Simply place the absorbent tip face down in the urine stream for just 5 seconds. Be careful not to get the rest of the digital pregnancy test stick wet. Or, instead, you can take a urine sample in a clean, dry container. Place the absorbent tip face down in the urine for just 20 seconds. - Place the cap and dipstick of the digital pregnancy test on a flat surface again if you wish. - While waiting for the result, keep the tip downwards or place the digital pregnancy test rod on a flat surface.