All Entries in the "Pregnancy Test" Category
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 [...]
Non-Stress Test To Evaluate Fetal Condition After 28 Weeks
The fetal non-stress test is a very simple and non-invasive procedure performed after 28 weeks of gestation.
So named because it ensures no stress is placed on your fetus during the test, and it also helps to evaluate your baby’s condition.
The procedure involves monitoring of your baby’s heartbeat in order to ensure [...]
EPT Pregnancy Test -The Safe And Easy Way To Confirm Your Pregnancy
EPT pregnancy test is the early home pregnancy test kit and is designed to make it easy for you to find out if you are pregnant in the privacy of your own home.
This test kit is 99% accurate for detecting your pregnancy hormones. But, some pregnant women do not have noticeable amounts [...]
Are Home Pregnancy Tests Really Accurate?
Basically pregnancy tests look for a hormone in your blood or urine that only exists when you are pregnant.
This hormone is called as human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), also it is called as pregnancy hormone.
This hormone is developed in your body when the fertilized egg implants in your uterus.
This only occurs 5-6 days [...]
