Clearblue digital
There are several digital pregnancy tests on the market, like this Bluetooth pregnancy test but today we will talk about, perhaps not the first, but certainly the most well-known and sold, at least in Spain: the ClearBlue digital pregnancy test.
As I mentioned, there are other digital tests like First Response, Evatest, etc., and their operation is very similar. However, as of today, they are hard to find and even expensive. Therefore, we are going to focus on the ClearBlue brand.
How does ClearBlue digital work?
The Clearblue digital pregnancy test really works just like a conventional pregnancy test, both in how it is used and in detecting the actual pregnancy. What is really interesting about this test is how it gives the result. And how does it show it? It displays on a small screen very similar to old digital watches (like the Casio that became trendy again), clearly indicating "Pregnant" or "Not Pregnant", leaving no room for doubt. Although it's clear that no system is infallible and it can also be wrong, the response it gives is clear, and you won't have to squint to see if the lines are faint or not, if they are light pink, etc.
As I said, the operation is the same as conventional tests. The ClearBlue digital has strips inside that react to the HCG hormone, and the digital part "reads" and "interprets" the reactions that have occurred on the strips, indicating the result on the screen.
Another novel thing is that, if you are pregnant, it also indicates how many weeks pregnant you are, showing: "1-2 weeks", "2-3 weeks" or " 3 weeks". Remember, however, that for your gynecologist, it will be 2 weeks more, as they count from the first day of your last period. The precision of the weak indicator is said to be 97%.
How to use the ClearBlue Digital?
Actually, you just need to follow the instructions that are very well specified, but to give you an idea and show that it works just like conventional tests, these are the steps you should follow: 1. Collect urine in a very clean container, preferably the first one in the morning. 2. Insert the test tip into the container for 20 seconds in contact with the urine. Never leave the test with the tip pointing up, always with the tip pointing down or in a horizontal position. 3. Now you must wait for the small screen to give you the result. Meanwhile, a clock symbol will appear, and you will have to wait about 3 minutes. 4. And, like magic, the result will appear on the screen. Sometimes, the weeks of pregnancy take a little longer to appear; wait a few seconds, and you'll see. The result will remain on the screen for 24 hours so you can look at it as many times as you want!
When to take the test?
The manufacturer assures that it has a reliability of 99% if taken on the day we should have our period and assures that we can take the test 5 days earlier although, of course, the probability of accuracy is lower, as follows: 98% one day before, 97% two days before, 90% three days before, and 65% four days before. Therefore, even if we are feeling the first symptoms of pregnancy, it is better to wait a few days before taking the test. Otherwise, it could give a false negative, causing disappointment and wasting a test.
As always, my recommendation is to take the pregnancy test once you confirm you have missed your period, a few days later. If you are pregnant, using any test, the possibility of error will be infinitely minimal.
What is the price of the ClearBlue digital pregnancy test? Regarding prices, we know it depends a bit on where we buy it and considering that this website is read in many countries, it is difficult to provide a specific figure, but to give you an idea, here in Spain, it can be obtained for around 10€. On Amazon Spain, there are prices now ranging from 9€ to 18€ for a pack of two.
Here in Spain, you can buy it at any pharmacy, even in large supermarkets, but you know you can also get it on Amazon; check the prices!
Advantages: - The result is unequivocal, i.e., it leaves no room for doubt. - You know how many weeks you have been pregnant. - It is very reliable in both results (pregnancy and weeks).
Disadvantages: - The price is higher although not prohibitive.
Things that could improve: - Since you pay for something more than a pregnancy test, they could make it reusable by only changing the reactive strips.
Now we just need to be able to choose the sex of our baby. Well, I won't ramble on anymore. Here you have all the information you need to decide on a ClearBlue digital pregnancy test.
