How accurate are pregnancy test strips?

Patient's question:

I am 22 years old and haven't had my period for two months. I have had sexual intercourse!
Question: If I am pregnant, will I stop getting my period? At this time, can I use a pregnancy test strip to test? How accurate is it?

Doctor's answer:

Take a midstream first-morning urine sample for testing. This will ensure higher accuracy.
Hold the test strip with the arrow mark end and dip it into the urine container. Do not let it go past the arrow's first black line. Remove it after about three seconds and lay it flat. Observe the results within five minutes. Remember, results observed after 15 minutes are not valid.

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