Shame man, just remember... Even the slightest, lightest, teeniest, tiniets shadow of a line is still a positive. I was reading this earlier...
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What does a faint line on a pregnancy test mean?
On a pregnancy test, a faint test line - or colour band (in comparison to the control band) - indicates a positive result, as long as it is read within
the allocated time frame - or reaction time of the test (15 minutes). If you do the pregnancy test properly and read it within the recommended time frame, then a faint and weak line is very likely a positive pregnancy test.
The presence of hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) doubles every two days in a pregnant woman. In cases where a faint test colour band is present, it is recommended that another test is done after 24 - 48 hours using first morning urine.
Explanations for a faint positive line include:
- You may be testing too early after conception - your hCG level may be below the detection level of test. hCG doubles every two days, so wait and test again after 24 -48 hours using first morning urine.
- Different test sensitivity - as tests detect hCG at different levels, a faint line on one test brand may appear as a darker line on for example a 20 mIU test.
- Urine dilution – the urine may be diluted due to frequent urination or a high consumption of liquids. First morning urine is recommended for pregnancy testing as it contains the highest concentration of hCG.
- Chemical pregnancy - sometimes, an early pregnancy is detected - followed by negative test results. A chemical pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg does not implant into the uterine wall. The menstrual cycle usually begins on time or a few days late. "
I know most of this we already know, but maybe it will put your heart at ease just reading it again...