As soon as you suspect you might be pregnant, whether it’s a late period or another symptom, the first thing you’ll want to do is take a pregnancy test. Should you choose a blood or urine pregnancy test?
The most common type of pregnancy test is the urine-based kind you will find at any drugstore. If you want a blood pregnancy test, you’ll have to do this at a doctor’s office.
Keep reading to learn more about the differences and which is right for you. Contact us today for a no-cost urine-based pregnancy test that will give you instant results.
Blood vs. Urine Pregnancy Tests
Urine Tests
Urine-based tests are the most common type of pregnancy test, but you have to make sure that you are taking it within the right time window.
For example, it cannot give you results if you take it immediately after unprotected sex. These tests use a responsive strip to detect the pregnancy hormone hCG, and when taken at least one week after a missed period, they claim up to 99% accuracy. Also, make sure you check to ensure that the test is not expired or defective.
Blood Tests
If you want the most reliable pregnancy test and want to find out as soon as possible, blood pregnancy tests are the way to go. However, they do require a visit to the doctor’s office for a blood sample, and you won’t have instant resultsl ike you will with a urine test.
Confirming Your Pregnancy
At Rockingham Pregnancy Care Center, we can help you get the peace of mind and clarity you need regarding your pregnancy.
We can help you decide the right time frame for the pregnancy test, as well as provide a follow-up ultrasound referral to give you additional details about your pregnancy, including viability, gestational age, and location.
You are not alone. Contact us today to schedule an appointment!