Take this test two to five days after the start of your period, ideally on day three. Take this test before 10 am on a Monday-Thursday and return your sample to us on the same day. It may be necessary to wait to collect your sample until day 3 of your cycle falls on one of these days. If you do not have periods, the test can be taken any time.
If you have an irregular menstrual cycle, are currently taking hormonal contraceptives, or have taken them in the last 3 months, this may affect the accuracy of your results.
Avoid taking your sample from a finger used to apply hormone gels/pessaries/patches in the past 4 weeks. Use gloves to do this.
In addition, before taking this test:
- Wait for symptoms of short-term illness to pass
- Avoid heavy exercise for 48 hours
- Avoid fatty foods for 8 hours
- Do not take any daily medication or vitamin/mineral supplements