Pregnancy Test FAQ's

Q: When can I do the test?

A: As early as the first day you miss your period. First morning urine contains the highest levels of hCG, but the Verséa™ test is sensitive enough to detect hCG in your urine any time of day.

Q: How long does the test take to complete?

A: It usually takes about 1 to 3 minutes. If it takes longer than that, it is likely that you have not collected enough urine. Not using enough urine will cause slow or incomplete reaction. Sometimes this can lead to an incomplete or invalid test result.

Q: I opened the pouch, but I do not have time to conduct the test now. Can I use it later?

A: No. Once you take out the test stick device, you must use it right away. Keeping the test stick after opening the pouch for more than 30 minutes will give an unreliable result. The test stick is very moisture sensitive and will become inactive if it is kept in moist air for any prolonged period.

Q: Can I collect urine in a cup instead of holding the stick in my urine stream?

A: Yes. See the Alternate Procedure on the other side of this leaflet. This method works just as well as holding the stick in your urine stream.

Q: How do I know if I have collected enough urine on the stick?

A: You need to expose the middle portion of the absorbent tip in your urine stream for at least 5 seconds (10 seconds is better). After 1 minute, if you do not see a purple-red color moving up in the test reading window, you probably did not collect enough urine. You need to reexpose the tip in your urine stream right away. Alternatively, you can collect your urine in a clean cup and dip the

absorbent tip in the urine mid-length for 5–10 seconds.

If you cannot urinate again, you need a new test kit to test again. The device will not perform correctly once it is exposed to moisture. Once the device is opened and exposed partially to urine, you must finish the test within 30 minutes. If you wait longer than 30 minutes, you should use a new test.

Q: Is the test working properly even if one of the lines is lighter than the other?

A: Yes. Both lines need not be the same shade or intensity. The Test line may be darker or lighter than the Control line. Only one colored line in the Control window indicates a negative result (not pregnant). If no pink-purple line is visible in either window, another Verséa™ test should be performed.

Q: Do I have to wait the full 3 minutes before reading the result?

A: Yes, we recommend that you wait the full 3 minutes before reading the result. However, if your test result clearly shows two reddish lines in just 1 minute, you don't need to wait. If the result in the Test window is not clear, your reading will be more accurate after 3 minutes. Most positive results will appear in 1 minute. Negative results and very early pregnancies require 5 minutes to confirm the test result.

Q: How long will the pinkish-purple line remain visible to show someone?

A: The test should be read within 5 minutes for best results. A positive (pregnant) result will never disappear. The colored line may become darker and a tinted background may appear after several hours. Some negative results may later display a faint second line because of evaporation from the test window, which prevents complete migration of the test chemicals. However, if the result read within 5 minutes appears negative (no line in the Test window), you are not pregnant.

Q: I am not sure of my test result. What should I do?

A: The test is working properly as long as a pink-purple colored line is visible in the Control window. The result is positive if there is also a distinct line in the Test window. Otherwise, no hCG has been detected and you can conclude you are not pregnant. If there is only a pinkish tint in the window, but no distinct line, the test is invalid and should be repeated. If you are still not sure of your test

result, you should repeat the Verséa™ test in a few days with a new test kit.

Q: Can alcohol or medications affect the test?

A: Drinking alcohol will not affect the test. (But it is not healthy for your baby if you get pregnant.) Only medications containing hCG can affect the test result. Other hormone medications, pain relievers, antibiotics, or the contraceptive pill should not affect the test.

Q: How accurate is the test?

A: The accuracy of the Verséa™ test was demonstrated in a laboratory study in which technicians obtained the correct expected result on a total of 247 (99+%) of 247 blind clinical samples.

Q: Who can I call if I have more questions?

A: You can reach our Customer Service representatives at 1-800-726-2670 Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.