I bought a test kit but woke up late and missed taking it in morning. Now wondering if I can store the first urine for later or it wont work properly. Anyone tried this?
My doctor told me that fresh urine is highly recommended for accurate results. Since I had thyroid issues, I was extra careful about getting correct test results to start my prenatal vitamins. Try not to store it if possible.
My mother suggested keeping it in a clean cup if I couldn't test immediately, but the doctor advised against it. She said the hCG hormone can break down. It's best to test fresh to be 100% sure.
With my twins, I was so impatient that I tested instantly! Storing urine for hours can actually give a wrong result because of bacteria growth. Just buy a spare kit and test first thing when you wake up.
Unless you plan to keep it in a secret perfume bottle, please don't save it for too long! Jokes aside, hCG levels can degrade if left at room temperature for hours. Better to just pee directly on the stick when you are ready.
Look, don't keep urine sitting around for hours as it affects accuracy. If you absolutely have to save it, keep it in a sterilized container in the fridge for max 12 hours. Let it come to room temperature before testing.
Honestly, why wait and store it when you can just finish the test and then enjoy a hot cup of chai and biscuits? If you really must, put it in a clean airtight container in the fridge for a couple of hours. But fresh is always best!
It's always better to use fresh morning urine because the hormone levels are most concentrated then. Saving it for too long might give a false negative. If you are having missed periods and cramping, consult a doctor instead of waiting.
