Lab test · Pregnancy
Urine Pregnancy Test (hCG)
Pregnancy test
- Urine sample
- No fasting
- Report within 24 hours
- Home collection
What this test is for
Pregnancy test
This test looks for human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG), a hormone made by the developing placenta soon after a fertilised egg implants in the womb. hCG passes into the urine, so finding it is a sign of pregnancy. The test gives a positive or negative result and is reliable from the first day of a missed period.
Why a doctor may order it
- If your period is late or missed
- If you have early pregnancy symptoms such as nausea, tender breasts or tiredness
- Before an X-ray, an operation or a medicine that may not be safe in pregnancy
- To confirm a positive home pregnancy test
How to prepare
Fasting: Not needed.
Use the first urine of the morning if you can, as it is the most concentrated and gives a more reliable result, especially early in pregnancy. Avoid drinking a lot of water just before collecting, as this dilutes the urine. Fasting is not needed for this test.
At home
- Sample
- Urine sample
- How it works
- The collector hands you a clean container. Pass the first part of your urine into the toilet, catch the middle part in the container and screw the lid on firmly. The collector then labels the container and takes it for testing.
- Report
- Within 24 hours of collection.
What the results can mean
A positive result means hCG was found and you are very likely to be pregnant. A negative result can mean you are not pregnant, or that it is too early for hCG to show in the urine; if your period still does not come, testing again after a few days or a blood hCG test can help. Your doctor will confirm the result and advise on next steps, such as antenatal care.
What's included
One test: Urine Pregnancy Test (hCG), from one urine sample.
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- Complete Blood Count (CBC)A complete blood count looks at the three main types of cells in your blood: red blood cells, which carry oxygen; white blood cells, which fight infection; and platelets, which help blood to clot.
Questions people ask
How early can a urine pregnancy test detect pregnancy?
Most urine tests are reliable from the first day of a missed period. Testing earlier may give a false negative because hCG levels are still low.
What is the difference between a urine and a blood pregnancy test?
A urine test shows whether hCG is present. A blood test (beta hCG) measures the exact amount and can detect pregnancy a little earlier, so doctors also use it to follow early pregnancy.
Can a pregnancy test be positive when I am not pregnant?
It is uncommon. It can happen soon after a miscarriage, with some fertility medicines that contain hCG, or rarely with certain medical conditions. Your doctor can check with a blood test or a scan.
How much does a Pregnancy test test cost in Dhaka?
With Mukti Health the price is ৳110, and the sample is collected at your home in Dhaka. You see the price again before you confirm the booking in the Mukti Health app.
Can I do the Pregnancy test test at home in Dhaka?
Yes. Book it in the Mukti Health app and a trained sample collector comes to your home in Dhaka to take the urine sample. You do not need to go to a laboratory.
How long does the Pregnancy test report take?
The report is usually ready within 24 hours of the sample being collected.