How many of us have gone on to perform more than one pregnancy test and this is just to be sure! Some may have brought a three pack test, taking note of the fact that we would be satisfied with taking more than one. Are all of us crazy or are we not satisfied in taking a single pregnancy test. The main point concerning a woman is why a pregnancy test can be wrong in the first place. Though you will come across advertisements which go on to claim that the tests are more than 99 % accurate, a recent survey came out with the result that the precision varied from 54 % to 97 % accuracy on the first day of the missed period. In this regard the first response band went on to score the highest.
False positive is a term which means that the test result is positive even though if you are not pregnant. This is in complete contrast to false negative, where in spite of you being pregnant the result shows negative. Here are some tips which will help you to be confident, and trust the results of these tests
What are the causes of false negative tests and this is all the more so when you are pregnant?
One of the main causes for a pregnancy test false negative is that the test is being done too soon. There is a little amount of HCG in your urine at this point of time ,which cannot be detected unless the fertilized egg gets attached to the uterus which takes place after 6 to 12 days of ovulation. In case if the pregnancy test is being done too soon, then it is quite possible that it is too early to detect the chances of HCG.
In this case ,what you should do is to wait for a week and then again get the test redone. You need to wait until 14 days from the date of sexual activity which would have led to conception and in a way this works out to be more accurate than the home pregnancy test, when you are bound to miss your period. This is all the more true when you have irregular periods or one is not sure when did they have their last menstrual cycle.
The point that you need to consider is that any form of medications does not go on to cause false positive pregnancy results. Unless one is being treated for a drug which contains antibodies or hormones, your medicines is not bound to influence the results of any form of pregnancy test.
If you follow these tips you are bound to have more confidence with regards to your result of home pregnancy tests. If the results do not make any sense and does not link with your thought process at this point of time, then you need to get in touch with your doctor. They will provide you with a comprehensive advice in the best possible manner.
