FIRST RESPONSE™
Early Result Pregnancy Test
- Our #1 best-selling pregnancy test
- Over 99% accurate from the day of your expected period2
- Detects all forms of the pregnancy hormone3
- Read your results in just 3 minutes
Our Early Detection Pregnancy Test Gives You Results 6 Days Before Your Missed Period!
The earlier you know, the better. Featuring First to Detect™ technology, the FIRST RESPONSE™ Early Result Pregnancy Test can detect scant amounts of the human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) pregnancy hormone to give you pregnancy results 6 days sooner than your missed period.1
Key Information
Early Result Pregnancy Test
- Our #1 best-selling pregnancy test stick
- Over 99% accurate from the day of your expected period2
- Detects all forms of the pregnancy hormone3
- Read your result in just 3 minutes
- One large window – two lines mean pregnant; one line means not pregnant
Early Pregnancy Detection Matters3
The first few weeks of pregnancy are critical to fetal development, so early prenatal care is important for a healthy birth weight and the baby’s survival. The sooner you know you’re pregnant, the sooner you can begin making healthy pregnancy choices for yourself and your baby that include diet, nutrition and limiting your exposure to hazards.
Things to Know About Testing Early
Some pregnant women may not have detectable amounts of the pregnancy hormone in their urine on the day they use the test. The amount of pregnancy hormone increases as the pregnancy progresses.
In laboratory testing, FIRST RESPONSE™ Early Result Pregnancy Tests detected the pregnancy hormone levels in:
- 76% of pregnant women, 5 days before their expected period
- 96% of pregnant women, 4 days before their expected period
- >99% of pregnant women, 3 days before their expected period and every day thereafter.
Turn to FIRST RESPONSE™ Early Result Pregnancy Test for an early detection pregnancy test you can trust.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the FIRST RESPONSE™ Early Result Pregnancy Test work?
The FIRST RESPONSE™ Early Result Pregnancy Test detects human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in urine. hCG is the hormone your body produces during pregnancy.
When can I test with the FIRST RESPONSE™ Early Result Pregnancy Test?
FIRST RESPONSE™ Early Result Pregnancy Test detects hCG as early as 6 days before your missed period (5 days before the day of the expected period). The amount of pregnancy hormone increases as pregnancy progresses. In laboratory testing with early pregnancy urine samples, FIRST RESPONSE™ Early Result gave the following results:
NUMBER OF DAYS BEFORE THE EXPECTED PERIOD | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
% OF SAMPLES FROM PREGNANT WOMEN GIVING A POSITIVE RESULT | 76% | 96% | >99% | >99% | >99% |
How accurate is the FIRST RESPONSE™ Early Result Pregnancy Test?
FIRST RESPONSE™ Early Result is >99% accurate from the day of ‘missed’ period. However, some pregnant women may not have detectable amounts of pregnancy hormone in their urine on the day of the test or may have miscalculated the first day of their period.
What do I do if the early detection pregnancy test result is positive (pregnant)?
An early positive (pregnant) test result shows that the pregnancy hormone (hCG) was detected, which normally indicates pregnancy. You must see your doctor to confirm that you are pregnant. If you test positive, but think you may not be pregnant, you should check with your doctor.
What do I do if the pregnancy test result is negative (not pregnant)?
If the pregnancy test result is negative, you may not be pregnant, or it may be too early to tell. If you do not get your period within 7 days, you should retest with another FIRST RESPONSE™ Early Result Pregnancy Test. It is possible that you miscalculated the length of your cycle, or your urine may not have had enough of the pregnancy hormone for the test to give you a positive result. If upon retesting you get another negative result and your period has still not started, you should call your doctor.
I have waited longer than 3 minutes, and there are still no lines in the Result Window. Is there anything wrong?
Your result should appear within 3 minutes. There should be at least one pink line in the Result Window at 3 minutes to indicate that the test is completed, and you have done it correctly. If not, the test is invalid. This could be due to insufficient urine on the Absorbent Tip or the device not being held with the Absorbent Tip pointing downward while replacing the Overcap. You should retest with another device, carefully following all directions.
Will the pregnancy test result change if left standing for a certain period of time?
The pregnancy test result should be read as soon as possible after waiting 3 minutes. A negative result should not be read after 10 minutes.
Do any drugs or medications affect the early detection pregnancy test?
Medications containing the pregnancy hormone (hCG) can affect the result (for example, A.P.L.4, Pregnyl5, Profasi6 and Pergonal6). The urine pregnancy test should not be affected by hormone therapies containing clomiphene citrate (for example Clomid7 and Serophene6); alcohol; antibiotics; or the contraceptive pill.
Do First Response pregnancy tests expire?
Yes, pregnancy tests do expire. An expired pregnancy test may not provide reliable results and could lead to false positives or negatives. The expiration date for First Response pregnancy tests can vary between 2-3 years, depending on the specific test:
Digital Pregnancy Test: 24 months
Early Result Pregnancy Test: 24 months
Rapid Result Pregnancy Test: 27 months
Strips: 24 months (included in the Comfort Check Pregnancy Test Kit)
Easy Cup: 24 months (included in the Multi Check Pregnancy Test Kit)
Please make sure to check the expiration date on all First Response products before use. The expiration date on First Response pregnancy tests is located on the individual wrapper of each test and the bottom of each box. If the expiration date has passed, please discard the test and use a non-expired test to test if you are pregnant.
Related Article
How to Use a Home Pregnancy Test
When you suspect you might be pregnant, knowing how to properly use a pregnancy test is crucial. Home pregnancy tests are easy and quick to use, and when followed according to instructions, they , help you feel confident about the results.
Compare our pregnancy tests
Early Result | Digital | Rapid Result | Multi Check | Comfort Check | Test & Confirm | Triple Check | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  |  |  |  |  |  | |
When to Use | Early detection | Early detection with a digital display | For fast results
| For something simple | For multiple tests at a great value | Different test types for added confirmation | Different test types for added reassurance |
When to Test | Up to 6 days before your missed period | Up to 6 days before your missed period | On the day of your missed period | On the day of your missed period | On the day of your missed period | On the day of your missed period | On the day of your missed period |
If you have any questions call us, toll-free at 1-800-367-6022, Monday-Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
- FIRST RESPONSE™ detects the pregnancy hormone 6 days sooner than the day of your missed period (5 days before the day of expected period).
- >99% accurate at detecting typical pregnancy hormone levels. Note that hormone levels vary.
- FIRST RESPONSE™ Early Result detects all of the major pregnancy hormone forms commonly found in urine. Use as directed.
- A.P.L. is a trademark of Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories Division of American Home Products Corp.
- Pregnyl is a registered trademark of Organon USA, Inc.
- Profasi, Pergonal and Serophene are trademarks of Ares Trading SA.
- Clomid is a trademark of Aventisub II, Inc.
