Faintest positive or evaporation line?

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Registered: 08-12-2003
Faintest positive or evaporation line?
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Fri, 08-15-2003 - 12:37pm
OK, I'm not expecting AF until 8/18, so yes, I know I tested too early. Couldn't help it. :)

I tested yesterday afternoon, with a test that is sensitive up to 20 mL HCG (which supposedly will test positive as early as 6-8 days from conception -- of course only for about 20% of those testing). Saw the test was negative, and left it on the bathroom counter. While brushing my teeth last night, noticed the test, and saw the faintest line. I'm not imagining it (I've looked at it in every light possible), but I don't know if this means that my HCG is still too low to register, or it was an evaporation line. I really don't know what an evaporation line looks like.

Anyway, after the test came back negative, I had resigned myself to not being PG. I know I need to wait longer and test -- and will do so Sunday or Monday. But could I get feedback on evaporation lines, and maybe some reassurance that it may possibly be that I am PG?

Thanks!!

Shannon

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Registered: 04-11-2003
Fri, 08-15-2003 - 1:05pm
Which test was it? Some tests do have faint lines that can appear after sitting for 10 min. or so. And some of the tests bought on-line have been known to give false +.

Then again sometimes when faint lines show up it is because there just isn't enough hcg in the urine. Everytime I have had a faint line, I have been pregnant.

Good Luck Shannon!!! Keep me updated. Sending lots of BFP vibes your way. Pouring Baby Dust on your head!!! ~~Kris~~

Best wishes,

Kris with Eliza (4), Adam (3) and Alex born 4/15 (edd 4/22)  

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Registered: 08-12-2003
Fri, 08-15-2003 - 1:28pm
It was actually a test I bought on-line, but supposedly, it is the same type of test that doctors use for urine tests. Who knows. Guess I'll just have to wait a few more days - which I should have done in the first place -- the next three days are going to go so slowly. Argh!! I hope I get results like yours.

Thanks!!