Check the expiry date on the kit
Read the instructions on the package before use
Use the first urine of the morning if possible
Collect urine in a clean, dry container if required
Open the test kit only when ready to use it
Place the required number of drops or dip the strip as instructed
Wait the specified time given in the instructions
Do not read the result before or after the recommended time
Check the control line to confirm the test worked
Check the test line for a positive result
One line usually means negative
Two lines usually mean positive
No control line means the test is invalid
Repeat the test after a few days if the result is unclear
See a doctor for confirmation with a blood test if needed