About Pregnancy Test
Key Highlights
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Provides quick and reliable confirmation of pregnancy.Non-invasive and typically painless procedure.Enables early initiation of crucial prenatal care and planning.Available in convenient, over-the-counter urine test formats.Blood tests offer high sensitivity for very early detection.
Who is this surgery for?
- Missed menstrual period.
- Experiencing early pregnancy symptoms (e.g., nausea, breast tenderness, fatigue).
- Following fertility treatments or assisted reproductive technology.
- As part of routine pre-conception or general health check-ups.
- To confirm pregnancy before starting or stopping certain medications.
How to prepare
- For a urine test, use first-morning urine for highest hCG concentration.
- Follow the specific instructions provided with the home test kit.
- For a blood test, no special preparation like fasting is typically required.
- Inform your doctor about any medications or supplements you are taking.
Risks & possible complications
- False-negative result (test is negative but you are pregnant), especially if taken too early.
- False-positive result (test is positive but you are not pregnant), which is rare but can occur due to certain medications or medical conditions.
- Minor discomfort or bruising at the needle site for a blood draw.
- Psychological impact of an unexpected result.
Recovery & hospital stay
- No recovery time is needed for a urine or blood pregnancy test.
- You can resume normal activities immediately after the test.
- Schedule a follow-up appointment with your obstetrician to discuss the result and begin prenatal care if positive.
- If the result is negative but symptoms persist, consult your doctor for further evaluation.
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Typical hospital stay: 0 days (outpatient procedure)
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Expected recovery time: 0 days
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering pregnancy test in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for pregnancy test in India include Kamineni Hospital, King Koti, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Manipal Hospital Mukundapur, SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, Manipal Hospital Dwarka, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform pregnancy test. MediFyr helps you compare obstetrics and gynaecologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for pregnancy test compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Pregnancy Test in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated obstetrics and gynaecology teams and experience managing patients undergoing pregnancy test.
Sneha Gupta, a 28-year-old marketing executive...
Sneha Gupta, a 28-year-old marketing executive recently married, had been trying to conceive for eight months. She presented with a one-week delay in her period, accompanied by mild nausea and breast tenderness. Her obstetrician recommended a urine pregnancy test in the clinic to confirm a suspected pregnancy. The test was a simple, private process in the clinic's restroom. The result was positive. Sneha felt an overwhelming wave of joy and relief, mixed with nervous excitement about the journey ahead. Her emotional journey shifted from anxious hope to elated anticipation, and she scheduled her first prenatal appointment immediately.
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