How many types of pregnancy test?

Question

I want to confirm my pregnancy, but I'm a bit confused about the different types of tests available. Can someone explain how many kinds of pregnancy tests there are, like home kits versus lab tests?

Anusha Varma · Answer

There are mainly two types: urine tests that you do at home and blood tests done at a lab. If you are busy, the home strip is the quickest way to check first. If that's positive, then book a lab test for 100% confirmation.

Darshini Prasad · Answer

Mainly there are home urine kits and doctor's blood tests. Both are good, but the home test is the easiest to start with. Take your time and test when you feel ready.

Arpitha Chaturvedi · Answer

You have the standard home urine kits, the digital ones that show the weeks, and then the beta hCG blood test. Blood tests are the most accurate and can detect pregnancy much earlier than urine strips.

Savita Subramaniam · Answer

I felt so nervous buying the home strip test from the chemist! After that came back positive, my doctor ordered a blood test to confirm the hormone levels. Seeing those double lines on the simple home kit is a feeling I will never forget.

Shubhra Guha · Answer

I did a simple home urine test first thing in the morning before my light walk. If you want absolute certainty, a blood test at a clinic is best. Talk to your gynac and she can write a prescription for it.