Question 1

is it possible to not pee enough or too much on pregnancy test to get an incorrect result?  indicator was seen on both digital and strip tests?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Only a few drops of urine are needed for the test. It is more important to do the test 4-5 days after a missed period, use first morning urine and follow the instruction for the test carefully.

Question 2

late period wit no pregnancy symptoms but tasted positive to two pregnancy test strip on two different days  wit faint lines appearing on both?

Accepted Answer

HCG level: If you missed your period and hpt tests are not clear cut, you may see your doctor for a blood test for HCG level that is more sensitive and specific.

Question 3

how do i read an ept pregnancy test that is not digital?

Accepted Answer

Follow the direction: Each type of pregnancy test on the market come with a package insert. This tells you exactly how to interpret the test results. Read the instructions and follow them exactly as directed.

Question 4

how long does it take  a  digital pregnancy test to        be positive?

Accepted Answer

After missed period: Conception, as defined by the generation of a fertilized ovum, occurs within day or so of the sex. However, it takes about two weeks for the embryo to make enough HCG to produce a positive pregnancy test. Blood test may be done a day after a missed period. Home pregnancy tests should be done 4-5 days after the missed period.

Question 5

could you get a different result taking a pregnancy test in the am than in the pm?

Accepted Answer

No: The tests should have similar results. If needed, wait 48 hours and repeat test.

Question 6

can the time of taking pregnancy test have any different result for what time u take am or pm?

Accepted Answer

Morning better : First morning urine is more concentrated and is the recommended sample for pregnancy test. Follow the instructions carefully for the test.

Question 7

i took two different brand pregnancy test on different days they both came up inconclusive what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

Inconclusive: Wait a week and repeat or wait until you have missed a period.

Question 8

i used a first response digital pregnancy test and a question mark showed up as a result. why didn't it just show up negative?

Accepted Answer

Need to repeat: There is some HCG but not enough to be diagnostic of pregnancy. Please repeat the test in 4-5 days, unless you get a period by then. Use first morning urine and follow the instructions for the test carefully.
If you do not wish to be pregnant, use contraception all the time, every time. You may consider implanted contraceptive, or IUD. 
Practice safe sex. 
Get HPV vaccine.

Question 9

i just took a answer test strip pregnancy test. it came out all pink with a dark pink and white line. does that mean i'm pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Read instructions: Did you have unprotected sex? Did you miss a period? If yes to both, re do the pregnancy test and follow the instructions carefully. If it is negative repeat the test in 4-5 days. Use first morning urine and follow the instructions for the test carefully.
If you do not wish to be pregnant, use contraception all the time, every time. You may consider implanted contraceptive, or IUD. 
Practice safe sex. 
Get HPV vaccine.

Question 10

havent had a cycle since april 22. i have taken 3 pregnancy test all were negative. i took them different times of the day. should i be concern?

Accepted Answer

Anovulation: Your ovaries have shut down and are not working. it has  been two cycles and they have not restarted on their own. It is time you went to your Gynecologist to figure out what is going on.

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Can the time of taking pregnancy test have any different result for what time u take am or pm?

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I took two different brand pregnancy test on different days they both came up inconclusive what does it mean?

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I used a first response digital pregnancy test and a question mark showed up as a result. why didn't it just show up negative?

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I just took a answer test strip pregnancy test. it came out all pink with a dark pink and white line. does that mean i'm pregnant?

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Havent had a cycle since april 22. i have taken 3 pregnancy test all were negative. i took them different times of the day. should i be concern?

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