16 best pregnancy tests

Basically the principle of all tests is to determine the presence or absence of HCG hormone in the urine. The concentration of human chorionic gonadotropin increases in the blood and urine of women from the first days of fertilization. Home tests have different sensitivity to this hormone. When selecting goods, you should take this into account. If the concentration is still insufficient, a negative result may be false. More sensitive tests have a correspondingly high cost.

In addition to sensitivity, there are other differences among the products of this type.

There are several kinds of pregnancy tests:

• Test-poloska. Is a reagent impregnated strip.
• Inkjet test. Device in a plastic shell that you want to substitute for jet.
• Tablet test. The reagent in this test is protected by a plastic shell.
• Reusable test. It is a digital device with interchangeable nozzles, with high precision.

The products of each of these types has a wide range on the market today.

We present the ranking of the pregnancy tests 2021. 16 best models that were selected by our experts for reviews and assessments of users.

There are contraindications, be sure to consult your doctor!

Best inkjet pregnancy tests

5 EVITEST PERFECT

On the fifth place among the jet tests EVITEST is Perfect. It is a strip with a reagent sealed in plastic case with cap. Test produced in Germany are quite common by the company he helps.

When the cap is removed, open end of the con in the stream for 10 seconds. It is also possible and more traditional usage – lower for 3 seconds in a clean container with urine. If the result is positive, it begins to manifest itself after one minute. But not always, so to obtain an accurate negative result you must wait 3 minutes. In General, any result should be assessed not later than 5 minutes.

Buyers note low cost of the item among the jet tests and very high sensitivity. According to the manufacturer it is 20 mu/ml. For reviews of buyers, pregnancy test shows the earliest on day 14 after the alleged conception. The most accurate result on day 20.

Also in their comments, the girls say attractive design, which is important for those who want to save it to memory. The test is a convenient form, so you can use it easily and comfortably.

Pros:

• Affordable price.
• Attractive design.
• Easy to use.

Cons:

• Not a very high sensitivity.
  

4 THE CLEARBLUE LIABLE

Fourth place in the sub-group is a Swiss test Clearblue. It is convenient to form the plastic shell and high accuracy of the result.

To determine pregnancy you must wait only 2 minutes. With this product you can see not the usual one or two strips, and the signs "+" (positive result) or "-" (negative result). Plastic case has a long and curved shape, which is comfortable when used as a jet test. The absorbent tip turns pink when sufficiently impregnated, is also very convenient. A tight plastic cap protects from leakage after application.

According to the manufacturer, the accuracy of determining pregnancy is over 99%. Sensitivity is 25 mIU/ml. Customers also noted the high accuracy of the test in 2-3 days of onset delay. However, small gestational age "+" is ill-defined. If that jet tests your product has a low cost.

Pros:

• Convenient plastic case.
• Change the color of the tip informs about the adequacy of treatment.
• Affordable price.

Cons:

• Not always a clear positive result.
• Not a very high sensitivity.
  

3 FRAUTEST COMFORT

On the third place among the jet tests is FRAUTEST Comfort. German goods of this brand are widely known, you can find them in almost all pharmacies. Thus they are of high quality and precision.

The result is a classic shape in the form of one or two strips. The test is a plastic tape with a protective cap covering the receiving part, which must be placed under the urine stream for 10 seconds. The result is to be evaluated after 3-5 minutes. But, according to the customer reviews, it can be seen already after 1-2 minutes. Some of the girls in their review noted that the plastic housing of the cassette is convenient to write with a marker the date.

Pros:

• The high sensitivity of the test.
• The accuracy 2 days before the delay.

Cons:

• The price is above average.
  

2 CLEARBLUE (DIGITAL)

The second place ranking in the sub-group is a digital test from Clearblue company. This is representative of a new generation of products in this category, as it not only determines the presence of pregnancy, but also capable of determining the time with accuracy up to 92%.

The product has two sensors, one of which determines the presence or absence of "interesting situation", and the second shows the time in weeks from the moment of conception (1-2 weeks 2-3 weeks more than 3 weeks). The main advantage of this test is the certainty of the result – no need to look into weak second strip, on a digital screen, answer Yes or no. The result is only one day regret some expectant mothers, as there is a desire to preserve the memory test.

To obtain the correct result it should be done no earlier than the first day of delay. Sensitivity is 25 mIU/ml. it is Also necessary to use it properly. There are two options of application: as a test jet or submersible. The first option is to expose the receiving part in the stream for 5 seconds. In the second case, the manufacturer recommends that the receiving part to drop in a container of urine for 20 seconds. However the customer is recommended to load no more than 10 seconds, as if excessive impregnation of a possible adulteration of the test.

Pros:

• Determines the duration of pregnancy.
• High precision when used according to instructions.

Cons:

• High price.
• Possible damage test for excess impregnation.
  

1 PREMIUM DIAGNOSTICS

The leader of the rating among the jet pregnancy tests become Premium Diagnostics. This is a sensitive option that will help to answer this important question within 7 days after the alleged conception.

The sensitivity of the test is 10 Miu/ml, that is two times higher than most similar products. The manufacturer notes that the result should be assessed not later than 10 minutes after application. Changes after this time are irrelevant. The result can be measured in 2 minutes after use. In order to understand the test correctly, a square control window, which should appear red stripe. If a positive result appears in the strip in the result window.

Premium Diagnostics is a jet test is in a plastic case receiver which you want to send under the urine stream for 10 seconds. The customer noted the high accuracy of the product and the quickness of the appearance of the result.

Pros:

• The high sensitivity of the test.
• The possibility of determining pregnancy on the 7th day after the alleged conception.
• The division into two Windows (control and outcome) allows to assess the correctness of test execution.

Cons:

• High price.

This subset of products is a test strip. This version of the definition of pregnancy is one of the first. Now the strip tests are the most common, as they have the lowest cost. The design of such products is very simple. It is a paper-plastic strip, the inner layer which is impregnated with reagent. After immersing the strips in a container with urine to a certain level and at a specific time a chemical reaction takes place, which manifests itself one or two strips. These tests are quite cheap and average cost. It depends on the quality of the reagent, and accordingly the sensitivity of the test.

6 MILATEST SUBMERSIBLE

In sixth place rating among the strip test is Milatest submersible. The product is made in Russia, but it has a high price in the subgroup. This is due to its high sensitivity.

The test allows to determine pregnancy for 2-3 to delay. Its sensitivity is 12.5 Miu/ml, which is two times above the average values. According to the manufacturer the accuracy of the diagnosis of pregnancy is over 99%, customers also confirm the high degree of accuracy. The package contains 2 test strips, each Packed separately with desiccant bag. This allows more time to verify the results.

Customers have noted that before the delay and its the first day of the second strip is pale, but nevertheless distinguishable. In the instructions for use the manufacturer notes that the emergence of poorly painted second strips in the range 3-10 minutes after development, the test should be considered as pregnancy. After 10 minutes the test is no longer relevant.

Apply the product in a standard way – remove the strip from the packaging and is lowered to a certain level in a container of urine for 10 seconds.

Pros:

• The high sensitivity of the test.
• There is a second test in the package to confirm the result.
• The ability to determine the presence of pregnancy 3 days before the delay.

Cons:

• The price is above average in its price category.
• In the early stages of the second strip was very pale.
5 BB TEST

The fifth place ranking in 2020 presented to the sub-group is a French BB-test. Its value is also above average, but very high sensitivity — 10 Miu/ml.
Itself test strip is wider than many peers, so it is easier to use. The level to which it is necessary to lower the product into the container, bold line bright red colour, which allows to correctly diagnose pregnancy. Immerse the end of the strip is required for 5-10 seconds. To evaluate the result is to be in the range of 5-10 minutes. The result appears later in many similar tests, but, according to buyers, it is quite accurate.
The manufacturer in the description suggests that the definition of pregnancy is possible in 1-1. 5 weeks after the alleged conception. However, women customers in their reviews it is recommended to test no earlier than 2-3 days before the intended delay, then the result will be as accurate as possible.
Pros:
• Wide stripe easy to use.
• Pronounced band-stop level of immersion.
• The high sensitivity of the test.
Cons:
• The relatively high price.

4 TH-TEST



Available in two packaging options: with one or two test strips. The second more cost-effective. Basically a box with two strip tests is more popular. Because the difference in price is small, and for the confidence in the result, it is recommended to repeat test after 2-3 days. Despite the low sensitivity mentioned on the package, according to many girls test is accurate enough if you follow the instructions and make it no earlier than the first day of delay.

Test strip is a classic version of the immersion test with the usual procedure it is running. To evaluate the result after 3-5 minutes. On the test well marked restrictive strip on which to put it is impossible. A customer in the reviews say the speed of the appearance of the result.

Pros:

• Low cost.
• A quick result.
• A good accuracy.

Cons:

• Low sensitivity, diagnosticum pregnancy not earlier than the first day of delay.
  

3 FEMITEST ULTRA


The top three among the test strips opens Femitest Ultra. The product has a high sensitivity of 10 Miu/ml because Of high quality reagents, test price above average.

High sensitivity allows to determine pregnancy in the early stages. According to the manufacturer, the probability of obtaining a true positive result 4 days before menstruation is 65% and increasing day by day. In the instructions it is recommended to apply a test on the first day of delay. In this case, the accuracy is more than 99%.

Pros:

• High quality test.
• Sensitivity 10 mIU/ml.
• Detailed instruction.

Cons:

• High price.
  

2 FRAUTEST EXPRESS


Second place rating in the subgroup is FRAUTEST express. The popularity of this product due to the low cost and sufficiently high sensitivity 15 mIU/ml.

The principle of the test execution standard for this type of goods, appearance also strips familiar. In a package one strip is in an individual sachet and detailed instructions for use with recommendations and range of products of this brand. Due to the high sensitivity diagnosis of pregnancy possible in 2-3 days to delay. However, the most accurate result is achieved from the first day of the expected onset of menstruation.

Buyers noted the high quality of the product and the accuracy of diagnosis at an affordable price. In General, how you can describe most of the tests FRAUTEST. That is why they are common in pharmacies and in demand by buyers.

Pros:

• Affordable price.
• High sensitivity.
• High-quality execution.

Cons:

• Very pale the second strip with early diagnosis.
  


The leader of the rating among the strip pregnancy tests FRAUTEST double control becomes. From the previous position characterized in that the package contains two strips, which is why he is called "dual control."

According to customers, two tests in one package is very convenient, because you can always make sure that you perform testing using strips of the same quality and accuracy. Each of them is individually wrapped. Also it contains a small desiccant bag, which provides the necessary storage conditions of the product to conduct correct testing.

The sensitivity of 15 Miu/ml allows to produce the first diagnosis of pregnancy 2 days before stall. Re-test the manufacturer recommends that after 2 days, when the accuracy of the result is more than 99%.

Some customers have noted that the stripes are very clear and not blurry, which adds confidence in the result. Also some reviewers mentioned that with early diagnosis the second strip was not in 10 minutes, as instructed, and later. Although the manufacturer says that after this time, the result is not relevant. However, when testing on the first day of delay and later, this issue is not marked.

Pros:

• High sensitivity.
• Two test strips in the package.
• Affordable price.

Cons:

• With early diagnosis, the second strip may appear within 10 minutes that do not meet the guidelines.
  

The best cassette (or tablet) pregnancy tests

The principle of the tablet test is similar to strips. But the procedure of determining pregnancy is slightly different. The product itself is a plastic tape with the contact window where you drip a few drops of urine, and a result window. To set tablet to the test, usually includes a special dropper designed for correct dosing according to the instructions. Usually, you need just 4 drops.

5 EVITEST PROOF


The fifth place ranking among tablet tests EVITEST is Proof. The product from the German manufacturer is the prototype of a professional diagnosis, according to the manufacturer.

The test has a white plastic case and a small hole similar to a small funnel and a result window. Also included is a disposable pipette and a calendar for maintaining the menstrual cycle. In a round hole, you must put 4 drops of urine previously collected in a clean, dry container. The result can be evaluated after 3-5 minutes but not later than 10 minutes. He appears at the window and has the usual shape – one (pregnant no) or two (pregnancy is) stripes.

The sensitivity of the test has a median of 20 Miu/ml, so diagnosis is recommended no earlier than the first day of delay. Under the instructions, the test is accurate and of high quality.

Pros:

• The average price for a cassette test.
• Accuracy.
• A low probability of error when conducting the test.

Cons:

• The low sensitivity.

4 KNOW NOW OPTIMA



The size of a rectangular plastic cassette is small. Customers note that the kit includes a very handy pipette with a long tip. On the tape a rectangular window and a circular hole receiver where you want to put 4 drops of urine. The result can be evaluated after 1-3 minutes. It's the traditional stripes.

Many women customers in their reviews to describe what's inside at the opening of the cassette is a standard test strip. But such use in the form of a tablet is more convenient because it minimizes the possibility the test is wrong. For reviews of buyers, the product has an average degree of accuracy.

Pros:

• Low price.
• Comfortable design of the pipette.
• Gives the result within a minute.

Cons:

• The average degree of sensitivity and accuracy.

3 CLOVER I WAS BORN


The top three opens test from a Russian company Clover "I was born". This product combines affordable price and high sensitivity, which is 12.5 mIU/ml.

The appearance of the magazine is not too different from analogs. It is a white plastic rectangle with two Windows. According to the instructions in a round hole it is necessary to put only 2-3 drops of urine using the pipette included in the kit. The result should be evaluated only after 5 minutes.

Overall, women customers write positive reviews about the product in the ratio price-quality. According to the manufacturer, the test can be done 2-3 days before the delay. However, according to the opinion of the buyers, for the most accurate results it is better to wait for a day delay. It should be noted that all lines on a pregnancy test, OOO "Klever" dominated by positive feedback due to their low cost and relatively high sensitivity at the same time.

Pros:

• Low price.
• High sensitivity.

Cons:

• Average accuracy rate with early diagnosis.
2 ANSWER


The second place ranking in the sub-group is the test Answer. It also has a high degree of sensitivity 12.5 mIU/ml. the outer Casing made of non-toxic polymer, and the test area is protected by a transparent window in the body of the tablet, which ensures the safety of the reagent and more accurate result.

High-quality execution of the test determines its value, which is above average. High sensitivity allows to conduct the test 3 days before the delay, according to the manufacturer. In General, the mechanism of the test is standard for cassette type – 4 drops of urine drip into the hole and after 3-5 minutes appreciate the result.

The set includes a pipette and detailed instructions for use. Cassette is stored in an individual package.

Pros:

• High sensitivity.
• Accuracy.
• The high quality of workmanship.

Cons:

• High price.
  

1 FRAUTEST EXPERT


The leader of the rating among tablet tests FRAUTEST Expert. Known for its quality brand and affordable price determine the popularity of these products.

The overall design is fairly standard for cluster tests: a round window for the backfilling of there urine and a rectangular result window. In the hole, you need to add 4 drops, and the result can be evaluated after 3-5 minutes. The test has good sensitivity 15 Miu/ml allows to diagnose pregnancy 2 days before the delay.

Pros:

• High sensitivity.
• Affordable price.
• Attractive appearance.
• The urine specimen container in the kit.

Cons:

• High accuracy only from the first day of delay.
  

What pregnancy test best buy

When choosing a pregnancy test, it is necessary to consider the conditions in which he is held. If you can not be at home at this point, it is best to opt for an inkjet model, as a separate container is not required for this. The highest number of positive reviews among the products of this group of tests FRAUTEST of the company, also many people like Clearblue (digital) due to the fact that it is necessary to look at the strip, the answer is clear.

Of course, they work best at home in a relaxed atmosphere. Moreover, the gynecologists recommend to make the procedure of determining pregnancy in the morning immediately after sleep, as at this time, the concentration of HCG in urine maximum. Can be tested and during the day, but it is not recommended the use of large amounts of fluid or diuretics. At the same time, the more days delay has passed, the less important is the time of day, because the concentration of HCG increases daily.

So, at home testing, will be a convenient test strips or tablet tests. In General, many are attracted to the inkjet design, as the procedure for testing with them is much faster. But at the same time, they have a high cost.

If you are interested in a budget option, it is best to choose a strip tests. Among them, the most popular FRAUTEST thanks to a good combination of price and quality. Also often buy are tests u-test, as they have the lowest price.

Regardless of your chosen test model, the most important thing to observe instruction. Then diagnosis with a high probability will be a success.




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