I have a couple of expired "Cards QS hCG Urine Tests" (pregnancy tests). They appear to be doctor prescribed. Do you think I could still use them?
2007-03-09 11:47:09 · 25 answers · asked by chaotic_mum 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
nah, I'd go to walgreens and pick up a box of new ones just to be sure. wouldn't you go get another test if the expired one said positive anyway? good luck
2007-03-09 11:52:41 · answer #1 · answered by Sirius's Mommy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want an accurate answer, I would suggest just buying a new pregnancy test. Also, you can buy a pregnancy test at discount stores, you don't have to buy those fancy E.P.T. tests. All pregnancy tests test for the same hormone that tells you that you are pregnant. Again, if you're looking for an inexpensive way to go, go to the health department if you need to make sure you're not pregnant and can't afford a GYN, trust me, I know how it feels to be broke and worried! :) Good luck!
2016-03-28 22:09:32 · answer #2 · answered by Niketa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT IS BEST NOT TO THAT IS WHY THEY HAVE EXPIRATION DATES.
They will give you a false negative if you are really pregnant, is it worth it? You are testing to see if you are pregnant. So you will want to test with a good test and know for sure the answer it gives.
2007-03-09 11:51:07 · answer #3 · answered by ChelYox 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
~Of course you can. Just don't expect accuracy. It's like the milk in your refrigerator. Give it a couple of weeks past the expiration date and you can still drink it but it probably won't stay down.
2007-03-09 11:51:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont use them because they can give an inaccurate result. They could say u were not pregnant when u actually are for example. I wouldnt risk it. Expiry dates i think are there for a reason.
2007-03-09 11:57:36 · answer #5 · answered by alexa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't rely on something expired for such an important test..
2007-03-09 11:49:39 · answer #6 · answered by Knee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, you can use whatever you want. But I wouldn't advise it if you want accurate results. You're better off flipping a coin than using that test.
2007-03-09 11:54:40 · answer #7 · answered by mypassions4life 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you did use them, wouldn't you be wondering if they gave you the right results?
Just go and get new ones, they only cost a pound or a dollar these days.
2007-03-09 11:54:26 · answer #8 · answered by ♥Pamela♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's a reason they have expiration dates. No good to use.
2007-03-09 11:51:01 · answer #9 · answered by 'tisJustMe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how long ago they expired. If it was the 90s I'd probably throw them out, but if it was '06 I'd use it.
2007-03-09 11:49:17 · answer #10 · answered by Heather Y 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋