The 1st. Aid Midstream Pregnancy Test.Two tests per pack.Over 90% accurateis the first value for money over-the-counter pregnancy test. Often copied but seldom beaten, the TrueLine range has now expanded to include a double test kit. The tests are quick, accurate and easy to use; giving consumers a quality product at a price they can afford. The TrueLine Home Pregnancy Test is an extremely quick, sensitive and reliable indicator of pregnancy.It works by detecting the presence of a hormone called HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotrpin) in the urine – HCG is produced by the placenta, and is not normally present in urine in women.Each pregnancy test has specific chemicals dried within it. The test stick can be either dipped in urine held in a container (the cup method) or, the absorbent end directed in the flow of urine (the midstream method). This urine sample then travels along the test stick and if HCG is present in the urine sample it will form a complex with coloured particles which have an antibody to HCG bound on it. This complex will be bound by another antibody known as the “capture” antibody and a visible pink line will appear. A pink control line will always appear to show that the test has worked properly.On occasions, the test indicates positive, but on further examination by a doctor, pregnancy cannot be confirmed. There are two reasons why this may occur.Firstly, there may have been a procedural error. The red control line contains a tiny amount of HCG dried in the membrane. Sometimes urine accidentally splashes onto the result window and washes a small amount of that HCG on the capture antibody. The result can be that a faint pink line may appear indicating positive for pregnancy (false positive). Secondly, a positive result may have been seen after a natural termination. Statistics obtained from published literature show that natural termination occur in 22% of clinically unrecognised pregnancies, and 31% of pregnancies overall. Such natural termination may be characterised by menstruation slightly later than the regular cycle, and possibly with a heavier flow than normal. Levels of HCG still circulate in the bloodstream for some time after a natural termination before passing out in the urine, and therefore it is still possible to see a positive result for a short time afterwards.Levels of HCG also circulate after delivery, abortion or receiving HCG injections. In extremely rare cases HCG levels are elevated as a result of medical conditions other than normal pregnancy.Whenever there is any doubt about such results, the family doctor should be consulted. The Trueline Home Pregnancy Test has been shown to be an extremely reliable test when performed in accordance with the instructions. The minimise the risk of a variant result:-a) Please read the test instructions carefully before use and the “questions and answers” section on the back after use.b) Please remember that the TrueLine home Pregnancy Test is only an indication of pregnancy – it is your family doctor who will make the diagnosis, and you should always consult your doctor immediately if you have any doubts at all.Frequently Asked QuestionsQ. How can you sell this test for so mucn less than my local chemist?We keep our overheads to a minimum, ensure the margins added are fair and work on larger sale volumes than a local chemist. All these measures provide major cost saving benefits to the consumer. Our prices on this test are based on the non branded version of the Clearblue pregnancy test. The test is manufactured by Reveal and is 99% accurate.Q. How soon after missing my period can I perform the test?A. The test stick is so sensitive that you may test your urine as early as the first day after you miss your period.Q. When is the best time of the day to make the test?A. The best time is the first urine of the morning where the levels of Human Chorionic Gonadotrpin (HCG) are highest. Drinking large amounts of liquid before testing may dilute the HCG in your urine.Q. How soon can I read my test result

1. Remove The Midstream test from the foil pouch.

2. Remove the cap to expose the absorbent tip and place the cap over the thumb grip.

3. Hold the midstream test by the capped thumb grip with the exposed absorbent tip pointing downward directly into your urine stream for at least 10 seconds until it is thoroughly wet. The early part of the urine flow will give a stronger reading. Do not urinate on the test and control windows. you can also urinate into a clean and dry container, then dip only the absorbent tip of the midstream test into the urine for at least 10 seconds.

4. After removing the midstream test from your urine, immediately replace the cap over the absorbent tip, lay the midstream test on a flat surface with the test and control windows facing upwards and then begin timing.

5. As the test begins to work, you may notice a light coloured flow moving across the test and control windows. Read the result at 3 minutes. If no coloured line appears, wait one minute longer. Some positive results may be observed in 1 minute or less depending on the concentration of hCG.

Do not read the result after 10 minutes.