First Response test is 99% accurate and contains a pill that contains a chemical known as hCG. This chemical reacts with First Response test strip to change color. This color change indicates whether or not First Response test is positive. If the two pink lines appear, then the test is positive.

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Some people have broken open their First Response test and ingested the pill-like object. While some videos appear to show this, the pill-like object is actually a desiccant tablet. The tablet helps extend the shelf life of the test by absorbing moisture. While some believe that it’s the Plan B pill, it is important to know that First Response test should not be consumed.

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While there are many different First Response test on the market, Clearblue is one of the most popular. First Response test measures the presence of the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin, which is produced in the placenta when a fertilized egg is inserted into a uterus. While First Response test will not detect pregnancy without a pregnant woman’s consent, it will detect any traces of hCG in the urine.

First Response testing Strip

The pill that comes inside First Response test is not an actual pill, but is instead a desiccant tablet. The desiccant tablet is a part of the packaging, which helps the test remain dry and prevent it from spoiling. Despite the teasing caption, it’s important to note that it’s not intended to be consumed. Clearblue has issued a statement clarifying that there is no Plan B inside First Response test.

Taking a pregnancy test can be stressful. If the test isn’t positive, most people throw it away. However, it has recently become a trend to break open pregnancy tests and eat the little pill inside. The idea has been circulating on social media and has been endorsed by some tech YouTubers.