Pregnancy tests

Urine test

The urinary pregnancy test is designed for single use. It detects a pregnancy-specific hormone in your urine. This hormone is secreted when the embryo implants in your uterus, around 8 days after fertilisation.

Urine tests can be purchased in pharmacies and supermarkets. Health insurance funds do not reimburse the cost of these tests.

If used correctly, these tests are 99 % reliable from the first day of your expected period. However, it is advisable to have a blood test to confirm the result.

Please note

A negative test does not mean that you are not pregnant. If you have taken the test too early, it might not detect the hormone. If you have any doubts, you are advised to:

• take another urinary pregnancy test a few days later,
• consult your general practitioner or a gynaecologist so that they can prescribe a blood test.

Blood test

A blood test can be used to calculate your levels of the hormone hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) from the first day of your expected period. Blood tests are 100 % reliable.

This type of test needs to be ordered by your general practitioner or gynaecologist. A medical prescription is necessary. The cost of the test will be reimbursed by your health insurance fund.