When you "take" the test, and the results don't come up automatically...but they come up a few hours later would you consider that a vaild result?
2007-04-16 14:49:29 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
No, you should read the test no more than 10 minutes after taking it. You need to retest, that was probably a defective test. Good luck!
2007-04-16 14:51:50 · answer #1 · answered by Misty M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! Do not read the test a few hours after. They have to be read after about 3-5 minutes. A test that cannot be read this soon after being taken should be considered defective. Take another test! You have to make sure enough urine gets on the dipstick, or otherwise, the test won't work. Some people prefer using a cup to void into, and than dipping the test. If you're really concerned, visit your doctor.
2007-04-16 14:54:02 · answer #2 · answered by hart2756 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Most tests say only wait a max of 5-10 minutes and anything after that isn't an accurate result. You could always re-test in a few days.
2007-04-16 15:02:41 · answer #3 · answered by ~*Isabel*~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, i wouldn't. Usually you can read a test before the box claims you can. In a few hours the urine is probably dried up, certainly chemically changed. Besides, with a pregnancy test, if there is *any* room for mistake or question, it's best to take another to be SURE. That way you can sleep at night!
2007-04-16 14:52:39 · answer #4 · answered by neamhni 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. If you read the test information, it will state a specific time after which to disregard results. Something like, "read test results as soon as 1 minute, but no later than 30 minutes." False positives can show after that time limit (the one THEY provide) due to evaporation.
2007-04-16 14:55:23 · answer #5 · answered by anahahamama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means it was a faulty test. Always buy a 3 pack of tests. It saves a lot of money and frustration of not being sure.
You buy 3 so that in case you get 2 different results, the 3rd can be the tie breaker or you can save them from week to week.
2007-04-16 14:51:53 · answer #6 · answered by FaerieWhings 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the results change after the first 20 minutes, take another test
2007-04-16 14:51:52 · answer #7 · answered by corazon_muy_dulce 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. I'd call the company and see if they can refund your money. The results will come up in a few minutes.
2007-04-16 14:52:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no honey try the clear blue easy digital test it always worked for me and before i found that test i took 10 diffrent other ones . good luck
2007-04-16 14:53:07 · answer #9 · answered by trblmmmy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the test is geared to answer in a certain time period. Read the instructions.
2007-04-16 14:55:14 · answer #10 · answered by Cheryl Durham, Ph.D. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋