Drug Name

hCG Pregnancy Midstream Test

Drug Uses

hCG Pregnancy Midstream Test is an immunochromatographic assay designed for qualitative determination of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in urine for early detection of pregnancy.

• Midstream is the most convenient formats for pregnancy tests;
• Test takes less than 5 minutes;
• Level of hCG as low as 20- 25 mlU/mL can be detected.

How Taken

• Remove the plastic cap to expose the absorbent window;
• Point the absorbent tip (with 5 small openings) directly in urine stream for at least 7-10 seconds to allow the sample into the testing device. (Another technique is to collect urine into a clean container and dip half of the absorbent pad for at least 10 seconds.);
• Re-cap the device and place it horizontally on a clean, flat surface. Allow 5 minutes to complete the test reaction.

Interpretation:

• 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. After you have completed the test, whether you are pregnant or not, a rose pink color band will appear in the control portion (C) of the window. This indicates that the Midstream test is working properly. As urine initially passes through the viewing window, the test band may momentarily become visible. This is not indicative of a positive result. Interpret results only after the complete test reaction time of 3 - 5 minutes.

POSITIVE: Two lines - both a control line and a test line. Presence of both test line and control line indicate that you may be pregnant.

NEGATIVE: Only one color band appears on the control region. If no test line is present, this indicates that pregnancy has not been detected.

Drug Class and Mechanism

hCG Pregnancy Midstream Test is a fast, convenient, safe, proven method for the early detection of pregnancy. The test can be quickly performed at any time pregnancy is suspected. Highly sensitive, hCG Pregnancy Midstream Test can detect pregnancy as early as one day after a missed period or approximately one week (8-12 days) after the moment of conception.

Human chorionic gonadotropin is a glycopeptide hormone produced by the placenta during pregnancy. The appearance and rapid rise in the concentration of hCG in the woman's urine makes it a good pregnancy marker. Usually, concentration of hCG in urine is at least 25 mIU/ml as early as seven to ten days after conception. The concentration increases steadily and reaches its maximum between the eighth and eleventh weeks of pregnancy. FDA Approved and recommended by doctors.

Missed Dose

You can use hCG Pregnancy Midstream Test whenever you feel you need to do so.

Storage

hCG Pregnancy Midstream Test should be stored at room temperature (15 to 30 degrees C) for the duration of the shelf-life. The test strip must remain in the foil wrap or fog pouch until ready for use.

Warnings/Precautions

• hCG Pregnancy Midstream Test should remain in the sealed pouch until ready for use. Once the sealed pouch has been opened.
• All urine specimens should be considered potentially hazardous and handled in the same manner as an infectious waste agent.
• hCG Pregnancy Midstream Test should be discarded in a proper container after testing.
• Any positive test should be confirmed with your healthcare provider immediately.

Possible Side Effects

No possible side effects detected.

More Information

Each test includes a built in quality and procedural control. Correct procedural technique and hCG Pregnancy Midstream Test performance is confirmed when a colored band appears at the Control Zone of the membrane.