There are two types of pregnancy tests: urine and blood. Both test for the hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), which you start producing after implantation. But only one test expires.

Medically reviewed by Alyssa Dweck, MS, MD, FACOG Key Points Pregnancy tests can expire, making it harder to get accurate ...

Point-of-care testing (POCT) is growing in popularity as a means of delivering faster turnaround time of test results closer to the patient. This session will review the latest recommendations and ...

Pregnancy tests work by identifying hCG, the pregnancy hormone. After fertilization, the embryo implants in the uterine lining, and the body begins producing hCG. This hormone is present in the urine ...

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Having tons of choices for pregnancy tests is great, but the sheer number of brands to choose from is dizzying—not to mention trying to figure out how they work and which one works best. What's the ...

There are two main types of pregnancy tests: urine and blood tests. Take a home urine test after your next missed period — anywhere from 14 to 18 days after conception. Blood tests are more sensitive ...

When you take an at-home pregnancy test, no matter what result you're hoping for, you want it to be accurate. That's why it's so alarming that a company is recalling more than 58,000 pregnancy tests ...