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How do I Choose the Best Fast Pregnancy Test?

B. Miller
B. Miller

To choose the best fast pregnancy test, you may want to first read reviews online. You might be surprised how many people post reviews on shopping websites for items such as this; you will also be able to see if there are any comments regarding the accuracy of the test. You should determine if you want a digital test, which displays the results in words, or if you want a more traditional fast pregnancy test that displays results with the appearance of a colored line, for example.

In reality, there is not much difference between a test labeled as a fast pregnancy test and a regular pregnancy test. Most will only take a few minutes, and they all operate the same way, through a urine test. After the test is complete and a few minutes have elapsed, you may simply check the screen to see what is displayed there. In most cases, the brand of fast pregnancy test that you choose does not really matter; most brands are perfectly fine and very accurate, but again, it may be helpful to do a quick search online to determine if there are any notes about inaccurate results.

Home pregnancy test showing positive and negative results.
Home pregnancy test showing positive and negative results.

Some pregnancy tests are capable of determining pregnancy a few days earlier than others, which might be a good choice for people who are having fertility issues. Even these pregnancy tests can be inconclusive in the first few days, however, so it is important to realize that when taking the test. It is also important to keep in mind that false positives and false negatives are both possible. You may then want to choose between a digital test and a standard test.

Most pregnancy tests take a few minutes to get the results, not many can do it faster than that.
Most pregnancy tests take a few minutes to get the results, not many can do it faster than that.

A digital fast pregnancy test will typically display the readout in words, such as "pregnant" or "not pregnant," or "yes" or "no." Some people prefer these tests because they are impossible to misread, though digital pregnancy tests do tend to be slightly more expensive. Some choose to purchase pregnancy tests in a two-pack in order to verify the results. A traditional pregnancy test will typically display the results in the form of one or two lines; for example, two lines will generally indicate a positive pregnancy test.

Some pregnancy tests can detect pregnancy a few days earlier than others.
Some pregnancy tests can detect pregnancy a few days earlier than others.

There are few other considerations when selecting a fast pregnancy test. Some people like to try a few different brands to be sure, but this is not really necessary. If you get a positive result, it will be necessary to make a doctor's appointment and be tested there in order verify the result.

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    • Home pregnancy test showing positive and negative results.
      By: Tein
      Home pregnancy test showing positive and negative results.
    • Most pregnancy tests take a few minutes to get the results, not many can do it faster than that.
      By: Monkey Business
      Most pregnancy tests take a few minutes to get the results, not many can do it faster than that.
    • Some pregnancy tests can detect pregnancy a few days earlier than others.
      By: CandyBox Images
      Some pregnancy tests can detect pregnancy a few days earlier than others.
    • Even with a fast pregnancy test, it is possible to have a false positive or negative.
      By: michaeljung
      Even with a fast pregnancy test, it is possible to have a false positive or negative.