PLEASE READ ALL THE INFORMATION IN THIS
LEAFLET BEFORE PERFORMING THE TEST.
- Do not use after the expiration date stamped on the side of the carton.
- Store in a dry place below 86°F (30°C).
- Do not freeze.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- For In Vitro diagnostic use. Not to be taken internally.
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The
FIRST RESPONSE® test is so sensitive that it can detect hCG as early as
6 days before your missed period. You can use the test anytime of the day. You do not have to use the first morning urine. Generally, however, your first morning urine contains the highest level of the pregnancy hormone.
- Remove the test stick from the foil wrapper and take off the Overcap.
- Holding the test stick by the Thumb Grip with the Absorbent Tip pointing downward and the Result Window facing away from your body, place the Absorbent Tip in your urine stream for 5 seconds only.
OR
- You may also collect your urine in a clean, dry cup and immerse the entire Absorbent Tip in the urine for 5 seconds only.
- With the Absorbent Tip still pointing downward, replace the Overcap* and lay the stick on a flat surface with the Result Window facing up.
*Replacement of the Overcap is not necessary for the proper functioning of the test.
- You may soon see a pink color moving across the Result Window to indicate the test is working.
- Wait 3 minutes until reading results.
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PREGNANT
TWO PINK LINES in the Result Window. One line may be lighter than the other. Appearance of the results may vary.
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NOT PREGNANT
ONE PINK LINE in the Result Window.
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Q: How does the test work?
A: The FIRST RESPONSE® Early Result Pregnancy Test detects in urine the hormone your body makes during pregnancy: hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin).
Q: What do I do if the result is positive (pregnant)?
A: A positive (pregnant) test result shows that the pregnancy hormone (hCG) was detected. You should see your doctor to confirm that you are pregnant. Because this test detects very low levels of hCG, some women may test positive even if they are not pregnant. For example, a study of women aged 41-55 showed that 4 out of every 100 women tested positive even though they were not pregnant. Such “false positive” results in women in this age group are generally due to a hormone called pituitary hCG.
Q: What do I do if the result is negative (not pregnant)?
A: You may not be pregnant, or it may be too early to tell. If you do not get your period within 7 days, you should retest with another FIRST RESPONSE® Early Result Pregnancy Test. It is possible that you miscalculated the length of your cycle or your urine may not have had enough pregnancy hormone for the FIRST RESPONSE® Test to give you a positive result. If you retest and again no hCG is found, and your period still has not started, you should call your doctor. See section below – “How accurate is the test?”
Q: How accurate is the test?
A: One study showed positive results for 68% of the samples by 6 days before the missed period. In this study, all samples from pregnant women tested positive by 4 days before the missed period. However, it is important to note that your results may vary, and that some women may not have detectable amounts of pregnancy hormone in their urine until after the missed period. This is because hCG levels vary between women, and because some women sometimes have difficulty predicting the exact date of their next period. If test results are negative, but you still believe you may be pregnant, you should retest a few days after your missed period. If the test is negative, but you still believe you may be pregnant, consult with your healthcare provider.
Q: I have waited longer than 3 minutes, and still there are no lines in the Result Window. Is there anything wrong?
A: Your result should appear within 3 minutes. There should be at least one pink line in the Result Window at 3 minutes to indicate that the test is completed and you have done it correctly. If not, the test is invalid. This could be due to insufficient urine on the Absorbent Tip or not holding the device with the Absorbent Tip pointing downward while replacing the Overcap. You should retest with another device, carefully following all directions.
Q: Will the result change if left standing for a certain period of time?
A: The test result should be read as soon as possible after waiting the 3 minutes. A negative result should not be read after 10 minutes.
Q: Do any drugs or medications affect the test?
A: Only medications containing the pregnancy hormone (hCG) can affect the result (e.g A.P.L1, Pregnyl3 , Profasi 4 and Pergonal 4 ). The test should not be affected by hormone therapies containing Clomiphene citrate (e.g., Clomid 2 and Serophene 5 ), alcohol, painkillers, antibiotics, or the contraceptive pill.
To increase your chances for a healthy pregnancy for you and your baby, you should consider the following:
- Maintain a well-balanced diet
- Stop smoking
From conception through the first three months of pregnancy is the most important time. You need to see your doctor immediately for proper care and nutrition counseling.
WARNING: According to the Surgeon General, women should not drink alcoholic beverages during pregnancy because of the risk of birth defects. |
Trying to get pregnant...
Many women do not know that their most fertile days are the days leading up to ovulation (when your ovary releases an egg to be fertilized by the sperm). To become pregnant sooner, you should become more familiar with your ovulation cycle. The FIRST RESPONSE® Ovulation Test kit is an at-home, one-step test designed to predict ovulation by
monitoring changes in your hormone levels. With the help of the FIRST RESPONSE® Ovulation Test kit, you can predict your peak fertility days and get pregnant sooner.
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Princeton, NJ 08543 © 1995, 2003
U.S. Patent Nos. 6,319,676, 6,767,114, 7,045,342 and U.S. patent pending FIRST RESPONSE is a registered trademark of Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
1 A.P.L is a registered trademark of Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories Division of American Home Products Corp.
2 Clomid is a registered trademark of Merrell Pharmaceuticals Inc
3 Pregnyl is a registered trademark of Organon USA, Inc.
4 Profasi and Pergonal are registered trademarks of Ares Trading S.A.
5 Serophene is a registered trademark of Serono Inc.
