First Response
Early Result Pregnancy Test, Triple Check
7.9/10 overall£10.00 (3 tests)
A three-test pack of First Response's early-detection strip test, aimed at testing before a missed period.
The verdict
First Response's Early Result Triple Check is a three-pack line test claiming detection up to six days before a missed period, priced at £10. Best for anyone tracking a cycle closely who wants to test earlier than most digital tests recommend, with the three-pack keeping cost-per-test down for repeat testing. The clearest reason to be cautious: a very early test line can read faint, unlike the plain word result of a digital test.
First Response's Early Result line is aimed squarely at early testing — its marketing claims detection up to six days before a missed period, which makes it a common pick for anyone in the two-week wait who wants to test earlier than most digital tests recommend. Coming as a three-pack keeps the cost-per-test down if you do test more than once across a cycle.
It's a traditional line test rather than a digital word result, so you're reading a control line against a test line rather than getting a plain "Pregnant"/"Not Pregnant". Very early on, that test line can be faint, which is the main trade-off against the Clearblue Digital above — earlier detection but more room for a squint-and-wonder result.
For anyone tracking a cycle closely and wanting to test from a few days before their period is due, this is the standard budget-friendly early-testing choice; for anyone who'd rather wait until the day of a missed period and get a clearer result, the digital option is the easier read.
Is the Early Result Pregnancy Test, Triple Check worth it?
- Marketed for early detection, before a missed period
- Three tests per pack keeps cost-per-test reasonable for repeat testing
- Well known, widely available UK brand
What are the downsides of the Early Result Pregnancy Test, Triple Check?
- Line result can be faint very early on, unlike a digital word result
- No weeks-indicator style extra information
Specs
- Format
- Line test
- Pack size
- 3 tests
- Sensitivity
- Claimed detection up to 6 days before a missed period
How we scored it
Accuracy & Sensitivity
Claimed detection accuracy and, for pregnancy tests, how early before a missed period it can pick up hCG.
Positioned for early testing ahead of a missed period.
Ease of Reading
How unambiguous the result is — digital word result vs. a line you have to interpret yourself.
Line test — an early, faint positive can be hard to read confidently.
Value per Test
Cost per individual test in the pack, since these are used repeatedly rather than bought once.
Three tests per pack is good value for repeat testing in a cycle.
Weighted by importance for this category — see our editorial policy for how we test.
How this review was done
We haven't used the Early Result Pregnancy Test, Triple Check ourselves yet. This review is built from First Response's published specifications and product information, and scored the same way as everything else on the site. We'll update it, and the badge above, once we've tested it hands-on.
How it compares
| ClearblueDigital Pregnancy Test with Weeks Indicator |  | BootsPregnancy Test Strips, 5 Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £10.00 (3 tests) | £10.00 (2 tests) | About £4 for 1 test | £4.99 (5 tests) |
| Overall score | 7.9/10 | 8.2/10 | 6.3/10 | 6.9/10 |
| Format | Line test | Digital, word result | Midstream stick | Line test strips |
| Pack size | 3 tests | — | 1 or 2 tests | 5 tests |
| Sensitivity | Claimed detection up to 6 days before a missed period | Can be used from the day of your expected period | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How early can the First Response test detect pregnancy?+
Its marketing claims detection up to six days before a missed period, making it a common pick for anyone in the two-week wait who wants to test earlier than most digital tests recommend.
Is the First Response test easy to read?+
It's a traditional line test rather than a digital word result, so you're reading a control line against a test line. Very early on, that test line can be faint, which is the main trade-off against a digital test like Clearblue's.
How many tests come in the First Response Triple Check pack?+
Three tests for £10, which keeps the cost-per-test down if you test more than once across a cycle.
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Reviewed by
Sepehr
Software engineer, soon-to-be dad, uncle to four — the tech-obsessed half of the two of us testing this stuff. Currently building this site with my wife, ahead of our own baby arriving.