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What Does A Faint Line On A Pregnancy Test Mean?
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Hello XXXXXXX
While it's possible sometimes to get a positive home pregnancy test as soon as 1 day after a missed period, it's most accurate to test 1 week after the expected period date. If you are very anxious to know (of course you are!) and can afford multiple testers, take another in 2 days.
Regarding the faint line you saw, if it is pink or blue (or whatever color your tester product uses) then it is likely to be from HCG (pregnancy). If however, it is a grey line, then that is what is called an evaporation line, and it does not indicate pregnancy.
I hope this information helps and you get the results you want when you retest.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
While it's possible sometimes to get a positive home pregnancy test as soon as 1 day after a missed period, it's most accurate to test 1 week after the expected period date. If you are very anxious to know (of course you are!) and can afford multiple testers, take another in 2 days.
Regarding the faint line you saw, if it is pink or blue (or whatever color your tester product uses) then it is likely to be from HCG (pregnancy). If however, it is a grey line, then that is what is called an evaporation line, and it does not indicate pregnancy.
I hope this information helps and you get the results you want when you retest.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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