A pregnancy test is a diagnostic tool used to detect pregnancy by measuring the level of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) hormone in the urine or blood. hCG is produced by the placenta after implantation, and its presence indicates ongoing pregnancy. The test comes in various forms, including home kits and laboratory tests, with results typically available within minutes to days.
A pregnancy test is a diagnostic tool used to detect pregnancy by measuring the level of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) hormone in the urine or blood. hCG is produced by the placenta after implantation, and its presence indicates ongoing pregnancy. The test comes in various forms, including home kits and laboratory tests, with results typically available within minutes to days.
A pregnancy test determines pregnancy by identifying the presence of hCG, a hormone produced during pregnancy, in urine or blood. In Germany, this test is widely available at pharmacies and doctors' offices.
Results are typically available within 15 minutes. Cost ranges from €2 to €10 for home tests and €20 to €50 for laboratory tests.