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Extremely but visible faint line after about 2-3mins. evaporation or positive line on a pregnancy test? thank you

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Dr. Brad Douglas answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Repeat: Repeat the pregnancy test in 4 to 5 days to be sure if pregnancy or not.

Answered 12/3/2020

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Dr. Kevin Brown answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Faint positive: There are several possibilities. Maybe the test is a false positive. Maybe the pregnancy hormone is so low that a bright line will not be seen. You may take another test, or simply see your doctor for a blood test to know for sure.

Answered 8/7/2019

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A member asked:

Extremely but visible faint line after about 2-3mins. evaporation or positive line on a pregnancy test? thank you

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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