Application and instructions for use
Why a vegan pregnancy test?
Pregnancy tests are based on antibodies that recognize and bind the pregnancy hormone hCG.
Classically, these antibodies are produced by immunization of animals or in animal cell cultures, using animal components such as fetal calf serum (TCS) or bovine serum albumin (BSA) – both from the blood of living animals.
We have developed an animal-free alternative: vegan production in diatoms. In this way, we save numerous animals and offer a sustainable solution. With 15 million pregnancy tests sold in Germany every year, we enable an ethical choice for an emotional product.
Why hey mela?
That’s why!
Without animal testing
Made vegan and tested without animal testing
Early detection
4 days before your period is due
Reliability
Over 99 % reliable from the due date of the period
App check
Clear result & estimated time of fertilization
Bio-based
Made from bio-based plastic
100 % recycled
Packaging made from 100% recycled fibers
Made in Germany
Developed and manufactured in Germany
Without electrical waste
Environmentally friendly disposal without electrical waste
How to use the test correctly
Instructions for use
You can carry out the test with or without the hey mela app. You can find detailed information on how to carry out the test in our instructions for download.
Questions and answers
When you can take the pregnancy test
The hey mela pregnancy test can be used up to 4 days before your period is due. Every person’s hormone levels are different, so a low hormone level during pregnancy can still lead to a negative result.
Which urine you should use for the pregnancy test
It is best to carry out the hey mela pregnancy test with morning urine before your period is due.
Which medications can influence the test result
“Alcohol, medications such as painkillers and antibiotics as well as the contraceptive pill should not affect the test result. Read the relevant instructions for your medication before taking the test.”
Test principle and science
– how your result is created
” Diatoms are robust, resource-saving and sustainable power plants that we use for the production of “green” antibodies. “
Stas Hans / Phaeosynt
Rethinking research:
Shaping the future with Phaeosynt
Phaeosynt is the only producer in the world that specializes in the development of vegan antibodies. With hey mela, the world’s first vegan pregnancy test, we are setting new standards: animal-free, sustainable and precise. Hey mela shows how we combine science and responsibility – for a better future for people, animals and the environment.
Would you like to find out more about our activities and research?
Then come and visit us!
In contrast to conventional antibody production in animals or in animal cell culture, Phaeosynt works completely animal-free – without animal suffering and entirely vegan.
We do not use conventional plastic for our hey mela pregnancy test. We work with bioplastics and therefore have a clear focus on sustainability.
We are pioneers in the production of antibodies in diatoms. We are thus delivering a long-needed innovation to the antibody market.
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