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I took an equate hpt within 3 mins nothing showed up. a few hours later there was a line dark as the control line. what color are evap lines?

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Follow instructions: If is very important to follow the instructions in the test kit. The test results should be read within the prescribed time frame. Reading it a few hours later would not provide reliable results. Use first morning urine for testing.

Answered 1/17/2015

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