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What is a Pregnancy Test Kit?
A Pregnancy Test Kit is a medical diagnostic tool that is used to detect the presence of chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in the urine or blood. The hormone hCG is produced shortly after the successful fertilization of an egg. This type of test is able to indicate whether a person is pregnant.
Pregnancy tests are available in three formats: as a strip, as a midflow test, and as a cassette. The rapid pregnancy test kits are designed with rapid immunological chromatography, which will detect hCG in a serum or urine sample.
AdvaCare Pharma is the manufacturer of Pregnancy Test Kits. These kits are manufactured in ISO and CE-certified facilities situated in India, China, and the USA. Regular inspections of these facilities are conducted to ensure compliance and quality.
Product Specifications
Specimen
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Urine
Urine samples are collected in a clean and dry container, with a preference for the first-morning urine sample. This is because the first-morning urine typically contains the highest levels of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG), which is the hormone used to detect pregnancy. This helps to maximize the sensitivity of the test and increase the chances of detecting early pregnancy.
Serum
Serum samples are used for testing. First, blood is obtained using the standard venipuncture technique. After the blood is collected, it undergoes centrifugation to separate the serum from other components. Once centrifugation is complete, the serum specimen is carefully transferred to the assigned area of the cassette using a capillary tube or dropper. This allows the serum to come into contact with the appropriate reagents present in the cassette.
Strip
Strip consists of a reaction pad where the lines will be displayed as a positive, negative, or invalid test result. It can be used in human urine and serum specimens. They are intended for in vitro diagnostic use only.
The end of the strip must be inserted into the urine sample for at least 15 seconds.
Cassette
Cassette is a plastic box that houses the test strip within it. It is designed with a specific area where the sample is placed for testing. The cassette also features a window where the results are displayed in the form of lines indicating a positive, negative, or invalid test result.
The test strip within the cassette contains the necessary reagents to interact with the sample and generate the desired reactions
MIdstream
Midstream device features a strip housed in an elongated plastic device, one end is used as a handle and the other end has the urine sample collection window protected by a cap. In the central part is the window where the lines that show the positive, negative, or invalid test result will appear.
Why are we a trusted Pregnancy Test Kit manufacturer?
AdvaCare Pharma specializes in manufacturing Pregnancy Test Kits and other high-quality and competitively priced rapid test kits. To ensure the quality of our rapid diagnostic tests, we adhere to stringent CE and ISO guidelines at our manufacturing factories.
For over 20 years, AdvaCare Pharma has built a reputation as a dependable supplier of Pregnancy Test Kits and other diagnostic tools. We are proud to collaborate with distributors, hospitals, pharmacies, NGOs, government institutions, and many other institutions in over 45 markets across the world.
Uses
What is a Pregnancy Test Kit used for?
It's used to detect the HCG hormone to aid in the diagnosis of pregnancy.
How is a Pregnancy Test Kit used?
The exact steps are dependent on the specimen type needed for the designated pregnancy test kit.
What are the storage specifications for Pregnancy Test Kits?
Pregnancy screening tests should be stored in a dry environment at room temperature. It is advised to keep them in their original packaging to avoid any potential contamination.
How should Pregnancy Test Kits be discarded?
Used pregnancy tests are usually considered non-hazardous waste, but it is important to consult guidelines for local waste management.
FAQs
How do the Pregnancy Test Kits work?
Both serum and urine pregnancy test kits work by detecting hCG in a specimen sample.
What are the differences between using a serum or urine sample?
Testing kits using a serum sample require a healthcare professional to assist with the test, while testing kits requiring a urine sample are considered non-invasive and can be done at home without any specialized equipment.
Though both types of kits have a high level of sensitivity, a serum sample will be able to detect pregnancy at an earlier stage, approximately 6-8 days after conception. Urine tests are often used after a missed period, though they can sometimes detect an accurate result a few days before a missed period.
How long does it typically take results to appear?
Pregnancy rapid test kits will display a result between 1-10 minutes. The exact wait duration is dependent on the style of the test and the sample used. The instructions included should be consulted to determine the exact time.
What are the different types of pregnancy kits available?
Midflow (midstream) pregnancy tests are only used with urine samples. They are a convenient and hygienic method of sampling urine and can be done in the home environment.
HCG test strips are a cost-effective, highly-sensitive diagnostic method that can be carried out in clinics or at home.
Cassettes are highly sensitive and can be used with serum or urine samples. They are designed to be easy to read and interpret.
Why AdvaCare Pharma?
As an industry leader, we are aware of our responsibility to provide affordable and sustainable solutions to improve healthcare worldwide.