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Know about false positive and false negative results.

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Home Pregnancy test

False results in home pregnancy tests and reasons

False positives
Positive test results that turn out to be negative later

  • Pregnancy test was expired
  • Chemical pregnancy or early miscarriage
  • Fertility treatment is underway
  • Some directions were skipped

False negatives
Negative results but pregnant in reality

  • Test was too early in the term
  • The time of day was not optimal
  • Urine was too dilute
  • Test was not sensitive enough
  • Some directions were skipped

*Remember*

  • Repeat test the following day
  • Home pregnancy test results are not to be considered conclusive

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