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Pregnancy Test Instructions

Before you take your pregnancy test at home, take a minute to review helpful instructions from our medical team on how to self-administer your test and interpret the results.

Important Instructions

This short video from one of our nurses will walk you through how to administer your test and accurately interpret your results.

Important things to note:

  • Use a timer and set it for 3 minutes. Be sure to read your test results between 3 and 5 minutes. It is only during this time window when your results will be accurate.
  • A second line next to the T is a positive test, no matter how faint the line appears.
  • It is possible to have a false positive test after 5 minutes. As the urine dries it can produce a faint second line known as the evaporation line. Tests should be discarded after 5 minutes.
negative pregnancy test and positive pregnancy test

If Your Test is Positive

If you have a positive pregnancy test result, you will be provided with additional resources and information based on your needs and plans.

First Care Pregnancy Center has caring staff available to help you process your test results and learn about your options. Same-day phone or virtual counseling sessions are often available.

If you need pregnancy verification for insurance or benefits, please call to schedule an in-office appointment.

Please call or text us to set up an appointment.

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Schedule an Ultrasound
Schedule an ultrasound to confirm viability of your pregnancy prior to making a decision.
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What Our Clients Are Saying

“I found the staff professional and kind, explaining the process to me every step of the way. I understand myself more clearly now and have begun to make positive changes in my life. There was such a high level of customer service.”