Pregnancy test

About doing a pregnancy test

If you suspect that you are pregnant, you must go to your nearest clinic or a professional medical practitioner for a pregnancy test. You can also buy a home pregnancy test kit from a pharmacy.

If you have symptoms such as:

• missed period
• nausea
• breast tenderness
• fatigue

pregnancy testing can confirm your suspicions.

Note: A pregnancy test is also performed when a rape case is reported.

What you should do

1. Go to your nearest clinic or a professional medical practitioner
2. Complete a patient form 
3. If you prefer a:
   • blood test, your doctor will draw blood sample and send it to a laboratory for analysis
   • urine test, your doctor will give you a specimen cup where you will have to provide a urine sample.

Note: You can also buy a home pregnancy test kit from pharmacies.

How long does it take

• Urine test results – immediately
• Blood test results - few hours or days

How much does it cost

The service is free at state-owned clinics and hospitals. Private medical facilities will charge a minimum fee.

Note: You can also purchase a home pregnancy test kit at your nearest pharmacy.

Forms to complete

Patient form. 

Who to contact

Visit your nearest clinic or professional medical facility.