Your first step to getting answers about your pregnancy is with a pregnancy test. We understand how nerve-racking an unplanned pregnancy can be, but try your best to take it day by day.

Though home pregnancy tests are very accurate, there is always a chance for inaccurate results. You could have taken the test at the wrong time or accidentally followed the directions incorrectly. Get clarity today with follow-up lab-quality pregnancy testing at our center to be sure.

How Do Pregnancy Tests Work?

When you are pregnant, your body secretes large amounts of the hCG hormone (also called the pregnancy hormone). A pregnancy test detects the hCG in your body. Pregnancy testing can be done using blood or urine.

Urine tests give a positive or negative result, whereas blood tests will measure the amount of hCG in your body and can indicate progression of the pregnancy. The most commonly used method is the urine pregnancy test. At Clara Women’s Center we offer urine pregnancy tests.

When to Take a Pregnancy Test

The best time to take a pregnancy test is after you’ve missed your period. This is because pregnancy tests work by detecting the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), which is produced after a fertilized egg attaches to the uterine lining. HCG levels build up quickly but are most detectable after a missed period. 

If you have a regular cycle and your period is late, taking a test at this point will give you the most reliable results. Those with irregular cycles should wait at least two weeks after unprotected sex, as this gives your body enough time to produce detectable levels of hCG.

No-Cost Pregnancy Testing

We’re here to support you. Schedule a no-cost pregnancy testing appointment today to be sure of your pregnancy. You are not alone as you wait for answers in this unexpected time. We can help you understand your pregnancy testing results and your next step.