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False Pregnancy Test

A pregnancy test indicating inaccurate readings due to malfunction of the test itself, improper use, medications that can interfere with the reading, etc.

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If you are six weeks' pregnant is it normal to have bleeding and cramping like a period?

No not usually. Get to the hospital immediately. Definitely call your doctor and let them know what is going on.

Well I had the same thing and my pregnancy has been totally normal.That is why I didn't find out I was pregnant until I was almost 3 months along, because I thought it was a normal period. You should call your doctor just to be safe.

Can hormone treatments cause a false pregnancy test?

Hormones (estrogen, testosterone) can definitely affect pregnancy tests. For best interpretation of signs and symptoms alongside a blood test, see your doctor.

Can you have a false pregnancy test with tubal pregnancy?

Most definitely, yes, you can have a false pregnancy test with tubal pregnancy. Hormones only know an egg implanted. Hormones do not know where the egg implanted.

What are the chances of still being pregnant after four pregnancy tests come out negative?

It all depends. If you took the pregnancy tests too early, then you could get false negatives. I would recommend you wait a week, if your period doesn't start, then retest or get a blood pregnancy test at your doctor's office. ~pawsalmighty

Do steroids cause a false positive pregnancy test?

no prednisone is a steriod that does not interfere with pregnancy tests.

How often does a false negative pregnancy test occur?

I think it depends on how early you are in pregnancy. I took 10tests which all were negative even though I knew I am pregnant before the HgC levels were high enough to indicate pregnancy via test. You can usually get an accurate reading about 1-2weeks pregnant with a good test such as Clearblue digital (I used this which indicated I was 1-2weeks pregnant) and I'm not 4weeks pregnant and registered with the midwife. Good luck!

Why gunpowder contaminants give false result with DPA test reagent?

There are several gunpowder contaminants such as the fertilizer, detergent, match head, even soil and cigarettes. They contain nitrates which gives similar result to gunpowder residues when treated with Diphenylamine (DPA) Reagent.However, their reaction differ from gunpowder nitrates from the characteristics of the specks as well as the distribution of the specks. Usually a gunpowder contaminants will show a smear of blue color .

How far into pregnancy would a test show you are pregnant?

i was always told you will know when your pregnant, and it was about 6 days before i was even supposed to miss my period and i just had a feeling so i took a home preg. test, knowing it was too early, and it came back positive, with a very very faint line. about 3 weeks later i took another and it was clearly positive so i went to the dr and am 9 weeks pregnant now. so i believe it can be up to a week b4 u miss your period for some people, maybe not all. but if its coming up positive, you probably are prego

Can you have a false negative pregnancy test throughout your whole pregnancy?

No. If you think you may be pregnant and your home test says different; trust your body. A doctor will do a blood test which will not only show right away; a 'quantitative' test can tell the level of hcG, telling about how long since you conceived. Which can be double checked with an ultrasound if necessary.

Is it possible for a pregnancy test to be negative if taken at night but still be pregnant?

In very early pregnancy, yes. The reason it is recommended to take the test in the morning is because the hCG levels are more concentrated in the urine then, and can be more readily detected. So if it is in the first weeks of pregnancy, the level can go undetected.

I'm a week late for my period and seem to be having nausea and soft and slightly tender breasts so I am wondering if it is possible to test negative in a home pregnancy test and still be pregnant?

yes. some pregnancy test show up negative, even though you are pregnant. I have the SAME problem with the EXACT same symptoms. I hope someone answers your question because I need help on this one too :(

Can you know if you are pregnant after 15 days of conception?

Results are not considered accurate after that amount of time has elapsed. After 10 minutes it is said to disregard all results. If you still think you could be pregnant, then take another one in 3 days preferably with your first morning urine.

Can letting urine sit in water have it come out diluted for a pregnancy test?

There are several things that can contribute to a negative pregnancy test even if you are pregnant. Some medications can give you a false negative, the timing of the test can affect the results. If you did not follow directions properly; if you let the test sit for too long the results may read negative after a while. It is important to read the results within the amount of time given on the instructions of that particular pregnancy test you bought. If you did not perform the test properly you can get a false negative.

To ensure the best results for a home pregnancy test:

  • Take the test first thing in the morning, if possible, because your hCG (pregnancy hormone) levels are at it's highest
  • Take the test no more than 1 day before expected period. OR 14 days after intercourse (sex). Although some test say that you can see results up to 5 days before your missed period, the percentage of accuracy is very low.
  • urinate for as long as possible on the foam-like strip
  • Check the results in the window frame of time suggested by the instructions of the pregnancy test.

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.

However, in a 1998 study titled "Effect of low urine specific gravity on pregnancy testing.", the authors concluded that "current sensitive immunoassay tests for human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) are highly sensitive and that low specific gravity [of urine] does not appear to alter this sensitivity."

Feeling movements but home pregnancy test in negative?

There are several things that can contribute to a negative pregnancy test even if you are pregnant. Some medications can give you a false negative, the timing of the test can affect the results. If you did not follow directions properly; if you let the test sit for too long the results may read negative after a while. It is important to read the results within the amount of time given on the instructions of that particular pregnancy test you bought. To ensure the best results: * Take the test in the morning, if possible, because your hCG (pregnancy hormone) levels are at it's highest * Don't drink a bunch of fluids before taking the test because it will dilute your urine and can affect the results * Take the test no more than 1-2 days before expected period. Although some test say that you can see results up to 5 days before your missed period, the percentage of accuracy is very low. * urinate for as long as possible on the foam-like strip * wait for the results! Here is a link that will help you figure the probability of you being pregnant: http://www.thepregnancytest.com/

Can a woman be pregnant and have a negative hcg test?

Yes you can. I'm 18 and 3 months pregnant. I was starting off with my regular periods but, out of the blue my periods just stopped for 6 months I took a home pregnancy test(hpt) it came out negative. So I went to the doctor to get a blood test done and found out I was 3 MONTHS PREGO I asked my doctor why did I have a negative result and it was because my hcg levels were not high enough for the hpt to detect the pregnancy. So the answer to your question is yes you can be pregnant

Can diluted urine give a false negative?

If you deliver a diluted sample, they'll flunk you just for the dilution.

Can you still be pregnant after you've had a bleed and your hormone levels have gone down but you've had a positive pregnancy test?

that happened to me i took a pregnancy test 2 weeks or maybe 3 after unprotected sex when i first took the test just one line popped up then when i went back it was faintly positive then maybe a week after my late period i started bleeding very heavily and took 3 more test and they where all negative and when i went to my docter i found out i miscarried == == Unfortunately if you test very early you can get a positive hpt then bleed very heavy cause the egg did not take then you can get a neg. cause the baby is no longer there. That is the reason why most doctors do not like to test early. This has happened to a lot of women when they didn't even know it cause they get there period like normal.

My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant haven't had a period in 42 days I took a home preg test at 36 days late and it was neg and it has been 42 days now could I still be pregnant?

If you are 42 days late, but a home test is still showing negative - and I assume the test has been taken at least twice - then it might be appropriate to consult with your doctor, but wait till day 44 (one month past last period plus two weeks) and test again.

Of course, if you are of an age where menopause is likely, this may not be a concern. But if not, then you should see your doctor.

How do you know if it's an ectopic pregnancy without having a scan?

You would have extremely bad lower abdominal cramps. The ones you can't walk with. If you are pregnant now and are concerned tell your doctor. Your tubes can burst and get an infection following it.

Further to this- 5 women in the UK die every year from missed ectopic. Also, you will most like have prune- juice like bleeding- dark and syrupy. Treatment is either a shot or surgery which may lead to the loss of the affected tube.

Can a pregnancy urine test from the hospital be negative?

I would say u r pregnant. I took 3 hpt's & went to my doc. within that hour & their test were neg. I am 6 months pregnant now. You can get false neg. for a lot of reasons. Mine was because I wasn't even late for my period yet & I sat in the doctors office drinking 2 cups of water which deluted my urine so the hormone wasn't detected. Later I took 11 more hpt's & all faint pos. All were first response.

Can you get a false pregnancy test even if the line is faint?

Defanitly. not all pregnancy tests are valid. it could be because of the experasion date, if yu take the test to early before ur missed period, if yu pee to much or not enough. If yu take more then one test and they all come out faint i advise yu to take a free walk in pregnancy test at a clinic just to be safe.

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