Can medications or medical conditions affect OVRY™ Pregnancy Test Strip results?
Yes. Aside from pregnancy, a number of conditions such as trophoblastic diseases, proteinuria, hematuria, choriocarcinoma, and ovarian teratomas can cause elevated levels of HCG. Therefore, a positive HCG test alone should not be used to diagnose pregnancy, unless all other possible conditions have been ruled out by a physician. Immunologically interfering substances such as those used in antibody therapy treatments may invalidate this pregnancy test. Ectopic pregnancy cannot be distinguished from normal pregnancy using HCG measurements alone. Only a physician can diagnose an ectopic pregnancy. Patients on chemotherapy for cancer who suspect they might be pregnant should seek the advice of a physician who will administer a pregnancy test. Positive HCG levels may be detectable for several weeks following delivery or abortion. Positive tests early in pregnancy may be negative later due to natural termination of the pregnancy. Sterility treatments affecting HCG levels may cause false results. Consult a doctor on how to complete the test properly if you are taking any hormone medication.
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How do I read my OVRY™ Pregnancy Test Strip result?
Please refer to the Instructions for a diagram to supplement the following result descriptions. POSITIVE: Two lines appear. A clear pink-colored band appears in the control region (C) and another detectable test line, the intensity of which can vary, ...
How early can I take an OVRY™ Pregnancy Test Strip?
Like all pregnancy tests, the later in your menstrual cycle that you take the test, the more accurate the results. OVRY™ Pregnancy Test Strips can be used to detect pregnancy as early as 5 days before the date of your expected period. However, most ...
Can drinking too much liquid affect my OVRY™ Pregnancy Test Strip result?
Yes. For women trying to test for pregnancy early on (before their expected period), it is especially important to limit the amount of liquid intake a few hours before testing, as drinking too much liquid can dilute the concentration of HCG in the ...
Do you have to submerge OVRY™ Pregnancy Test Strips in the urine sample or can you just pee directly onto the test strip?
OVRY™ Pregnancy Test Strips are designed to be submerged into a urine sample, and not to be used as a midstream test. To achieve optimal accuracy, the test must be used exactly as instructed: each test strip should be submerged into the urine sample ...
I have no idea when my next period is due or I have very irregular or infrequent periods. When should I take an Ovry® Pregnancy Test Strip for the most accurate results?
If you aren't sure when your next period is due and to ensure the most accurate result, we recommend using an Ovry® Pregnancy Test Strip 18 days following intercourse, sexual activity, artificial insemination or IVF.