First Response now ‘responds’ in just one minute

So now, First Response have introduced the new One Step, Fast Results Pregnancy Test which shows a result in 60 seconds rather than the usual three-minutes. That might sound a little unnecessary, but when you’re trying to conceive, the wait each month to see if you’re pregnant can be torture so every little improvement is most welcome.

How pregnancy tests have improved

Pregnancy tests work by looking for the presence of the pregnancy hormone hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) in a urine sample. The amount of hCG present in the body doubles every two days, so by the time your regular period would be due it is estimated there would be about 100mlU of hCG in your system.

Tests are getting more reliable at detected lower levels of the hormone, so now kits like the First Response Early Result kit are providing 99% accurate results up to six days before your period is due.

First Response Fast Result kit

The Fast Result kit offers a reliable reading in one minute if used from the first day of your missed period. Although it can’t be used as soon as the Early Result kit can, waiting until the first day of a missed period does mean that the results are even more likely to be clear and conclusive.

At £8.99 (RRP) for a double pack, it’s the cheapest kit within the First Response range. For more information, go to www.tellsyoufirst.co.uk (but bear in mind that there is audio on this website, so ‘mute’ your computer first if you want to be discreet).