Home testing kits offer results in 5 minutes or less. Test strips are most common, followed by color discs and digital options. Professional labs provide more accurate results but cost more
Pregnancy tests detect human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) in urine. hCG starts appearing 6-8 days before missed period. Levels rise rapidly in first weeks of pregnancy
Pregnancy test detects hCG hormone in urine or blood. Urine tests most accurate 1-2 weeks after missed period. Home tests are 97-99% accurate and provide quick results. Blood tests can detect pregnancy before missed period
LabCorp's COVID-19 tests use reverse polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technology. Tests are 95% accurate at detecting SARS-CoV-2. Results are not immediate and require specialized lab equipment
Pregnancy tests check for HCG hormone in urine or blood. OTC tests available at pharmacies and health centers. Blood tests only available at doctor's office
PCR test diagnoses Covid-19 disease by analyzing body's DNA components. Test requires nasal and oral swab sample taken with special stick. Results can be positive or negative, indicating presence of Covid-19