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When the test really counts: Part One earliest pregnancy detection: we tested 18 pregnancy-test kits to find out which brands work best. Buy the top performers and follow our tips for the most accurate results.(Product/Service Evaluation)
The claims on home pregnancy-test kits certainly sound impressive: "99 percent accurate," "results as early as 1 minute," "ready to use the first day of missed period." But how trustworthy are they? Our tests found that for many women, home pregnancy-test kits will not work as accurately, as quickly, or as soon after the missed menstrual period as the labels promise.
We also found that the usefulness and accuracy of home pregnancy-test kits can be improved if women are aware of the kits' limitations and learn how to work around them. For example, though most test-kit labels advise women to test "as early as the first day of missed period," the kits are more ...
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