faulty positives on prego tests
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faulty positives on prego tests
| Mon, 10-02-2006 - 11:39am |
I have taken 5 otc birth control tests, 3 of one brand, and 2 of a generic store brand. The 3 all came up positive when I did them at different times of day, and the 2 generic ones came up negative. I went to the doctor b/c I was confused, and they did a urine test that came up negative. I had a blood test done just to be sure, and am awaiting the results. I need someone to tell me if the tests that came up positive were faulty or not...!~ I am frustrated. :P

From what I understand a line is a line when it comes to pregnancy tests. I was preg with my DS, and it came up negative several times before getting a positive.
Some HPN tests are more sensative than others when testing the level of HCG (sp?)hormone, which may explain why you received different results. However, there are numerous answers/ possibilities in your situation.
A blood test should give you a definitive answer. Hang in there.
yea...I took 9 pregnancy tests different brands...all came out negative (done at different times in the first trimester from 10 days after missed period to 4 months) and 1 blood test done at a clinic...all negative...but my baby is due end of October.
Nothing in science is 100percent dependable is it? lol I know my situation is a rare one since my other 3 pregnancies were all depicted early at 10 day urine tests and came up positive.
The accuracy is all dependent upon hormone levels in your system. Make sure you other ladies out there have a fetal heartbeat checked for when you go in at later stages...because this would have saved my sanity and kept me from drinking or taking any other prescriptions that may have harmed my baby.
I'm happy about the pregnancy but didn't get to enjoy much of it until my 8th month due to feeling like I was crazy or dying with pregnancy symptoms.
Tests aren't always accurate :)
Sinnaria
due 10/30/06...always trust your instincts and body not tests >.>