Yes, it is possible to get a false positive result with a home pregnancy test.
If you let the test sit for too long (after the instructions on the box tell you), the test is invalid. This may cause it to show false positive results.
Some pregnancy tests leave a faint evaporation line as the urine crosses the test. This faint very light grey evaporation line in the test area is often interpretted as a positive result.
Home tests are usually 97% accurate when all instructions are followed correctly and the results are read on time.
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Yes, it is possible to get a false positive result with a home pregnancy test.
If you let the test sit for too long (after the instructions on the box tell you), the test is invalid. This may cause it to show false positive results.
Some pregnancy tests leave a faint evaporation line as the urine crosses the test. This faint very light grey evaporation line in the test area is often interpretted as a positive result.
Home tests are usually 97% accurate when all instructions are followed correctly and the results are read on time.
Maryann
December 5, 2011 - 6:32pmThis Comment
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