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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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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.

Can you have a negative pregnancy test for 3 months in a row and still be pregnant?

pregnancy tests are only 99% accurate. this means that there is still a possibilty that it is incorrect. although it is highly unlikely that you are pregant if you tested negative three times, it still might be a good idea to see your doctor and have him/her test you for pregnancy if you have missed your periods and are suffering from any pregnancy symptoms such as spotting blood, breast tenderness, morning sickness, nausea or bloating. but i wouldn't worry too much if the only reason you think you may be pregnant is just because you have missed a few periods. this is not unusual and is quite common amongst teens and women. either way, a visit to your doctor should put your mind at ease.

Can you go for a pregnancy test in a clinic if you are not 16 yet?

Do a home pregnancy test (maybe not at home if you are trying to avoid your parents finding out for now!!) But to make sure it is as accurate as possible be sure to use your morning urine if possible. Whatever you do don't drink a tone of fluids just so you can urinate to do the test. That will dilute your urine and can cause a false reading. Also, wait until you are at least 1-2 days before your expected period. If it comes up positive, you may feel the need to do a couple of more though your outcome probably won't change. If you feel you are pregnant and it gives you a negative reading try another one because a womans hCG levels (the pregnancy hormone) double every two days. There are a few contributing factors that can give you a false pregnancy test reading negative when you really are pregnant (medications, timing of the test, etc.). If they are all positive you are going to have to tell your parents eventually but to help you out you might want to remain calm and to keep your parents calm you might want to say something like this "Look, mom, dad I know you had big plans for me and wanted me to grow up with certain expectations but I have made some mistakes in my life and I need you to be supportive about this." Then announce in whatever fashion you wish that you are pregnant then add, " but I don't need you to be angry about this, at least if you are going to be angry please don't be angry while around me. I realize I may have made a mistake or I at least wasn't ready for this yet. But if all I feel is anger from you and the family that is probably going to cause some resentment from me toward my baby. And I don't want that. Everything is going to be okay, even though I don't know exactly how yet. Just please be supportive of this. I am going to be receiving enough punishment from myself just going through highschool being pregnant and all of my plans being changed; I really don't need the added stress from you guys."

I know this is probably a bit more answer that you were looking for

Can topamax give a false positive pregnancy test?

I don't think that is something that it has been shown to do. You should be aware, though, that if you are pregnant that you should stop taking Topomax immediately. The manufacturers of Topomax are currently involved in a number of class action lawsuits regarding birth defects in babies whose mothers took the drug.

How often are false negative pregnancy tests?

False negatives are usually caused by testing too early. Either you are testing too soon before your period is due, or you had an irratic cycle and ovulated late and it's just too early to pick up the pregnancy hormone. Some women online have taken multiple tests and gotten negatives, then later got a positive.. it was just too early.

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Can a kidney infection cause a false positive result in a pregnancy test?

Some infections in the kidney can cause false positive dipstick test results but not false negative.

Are you pregnant if you had two positive HPTs and one at your doctor's office but then a few days later you started bleeding and went to the ER and they gave you a blood test that was negative?

it sounds like you experienced a miscarriage- im very sorry for your loss- but i could be wrong. i would follow up with another blood test just to be sure- however if they gave you a beta (blood test) and it was negative- the blood tests are usually very accurate- than you may very well have miscarried. To be 100% certain, have one more taken. Hope This Helps.

Is it possible to still be pregnant after two negative home pregnancy tests and a negative blood test with a lighter than normal period and still feel like you're pregnant?

Yes, you may just be taking the test too early. I am 4 weeks pregnant and had symptoms very early on but every test I took was negative because I was testing too early (I'm a bit impatient as this is my first pregnancy). It wasn't until one day before I was to start my period that I got a definitive positive on my HPT. If you haven't missed your period yet, wait and then test again. Good luck.

Yes. You can have a home pregnancy test that comes back negative. In fact my older sister took many pregnancy test that came back negative when she was in fact pregnant. Her doctor told her that a urine test would not come back positive for her, and that she would always need to have a blood test to check for pregncny. That was four years ago, but when she took a home pregnancy test last month it too came back negative, when she in fact was pregnant. I would recommend that you go to the doctor and have a blood test done to confirm that you are or are not pregnant

How often can methadone give a false pregnancy test?

Never. A pregnancy test measures hormones and methadone don't have that.

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