Preg Colour Test
How to prepare
You can eat and drink normally before the test.
No special preparation needed.
Tell our phlebotomist about any medicines you take. Don't stop them without asking your doctor.
Wear a loose sleeve so the sample can be taken easily from your arm.
How it works
About this test
This pregnancy test detects hCG, the pregnancy hormone. A coloured line or result shows whether hCG is present above the test limit.
Why is this test done?
- Confirm pregnancy
- Check before X-rays or certain medicines
Symptoms — when should you get tested?
- Missed period
- Nausea or breast tenderness
- Tiredness
Normal range
Reference ranges differ slightly between labs, methods, age and sex. Always discuss your report with your doctor.
If your result is high
A positive result means hCG is present, which usually means pregnancy.
Common reasons- Pregnancy
- Recent miscarriage or delivery
- Rarely, hCG-making tumours
How is the test done?
- 1Book online
Choose your slot for home collection or a visit to our centre.
- 2Blood sample taken
A trained phlebotomist takes a small blood sample from a vein in your arm with a sealed, single-use needle. It takes about 2 minutes.
- 3Tested in our lab
Your barcoded sample is tested on automated machines with strict quality checks.
- 4Report on WhatsApp
A pathologist checks the result and the report reaches you on WhatsApp and email.
Frequently asked questions
From the first day of a missed period. If negative but period still does not come, repeat after a week or do a blood beta-hCG.
No fasting is needed for this test. You can eat and drink normally.
Your report is usually ready in same day after the sample reaches our lab. We send it on WhatsApp and email, and you can also download it from the Reports page.
Please call our team to confirm whether home sample collection is available for your location and test.
This test needs a blood sample. No special preparation needed.