what does a white line on a hpt mean?

Question

I'm 5 days late. I took 3 hpts. All 3 had very light positives. The 2nd line was there just light. What does that mean? I'm confused.

Answer 1

Check the: instructions that came with that home pregnancy test. Most of the time - HPT's change color to show a positive result.

Answer 2

1 week: You can do a pregnancy test 1 week from last intercourse. If negative then chances of being pregnant are pretty small.

Answer 3

Three weeks: Do a home pregnancy test three weeks after the episode of sex in question. . If the result is negative repeat the test 4-5 days later unless you get a period by then. Use first morning urine and follow the instructions for the test carefully.

Answer 4

See ob/gyn: A home pregnancy test turns positive usually one week after your missed menstrual cycle. You are currently not having a menstrual cycle because of anovulation. There are many causes for this and you should be seen by an ob/gyn.

Answer 5

HCG and ultrasound: Blood test for HcG would be useful. If you are three months pregnant, gestational sac would be visible by ultrasound. See your doctor.

Answer 6

No test is 100% : By hpt, i assume you mean home pregnancy test. Statistically speaking, there is no test that is 100% correct 100% of the time. We're just happy to get 90+% sensitivity (positive test when you have condition) & specificity (negative result when you don't) when used properly as directed. But you can get false positive if guy takes hpt but you'd know to ignore result. Be sure to use test at right tim.

Answer 7

FDA approved: Any of the fda approved tests are equally good. You should test the first morning urine about two weeks after the missed period for an accurate result.

Answer 8

One of the early: pregnancy tests is more likely to pick up on pregnancy early on than a standard home pregnancy test. Blood test is the gold standard.

Answer 9

Can be after 6-12 d,: This can vary but the hpt tests can be accurate at 6-12 days after fertilization which is around the time when implantation occurs. There is the possibility of false negatives if done earlier. The rosette inhibition assay for early pregnancy factor (epf) can be done 48 hours after fertilization, but is costly and llong. U/s also done. See your doctor for more.

Answer 10

When it's positive: Modern upt's are very accurate. They may miss one because it's too early but when it's positive you are pregnant. It doesn't mean the pregnancy will work or is normal necessarily. Good luck.

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