0
On rare occasions you can encounter a false positive due to improper testing, expired pregnancy tests, rare medical conditions such as certain types of cancer, evaporation lines, a recent pregnancy or a chemical pregnancy.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoFalse positive pregnancy tests are extremely rare, the test reacts to hCG which is a hormone found in the blood and urine of a woman who is pregnant or from certain rare medical conditions.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Is it possible to have 2 out of 3 positive pregnancy tests be false?
A false positive pregnancy test is extremely rare, so I would say no, if the tests read positive you are most likely pregnant.
Can two different pregnancy tests show a false positive?
It is possible, though rare.
Can you have a positive blood pregnancy test and not be pregnant?
The chances of that happening are very low as false positive pregnancy tests are very rare
Is it possible to have a false possible pregnancy test?
Absolutely. Most Pregnancy tests tend to 90-96% accurate.
What if you r taking vitamin's that has the same things in it as prenatal's will it make you test a false positive?
A pregnancy tests detects the hcg in your system. It can read a false negative but not a false positive.
Is it possible to get a false positive when you take a pregnancy test at a clinic or hospital?
Yes, both false positives and negatives can happen at reliable clinics. Sometimes the reagents used for the test may be old, improperly stored or handled, causing the problem. On the other hand, home pregnancy tests are notoriously inaccurate. Anything is possible; however, they're usually always right. Sometimes home tests may not be able to detect the pregnancy hormone. If you are pregnant, congratulations, and be very happy!
What will make a home pregnancy gives a false positive?
On rare occasions you can encounter a false positive due to improper testing, expired pregnancy tests, rare medical conditions such as certain types of cancer, evaporation lines or a chemical pregnancy.
Can Urinary track infection causes fake positive result of pregnancy blood test?
No, UTI does not cause a false positive pregnancy test. Pregnancy tests are very specific to hCG (the pregnancy hormone), if the test reads positive you are pregnant.
Do steroids cause a false positive pregnancy test?
no prednisone is a steriod that does not interfere with pregnancy tests.
3 positive pregnancy tests and 3 negative tests?
medications w/ certain hormones can cause false positives or negatives. and certain pregnancy tests are better than others. i recommend seeing a dr.
Can a positive test result be false?
False positive pregnancy tests are VERY RARE! False negatives are more common, especially when the test is done too soon after conception. If you have a negative pregnancy test and don't start your period redo the test in 3 days.
Is a prgnancy test accurate if your still waiting on your period but the pregnancy test is positive?
Most home pregnancy tests are around 95% accurate.It's also more likely to have a false negative than a false positive. You should see a Dr for a blood pregnancy test now.
