How long are pregnancy tests good for?

Actually, always check the back of the pack, yaar. Usually they are good for a year or two, but if you keep them in a damp bathroom, they can get ruined faster. If it is expired, just discard it because it can give a false negative and stress you out unnecessarily.

I always buy a new kit from a well-known pharmacy to ensure it is not expired; they usually last up to 24 months. If there is any confusion with the results, we just go to our hospital and get a proper blood test done. It is best to ask your doctor directly rather than guessing with old kits.

Look, clear-cut advice—never use a pregnancy test kit that has crossed its expiry date. They generally last around 12 to 18 months on the shelf. Spending fifty rupees on a fresh kit is much better than getting a wrong result and worrying about it.

The kits usually have a shelf life of around 1 to 2 years, but please be careful. After my previous complications, I stopped relying solely on home tests. If you have missed your period and get a faint line or even a negative, it is always safest to get a beta-hCG blood test done at a lab and see your gynaecologist.

Most pregnancy test strips are good for up to 2 years if stored properly in a cool, dry place. I always log my cycle on my tracker app and keep one or two kits handy at home. Just make sure the seal isn't broken, otherwise the test strip inside degrades quickly.