i just took a pregnancy test this morning and it was positive but i was wondering if you could have a false positive. i know that you can have a false negative but what about positive.
2006-08-26 03:22:54 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
Yes you could, but the chances that you are not pregnant are slim to none. Keep in mind, these home pregnancy tests don't have brains they are not 100 percent accurate. Which is why you must go take the test at your doctors office to confirm. Congratulations, I hope you embrace this amazing experience that some people never get the chance too.
2006-08-26 03:31:33 · answer #1 · answered by Michelle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
false negatives are more common than false positives. for the test to register positive, there had to have been some of the pregnancy hormone. if it was a false negative on the other hand there might have just not been enough of the hormone (like you took the test too early or not first thing in the morning)
go to your doctor or clinic and get a blood test, they are more accurate, then you will have peace of mind either way.
good luck
2006-08-26 10:29:32 · answer #2 · answered by jenzen25 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A long time ago, i had , had a false positive, Sometimes the hormones act up,,when we are stressed, But go to the doctors and have a blood test done. It is the best way to know for sure. Good luck. I Hope it turns out the way you want it to be
2006-08-26 10:30:25 · answer #3 · answered by Mumof3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its rare. I had a false positive, but it was only because it was still so early, it was hard for the test to be sure. I knew it was a positive and a later test confirmed I was pregnant. So if you are getting differing readouts, might go for a blood test. You could have implanted and miscarried all before your next period. It can happen.
2006-08-26 10:26:44 · answer #4 · answered by Velken 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope sorry. A preg test detects a specific hormon you develope when pregnant it can't be a false postive the only way it can be positive and ur not preggers is if you recently miscarried. it should say it right on the box but if you want to be 100% sure go to doc. Congradulations!
2006-08-26 10:33:15 · answer #5 · answered by becca 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think false positives are extremely rare. If the hormones are there to detect, it's almost a sure thing you're pregnant, whereas with a false negative, you might just not have enough hormones to register yet.
2006-08-26 10:27:03 · answer #6 · answered by Lea A 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your hormones are elevated enough to show you are pregnant then you probably are! Congratulations! But to be really sure, retest in a week or make an appointment for a blood test. You will need to be seen by a doctor soon anyway. The sooner you go in, the sooner they can keep track of you and your little one. Drink lots of filtered water, eat your veggies and fruit and take your vitamins.
2006-08-26 10:40:00 · answer #7 · answered by Barbara 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes u can have a false positive...jus to be sure u get ur OBGYN to check u out...tats the best then jus relying on a stick u pee on.
ps: something else tat can cause ur pregnancy test to be positive when u r not is when u are having a molar pregnancy or which is know as gestational trophoblastic disease...it can turn malignant..it is rare..but it can happen...so best u get urself checked by a specialist.
2006-08-26 10:29:00 · answer #8 · answered by aneurinaa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have only experienced false negatives. From what I've heard that is usually the only false result. I have five kids so you can only imagine how many I have taken.
2006-08-30 00:58:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure it's possible, depending on where you are in your cycle. However, you can take another test in a couple of days, or better yet, make an appointment with your doctor.
2006-08-26 10:26:32 · answer #10 · answered by nurseratchet23@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋