The home pregnancy test is one of the ways to detect pregnancy. It is usually the primary test performed when you expect that you are pregnant. Home pregnancy test kits are available in different packs. All type of home pregnancy test kits work on the same principle of detecting the amount of a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG). HCG is secreted as soon as an egg is fertilized. The level of HCG rises subsequent to conception and can be identified in the urine sample. After 10 days of conception, HCG levels are about 25 m IU. Continue reading →