All Entries in the "Pregnancy Test" Category
Pregnancy Blood Test – What Is Required And Why?
Pregnancy blood test is required to determine whether or not a woman is pregnant.
Now of course home pregnancy test kits have made sure that it is a simple procedure done in the privacy of one’s home that can accurately determine whether a pregnancy subsists [...]
Home Pregnancy Test – Things You Should Know
The home pregnancy test kit, with its easy accessibility and high degree of reliability has made it possible for women to find out early and accurately the status of a possible pregnancy in the privacy of their own homes.
The home pregnancy test has, over the past few [...]
Negative Pregnancy Test – What Are The Chances Of A False Negative?
It is not an uncommon experience that a woman’s period is late and a negative pregnancy test results when it is taken.
So does a negative pregnancy test indicate?
Does it always mean that a woman is not pregnant?
Can there be a negative [...]
A False Positive Pregnancy Test – Why Does It Happen?
To understand why you may sometimes end up with a false positive pregnancy test you need to understand how the common or garden variety of home pregnancy test kits work.
The modern pregnancy test has made it a simple matter to confirm a pregnancy by the simple expedient of peeing on a stick.
The test device works [...]
When Does The Pregnancy Test Show A False Positive?
The common home pregnancy test kit is usually quite fool proof and 99% of the time it will give you a correct reading of the pregnant or non pregnant state of a woman.
However, in some rare cases, a home pregnancy test will display a false positive and [...]
What Prenatal Tests Should You Consider?
Prenatal diagnosis of any abnormalities can be done by a range of available prenatal tests.
These prenatal tests can detect birth defects such as neural tube defects, Down syndrome, chromosome abnormalities, genetic diseases and other conditions, such as spina bifida, cleft palate, Tay Sachs disease, sickle cell anemia, Thalassemia, cystic fibrosis, and [...]
How Do Digital Pregnancy Tests Work?
The days when you had to go to a doctor for an expensive test to diagnose pregnancy are long gone.
Today you can go into any drug store, mega mart, or even some convenience stores, and buy a pregnancy test that is as reliable as the ones they use in medical offices.
You [...]
Carrier Screen Test For Cystic Fibrosis
This test is available to all pregnant women and also to their partners.
CF carrier screen test is performed to determine whether a person carries the abnormal genetic patterns that cause cystic fibrosis or not.
Cystic fibrosis is an inherited condition. This disease mainly affects digestion and breathing. Mainly this disease is the result [...]
Cordocentesis – A Diagnostic Test for Fetal Abnormalities
Also known as fetal blood sampling or Percutaneous Umbilical Cord Blood Sampling (PUBS), cordocentesis is a diagnostic test mainly used to examine the blood of the fetus for detecting fetal abnormalities.
This prenatal testing is used to diagnose in utero complications along with Down syndrome and heart defects.
How is the test performed?
Advanced imaging [...]
Multiple Marker Screening To Track Baby’s Abnormalities!
Usually done within the second trimester of pregnancy i.e. between 15-18 weeks of pregnancy, multiple marker screening is a non-invasive blood test which can detect whether your baby is at an increased risk of certain problems.
Ideally, this test is done in conjunction with first-trimester screening tests. This combination is known as [...]
