Urine Pregnancy Test
A home or clinic test that detects the pregnancy hormone hCG in urine.
Quick Summary
To check for pregnancy.
Presence of hCG in urine.
Use first-morning urine for best accuracy; test from the first day of a missed period.
Overview
Home tests are accurate when used correctly from the day of a missed period.
Testing too early can give a false negative.
What It Measures
hCG
Pregnancy hormone.
How It's Performed
- 01
Sample
Hold the stick in the urine stream or dip it as instructed.
- 02
Wait
For the time on the pack.
- 03
Read
Lines or a digital result.
Interpreting Results & Next Steps
Discuss with Doctor
Repeat after a few days if negative but your period still hasn't come. Your doctor will explain what your result means and what happens next.
If values are High:
A positive result means you're likely pregnant; see a doctor to confirm and start antenatal care.
Sources and further reading
Last updated 21 October 2026. For more detail, see these trusted health organisations.
- Pregnancy Test(opens in a new tab) · MedlinePlus, US National Library of Medicine