Pregnancy Test in Nepal: Price, Timing, and Result Guide

Pregnancy is a major change for many women; finding out that you are pregnant before the pregnancy continues can help you to care for yourself and begin preparing for your child. If you suspect that you may be pregnant, your first step would be taking a pregnancy test in Nepal, which will confirm your pregnancy. Now there are several different options to test for pregnancy and at a lower price (between Rs. 50 and Rs. 200).

This quick article will provide you with all the information you need to know about how much pregnancy tests cost in Nepal; when to take a pregnancy test; what types of pregnancy tests will be available to you; and how to interpret your results.

What is a Pregnancy Test?

A pregnancy test determines whether or not you are expecting by measuring for human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), an indicator of implantation of a fertilized egg in the uterus.

Pregnancy tests can be classified into two categories:

urine pregnancy tests (often referred to as UPTs), which are available for purchase without a prescription and can be done at home or in the office of a doctor/clinic; and, blood pregnancy tests, which are performed by health care providers in a laboratory setting, commonly offer greater accuracy than urine pregnancy tests (UPTs).

Pregnancy Test Prices in Nepal

There are several different options for pregnancy tests in Nepal, and each comes at different prices.

1) Urine Pregnancy Test Prices

* 100-300 NPR for a home pregnancy test kit

* 200-500 NPR for a clinic pregnancy test

Both types of test are commonly available for purchase and can be bought at most local pharmacies.

2) Blood Pregnancy Test Prices

* 800-1500 NPR for a standard hCG blood spectrum

* 1500-2500 NPR for a quantitative hCG blood test

Pregnancy tests by blood are performed by the latest equipment available through the Modern Diagnostic Center, so you receive accurate results in a timely manner. Prices are subject to fluctuation; please visit mdcnepal.com for up-to-date prices.

When Should You Take a Pregnancy Test?

It is very important to time when you take your pregnancy test because taking it at the wrong time can give you an error result.

The Best Time to Take a Pregnancy Test:

* 2 weeks (or more) after your missed period (the best time to test)

* 10-14 days after ovulation

* In the early morning when urine concentration of hCG is highest.

Pregnancy blood tests can detect pregnancy sooner than urine tests and can detect pregnancy 6-8 days after ovulation.

Pregnancy Testing Indicators

If you experience any of these following early signs of pregnancy in Nepal, then it's advisable to consider taking a pregnancy test:

• No menstrual cycle

• Nausea or vomited after waking

• Suffered from nausea at all other times

• Morning sickness.

• Sore breasts.

• Extreme fatigue.

• Using the toilet a lot during the day.

• Some gentle cramps in your stomach

These symptoms alone will not guarantee that you are in fact pregnant. Therefore; a test to verify this must be completed.

Performing a Pregnancy Test

You can take either a blood or urine pregnancy test.

Urine Pregnancy Testing:

1) Collecturinate in the morning.

2) Dip your test stick into the collected (or urine) and wait 3 - 5 minutes for your test to be read. (Test sticks have a visual marker to indicate if your score is positive or not).

3) If positive, you most likely are pregnant.

Blood Pregnancy Testing:

1) You will have a healthcare professional take your blood from either an arm vein (venipuncture) or a finger poke.

2) The healthcare professional will send the collected blood sample to a lab for pregnancy testing.

3) After the tests are processed, you will receive either a report showing your human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) levels or be contacted by your healthcare professional to meet with you at an appointment to discuss your test result.

Pregnancy Testing Results

Urine Test

Positive =  two lines or + (sign) indicates pregnancy

Negative =  one line or - indicates no pregnancy

Blood Test:

hCG < 5 mIU/mL =  not pregnant

hCG 5-25 mIU/mL =  inconclusive (recommend repeating test)

hCG > 25 mIU/mL =  pregnant

Physicians will also monitor hCG levels over time as an aid for tracking the progression of the pregnancy.

Best Lab for Pregnancy Testing in Nepal is:

A good choice for a diagnostic center ensures accurate and reliable laboratory findings as well as good patient care and support services.

The lab of choice is: Modern Diagnostic Center

Why Choose This Lab?

‐ Modern technology (fully automated laboratories).

‐ Accurate reporting of test results

‐ Experienced staff (very experienced staff).

‐ Fast processing time to obtain results.

‐ Home collection option (for your convenience).

Modern Diagnostic Center is well respected in Nepal as being one of the best laboratories providing diagnostic services including pregnancy tests.

Final Thoughts

Taking a pregnancy test is easy to do, affordable and available almost everywhere in Nepal. Whether you use urine or blood testing, early detection will help ensure that you get the right care and plan appropriately for any pregnancy that may occur.

In Nepal, the cost of a pregnancy test can be anywhere from 100 NPR for an at-home kit, to approximately 2,500 NPR for a more advanced blood test. By going to a reputable laboratory such as Modem Diagnostic Centre, you will obtain results that are both accurate and trustworthy.