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Thursday, September 15, 2011

Review :- One Step HCG Urine Pregnancy Test (Made In USA)

Brand : ONE STEP HCG URINE PREGNANCY TEST
MADE IN USA (as stated on pack)

Known Sensitivity :- 10miu/ml (seller claims)
Format : 2.0 mm (width)
Cost : On average RM 1.20 per pc
Total Spent :- about RM 120.00 for 100 tests (UK Seller) 



Review :- 
These test strips occasionally gave me false faint positive when I am quite sure I'm NOT PREGNANT.
It could be evaporation line that forms within the test period (5 minutes).
Some argue that certain women may have little HCG in their system all the time,
I agree 
BUT,
In my case, same sample, two strips (from the same purchase), one negative, one a very faint positive.

That's why I like to use 25miu/ml strips. 
Common lab standard states 25 miu/ml and above as being "PREGNANT"! 

Pros :- 
Cheap in bulk. When you are indeed pregnant, and HCG is rising, results are quite consistent.

Cons :- 
Confusing false faint positives (probably evaporation) occurring within test time limit.

UPDATE : This UPT totally sucks ... try to avoid. Have heard of similar experience in a forum!!