Pregnancy test kits have made it very easy for women to find out if they’re pregnant. A pregnancy test kit works by detecting HCG, a hormone produced by the placenta once a fertilized egg attaches to the uterine lining. 

About Prega News Pregnancy Test Kit

Prega News is one of the most popular pregnancy test kits in India. It is up to 99% accurate when used correctly-that’s as accurate as a urine pregnancy test conducted at a practice. Manufactured by Mankind Pharma, the pregnancy test kit is very simple to use (can be used to detect pregnancy at home or a doctor’s office). 

Prega News pregnancy kit is available at medical and departmental stores across the country. You don’t need a doctor’s prescription to purchase one. A kit contains a dropper, a card or pregnancy strip, and silica granules (to prevent moisture from entering the kit). 

When to Take a Pregnancy Test?

Some pregnancy tests can detect pregnancy 2-6 days before a missed period. The accuracy of such tests is open to debate. For accurate results, wait for at least 7 days after missing a period to take a pregnancy test. To make doubly sure wait for 10-14 days (typically enough time for HCG to build up in the body) before testing.

Usage Instructions

Before you start, make sure the pregnancy kit isn’t expired as with an expired kit, you are highly likely to get an inaccurate result. Here are instructions for Prega News pregnancy kit use– To perform a pregnancy test, first put three drops of urine on the circular area of the pregnancy strip using the dropper inside the kit. Carefully place the strip on a flat surface and patiently wait for the test result. 

Interpreting the Result

• Your pregnancy strip has two lines ‘C’ (stands for Control line) and ‘T’ (stands for Test line). If two pink lines appear in the ‘C’ and ‘T’ line region you’re pregnant. A single line in the ‘C’ region indicates a negative result.  In case the Control line is blank, the test is considered invalid, and you need to conduct another test. 
• If a light and dark pink line appear in the ‘T’ and ‘C’ region respectively, HCG has just started building up in your body. Wait for 2-3 days before taking another test.
• For best results, follow the manufacturer’s instructions. If possible take the test in the morning as the first morning urine has the highest concentration of HCG.  

Cost

Available for just INR 50/kit, Prega News pregnancy test kit is one of the most cost-effective pregnancy test kits on the market. 

Mistakes to Avoid

• Ignoring the Manufacturer’s Instructions: If you ignore the manufacturer’s instructions, you may end up making mistakes such as using the incorrect amount of urine or testing at the wrong time of the day. You may even misinterpret test results.
• Testing too Early: Do not test too early after conception as your body may not have produced enough HCG to be detected by a pregnancy test kit. 
• Using an Expired Test kit: The level of chemicals (that detect HCG) on the surface of a pregnancy test can fall drastically over time and expired test kits often produce inaccurate test results. 
• Drinking too Much Water Before the Test: Do not drink too much water before taking a pregnancy test, as excess water can dilute your urine, affecting test results.
• Misinterpreting Faint Lines: A faint positive line usually means you’re pregnant. That said it could mean different things in some cases. Check the manufacturer’s instructions for guidance on how to interpret faint lines.
• Ignoring Medications: Some medicines can interfere with pregnancy test results. If you take fertility drugs, consult your doctor before performing a pregnancy test.