A urine Hcg (Human chorionic gonadotropin) pregnancy test kit is a type of medical device that is used to detect the presence of Hcg hormone in a woman's urine to determine whether or not she is pregnant.
Hcg hormone is produced by the placenta shortly after a fertilized egg has implanted in the uterus, and its levels rise rapidly during the early stages of pregnancy. The test kit contains a special strip or cassette that has a pad with specific antibodies that bind to Hcg.To use the kit, a woman would collect a urine sample in a clean, dry container and then dip the test strip or cassette into the urine. The Hcg hormone in the urine will bind to the antibodies on the pad, causing a reaction that changes the color of the pad.
Depending on the specific kit, the test may display the results as a line or symbol appearing on the strip or cassette, indicating whether or not Hcg was detected in the urine sample. Most pregnancy test kits are accurate and can detect pregnancy as early as a few days after a missed period. However, it is important to follow the instructions carefully and consult a healthcare provider for confirmation of results and any further medical advice
Key Features
Preparation and Usage
Interpretation of Results
Negative: Only one coloured band appears on the control region.
No apparent band on the test region.
Positive: Distinct colour bands appear on the control and test regions.
Both test line and control line indicate a positive result.
Invalid: No visible band in the control region is indication of procedure error and/ or that test an reagent deterioration has occurred.
Repeat test with a new test kit.
