I was wondering if there is anything besides pregnancy that can cause a false positive result or is she pregnant
2007-10-19 19:09:41 · 20 answers · asked by mrwaggoner2004 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
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The only things would be medicines that contain the hormone HCG.
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2007-10-19 21:14:33 · answer #1 · answered by ஐ♥Julian'sMommy♥ஐ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
False positive pregnancy tests are rare - though there are instances and conditions where they can occur.There could be various reasons for a false positive test. You could have a chemical pregnancy with is basically an early miscarriage. Due to the high sensitivity of home pregnancy tests, many women catch early pregnancies but end up going on to have their periods due to a chemical pregnancy. There could have been a missed reaction time. That means it is essential that you read the test results in the stipulated reaction time. 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. You can also have a chemical interference. That means that if she has taken any drugs that have the pregnancy hormone Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) in them can cause incorrect results in home pregnancy tests. If she has had an HCG shot due to infertility treatments, you need to be sure the shot is out of your her system before you attempt to use early pregnancy tests. There is also an instance where you could have had an evaporation line. Technically this is not a true pregnancy because 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 interpreted as a positive result. If you are not sure about your home pregnancy results it is recommended that you try again after a couple of days. If doubts regarding the results still persist, you must see a doctor for a pregnancy blood test. A blood test administered by your doctor is more sensitive than the early home tests and can be taken between seven and twelve days after you conceive.
But if all this does not ring a bell I would have to say Congratulations!!! :) :) :)
2007-10-19 19:23:16 · answer #2 · answered by omorris1978 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally speaking, if the instructions are followed correctly, the accuracy of home pregnancy tests is around 97%. That means that 3% could have gotten a false positive.
Reasons for a false positive test include:
#1 - Chemical Pregnancy
A chemical pregnancy is basically an early miscarriage. Research has shown that half of all first pregnancies end in miscarriage. Due to the high sensitivity of home pregnancy tests, many women catch early pregnancies but end up going on to have their periods due to a chemical pregnancy.
#2 - Missed Reaction Time
For accuracy in home pregnancy tests it is essential that you read the test results in the stipulated reaction time. 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.
#3 - Chemical Interference
Drugs that have the pregnancy hormone Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) in them can cause incorrect results in home pregnancy tests. The Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) in them may be responsible for the false positive pregnancy test. If you have had an HCG shot due to infertilty treatments, you need to be sure the shot is out of your system before you attempt to use early pregnancy tests.
#4 - Evaporation Lines
While technically not a true pregnancy, 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.
To make absolutely sure, have her visit a doctor to get tested. Otherwise, just wait 9 months and see what happens.
2007-10-19 19:20:59 · answer #3 · answered by Horatio 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can never get a false positive unless the test is expired or if she read the results after the 10 minute period. With all 3 tests being positive, she's pregnant. Make sure she calls her doctor to get in a.s.a.p & they'll do a blood test there just to confirm the pregnancy. Congrats & good luck!
2007-10-19 19:31:44 · answer #4 · answered by nikki r 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely she is. Pregnancy tests test for HCG, a hormone that is produced by the embryo early in the pregnancy and the placenta later on. This hormone would not be present without a pregnancy.
However, later in the pregnancy, they will do an ultrasound to make sure the baby is forming properly. In the case of a blighted ovum, an egg is fertilized and implants (thus pregnant), but no embryo (baby) actually forms. The body in time will most likely expel it on its own without assistance. This is relatively rare, however, so most likely, you are soon to be a daddy!
Congrats to you and your wife, and I hope this is the outcome you wanted!
2007-10-19 19:23:18 · answer #5 · answered by Gauffsa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a very slim chance of a false positive, but not 3 times! She is definitely pregnant. Congrats!!
2007-10-19 19:25:40 · answer #6 · answered by Meghan C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she took 3 and they were all positive, chances are she is pregnant. Time to go see a doctor!:)
2007-10-19 19:20:07 · answer #7 · answered by sweeet_p_8_2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say if she took three tests and all positive than she is definitely pregnant. Congratulations.
2007-10-19 19:13:28 · answer #8 · answered by Brooke S 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
three tests are that are positive should be accurate enough to me. But I would consider going to the doctor and doing it there to make sure and start planning away. Congrads!
2007-10-19 19:22:19 · answer #9 · answered by cutey patooty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
false positives are very unlikely to happen. especially since she took so many. Congratulations "dad". Good luck to you and your wife
2007-10-19 19:27:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋