A pregnancy test kit at Guardian costs anywhere from S$6.50 for a basic own-brand cassette to around S$27 for a Clearblue digital test that spells out the result in words and estimates how many weeks along you are. They all work the same way, by reading the hCG hormone in your urine, and a S$6.50 own-brand test reads the same hormone as a S$27 digital one. What you are really paying extra for is convenience: a chunkier handle, a clearer display, and a few days of earlier detection. This guide breaks down every kit Guardian stocks, what each one costs as of October 2026, and how to avoid paying digital money for a strip-level answer.
Guardian carries two tiers: its own-brand kits, which are the cheapest, and Clearblue, the branded line that most people recognise. Own-brand strips and midstream sticks sit at the bottom of the range, while Clearblue's digital tests sit at the top because you are paying for the electronic display and an earlier detection window.
Prices below are Guardian's listed online prices as of October 2026. Pharmacy promotions rotate constantly, so treat these as a snapshot rather than a fixed rate, and check the shelf tag for a multi-buy deal before you pay full price.
| Kit | Type | Pack | Price (from) | Result format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guardian Pregnancy Test Cassette | Cassette | 1 | S$6.50 | Two lines |
| Guardian Pregnancy Test Strip | Dip strip | 2 | S$7.50 | Two lines |
| Guardian One Step Pregnancy Test | Midstream stick | 2 | S$11.50 | Two lines |
| Clearblue Rapid Detection | Midstream stick | 1 | S$14.00 | Plus or minus sign |
| Clearblue Ultra Early | Midstream stick | 1 | S$18.95 | Two lines |
| Clearblue Digital with Weeks Indicator | Digital midstream | 1 | S$27.15 | Words plus weeks estimate |
The cheapest option is the dip strip. You collect urine in a clean cup, dip the strip for a few seconds, and read two lines. It is fiddly and looks clinical, which is exactly why it is cheap, but a faint second line still means a positive. A midstream stick like Guardian One Step or Clearblue lets you hold the absorbent tip directly in your urine stream, so there is no cup to deal with. Digital tests do the same job but replace the lines with a screen that reads 'Pregnant' or 'Not Pregnant', which removes the squinting-at-a-faint-line problem entirely.
Accuracy does not climb as the price does. Clearblue claims over 99% accuracy from the day your period is due, and every kit here detects the same hCG hormone. The real difference is how early they detect it and how easy the result is to read. If you can wait until your period is actually late, a S$7.50 pack of two strips gives you the same answer as the S$27.15 digital. Pay up only if you want to test early, or you want a result you cannot misread.
hCG only appears after a fertilised egg implants, then roughly doubles every two to three days. The more sensitive the test, the earlier it can pick up a low hCG level, and that sensitivity is what the pricier Clearblue kits charge for. Clearblue Ultra Early is the most sensitive home test in Guardian's range, reading down to 10 mIU/ml and able to detect a pregnancy up to 6 days before your missed period, which is 5 days before the period is due.
Earlier is not the same as reliable. Clearblue's own data shows the Ultra Early test catches only 79% of pregnancies when used 6 days before the missed period, climbing to over 99% from the day the period is due. A 'Not Pregnant' result this early can simply mean your hCG has not risen enough yet. If you test early and get a negative, Clearblue's advice is to test again on the day your period is due, rather than burning through three premium sticks in a panic.
The Clearblue Digital with Weeks Indicator adds a feature the others do not: alongside 'Pregnant', it estimates how long since you conceived (1-2, 2-3 or 3+ weeks). That weeks estimate is a guide, not a dating scan. It is a nice-to-have, not a medical record, and it is the single biggest reason that kit costs roughly four times a basic strip.
NTUC FairPrice lists Clearblue Rapid Detection at S$14.00 for one test or S$22.40 for two, and Clearblue Ultra Early at S$18.95 for one or S$29.90 for two, as of October 2026. Those match Guardian's list prices, so the saving is in the 2-pack, which works out cheaper per test at either shop.
Online marketplaces like Shopee, Lazada and Amazon.sg often list generic or bulk pregnancy strips far below pharmacy prices, sometimes a few dollars for ten or more. They are fine for tracking ovulation or testing repeatedly, but check the expiry date and seller rating, because an expired or poorly stored strip can throw a false negative. For a single decisive test, the few dollars saved is not worth the uncertainty. Stretching pharmacy spend like this is the same logic we apply in our guide to 24-hour clinic fees, where the convenience premium only makes sense when you actually need it.
A home kit is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. Once you see two lines, the next step is a doctor's confirmation, and this is where the real money starts. At a SingHealth polyclinic the consultation alone is S$19.60 for a citizen, S$39.70 for a PR and S$90.36 for a non-resident, with any test charged on top. A blood test that measures exact hCG, useful for dating an early or uncertain pregnancy, costs more and is usually done at a clinic or hospital.
From there the costs compound quickly: first antenatal consult, dating scan, blood panel, then the full delivery bill. Working that number out early matters, and a tool like our savings goal calculator helps you set aside for the first trimester before the bills land. If you are weighing whether your existing cover is enough, an Integrated Shield Plan generally pays only for listed pregnancy complications, not routine prenatal visits or a normal delivery, so budget for those separately.
Most false results come from user error, not a faulty kit. Test with your first urine of the morning when hCG is most concentrated, especially if you are testing early. Read the result inside the time window printed on the leaflet, usually 3 to 10 minutes, because a line that appears after the window is an evaporation line, not a positive.
As of October 2026, Guardian's own-brand tests start at S$6.50 for a single cassette and S$7.50 for a 2-pack of strips, the Guardian One Step midstream kit is S$11.50 for two, and Clearblue tests run from S$14.00 for Rapid Detection up to S$27.15 for the Digital with Weeks Indicator.
Every kit at Guardian detects the same hCG hormone, and Clearblue claims over 99% accuracy from the day your period is due. The extra money buys earlier detection and an easier-to-read result.
Clearblue Ultra Early is the most sensitive in Guardian's range, reading down to 10 mIU/ml and able to detect a pregnancy up to 6 days before your missed period. However, it only catches about 79% of pregnancies that early, so after an early negative, Clearblue says to test again on the day your period is due.
Yes. A home kit screens but does not diagnose. Confirm with a GP or polyclinic, where a SingHealth polyclinic consultation is S$19.60 for citizens, S$39.70 for PRs and S$90.36 for non-residents before any test, so the doctor can date the pregnancy and start antenatal care.
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