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What Does A Faint Line In Pregnancy Test Indicate?

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Posted on Thu, 10 Apr 2014
Question: Pref Test with faint line... Trying to determine if positve... Dr appnt in 2 weeks. See attached pic
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Answered by Dr. Cori Baill (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: It is a positive pregnancy test. Detailed Answer: If the line appeared during the testing time indicated on the box, you are pregnant. If you did not read the test until well after the suggested time then the faint line may be a false positive. But that is the only circumstance that I would doubt the test result. If you wish to repeat the test, wait two days as H CG, which the test is measuring, doubles approximately every 2 to 3 days early in pregnancy. Also you can use a first urine of the morning as it is the most concentrated. Please do not be surprised at the test will again be positive. These tests are very very sensitive. I hope this is the answer you were expecting. If not I know it will be a difficult time for you but I'm sure you will make the best decision for yourself and your family.
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What Does A Faint Line In Pregnancy Test Indicate?

Brief Answer: It is a positive pregnancy test. Detailed Answer: If the line appeared during the testing time indicated on the box, you are pregnant. If you did not read the test until well after the suggested time then the faint line may be a false positive. But that is the only circumstance that I would doubt the test result. If you wish to repeat the test, wait two days as H CG, which the test is measuring, doubles approximately every 2 to 3 days early in pregnancy. Also you can use a first urine of the morning as it is the most concentrated. Please do not be surprised at the test will again be positive. These tests are very very sensitive. I hope this is the answer you were expecting. If not I know it will be a difficult time for you but I'm sure you will make the best decision for yourself and your family.