band will not appear if an insufficient
volume of specimen is added into the test kit. Proper procedures may not
have been followed in performing the test. Repeat with a new test kit.
Please consult above instructions and follow precisely.
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