Urine Pregnancy Test (UPT) Test in Kathmandu

About this test

The urine pregnancy test looks for human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG), a hormone produced by the developing placenta soon after a fertilised egg implants in the womb. A few drops of urine on the test strip will turn positive once hCG rises above roughly 25 mIU/mL, which usually happens around the time of a missed period or a few days after. It is the simplest and quickest way to confirm an early pregnancy, which is why it is the first step whenever a woman of reproductive age has a delayed period, breast tenderness, nausea, or unexplained tiredness. Doctors also order it as a routine safety check before prescribing certain medicines, before X-rays or surgery, and before starting hormonal treatment, because many drugs and procedures are unsafe in early pregnancy. A clear positive is reliable, but timing matters: testing too early, or on heavily diluted urine after drinking a lot of fluids, can produce a false negative when you are in fact pregnant. A positive result tells you that hCG is present but not whether the pregnancy is healthy or correctly located in the womb; if there is lower abdominal pain or bleeding, an ectopic or threatened pregnancy must be ruled out with an ultrasound scan. Where the result needs confirming or dating, a blood beta-hCG and a pelvic ultrasound are the usual next steps. In Nepal, the urine test remains the everyday starting point in clinics and pharmacies before a woman is referred for antenatal care.

Sample type

Urine (first-morning, mid-stream)

Preparation

No fasting needed. A first-morning urine sample is best because the pregnancy hormone is most concentrated then. Avoid drinking large amounts of water beforehand, as dilute urine can give a falsely negative result early on. If your period is only a day or two late, a repeat test after 3–4 days is more reliable.

Turnaround time

Reports for Urine Pregnancy Test (UPT) are typically ready within: Same Day. Reports can be collected at the clinic during opening hours or shared via WhatsApp once they are ready.

Also known as

Other urine tests we run

These are routinely ordered alongside Urine Pregnancy Test (UPT) or as part of the same diagnostic workup.

How to book

WhatsApp is the fastest way — message us with the test name and your preferred time, and we'll confirm a slot the same day. You can also walk into the clinic at Rumba Chowk, Sanobharang any day between 7AM and 8PM, or fill in our online booking form.