the test says that it is 99% accurate but are they really has anyone had a positive test and fond out they are not???
2007-07-22 18:32:44 · 11 answers · asked by Working Mum 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
A false negative result (negative reading when you actually are pregnant) is common, but a false positive is extremely rare.
When you urinate on a test stick, it activates dye that moves across the testing area. If the hormone HCG is present, the dye will stick to the test line. If the hormone is not present, the test line repels the dye. Either way, the control line shows up and you then have a negative or positive reading.
The HCG hormone is ONLY produced by your body when you are pregnant, except in extremely rare cases of a certain tumor that produces the exaxt same hormone.
Often times, women who get a positive result and then their "period" starts are actually experiencing a very early miscarriage. Had they not tested early, they would never even known they were pregnant. An egg can be fertilized and begin making the HCG hormone, but then fail to implant which will result in a period. As tests become more and more sensitive, this is being seen more and more often (it is estimated that as many as 50% of pregnancies end in miscarriage).
Yes, the tests-when used properly-are very accurate, especially in regards to a positive reading.
2007-07-22 20:18:49 · answer #1 · answered by StayAtHomeMomOnTheGo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, as the test said it is 99% accurate! There is a very very very small chance that it is a false positive, thats generally only if you read the test after the recommended time, etc! Just sit back and enjoy it, but just make sure that you get the follow up with your doctor! Congratulations! ENJOY!!
2007-07-23 05:58:41 · answer #2 · answered by Danneedadvice 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep! I did. I had a positive test. I thought I was pregnant. I got a blood test by a doctor and they said that I was not pregnant. I wanted to be pregnant so I was very disappointed. I hope you get what you want!
2007-07-23 01:36:11 · answer #3 · answered by Precious 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CONGRATS 2 U!!!! I do believe that if the test was positive, then you are sure nuff PREGNANT!!!! Cross your fingers for me, I will be testing in a couple of days:) Good Luck My Dear:)
2007-07-23 02:07:07 · answer #4 · answered by Jae' 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
False positives are reallly, really, really unlikely.
You can rejoice in your positive test. It's a good indicator that a baby is on the way.
Good luck!
2007-07-23 01:47:32 · answer #5 · answered by ad 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sarah,
Congrats, Claim it, you are pregnant! God blessed you. my last period was 22 june and im waiting to do a test, im bloated and desperately want to get a good news this time!
Please pray.
Keep us all updated.
God bless
2007-07-23 06:27:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
generally speaking there are no false positives. Now it can happen if the test malfunctions or your hormone levels are messed up.
2007-07-23 01:44:56 · answer #7 · answered by anjelahoy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never. I have seen false negatives, but usually if it is a positive, it is definately positive. Congrats!!!!!!
2007-07-23 01:36:52 · answer #8 · answered by wanting baby3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
looks like you're going to be a mommy:) congrats<3!!!
2007-07-23 02:07:56 · answer #9 · answered by Jenn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
congrats! how long have you been waiting for a + ?
2007-07-23 01:36:12 · answer #10 · answered by claudia351 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋